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It emphasizes the need for high-level coordination, a national sustainable finance taxonomy, and the integration of 'build back better' principles into post-war reconstruction to achieve climate neutrality by 2050.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-002396#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Ukraine aims for climate neutrality by 2050 and a 65% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 relative to 1990 levels, guided by the Law on Climate Policy (2024) and the National Energy and Climate Plan 2025–2030.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-002396#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The ongoing war has significantly impacted GHG accounting, with war-related emissions reaching 230 MtCO2e since the 2022 invasion, equivalent to the annual emissions of Austria, Hungary, Czech Republic, and Slovakia combined.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-002396#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Ukraine's energy sector targets 27% renewable energy by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050, though 50% of energy generation capacity and 50% of renewable energy generation are currently under Russian occupation.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-002396#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The industrial sector faces severe challenges, with total damage to commerce and industry facilities estimated at US$17.5 billion by December 31, 2024, and a CO2 emissions intensity approximately seven times higher than the EU27 average.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-002396#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) poses a significant risk to Ukraine's economy, particularly the iron and steel sector, which accounts for 93% of CBAM-regulated exports; 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Public priorities for environmental protection focus on water access and waste management, while energy security is a major concern, with 65% of respondents worried about dependence on external energy sources. Support for the green transition is highest for corporate sustainability and renewable energy, though high costs remain a primary barrier to the adoption of renewable energy in households.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001746#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"A majority of the population perceives their understanding of climate change as sufficient, with 61% describing their knowledge as \"bune\" (40%) or \"foarte bune\" (21%). This perceived knowledge is highest among those aged 35-44 and those with doctoral degrees, where 83% evaluate their understanding as \"bună\".","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001746#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Television is the primary information source for people over 45, men, and rural residents, while Facebook is preferred by women and employees. Trust in information is driven by the source's reputation (65%) and the transparent, impartial presentation of facts (61%).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"sei-001746#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Climate change is perceived to have significant negative impacts, with 73% of respondents stating they are personally affected. 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