The Information Center "Chornobyl. Territory of changes" was created near the checkpoint "Dytyatky" in the village Dytyatky, Ivankiv district, Kyiv region, in cooperation with the State Agency of Ukraine on Exclusion Zone Management and the State enterprise "Center of Organizational, Technical and Informational Support to the Exclusion Zone". The following repair works were carried out at the Center: dismantling works, facade works, roof overlays, decoration, laying of floors, preparing places for windows and doors, construction of metal stairs, laying of external networks and improvement of the enclosed territory. In addition, engineering networks, electric and plumbing equipment were installed.
A comparative analysis of all available energy efficient heating technologies was carried out and it was determined that air heat pumps were the most appropriate technology for the Center. A multi-zone VRF system and energy-saving ceramic panels as additional heating equipment were purchased and installed. It allows to save from 10 to 16 Megawatts of electricity during the heating season (from UAH 16,800 to UAH 26,800). This energy saving system of heating and ventilation contributes to reducing CO2 emissions by 20 tons per year, which helps to save the environment and improve the quality of living and health of citizens.
An official presentation of the Center on August 3, 2018, was organized. The event was attended by more than 85 people. Project team participated in organizing and conducting an educational event ? SDG School: "Sustainable Development: Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy in Israel", held from January 11 to January 18, 2018. 15 representatives of local authorities, CSOs, medical and educational institutions visited Israel to learn experience of best practices in energy efficiency.
A series of consultations was held for more than 300 tourists, local citizens and media representatives.
To ensure the Center's work and increase its visibility, its logo and a brand-concept were developed, as well as a number of informational promotional products (pens, notebooks and flash drives). In addition, souvenir products from eco-materials were produced. A brochure about the Center was developed, printed and distributed (1000 copies). An official page of the Information Center on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/chornobyl.info/) and the official website of the Center (chornobyl-info.com) were created. In total, more than 50 posts and news were published.
An informational campaign was implemented: more than 150 articles were published on partner websites, TV, informational online portals and social networks.
A number of partnerships were established: with the State Agency of Ukraine on Exclusion Zone Management, Ivankiv District State Administration, Dytyatky village Council, as well as with six civic organizations (NGO "Center Prypyat.Com", NGO "Green Consciousness and Partnership", NGO "Energy Saving Technology", NGO "Ecological heating", NGO "Eco-development", NGO "Agency for Innovational, Sustainable Development and Resource Efficiency", Center for Civic Education).