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Switzerland commits to support the development of the Hydropower Sustainability Standard and its deployment in priority countries of the Swiss development cooperation. The Hydropower Sustainability Standard certification system was launched in September 2021. The support focuses on capacity development to sustainably plan, implement and operate sustainable hydropower plants in four selected priority countries (Albania, Colombia, Indonesia, and Tajikistan) and on the co-financing of sustainability assessments in priority countries of the Swiss development cooperation. It also aims to develop opportunities for climate finance investment in hydropower projects. The commitment falls under focus areas 2, 3, 8. It is relevant to SDG 9. The commitment is part of the Nicosia call 2022.

Switzerland commits to set up an inter-ministerial coordination unit to support participation of Swiss companies in infrastructure projects abroad and promote the use of high sustainability standards. The coordination unit will better connect stakeholders, and, in particular, promote the use of high sustainability standards like the SuRe Standard and the upcoming Sustainable Infrastructure Label from FAST Infra, in the planification, realisation and maintenance of infrastructures. The commitment falls under focus areas 4, 5, 7 and 8. It is relevant to SDG 9. Partners include the Climate Policy Initiative and Global Infrastructure Basel Foundation. The commitment is part of the Nicosia call 2022.

Portugal commits to Implementing the + Sustainable Tourism Plan 20-23, which aims to position Portugal as one of the most sustainable, competitive and safe tourist destinations in the world, through the sustainable planning and development of tourism activities, from an economic, social and environmental point of view, throughout the territory and in line with the Tourism Strategy 2027 and respective economic, social and environmental sustainability goals. The commitment falls under focus areas 2, 3, 4 and 7. It is relevant to SDGs 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 15 and 17. The commitment is part of the Nicosia call 2022.

Latvia commits to the development of a separate collection system for textile waste. For that Latvia will develop and implement a regulatory framework for the separate collection of textiles in all municipalities. The commitment falls under focus area 4. It is relevant to SDG 12. The commitment is part of the Nicosia call 2022.

Croatia commits to the development of a system of sustainability satellite accounts of the Republic of Croatia. This is a policy instrument that ensures the development of sustainable tourism in the Republic of Croatia and public availability of information through indicators that will be created for the national and regional level and the level of selected tourist destinations. This commitment is relevant to SDG 12. Partners include the Ministry of Tourism and Sport, Institute for Tourism and Ministry of Science and Education. The commitment is part of the Nicosia call 2022.

Azerbaijan commits to establishing cross-ministerial legal and policy frameworks to ensure MRV systems are reliable, including with third party verification. The commitment is relevant to SDGs 9 and 13. Partners include the Ministry of Digital Development and Transport, the Ministry of Economy, the Ministry of Energy, State Oil Company, “Azerenergy” OJSC, and Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences (ANAS). The commitment is part of the Nicosia call 2022.

Armenia commits to the development and implementation of a green and sustainable economic development strategy.

The commitment falls under focus areas: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9

The commitment is part of the Nicosia call 2022.

The Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources of Ukraine commits to develop and implement sustainable public procurement policies.

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development assigns an important role to providing new growth dynamics of developing an inclusive transformation economy, based on the principles of sustainable consumption and production. Sustainable public procurement was identified as one of the means to achieve sustainability and a key condition for the transition to a green economy. It is necessary to identify the main tasks and measures for the introduction of sustainable public procurement in Ukraine.

The commitment falls under focus area 4 of the Batumi Initiative to change in consumer behaviour in favour of sustainable consumption patterns.

Implementing partners will include the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade of Ukraine and others.

The commitment is relevant to SDG 12.

Kyrgyzstan commits to developing the legal framework that will define the country’s green economy priorities. The Government will promote the green economy, especially among small- and medium-sized businesses. The development of the legal framework is expected to ensure the active involvement of business and the public sector. The commitment will include activities to increase the awareness of the private sector about elements of the green economy. It will also educate the private sector on the benefits of green technologies to ensure long-term sustainable development. 

Implementing partners include business associations and international organisations. 

The commitment is relevant to SDGs 7, 8, and 9.