This document summarizes Ukraine's energy subsidies and reforms in its energy sector. It analyzes energy subsidies provided from 2012-2016 and shows direct transfers to the coal sector, compensation to energy companies for regulated tariffs, cross-subsidization of households, targeted support for low-income households, and state support for renewables and energy efficiency. Overall, Ukraine has made progress in reforming energy subsidies, including phasing out compensations to Naftogaz, increasing support for low-income households, and gradually providing more support for energy efficiency and renewables.
This presentation was presented by Natalya Volchkova during the annual SITE Development Day 2021 conference at Stockholm School of Economics via Zoom.
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This presentation was presented by Irina Pominova during the annual SITE Development Day 2021 conference at Stockholm School of Economics via Zoom.
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This presentation was presented by Paweł WRÓBEL during the annual SITE Development Day 2021 conference at Stockholm School of Economics via Zoom.
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This presentation was presented by Norberto Pignatti during the annual SITE Development Day 2021 conference at Stockholm School of Economics via Zoom.
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This presentation was presented by Yauheniya Shershunovic during the annual SITE Development Day 2021 conference at Stockholm School of Economics via Zoom.
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This presentation was presented by Maxim Fedoseenko during the annual SITE Development Day 2021 conference at Stockholm School of Economics via Zoom.
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This presentation was presented by Natalya Volchkova during the annual SITE Development Day 2021 conference at Stockholm School of Economics via Zoom.
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This presentation was presented by Irina Pominova during the annual SITE Development Day 2021 conference at Stockholm School of Economics via Zoom.
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This presentation was presented by Paweł WRÓBEL during the annual SITE Development Day 2021 conference at Stockholm School of Economics via Zoom.
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This presentation was presented by Norberto Pignatti during the annual SITE Development Day 2021 conference at Stockholm School of Economics via Zoom.
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This presentation was presented by Yauheniya Shershunovic during the annual SITE Development Day 2021 conference at Stockholm School of Economics via Zoom.
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This presentation was presented by Maxim Fedoseenko during the annual SITE Development Day 2021 conference at Stockholm School of Economics via Zoom.
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Paweł Wróbel:
How the European Green Deal accelerates the transition of the Polish energy sector
Comments by: Michał Myck, Centre for Economic Analysis
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Gazprom vergaderde 8 keer met Europese CommissieThierry Debels
Het Russische Gazprom vergaderde de laatste jaren 8 keer met de Europese Commissie. De onderneming heeft 10 medewerkers in dienst die lobbyen bij de Europese instellingen.
Monitoring report on Ukraine's progress in the implementation of the associat...DonbassFullAccess
Monitoring report on Ukraine's progress in the implementation of the association agreement with the European Union in the areas of energy and environment, June 2017
Monitoring report on Ukraine's progress in the implementation of the associat...DonbassFullAccess
Monitoring report on Ukraine's progress in the implementation of the association agreement with the European Union in the areas of energy and environment, August 2017
Zittel shale gas European-perspective-14-may-2013-2gdecock
Drawing on his 'Fossil and Nuclear Fuels: The Energy Outlook' report for the Energy Watch Group, Werner Zittel explains how shale gas production in Europe will be expensive to extract and not make a significant impact on European gas prices or the import dependency of select EU Member States.
Monitoring report on Ukraine's progress in the implementation of the associat...DonbassFullAccess
Monitoring report on Ukraine's progress in the implementation of the association agreement with the European Union in the areas of energy and environment, July 2017
Monitoring report on Ukraine's progress in the implementation of the associat...DonbassFullAccess
Monitoring report on Ukraine's progress in the implementation of the association agreement with the European Union in the areas of energy and environment, March 2017
Alexa Capital perspective on the opportunity for large scale deployment for solar & onshore wind in South Eastern Europe based on analysis of electricity prices, carbon prices and support schemes
Energy a practical approach for the benefit of sustainable economic develop...Lulzim
ENERGY- A PRACTICAL APPROACH IN FAVOUR OF A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN KOSOVO
POLICY BRIEF KOSOVO
On the occasion of the EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung publishes the new policy brief about Energy and Energy efficiency titled "ENERGY - A practical approach in favor of a sustainable economic development in Kosovo" written by Lulzim Syla from Kosovo Renewable Energy Association. The document summarizes the main topics and challenges regarding Energy and gives specific recommandations about the following actions that should be fulfilled in favor on a sustainable energy policies.
Albania toward large and sustainable energy developments by lorenc gordaniLorenc Gordani
This presentation, based to my daily empirical experience, concentrates an assessment about the huge interest for the foreigner investors on the business opportunities offered in ongoing by the traditional hydropower source and the emerging energy sectors of photovoltaic, wind, biomasses, natural gas, efficiency and managing, energy trading and supply, etc.
Further, it will follow with a brief analysis of the catalogue of legal procedures framework to obtain the permission rights and develop a project in energy infrastructure production. The all will be present as much as possible in a simple manner to explain the “philosophy” to which them based, for helping in the overcoming the complexity and the identifying the right approach needed to address it by interested developers.
In this regard, “a file rouge” will bring an analysis of the different incentives and benefit traditionally brought and the new opportunities offered by the liberalization and the regional integration of the market. A fluid situation, which is making more and more possible the complete projects and the open new procedure and follows with the planning on the developments of new large-scale and sustainable projects.
Paweł Wróbel:
How the European Green Deal accelerates the transition of the Polish energy sector
Comments by: Michał Myck, Centre for Economic Analysis
This presentation was presented by Michal Myck during the annual SITE Development Day 2021 conference at Stockholm School of Economics via Zoom.
