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Accelerating NDC and promoting sustainable bioenergy, agri and land-use practices in Ukraine
Duration:
12/2021
till
06/2027
For a transition to a low-carbon economy in Ukraine, a faster implementation of the NDC is necessary. The Project aims to accelerate Ukraine’s NDC implementation while promoting the uptake of investments in sustainable bioenergy, agri and land-use practices. It contributes to low carbon transition by helping to achieve NDC targets, ...
Activities of Friedrich Ebert Foundation
A sustainable economic policy strives to achieve ecological, economic and social goals simultaneously, instead off prioritizing one field over the other two. Our work’s focus is, therefore, attempting to bring these three aspects into balance in public discourse and policy. Housing policy and energy-efficient modernization have been one focal point ...
Activities of Heinrich Böll Foundation
Provides funding to NGOs for Climate related activities, advocacy and consultancy.
Activities of International Organization for Migration (IOM)
IOM provides a comprehensive response to the humanitarian needs of migrants, internally displaced persons, returnees and host communities through humanitarian direct assistance, and development activities. IOM cooperates with Ukraine in the field of adaptation to climate change. Currently, IOM is conducting a study of Ukrainian legislation to take into account ...
Activities of Konrad Adenauer Foundation
Ever since 1994 the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Kyiv accompanies the political and economical transformation process of Ukraine. In 2017, we opened a second KAS office in Kharkiv. In this context, KAS is conducting projects on fostering democracy, strengthening civil society, enhancing the freedom of the media and consolidating democratic institutions.
Activities of NGO “Germanwatch”
Works on Just Transition
Article 6 to Paris Agreement project
Gap and needs assessment, proposals for cooperaton with Swiss companies, Preparation of proposals for development of normative base for implementation of projects under the Article 6 of Paris Agreement, proposals for creating units registry
Best Available Techniques (BAT) for Ukraine
Duration:
01/2019
till
12/2023
The project supports Ukraine in introducing a system for preventing and reducing industrial emissions. Creating the statutory framework is a complex process that covers issues ranging from transposing the IED into Ukrainian law to adopting technical solutions.
Bortnychi Sewage Treatment Plant Modernization Project
Duration:
01/2015
till
12/2023
The Project contributes to improve sewage treatment in Kyiv city in Ukraine by developing and modernizing the Bortnychi Sewage Treatment Plant facilities, thereby contributing to improved sanitation and living conditions for the citizens of Kyiv city.
Capacity Development for Municipal Waste Management
The project aimed to collect basic information about current situations of the Municipal Solid Waste Management (MSWM) systems (generation, collection, transportation, intermediate treatment/recycling, and final disposal) in the target cities of Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro in order to understand their processes, operation and maintenance systems including financial systems, and the ...
Capacity Development Project for Utilizing the National Geospatial Data Infrastructure
Duration:
01/2022
till
12/2025
Ukrainian Government decided to establish the National Spatial Data Infrastructure (NSDI) to confirm integration of Geospatial Information and database; establish a common ownership platform for the use, preparation and management of spatial information to ensure its validity and effectiveness. However, the responsible body - State Agency for Land Resources of ...
Climate Innovation Vouchers
The Climate Innovation Vouchers (CIV) project is a component of EBRD’s Finance and Technology Transfer Centre for Climate Change (FINTECC) and the programme continues to support cleantech entrepreneurs offering grants to an ecosystem for clean-tech SMEs now in Ukraine.
Climate-smart agriculture (CSA)
Duration:
01/2020
till
12/2022
Cooperation between the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Government of Ukraine. FAO Ukraine is providing technical support for climate change adaptation, working with civil society to mitigate soil erosion and degradation, contributing to building resilience and boosting development in conflict-affected regions by supporting the ...
Conservation of highly valuable primeval and old-growth forests in selected national parks in the Ukrainian Carpathians
Duration:
07/2019
till
06/2025
The Ukrainian Carpathians are strongholds for primeval and old-growth forests in Europe, but face pressure from large scale logging. Protected areas (PAs) in these forests now also face an acute existential threat as government funding has all but ceased as a result of the economic pressures stemming from the Russian ...
