The programme will develop specific guidelines to guide the identification, collection, and utilisation of biowaste through the entire value chain, assessing climate impact according to EU standards. Municipalities will play a crucial role in implementing these guidelines efficiently.

Key activities include assessing the legal framework for guidelines, examining existing international best practices and tailoring solutions specific to Ukraine. Furthermore, the component will assist partners with the drafting and review of new guidelines, identifying the types and amounts of organics for separate collection, detailing collection and transportation needs, exploring composting and digestion treatment options, assessing potential markets for compost, fertilisers, and biogas, and implementing a quality assurance system. The guidelines’ applicability will be tested in pilot municipalities.

Resources for the component include an expert task force for pilot initiatives, international consultants from countries with established systems like Sweden, and the involvement of personnel from Ukrainian ministries, not least MinEnv in coordination with SwEPA.

Activities under this component are set to start in 2024 and conclude with final delivery in 2025, followed by continuing support and monitoring of implementation.