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Gazprom vergaderde 8 keer met Europese CommissieThierry Debels
Het Russische Gazprom vergaderde de laatste jaren 8 keer met de Europese Commissie. De onderneming heeft 10 medewerkers in dienst die lobbyen bij de Europese instellingen.
Monitoring report on Ukraine's progress in the implementation of the associat...DonbassFullAccess
Monitoring report on Ukraine's progress in the implementation of the association agreement with the European Union in the areas of energy and environment, June 2017
Monitoring report on Ukraine's progress in the implementation of the associat...DonbassFullAccess
Monitoring report on Ukraine's progress in the implementation of the association agreement with the European Union in the areas of energy and environment, August 2017
Zittel shale gas European-perspective-14-may-2013-2gdecock
Drawing on his 'Fossil and Nuclear Fuels: The Energy Outlook' report for the Energy Watch Group, Werner Zittel explains how shale gas production in Europe will be expensive to extract and not make a significant impact on European gas prices or the import dependency of select EU Member States.
Monitoring report on Ukraine's progress in the implementation of the associat...DonbassFullAccess
Monitoring report on Ukraine's progress in the implementation of the association agreement with the European Union in the areas of energy and environment, July 2017
Monitoring report on Ukraine's progress in the implementation of the associat...DonbassFullAccess
Monitoring report on Ukraine's progress in the implementation of the association agreement with the European Union in the areas of energy and environment, March 2017
Alexa Capital perspective on the opportunity for large scale deployment for solar & onshore wind in South Eastern Europe based on analysis of electricity prices, carbon prices and support schemes
Energy a practical approach for the benefit of sustainable economic develop...Lulzim
ENERGY- A PRACTICAL APPROACH IN FAVOUR OF A SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN KOSOVO
POLICY BRIEF KOSOVO
On the occasion of the EU Sustainable Energy Week (EUSEW) the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung publishes the new policy brief about Energy and Energy efficiency titled "ENERGY - A practical approach in favor of a sustainable economic development in Kosovo" written by Lulzim Syla from Kosovo Renewable Energy Association. The document summarizes the main topics and challenges regarding Energy and gives specific recommandations about the following actions that should be fulfilled in favor on a sustainable energy policies.
Albania toward large and sustainable energy developments by lorenc gordaniLorenc Gordani
This presentation, based to my daily empirical experience, concentrates an assessment about the huge interest for the foreigner investors on the business opportunities offered in ongoing by the traditional hydropower source and the emerging energy sectors of photovoltaic, wind, biomasses, natural gas, efficiency and managing, energy trading and supply, etc.
Further, it will follow with a brief analysis of the catalogue of legal procedures framework to obtain the permission rights and develop a project in energy infrastructure production. The all will be present as much as possible in a simple manner to explain the “philosophy” to which them based, for helping in the overcoming the complexity and the identifying the right approach needed to address it by interested developers.
In this regard, “a file rouge” will bring an analysis of the different incentives and benefit traditionally brought and the new opportunities offered by the liberalization and the regional integration of the market. A fluid situation, which is making more and more possible the complete projects and the open new procedure and follows with the planning on the developments of new large-scale and sustainable projects.
Recent legislation of Ukraine in RE and EE (accepted from July 2014 till now)dixigroup
Recent legislation of Ukraine in RE and EE (accepted from July 2014 till now) Georgiy Geletukha, PhD Head of the Board, Bioenergy Association of Ukraine Advisor of MP Olexander Dombrovskiy, Head of interfraction deputy members group “For Energy Independence of Ukraine” Advisor of Head of the National Agency for Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving
Invest in Ukraine: Renewable Energy SectorOfficeNIC
This is a comprehensive analysis of the renewable energy sector in Ukraine. It is an integrated guide for perspective investors who are exploring opportunities in Ukraine. The report includes key figures characterizing the market, as well as information about the ongoing projects. This report also contains the list of forthcoming reforms and policy development needed to boost Ukrainian renewable energy market. The report was prepared by the Office of the National Investment Council of Ukraine and presented at the Council meeting in Kyiv, on May 25, 2018
Panel discussion «integration of the ukrainian energy system into entso e key challenges and tasks». Within XV International Forum “Fuel and Energy Complex of Ukraine: the present and the future”
Kyiv, International Exhibition Center, 8 November, 2017.
Carbon Emission Factor for Ukrainian Electricity GridMykola Shlapak
The article provides the results of calculation of carbon emission factor for Ukrainian electricity grid for the period 2012-2015 using publicly available data. Carbon emission factor for Ukrainian electricity grid is estimated using operation margin emission factor method in line with the provisions of the latest versions of the relevant CDM tools. The results provided could be used when calculating GHG emission reduction for renewable energy (where a project activity supplies electricity to a grid) and energy efficiency projects (project activity that results in savings of electricity that would have been provided by the grid.
Monitoring report on Ukraine's progress in the implementation of the associat...DonbassFullAccess
Monitoring report on Ukraine's progress in the implementation of the association agreement with the European Union in the areas of energy and environment, December 2016
Monthly Economic Monitoring of Ukraine No.220
Resume
The IER estimates that real GDP grew by 22% in April 2023 compared to the low base of April 2022.
In April, there were no limits on electricity consumption, and Ukraine returned to its exports.
To prepare for power outages due to the repair of energy units, Ukrenergo and ENTSO-E are constantly increasing technical capacity for importing electricity to Ukraine.
The Cabinet of Ministers has not yet raised energy tariffs for the population.
The Energy Strategy until 2050 was adopted, but its text was classified.
Last month was difficult for exports due to further problems with the Black Sea Grain Initiative, bans on agricultural imports by Poland and several other neighbouring countries, and transit problems.