Covenant of Mayors
Duration:
01/2021
till
12/2025
Covenant of Mayors East (CoM East) is the EU-funded project aimed at introducing the EU climate and energy initiative to the Eastern Partnership countries. CoM East supports local authorities in implementing sustainable energy policies, reducing their dependence on fossil fuel, improving the security of energy supply, and facilities their contribution ...
CSSF (Conflict Stability and Security Fund)
Supports small projects, that were for example implemented by DiXi group, called "Promotion of green recovery as a way to overcome the crisis in Ukraine" (analytical support).
Developing capacities for climate policy in Southeast & Eastern Europe, South Caucasus and Central Asia (CDCPIII)
Duration:
01/2017
till
12/2024
The project implements measures to raise awareness among decision-makers and improve national frame- work conditions so that the preconditions for a significant reduction of greenhouse gases are created and economic transformation goals are achieved at the same time. Furthermore, pilot activities and additional individual and small-scale measures are implemented to ...
Eastern Europe Energy Efficiency and Environment Partnership Fund (E5P)
Duration:
10/2013
till
12/2029
The Fund coordinates and accelerates the implementation of important energy efficiency and environmental protection projects in the areas of municipal infrastructure. These include, for example, district heating projects, public transport and lighting projects. It is designed to provide effective financial support over a number of years by pooling non-repayable deposits ...
EBRD project “Support to the Government of Ukraine on updating its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC)”
Duration:
01/2018
till
12/2021
Support to the Government of Ukraine with the update of its current NDCs.
Economic Resilience Activity (ERA)
Duration:
08/2018
till
08/2026
Designed to foster Ukrainian economic resilience in the face of Russia’s invasions. ERA supports displaced businesses and persons, and the newly liberated areas of Ukraine, to rebuild their lives and livelihoods and capitalize on entrepreneurial opportunities; and local institutions to rebuild a resilient post-war economy. Also, ERA is now one ...
Energy Efficiency Support Program for Ukraine – EE4U
Duration:
04/2018
till
03/2026
The potential for increasing energy efficiency in Ukrainian buildings has not yet been fully exploited. The Multi-Donor Trust Fund for Financing the Energy Efficiency Support Programme in Ukraine (EE4U), funded with 10 million euros by the federal government and managed by the International Finance Cooperation (IFC), supports the energy-efficient modernisation ...
Energy security project
Duration:
01/2018
till
12/2023
USAID is the world's premier international development agency and a catalytic actor driving development results. USAID's work advances U.S. national security and economic prosperity, demonstrates American generosity, and promotes a path to recipient self-reliance and resilience.
Energy-Efficient District Lviv
Duration:
01/2018
till
12/2024
The project is supporting Ukrainian municipalities in creating incentives for the renovation of residential buildings. To this end, a residential area in the district of Sykhiv in Lviv was selected in conjunction with the project partners for the implementation of modernisation measures. The aim is to save as much energy ...
Environmental Policy and Advocacy Initiative in Ukraine (EPAIU)
EPAIU is aiming at the civil society organizations development that act in the environmental field – institutionally capable, transparently governed, accountable and publicly recognized and help improve the quality and inclusiveness of environmental policy making and implementation by means of strengthening inputs from civil society into designing, advocating, implementing and ...
EU4Climate Project
Duration:
01/2019
till
12/2023
The EU4Climate project aims to contribute to climate change mitigation and adaptation and development towards a low-emissions and climate-resilient economy in line with the Paris Agreement in Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine.
EU4Energy
The EU4Energy Programme Phase II was launched by the European Union, as part of its Regional Action Programme – East. The Programme provides support through evidence-based energy policy design and through a transposition and implementation of the Energy Community acquis/DCFTA/EU best practice legal framework.
EU4Environment
Duration:
01/2019
till
12/2019
To help the six partner countries preserve their natural capital and increase people’s environmental well-being, by supporting environment-related action, demonstrating and unlocking opportunities for greener growth, and setting mechanisms to better manage environmental risks and impacts.
