Based on a needs assessment undertaken to understand the specific needs of Ukrainian cities on the journey to climate neutrality, SUN4Ukraine will design a tailored Capacity Building (CB) programme in Ukrainian, structured around 3 tracks: Foundation, Partnership and Replication.
The Programme will offer technical and thematic expertise, aiming to help on the developments of targets, climate-neutral plans, funding/financing and multi-level structured policy-dialogue.
The CB programme features both offline and online components for a flexible and comprehensive learning experience. In-person workshops and orientation will foster effective peer-to-peer learning and encourage broader city participation, while the online component of the programme will consist of workshops, micro-learning videos, and quizzes.
All the Capacity Building content will be available on the Mission Platform’s online learning environment, providing FMs access to all relevant SUN4Ukraine’s CB resources, as well as materials developed by NetZeroCities.
PARTNERSHIP
The partnership between Mission Cities and FMs will be based on matching expertise and learning needs, as well as similar city characteristics (e.g. size, type, climate, etc.).
The selected Mission Cities will act as learning and exchange partners to their twin Flagship Municipalities to move from knowledge exchange to implementation-oriented phase.
To support Flagship Municipalities, we will offer a blend of online learning and mentoring sessions with Mission Cities, alongside in-person study visits to their EU partner cities.
REPLICATION & SCALE-UP
To inspire and engage a wider group of Ukrainian Cities on the journey to climate neutrality, SUN4Ukraine will launch the Ukrainian Cities Climate Hub (UCCH) in 2026. This initiative will bring together Flagship Municipalities and other Ukrainian cities committed to the climate transition.
The UCCH aims to facilitate the exchange of ideas, share guidance and best practices, and provide expert guidance. Participants will discuss the progress and insights gained by Flagship municipalities from the CB programme and foster partnerships between Flagship Municipalities and other Ukrainian Cities.
The Hub will organise a two-day in-person training in Ukraine where Flagship Municipalities will present lessons learned from the programme and encourage replication across the country.