In April, Ukraine received a record amount of international financial support, which helped the National Bank to reach a new high in international reserves.
Inflation has fallen below 20% yoy for the first time since June 2022.
OECD Green Talks LIVE | Diving deeper: the evolving landscape for assessing w...OECD Environment
Water is critical for meeting commitments of the Paris Agreement and achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Our economies rely on water, with recent estimates putting the economic value of water and freshwater ecosystems at USD 58 trillion - equivalent to 60% of global GDP. At the same time, water related risks are increasing in frequency and scale in the context of climate change.
How are investments shaping our economies and societies exposure to water risk? What role can the financial system play in supporting water security? And how can increased understanding of how finance both impacts and depends on water resources spur action towards greater water security?
This OECD Green Talks LIVE on Tuesday 14 May 2024 from 15:00 to 16:00 CEST discussed the evolving landscape for assessing water risks to the financial system.
OECD Policy Analyst Lylah Davies presented key findings and recommendations from recent OECD work on assessing the financial materiality of water-related risks, including the recently published paper “Watered down? Investigating the financial materiality of water-related risks” and was joined by experts to discuss relevant initiatives underway.
Detlef Van Vuuren- Integrated modelling for interrelated crises.pdfOECD Environment
This OECD technical workshop will bring together leading experts on economic, biophysical, and integrated assessment modelling of the interactions between climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The workshop will take stock of ongoing modelling efforts to develop quantitative pathways to study the drivers and impacts of the triple planetary crisis, and the policies to address it. The aim is to identify robust modelling approaches to inform the work for the upcoming OECD Environmental Outlook.
Thomas Hertel- Integrated Policies for the Triple Planetary Crisis.pdfOECD Environment
This OECD technical workshop will bring together leading experts on economic, biophysical, and integrated assessment modelling of the interactions between climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The workshop will take stock of ongoing modelling efforts to develop quantitative pathways to study the drivers and impacts of the triple planetary crisis, and the policies to address it. The aim is to identify robust modelling approaches to inform the work for the upcoming OECD Environmental Outlook.
Jon Sampedro - Assessing synergies and trade offs for health and sustainable ...OECD Environment
This OECD technical workshop will bring together leading experts on economic, biophysical, and integrated assessment modelling of the interactions between climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The workshop will take stock of ongoing modelling efforts to develop quantitative pathways to study the drivers and impacts of the triple planetary crisis, and the policies to address it. The aim is to identify robust modelling approaches to inform the work for the upcoming OECD Environmental Outlook.
Astrid Bos - Identifying trade offs & searching for synergies.pdfOECD Environment
This OECD technical workshop will bring together leading experts on economic, biophysical, and integrated assessment modelling of the interactions between climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The workshop will take stock of ongoing modelling efforts to develop quantitative pathways to study the drivers and impacts of the triple planetary crisis, and the policies to address it. The aim is to identify robust modelling approaches to inform the work for the upcoming OECD Environmental Outlook.
Ruth Delzeit - Modelling environmental and socio-economic impacts of cropland...OECD Environment
This OECD technical workshop will bring together leading experts on economic, biophysical, and integrated assessment modelling of the interactions between climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The workshop will take stock of ongoing modelling efforts to develop quantitative pathways to study the drivers and impacts of the triple planetary crisis, and the policies to address it. The aim is to identify robust modelling approaches to inform the work for the upcoming OECD Environmental Outlook.
Wilfried Winiwarter - Implementing nitrogen pollution control pathways in the...OECD Environment
This OECD technical workshop will bring together leading experts on economic, biophysical, and integrated assessment modelling of the interactions between climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The workshop will take stock of ongoing modelling efforts to develop quantitative pathways to study the drivers and impacts of the triple planetary crisis, and the policies to address it. The aim is to identify robust modelling approaches to inform the work for the upcoming OECD Environmental Outlook.
Laurent Drouet - Physical and Economic Risks of Climate Change.pdfOECD Environment
This OECD technical workshop will bring together leading experts on economic, biophysical, and integrated assessment modelling of the interactions between climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The workshop will take stock of ongoing modelling efforts to develop quantitative pathways to study the drivers and impacts of the triple planetary crisis, and the policies to address it. The aim is to identify robust modelling approaches to inform the work for the upcoming OECD Environmental Outlook.
This OECD technical workshop will bring together leading experts on economic, biophysical, and integrated assessment modelling of the interactions between climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The workshop will take stock of ongoing modelling efforts to develop quantitative pathways to study the drivers and impacts of the triple planetary crisis, and the policies to address it. The aim is to identify robust modelling approaches to inform the work for the upcoming OECD Environmental Outlook.
HyeJin Kim and Simon Smart - The biodiversity nexus across multiple drivers: ...OECD Environment
This OECD technical workshop will bring together leading experts on economic, biophysical, and integrated assessment modelling of the interactions between climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The workshop will take stock of ongoing modelling efforts to develop quantitative pathways to study the drivers and impacts of the triple planetary crisis, and the policies to address it. The aim is to identify robust modelling approaches to inform the work for the upcoming OECD Environmental Outlook.
Case Study: Peptides-based Plant Protection Product (harpin proteins*) by Ros...OECD Environment
The seminar on Problem Formulation for the Risk Assessment of Biopesticides stemmed from a previous CRP-sponsored event on Innovating Microbial Pesticide Testing that identified the need for an overarching guidance document to determine when in vivo tests are necessary. Problem Formulation, a common practice in pesticide risk assessment, was highlighted as a useful approach for addressing uncertainties in data requirements for biopesticides.