EU4Society
IRF founded by Goerge Soros, supports EU refoirms, finance DiXi Group ("Promoting Ukraine's Participation in the European Green Deal in the fields of energy and environment"), NECU (compliance of the state policy of Ukraine with the goals of the European Green Deal in three key areas: preservation of biodiversity, waste ...
FELICITY II – Eastern Partnership and Central Asia Program Supporting Reforms in the building and water sector project
Duration:
01/2022
till
12/2026
Technical and financial aspects hinder low carbon infrastructure finance. To reduce these barriers the project focuses on two sectors in its partner countries: residential energy efficiency and water and wastewater. On the national level, countries will be supported to create favourable framework conditions for infrastructure investments. Financial intermediaries will be ...
GEF Small Grants programm
Active sustainable grants program
German-Ukrainian energy partnership secretariat
Duration:
01/2021
till
12/2024
The project “Secretariat of the German-Ukrainian Energy Partnership” supports the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWK) and the German Energy Agency (dena) in the implementation of the Energy Partnership (EP) between Germany and Ukraine.
Global Clean Technology Innovation Programme for SMEs in Ukraine
GCIP Ukraine is part of a global initiative aimed at promoting innovative technologies and creating an ecosystem to support innovative entrepreneurship.
Global Climate Partnership Fund
To limit global heating and therefore the impacts of climate change, investment is required in energy efficiency, renewables and measures that mitigate the emission of greenhouse gases. The Global Climate Partnership Fund (GCPF ) offers this kind of financing to developing and emerging countries. Funding is provided either as a ...
Green Agenda for Ukraine, Georgia, Moldova, and Armenia project
Duration:
01/2023
till
12/2026
Project supports Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine in their journey towards climate neutrality through green transition. Together with participating countries, it aims to create green transition roadmaps in each country paving a way to planning and mobilizing investments for building modern, sustainable economies and improving citizen’s health, well-being and security.
Green Deal Ukraina project
Duration:
01/2023
till
12/2027
Green Deal Ukraїna, a trilateral project of Germany, Poland, and Ukraine. Green Deal Ukraїna is a 4 years project, started on 01.06.2023, funded by BMBF, that aims to set up a Think Tank Kyiv-based to support Ukrainian governmental institutions, policymakers, experts, and society in making future-proof energy and climate policy ...
Green Transition Office
The Green Economy Transition Office is an independent advisory body that provides support and advice to the Ministry of Economy of Ukraine and other stakeholders on the implementation of green transition reforms.
H2Diplo Hydrogen Diplomacy project
H2-diplo is an initiative of the Federal Foreign Office to support the German Federal Government's energy and climate foreign policy. In order to limit global warming to 1.5°C, greenhouse gas emissions must be reduced.
IFC’s Economic Resilience Action Program for Ukraine
The Economic Resilience Action (ERA) will provide a framework for IFC to address the private sector financing needs during Russia's invasion of Ukraine and prepare for the reconstruction phase.
IKI Interface
Duration:
01/2024
till
05/2028
The project contributes to a green recovery of Ukraine. While the war is ongoing, it contributes to strengthen Ukraine’s coping capacities. The project supports Ukraine on the road to full EU membership and helps to intensify cooperation among international partners, especially Germany, in the areas climate, energy and biodiversity (Impact).
IKI ProGRess
Duration:
01/2024
till
12/2027
Multidonor initiative Decarbonization, resilience to climate change and energy security for Eastern partnership countries, includes such components: implementation of climate framework in line with Paris agreement, planning adaptation to climate change, climate finance topics.
IKI ReWarm project “Reform of the District Heating Sector in Ukraine (ReWarm)”
Duration:
01/2023
till
12/2027
District heating (DH) is an important pillar of basic supply in Ukraine. However, district heating systems are outdated, not energy efficient and cause high CO2 emissions. Municipal district heating companies are mostly in debt and cannot invest in the modernisation of their district heating systems. The project supports the development ...