The seminar featured presentations from various perspectives, including industry, regulatory bodies, and academia. Topics included the history and principles of Problem Formulation, industry perspectives on Problem Formulation and how it is applied internally for microbial pesticides, regulatory approaches, and specific case studies. The seminar provided an overview of the challenges, considerations, and potential solutions in harmonising Problem Formulation for biopesticide risk assessment. It emphasised the need for collaboration and discussion to develop Problem Formulation guidance for biopesticides.
CLE Contribution on the Assessment of Innovative Biochemicals in the EU Statu...OECD Environment
The seminar on Problem Formulation for the Risk Assessment of Biopesticides stemmed from a previous CRP-sponsored event on Innovating Microbial Pesticide Testing that identified the need for an overarching guidance document to determine when in vivo tests are necessary. Problem Formulation, a common practice in pesticide risk assessment, was highlighted as a useful approach for addressing uncertainties in data requirements for biopesticides.
The seminar featured presentations from various perspectives, including industry, regulatory bodies, and academia. Topics included the history and principles of Problem Formulation, industry perspectives on Problem Formulation and how it is applied internally for microbial pesticides, regulatory approaches, and specific case studies. The seminar provided an overview of the challenges, considerations, and potential solutions in harmonising Problem Formulation for biopesticide risk assessment. It emphasised the need for collaboration and discussion to develop Problem Formulation guidance for biopesticides.
Additional Considerations for Pesticide Formulations Containing Microbial Pes...OECD Environment
The seminar on Problem Formulation for the Risk Assessment of Biopesticides stemmed from a previous CRP-sponsored event on Innovating Microbial Pesticide Testing that identified the need for an overarching guidance document to determine when in vivo tests are necessary. Problem Formulation, a common practice in pesticide risk assessment, was highlighted as a useful approach for addressing uncertainties in data requirements for biopesticides.
The seminar featured presentations from various perspectives, including industry, regulatory bodies, and academia. Topics included the history and principles of Problem Formulation, industry perspectives on Problem Formulation and how it is applied internally for microbial pesticides, regulatory approaches, and specific case studies. The seminar provided an overview of the challenges, considerations, and potential solutions in harmonising Problem Formulation for biopesticide risk assessment. It emphasised the need for collaboration and discussion to develop Problem Formulation guidance for biopesticides.
Role of genome sequencing (WGS) in microbial biopesticides safety assessment ...OECD Environment
The seminar on Problem Formulation for the Risk Assessment of Biopesticides stemmed from a previous CRP-sponsored event on Innovating Microbial Pesticide Testing that identified the need for an overarching guidance document to determine when in vivo tests are necessary. Problem Formulation, a common practice in pesticide risk assessment, was highlighted as a useful approach for addressing uncertainties in data requirements for biopesticides.
The seminar featured presentations from various perspectives, including industry, regulatory bodies, and academia. Topics included the history and principles of Problem Formulation, industry perspectives on Problem Formulation and how it is applied internally for microbial pesticides, regulatory approaches, and specific case studies. The seminar provided an overview of the challenges, considerations, and potential solutions in harmonising Problem Formulation for biopesticide risk assessment. It emphasised the need for collaboration and discussion to develop Problem Formulation guidance for biopesticides.
Considerations for Problem Formulation for Human Health Safety Assessments of...OECD Environment
The seminar on Problem Formulation for the Risk Assessment of Biopesticides stemmed from a previous CRP-sponsored event on Innovating Microbial Pesticide Testing that identified the need for an overarching guidance document to determine when in vivo tests are necessary. Problem Formulation, a common practice in pesticide risk assessment, was highlighted as a useful approach for addressing uncertainties in data requirements for biopesticides.
The seminar featured presentations from various perspectives, including industry, regulatory bodies, and academia. Topics included the history and principles of Problem Formulation, industry perspectives on Problem Formulation and how it is applied internally for microbial pesticides, regulatory approaches, and specific case studies. The seminar provided an overview of the challenges, considerations, and potential solutions in harmonising Problem Formulation for biopesticide risk assessment. It emphasised the need for collaboration and discussion to develop Problem Formulation guidance for biopesticides.
How to Identify and Quantify Mixtures What is Essential to Know for Risk Asse...OECD Environment
The seminar on Problem Formulation for the Risk Assessment of Biopesticides stemmed from a previous CRP-sponsored event on Innovating Microbial Pesticide Testing that identified the need for an overarching guidance document to determine when in vivo tests are necessary. Problem Formulation, a common practice in pesticide risk assessment, was highlighted as a useful approach for addressing uncertainties in data requirements for biopesticides.
The seminar featured presentations from various perspectives, including industry, regulatory bodies, and academia. Topics included the history and principles of Problem Formulation, industry perspectives on Problem Formulation and how it is applied internally for microbial pesticides, regulatory approaches, and specific case studies. The seminar provided an overview of the challenges, considerations, and potential solutions in harmonising Problem Formulation for biopesticide risk assessment. It emphasised the need for collaboration and discussion to develop Problem Formulation guidance for biopesticides.
APVMA outcome-focussed approach to data requirements to support registration ...OECD Environment
The seminar on Problem Formulation for the Risk Assessment of Biopesticides stemmed from a previous CRP-sponsored event on Innovating Microbial Pesticide Testing that identified the need for an overarching guidance document to determine when in vivo tests are necessary. Problem Formulation, a common practice in pesticide risk assessment, was highlighted as a useful approach for addressing uncertainties in data requirements for biopesticides.
The seminar featured presentations from various perspectives, including industry, regulatory bodies, and academia. Topics included the history and principles of Problem Formulation, industry perspectives on Problem Formulation and how it is applied internally for microbial pesticides, regulatory approaches, and specific case studies. The seminar provided an overview of the challenges, considerations, and potential solutions in harmonising Problem Formulation for biopesticide risk assessment. It emphasised the need for collaboration and discussion to develop Problem Formulation guidance for biopesticides.
The U.S. Perspective on Problem Formulation for Biopesticides: Shannon BORGESOECD Environment
The seminar on Problem Formulation for the Risk Assessment of Biopesticides stemmed from a previous CRP-sponsored event on Innovating Microbial Pesticide Testing that identified the need for an overarching guidance document to determine when in vivo tests are necessary. Problem Formulation, a common practice in pesticide risk assessment, was highlighted as a useful approach for addressing uncertainties in data requirements for biopesticides.
The seminar featured presentations from various perspectives, including industry, regulatory bodies, and academia. Topics included the history and principles of Problem Formulation, industry perspectives on Problem Formulation and how it is applied internally for microbial pesticides, regulatory approaches, and specific case studies. The seminar provided an overview of the challenges, considerations, and potential solutions in harmonising Problem Formulation for biopesticide risk assessment. It emphasised the need for collaboration and discussion to develop Problem Formulation guidance for biopesticides.
Problem formulation for environmental risk assessment – Finnish case study: ...OECD Environment
The seminar on Problem Formulation for the Risk Assessment of Biopesticides stemmed from a previous CRP-sponsored event on Innovating Microbial Pesticide Testing that identified the need for an overarching guidance document to determine when in vivo tests are necessary. Problem Formulation, a common practice in pesticide risk assessment, was highlighted as a useful approach for addressing uncertainties in data requirements for biopesticides.
The seminar featured presentations from various perspectives, including industry, regulatory bodies, and academia. Topics included the history and principles of Problem Formulation, industry perspectives on Problem Formulation and how it is applied internally for microbial pesticides, regulatory approaches, and specific case studies. The seminar provided an overview of the challenges, considerations, and potential solutions in harmonising Problem Formulation for biopesticide risk assessment. It emphasised the need for collaboration and discussion to develop Problem Formulation guidance for biopesticides.
Characterization and the Kinetics of drying at the drying oven and with micro...Open Access Research Paper
The objective of this work is to contribute to valorization de Nephelium lappaceum by the characterization of kinetics of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum. The seeds were dehydrated until a constant mass respectively in a drying oven and a microwawe oven. The temperatures and the powers of drying are respectively: 50, 60 and 70°C and 140, 280 and 420 W. The results show that the curves of drying of seeds of Nephelium lappaceum do not present a phase of constant kinetics. The coefficients of diffusion vary between 2.09.10-8 to 2.98. 10-8m-2/s in the interval of 50°C at 70°C and between 4.83×10-07 at 9.04×10-07 m-8/s for the powers going of 140 W with 420 W the relation between Arrhenius and a value of energy of activation of 16.49 kJ. mol-1 expressed the effect of the temperature on effective diffusivity.
UNDERSTANDING WHAT GREEN WASHING IS!.pdfJulietMogola
Many companies today use green washing to lure the public into thinking they are conserving the environment but in real sense they are doing more harm. There have been such several cases from very big companies here in Kenya and also globally. This ranges from various sectors from manufacturing and goes to consumer products. Educating people on greenwashing will enable people to make better choices based on their analysis and not on what they see on marketing sites.
Willie Nelson Net Worth: A Journey Through Music, Movies, and Business Venturesgreendigital
Willie Nelson is a name that resonates within the world of music and entertainment. Known for his unique voice, and masterful guitar skills. and an extraordinary career spanning several decades. Nelson has become a legend in the country music scene. But, his influence extends far beyond the realm of music. with ventures in acting, writing, activism, and business. This comprehensive article delves into Willie Nelson net worth. exploring the various facets of his career that have contributed to his large fortune.
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Introduction
Willie Nelson net worth is a testament to his enduring influence and success in many fields. Born on April 29, 1933, in Abbott, Texas. Nelson's journey from a humble beginning to becoming one of the most iconic figures in American music is nothing short of inspirational. His net worth, which estimated to be around $25 million as of 2024. reflects a career that is as diverse as it is prolific.
Early Life and Musical Beginnings
Humble Origins
Willie Hugh Nelson was born during the Great Depression. a time of significant economic hardship in the United States. Raised by his grandparents. Nelson found solace and inspiration in music from an early age. His grandmother taught him to play the guitar. setting the stage for what would become an illustrious career.
First Steps in Music
Nelson's initial foray into the music industry was fraught with challenges. He moved to Nashville, Tennessee, to pursue his dreams, but success did not come . Working as a songwriter, Nelson penned hits for other artists. which helped him gain a foothold in the competitive music scene. His songwriting skills contributed to his early earnings. laying the foundation for his net worth.
Rise to Stardom
Breakthrough Albums
The 1970s marked a turning point in Willie Nelson's career. His albums "Shotgun Willie" (1973), "Red Headed Stranger" (1975). and "Stardust" (1978) received critical acclaim and commercial success. These albums not only solidified his position in the country music genre. but also introduced his music to a broader audience. The success of these albums played a crucial role in boosting Willie Nelson net worth.
Iconic Songs
Willie Nelson net worth is also attributed to his extensive catalog of hit songs. Tracks like "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain," "On the Road Again," and "Always on My Mind" have become timeless classics. These songs have not only earned Nelson large royalties but have also ensured his continued relevance in the music industry.
Acting and Film Career
Hollywood Ventures
In addition to his music career, Willie Nelson has also made a mark in Hollywood. His distinctive personality and on-screen presence have landed him roles in several films and television shows. Notable appearances include roles in "The Electric Horseman" (1979), "Honeysuckle Rose" (1980), and "Barbarosa" (1982). These acting gigs have added a significant amount to Willie Nelson net worth.