Improving Power System Resilience for European Power Grid Integration
Duration:
01/2021
till
12/2026
The development objective of the Improving Power System Resilience for European Power Grid Integration Project for Ukraine is to enhance the flexibility of the Ukrainian power grid through storage investments and market expansion to support synchronization with the European electricity grid and decarbonization of power sector. The project comprises of ...
Improving the Incentive Framework and Capacity for Green, Climate-related Investments in Eastern Partnership Countries and Central Asia
Duration:
08/2014
till
09/2023
The potential for green investments and innovations is still largely untapped in the partner countries in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia. One of the main reasons behind this is the lack of regulations and market incentives. The project supports investment-enhancing reforms for climate-friendly economic activities and infrastructure measures, ...
Innovate Ukraine Energy Partnership
The Ministry of Energy of Ukraine and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) have signed a memorandum on the Energy Partnership between the two countries. The funds will be used for energy innovation projects that will accelerate the reconstruction and rehabilitation of Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
Integrated Urban Development in Ukraine
Duration:
01/2019
till
12/2025
The project works to improve living conditions in the cities of Vinnitsa, Chernivtsi, Poltava, Lviv, Zhytomyr, Kharkov and Melitopol, and in Podil, a district of Kyiv. It is helping to create the conditions for implementing integrated urban development policy by consolidating and optimising urban management structures and procedures, and by ...
International Programme for Action on Climate (IPAC)
IPAC supports countries’ efforts to achieve the objectives of the Paris Agreement, by evaluating national and international policies to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, providing policy advice and sharing best practices.
Just Transition / Supporting Structural Changes in Ukrainian Coal Region
Duration:
01/2021
till
12/2025
Support Ukraine in shaping the structural change associated with the coal phase-out in an acceptable and inclusive and ecologically sustainable way including through targeted funding, with the involvement of civil society and in line with the concepts of Just Transition and Green Recovery.
Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) portfolio
Credit Institution for Reconstruction (KfW) is a state bank of the Government of Germany, which is a leader among German banks in promoting the economic development of Germany, Europe and the world.
Low-Carbon Ukraine Project
Duration:
09/2018
till
02/2025
The project Low Carbon Ukraine (LCU), started in September 2018, is part of the International Climate Initiative (IKI) and supported by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) on the basis of a decision adopted by the German Bundestag. It is implemented by BE Berlin Economics GmbH.
Multi-agency Donor Coordination Platform
Duration:
01/2023
till
It brings together high-level officials from Ukraine, the EU, G7 countries, as well as partners from international financial institutions, notably the European Investment Bank, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank. The Platform's Secretariat is in a Brussels office hosted by the ...
Multi-Donor Resources for Institutions and Infrastructure (MRII) for Ukraine Facility
URTF is a coordinated financing and support mechanism to assist the Government of Ukraine in sustaining its administrative and service delivery capacity and conducting relief efforts planning and implementing recovery, resilient reconstruction, and reform agenda.
Nefco Green Recovery Programme for Ukraine
The aim of the Nefco Green Recovery Programme for Ukraine is to pave the way for a green and sustainable reconstruction of the country. Through various initiatives, the programme is providing financial support and technical assistance to municipalities to address both direct and indirect consequences of the war.
Net Zero World
Net Zero World Initiative — a new partnership between countries working to implement their climate ambition pledges and accelerate transitions to net zero, resilient, and inclusive energy systems. Through Net Zero World, led by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as part of the Build Back Better World initiative, countries ...
OECD Horizontal Project Net Zero+: Climate and economic resilience
Duration:
01/2021
till
12/2022
The project’s main outcome will be a whole-of-OECD perspective on tackling climate change in the aftermath of COVID-19, with a particular focus on economic resilience. The project aims to deliver a practical policy toolkit for tackling climate change while improving economic resilience.
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) portfolio
Duration:
01/2023
till
12/2028
OECD is an international organisation that works to build better policies for better lives. The main goal is to shape policies that foster prosperity, equality, opportunity and well-being for all.
Partnership for Market Readiness (PMR) and Implementation (PMI)
Duration:
11/2011
till
12/2030
Carbon markets are a cost-effective way to mitigate emissions of greenhouse gases. The Partnership for Market Implementation (PMI) aims to support partner countries in designing and implementing carbon pricing instruments that meet their national needs and development priorities. To this end, the project supports partner countries in raising their ambitions ...
Project “Improvement of the Resilience of Power Supply with Distributed Generation”
Project that focuses on improving the resilience of power supply with distributed generation in Ukraine. It aims to improve security and continuously strengthen the resilience and effectiveness of the Ukrainian energy system. The “Improvement of the Resilience of Power Supply with Distributed Generation” project sets ambitious timelines that require a ...
Promotion of Energy Efficiency and Implementation of the EU Energy Efficiency Directive in Ukraine
Duration:
01/2020
till
12/2025
Project purposes are: support to governmental institutions, cooperation with communities and cities on the implementation of the municipal energy management system and the development of municipal energy plans, introduction of professional qualifications and training in the field of energy efficiency.
Second Power Transmission Project
Duration:
01/2015
till
12/2023
To improve the reliability of power transmission system and support implementation of the Wholesale Electricity Market in Ukraine.
Second Urban Infrastructure Project
Duration:
01/2014
till
12/2024
The World Bank is the second largest creditor of Ukraine after the IMF. Over the years of cooperation, the World Bank has approved 70 loans for Ukraine with a total volume of more than US 14.4 bn and EUR 2.1 bn. These financial resources are used to support the state ...
Strengthening civil society in the implementation of national climate policies in Georgia, Colombia and Ukraine
Duration:
07/2018
till
04/2024
Ukraine: In February 2022, Ecoaction published a guideline for local civil society organizations on how to initiate effective climate discourse with local decision-makers ...
Strengthening the capacity of regional and local administrations for implementation and enforcement of EU environmental and climate change legislation and development of infrastructure projects (APENA-3 project)
Duration:
01/2019
till
01/2023
Project purposes are: to strengthen cooperation between Ukraine and the EU, taking into account the priorities of the Association Agreement between Ukraine and the EU to strengthen regulatory aspects in the spheres of environmental impact assessment, waste management and climate change ...
Support for the establishment of an emissions trading scheme (ETS) in Ukraine
Duration:
01/2017
till
12/2026
The project is supporting the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine in establishing an emissions trading scheme (ETS). It is working closely with the Ministry to set up the fundamental component of the ETS: the monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) system.
Support of the Export Initiative for Environmental Technologies
Duration:
01/2019
till
12/2023
The global project implements in the following seven countries: Jordan, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Ukraine, India and Egypt. The selected partner countries of the Export Initiative have created favourable framework conditions for introducing modern environmental and climate protection technologies.
Support of the national energy efficiency fund and of a climate-friendly reform agenda (S2I)
Duration:
01/2018
till
12/2025
The project supports the Ukrainian Government in setting up the National Energy Efficiency Fund. Together, the partners are creating the necessary structures for handling investments and are developing strategies, human resources concepts and work programmes.
Support to decarbonization, resilience to climate change and energy security in the countries of Eastern partnership
Duration:
01/2023
till
12/2027
Multidonor program: 17-20 Million Euro.
Support to the Parliament of Ukraine on sustainable energy and environment
Duration:
01/2018
till
12/2021
The project aims to support parliament members and the relevant parliament committees with quality analytical support in drafting legislation, organizing stakeholder consultations and roundtables for partners, developing communication products, and involving stakeholders in the discussion of SEE issues.
Support to Ukraine in Approximation of the EU Environmental Acquis (Air Quality, Waste Management) (APENA 2 project)
Duration:
01/2020
till
12/2024
The project aims to enable the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine (MEPR), Ministry of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine (MinRegion) and other relevant stakeholders (newly created State Environmental Protection Service), the Hydro-meteorological Centre of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine and civil society actors to ...