Television Appearances
Nelson's char
Diabetes is a rapidly and serious health problem in Pakistan. This chronic condition is associated with serious long-term complications, including higher risk of heart disease and stroke. Aggressive treatment of hypertension and hyperlipideamia can result in a substantial reduction in cardiovascular events in patients with diabetes 1. Consequently pharmacist-led diabetes cardiovascular risk (DCVR) clinics have been established in both primary and secondary care sites in NHS Lothian during the past five years. An audit of the pharmaceutical care delivery at the clinics was conducted in order to evaluate practice and to standardize the pharmacists’ documentation of outcomes. Pharmaceutical care issues (PCI) and patient details were collected both prospectively and retrospectively from three DCVR clinics. The PCI`s were categorized according to a triangularised system consisting of multiple categories. These were ‘checks’, ‘changes’ (‘change in drug therapy process’ and ‘change in drug therapy’), ‘drug therapy problems’ and ‘quality assurance descriptors’ (‘timer perspective’ and ‘degree of change’). A verified medication assessment tool (MAT) for patients with chronic cardiovascular disease was applied to the patients from one of the clinics. The tool was used to quantify PCI`s and pharmacist actions that were centered on implementing or enforcing clinical guideline standards. A database was developed to be used as an assessment tool and to standardize the documentation of achievement of outcomes. Feedback on the audit of the pharmaceutical care delivery and the database was received from the DCVR clinic pharmacist at a focus group meeting.
WRI’s brand new “Food Service Playbook for Promoting Sustainable Food Choices” gives food service operators the very latest strategies for creating dining environments that empower consumers to choose sustainable, plant-rich dishes. This research builds off our first guide for food service, now with industry experience and insights from nearly 350 academic trials.
Micro RNA genes and their likely influence in rice (Oryza sativa L.) dynamic ...Open Access Research Paper
Micro RNAs (miRNAs) are small non-coding RNAs molecules having approximately 18-25 nucleotides, they are present in both plants and animals genomes. MiRNAs have diverse spatial expression patterns and regulate various developmental metabolisms, stress responses and other physiological processes. The dynamic gene expression playing major roles in phenotypic differences in organisms are believed to be controlled by miRNAs. Mutations in regions of regulatory factors, such as miRNA genes or transcription factors (TF) necessitated by dynamic environmental factors or pathogen infections, have tremendous effects on structure and expression of genes. The resultant novel gene products presents potential explanations for constant evolving desirable traits that have long been bred using conventional means, biotechnology or genetic engineering. Rice grain quality, yield, disease tolerance, climate-resilience and palatability properties are not exceptional to miRN Asmutations effects. There are new insights courtesy of high-throughput sequencing and improved proteomic techniques that organisms’ complexity and adaptations are highly contributed by miRNAs containing regulatory networks. This article aims to expound on how rice miRNAs could be driving evolution of traits and highlight the latest miRNA research progress. Moreover, the review accentuates miRNAs grey areas to be addressed and gives recommendations for further studies.
Natural farming @ Dr. Siddhartha S. Jena.pptxsidjena70
A brief about organic farming/ Natural farming/ Zero budget natural farming/ Subash Palekar Natural farming which keeps us and environment safe and healthy. Next gen Agricultural practices of chemical free farming.
Session 2 - Reforming Energy Subsidies in Ukraine by Olena Ivanova
1. Ministry of energy and coal
industry of Ukraine
Chief specialist
Olena IVANOVA
Energy subsidies
and reforms
in the energy sector
of Ukraine
2. Law "On Electricity Market of Ukraine" , " On the natural gas market", The
New Energy Strategy of Ukraine till 2035 was adopted, which is identify and
fix the main directions of the energy sector, the level of energy security, energy
efficiency, the transition to the energy saving usage and smart energy
consumption with the introduction of innovative technologies, provides rapid
development for green projects were adopted.
Law " On the National Commission for state regulation in the energy and
utilities" , “On the Energy Efficiency Fund”, " About housing and
communal services ", "On commercial accounting of thermal energy and
water supply", " On the Energy Efficiency of Buildings " were adopted.
These laws are united, because they launch services and performers of
services and also laws force consumers to move in this direction.
Concept of development of the coal industry and gas was adopted and provides plan of
action. Concept optimizes the structure of the coal industry and output it to the breakeven
level and self-sustaining operation.
3. Analysis of energy subsidies in Ukraine
Analysis is based on official and public sources of information:
*reports of Treasury of Ukraine on budget execution;
*resolution of the cabinet of Ministers;
*report of the energy regulator.
Sectors covered: coal and gas sectors, conventional electricity, electricity
generation from renewables and support to energy efficiency.
Preliminary results were discussed at the roundtable organized in cooperation
with the Committee on Fuel and the Energy Complex, Nuclear Policy and
Nuclear Safety of the Parliament of Ukraine on 25th of April, 2016.