Supporting Ukraine in the implementation of the Paris Agreement and Adaptation to the impact of climate change in the Black See Region (PAABS)
Duration:
01/2024
till
12/2027
The overall objective aims at the implementation of the Paris Agreement by Ukraine following low carbon pathways, building a climate resilient future. This will comprise the improvement of capacities and mechanisms for effective implementation of the PA and climate policies, the strengthening of the Energy Partnership Working Groups, the improvement ...
Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) project portfolio
In Ukraine, Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) provides support to the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), which is one of the few organisations working for biodiversity in Ukraine. The work focuses on promoting nature-based solutions for climate adaptation in cooperation with the Ukrainian Ministry of Environment and Agriculture. ...
Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) project portfolio
The Economic Cooperation and Development division is part of the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) of Switzerland. It contributes to achieving the strategic objectives of Switzerland’s foreign economic policy. SECO, the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) and the Human Security Division (HSD) jointly define and implement the ...
Technical assistance in accounting and phasing out of GHG emission, ODSs and F-gases
The specific objectives are as follows: Facilitate climate change mitigation policies through enhancing availability, reliability, quality and presentation of the country’s GHG emissions reporting; Contribute to the phasing out of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) and further advancing climate change mitigation through preparing for gradual phasing down of hydrofluorocarbons (HFC) in ...
Technology Needs Assessment (TNA) project
The Technology Needs Assessment project provides a great opportunity for Ukraine to perform a country-driven technology assessment to identify environmentally sound technologies that might be implemented with a substantial contribution towards addressing climate change adaptation needs of the country. The aim of the Technology Needs Assessment project is to support ...
The District Heating Energy Efficiency Project
Duration:
01/2014
till
12/2023
The main task of the WB is to contribute to the development of countries by investing in various sectors, including energy and climate. In addition to investing in the development of countries, the World Bank annually conducts research that helps assess the potential consequences of climate change. The project development ...
The Nordic Environment Finance Corporation (Nefco) portfolio
Nefco has passed the EU Pillar Assessment and is eligible to manage funds and actions for the EU. Before Russia’s full-scale invasion, Nefco was working with three programmes funded by the EU’s Neighbourhood Investment Platform (NIP). These have now been partly repurposed, and new EU-funded actions have been established to ...
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) project portfolio
Project “Addressing the compounded food and energy crisis in Ukraine through innovative technologies and adaptive agricultural practices” implemented by UNECE - jointly with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO, lead agency) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) under the overall coordination of the UN Resident Coordinator ...
The United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) portfolio
UNOPS in Ukraine is working with the government, the UN and partners to help the country respond to urgent needs as a result of the ongoing conflict.
Ukraine Denmark Energy Partnership Programme (UDEPP)
Duration:
01/2021
till
12/2026
The new Ukraine-Denmark Energy Partnership Program (UDEPP) financed by DANEP is currently under formulation and is expected to run in the period 2021-2026. The key partners involved in the programme are the Ministry of Energy, the Ministry for Communities, Territories and Infrastructure Development, and the State Agency for Energy Efficiency.
Ukraine Facility
Duration:
01/2024
till
12/2027
In light of the devastating consequences of Russia's war of aggression for Ukraine's people, economy, and infrastructure, and given the enormous scale and complexity of the recovery and reconstruction challenge, the European Commission is proposing to establish a dedicated financing instrument that will provide coherent, predictable as well as flexible ...
UNDP Accelerator Lab in Ukraine
The Lab tests and disseminates of NbS solutions within and across countries and among main stakeholders.
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) project portfolio
UNDP supports Ukraine in developing legislation on sustainable energy and environmental issues, monitors policy impact, and raises awareness of the government and general public about the urgency of environmental action. (Project “Nature-based Solutions for Sustainable Cities.”) UNDP's programs in Ukraine include development of large scale biomass boilers deployment, support of ...
World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) portfolio
WWF's mission is to stop the degradation of the planet's natural systems and build a future in which man lives in harmony with nature. WWF in Ukraine works on several projects, including the Danube-Carpathian program with the purpose to promote the preservation and restoration of ecosystems, the harmonious coexistence of ...