4. Direct transfers to coal sector
Source: prepared based on Treasury reports on budget execution (2013-2016)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Construction and re-
equipment of coal and
peat mines
Safety and rescue
measures at coal mines
Capital replenishment to
settle arrears of wages
Partial compensation of
production costs
Restructuring
programme
billion UAH
6. Compensation of losses to energy companies
for supplying services at regulated tariffs
Source: prepared based on Treasury reports on budget execution (2013-2016),
resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Capital injection to NJSC
"Naftogaz" (left axis)
Subvention (transfer) form the
state budget to local budets to
compensate losses of energy
and utility supply companies
due to regulated tariffs
Compensation to NJSC
"Naftogaz" for the difference
between the price of imported
gas and its sale for heat
production
billion UAH
7. Cross-subsidization of households by
industrial consumers (embedded in electricity
tariffs)
Source: prepared based on reports of the National Commission for State
Regulation of Energy and Public Utilities
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
billion UAH
8. Target support programme for
low-income households
Source: prepared based on Treasury reports on budget execution (2013-2016)
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
50
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
to purchase solid and
liquid furnace fuel
and LPG
to partially cover
utility costs
billion UAH
9. State support to renewables and energy
efficiency in Ukraine
Source: prepared based on Treasury reports on budget execution (2013 -
2016), NCSREPU and Ministry of Finance data
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Feed-in tariff for
renewables
Tax benefits for
renewables
Energy efficiency
programme
billion UAH
10. Overall progress of the subsidy reform in
Ukraine
Note: in 2016, opportunity cost to state-owned gas producers is assumed
only for 4 month as gas price was increased to market level since May.
Source: prepared based on government sources.
0
50
100
150
200
250
2012 2013 2014 2015 2016
Renewables
Energy efficiency
Revenue foregone
Target subsidies
Electricity
consumption
Gas consumption
Coal production
billion UAH
11. energy subsidies reform in Ukraine is in progress;
as gas price was increased to market level compensations
schemes to Naftogaz were phased out;
targeted support programme for low-income households is
improved and amount of funds allocated was increased
substantially;
support to energy-efficiency measures and renewables is
gradually increasing;
state energy-efficiency programme works effectively and
demand for support from households and condominiums is
huge;
Energy Efficiency Fund will be launched in 2018 and will scale up
efforts to improve energy efficiency.
Editor's Notes
Note: Law On Electricity Market of Ukraine will promote the reform and further development and liberalization of the electricity sector; monopolization of the electricity market; encouragement of investments to the section, the development of competition in all segments of the electricity market, creating equal conditions for the participants; provide the ability to integrate the electricity markets of Ukraine and EU and Ukrainian energy system with the European energy system.
Also, I would like to inform you that the main directions of reform in the nuclear industry aimed at improving energy security and independence from the monopoly supplier of nuclear fuel and equipment. Therefore, the strategic objective is to provide an alternative supply of nuclear fuel for Ukraine, the construction of a centralized storage facility for spent nuclear fuel and import phase-out.
Analysis of energy subsidies in Ukraine is performed under the OECD project is based only on official and publically accessible sources….
reports of Treasury of Ukraine on budget execution;
resolution of the cabinet of Ministers;
report of the energy regulator.
Next slides illustrate key results of analysis…
2005 рік: 145 шахт, 46 млн т вугілля
2013 рік: 82 шахти, 24 млн т вугілля
Source: http://www.niss.gov.ua/articles/1495/#_ftn1
As coal seams had gradually depleted and moved coal extraction deeper in the ground, production costs had been increasing dramatically over the last ten years. In 2005, state mines spent on the average UAH 274 per 1 t of marketable coal while the market price of the latter was UAH 219. In 2013, market prices for coal constituted only 36% of production costs (UAH 1352/t) (NISS, 2014).
According to the Resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers № 153, budget funds are used for financial rehabilitation of coal mining enterprises via partial compensation of the costs, which are included in the prime cost of finished marketable coal products, and can be used to cover expenditures for payment of wages and electricity consumed.
Coal mining enterprises prepare estimates of forecast technical and economic performance indicators and submit it for consideration of the Ministry of Energy and Coal Industry according to the established procedure. The latter is responsible for the allocation of the state budget funds between coal mines if forecast prices for coal do not cover estimated production costs, approval of monthly performance indicators of coal mines (including production amount), defining production costs and losses for each coal mining enterprises depending on its assortment, quality indicators and forecast prices.
Gradual phase-out of subsidies in the coal sector and closure of unprofitable mines accompanied by social programmes for ex-miners was planned by many strategic documents and state programmes but the pace of reform was rather slow and amount of budget transfers to the sector was growing year by year. In 2015, the amount of state support planned to cover losses of state-owned mines was reduced considerably as the majority of unprofitable mines located in the Donbass region were affected by military conflict.
In 2014, UAH 8.7 billion was allocated to compensate losses for unprofitable mines. In 2015, only UAH 1.2 billion allocated for this purpose and in 2016 only UAH 1.4 billion.
http://www.naftogaz.com/files/Zvity/Naftogaz_Annual_Report_2014_engl.pdf
The gap (blue) illustrates the difference between the cost of imported gas (sold to households for their needs and also sold to large heat generating plants producing heat for households) and the cost paid by households under regulated gas and heat tariffs. So, the end beneficiaries are households. Next slide shows how this gap was compensated by the state through different subsidies schemes.
Provision of heat and water supply services to population at prices (tariffs) lower than economically justified production costs is considered to be a quasi-fiscal operation approved by the Cabinet of Ministers № 692-р as of 1 August 2012. Compensation to utilities service providers for the difference between the actual cost of central heating and services of centralized water supply and wastewater treatment and actual tariffs is undertaken via subvention from the state budget in line with procedures approved by the Cabinet of Ministers for each year. Ministry of the Regional Development, Construction and Utilities is responsible for administration of this programme.
To cover deficit of the NJSC “Naftogaz” accumulated because of selling natural gas to heat supply companies (for consumption of population) at prices lower than the import price capital injections were undertaken via the complex mechanism. Cabinet of Ministers increased statutory capital of NJSC “Naftogaz” by issuing additional shares to current nominal value and maintaining 100% of shares in state ownership. Ministry of Energy and Coal Industry arranges private placement of these shares. At the same time, Ministry of Finance issued state bonds and sold them on behalf of the state for additional shares of NJSC “Naftogaz”. The latter was obliged to use obtained state bonds according to its statute, particularly, to use funds obtained from selling sate bonds for payments for imported natural gas. For the period from 2009 to 2015, Ministry of Finance has issued state bonds to cover deficit of the Naftogaz at UAH 168 billion with 3 to 11 years maturity period at 9.95%-14.5% annual interest rate.
As the government took a decision to increase gas price for domestic producers to market levels (based on import parity) starting from May 2016, this effectively eliminated all subsidies in the gas sector.
The NJSC “Naftogaz” has accumulated a significant deficit by selling natural gas to both households and heat-supply companies serving households at prices lower than the import price. A complex, multi-step mechanism has been designed to cover this deficit. First, the Cabinet of Ministers increases the statutory capital of NJSC “Naftogaz” by issuing additional shares while maintaining their 100% ownership. Then, the Ministry of Energy and Coal Industry arranges a private placement of these shares. At the same time, the Ministry of Finance issues state bonds and sells them on behalf of the state for additional shares of NJSC “Naftogaz”. The latter is obliged to use the obtained state bonds according to its statute, particularly, to use the funds obtained from selling state bonds for payments for imported natural gas. As the government increased all gas prices to households to market level starting from May 2016, there will be no need for such measure any longer.
Figure 7 illustrates this mechanism. For the period 2012, the Mini- 2015stry of Finance issued state bonds to cover Naftogaz’s deficit. The value of the bonds was UAH 142.1 billion with a 3 to 10 year maturity period at 9.95% - 14.5% annual interest rate.
Cross-subsidization of preferential (primarily households) consumers on the expanse of industrial ones is designed via the system of so-called “subsidy certificates” . In order to compensate losses of energy companies, which supply electricity to preferential categories of consumers, the value of “subsidy certificates” is incorporated into the structure of the wholesale market price of electricity. The share of “subsidy certificates” in the latter was about 30.5% (0.25 UAH/ kWh) in 2014 (NCSERPU, 2015). The volume of cross-subsidization has increased from UAH 18 billion in 2009 to UAH 46 billion in 2016.
As of 2014, tariff for households covered only about 22% of the costs on production, transmission and distribution of electricity.
Elimination of cross-subsidization was planned many times but not implemented in practice. Previous Energy Strategy aimed to phase-out cross-subsidies by 2014 but failed to achieve this objective. Recently approved energy strategy has a target to eliminate cross-subsidization in the electricity sector.
З стратегії:
стимулювання підвищення енергоефективності шляхом адресноїмонетизації субсидій кінцевому споживачеві,
мінімізація обсягів субсидування у перспективі;
Kіквідація перехресного субсидування між споживачами, приведенняцін для побутових споживачів до ринкового рівня;
Households which pay for housing and utilities services higher than 10% - 15% of cumulative monthly average income of citizens registered in a given house/flat according to procedures defined in the Resolutions of the Cabinet of Ministers № 848 and №1156. Financing of expenditures of local budgets on implementation of state social programmes is undertaken through subventions envisioned in the state budget for a given year in line with the resolution of the Cabinet of Ministers № 256 as of 4 March 2002.
As gas price for households was increased to market level starting from May, 2016, funding for targeted support of low-income households had to be increased considerably. In 2016, UAH 46 billion was allocated on targeted subsidies. 2017 budget plans about UAH 61 billion on target subsidies for households.
In contrast to fossil-fuel subsidies, government support to energy efficiency and renewable energy producers has been quite limited until recently. However, the State Energy Efficiency Programme was considerably reinforced in 2015. This programme provides soft loans to households and condominiums willing to improve the thermal insulation of buildings.
Feed-in tariffs (FITs) for renewable-energy producers have been the main policy incentive to stimulate the sector’s development. As the renewables sector has been growing rapidly, the total amount of induced transfers in the form of FITs increased from UAH 1.7 bln (USD 218 mln), in 2009, to UAH 6.1 bln (USD 278 mln), in 2015. Renewable energy producers also enjoyed a number of tax benefits over the observed period.
State Energy Efficiency Programme was reinforced in 2015. This programme provides soft loans to households willing to implement specific measures identified in the programme. The programme envisions the reimbursement of 20% of the loan principal (but not more than UAH 12 thousand) to support the substitution of gas boilers with electric or solid fuel boilers, 30% - for individual households for the implementation of energy efficiency measures (but not more than UAH 14 thousand) and 40% - for condominiums (but not more than UAH 14 thousand per flat) (Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 1 056, 2011a). Furthermore, recent amendments to the State Programme introduced additional incentives for the recipients of targeted subsidies partially compensating utility costs. This category of households could obtain up to a 70% compensation of the loan principal (from 40% to 70% for condominiums depending on the number of residents receiving targeted subsidies).
According to the State Agency of Energy Efficiency and Energy Saving of Ukraine, about 80 thousand loans worth UAH 1.3 billion were provided in 2015, of which UAH 302 million was compensated from the budget (SAEEES, 2015). It is planned that about UAH 790 million will be allocated for this programme in 2016.
As can be seen in the figure, subsidies in the coal and gas sectors are largely phased put. Cross-subsidization in the electricity sector is still a challenge. Support to low-income households had to be increased. Support to energy-efficiency measures is gradually increasing.
The Ukrainian Government has recently undertaken considerable efforts to reform fossil-fuel subsidies, which has helped to reduce the budget deficit. At the same time, generated savings were partially re-channelled to targeted subsidies for low-income groups and the energy-efficiency programme in the residential sector.