The Summit: Green and Circular Reconstruction of Ukraine
Nov
21

The Summit: Green and Circular Reconstruction of Ukraine

While Ukraine has committed to a green recovery as a key principle of its reconstruction, the practical implementation of these commitments remains unclear to many. Green and circular reconstruction is not only essential for fulfilling the country’s commitments on the way to the European Union. Join the event by ReThink to discover expert insights and techniques on green and circular reconstruction.

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Just Transition and Reconstruction Under the Conditions of the Ongoing War
Nov
22

Just Transition and Reconstruction Under the Conditions of the Ongoing War

With the full-scale war ongoing, Ukraine’s coal communities are facing vastly different challenges. Some are evacuating and defending every inch of their land, planning for a post-deoccupation future, while others, closer to the front, are dealing with survival and recovery concerns. Meanwhile, rearward coal communities are actively planning for a just transition, serving as an example for future transformation for others. Participants of the just transition process are invited to actively engage in discussions and cooperation during the event organised by NGOs Ecoaction and Alternative.

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The Pivotal Role of Sustainability for Ukraine’s Reconstruction
Nov
28

The Pivotal Role of Sustainability for Ukraine’s Reconstruction

The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and the Ukrainian Climate Office are organizing an event focused on the critical topic of sustainability in Ukraine’s recovery and reconstruction. The event will explore coordinated recovery strategies, the essential role of the building and housing sectors in reconstruction, and the financial aspects vital for a sustainable recovery. Key objectives include presenting findings and recommendations from recent analyses of Ukraine’s green recovery plans, highlighting sustainability frameworks and approaches in the building sector, and discussing practical criteria for their implementation.

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Energy security and decentralized energy systems
Nov
28

Energy security and decentralized energy systems

The main aim of this event organised by Razom We Stand is to affirm Ukraine’s stature as a fertile ground for investment, showcasing the nation's commitment to pioneering solar, wind, energy storage, bioenergy, and decentralized cogeneration technologies as the cornerstone of economically viable and sustainable energy future.

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Measuring Climate Impacts Across the Cycle of Armed Conflicts
Nov
18

Measuring Climate Impacts Across the Cycle of Armed Conflicts

At COP29, the GHG emissions associated with armed conflicts remain largely ignored, and absent from UNFCCC data. Join the event organised by CEOBS, Ecoaction, Zoi Environment and the Initiative on GHG Accounting of War that will launch a novel methodology for estimating conflict emissions to begin remedying this. Using examples from Ukraine and the Middle East, speakers will explore its value and how it can be used by conflict-affected states and researchers throughout the cycle of armed conflicts.

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Tracking and Tackling Methane Emissions in Ukraine: Policies and Actions to Achieve Global Methane Pledge Goal
Nov
13

Tracking and Tackling Methane Emissions in Ukraine: Policies and Actions to Achieve Global Methane Pledge Goal

Join DiXi Group at the COP29 Ukraine Pavilion event for a deep dive into Ukraine's progress and challenges in measuring and reducing methane emissions. The discussion will bring together government officials, industry leaders, and global experts to discuss Ukraine's progress in meeting its Global Methane Pledge commitments, the latest on methane measurement and abatement technologies, and the critical role of the energy sector in driving meaningful emissions reductions.

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Green reconstruction of Ukraine’s communities: Key Lessons from 2023-2024 Recovery Projects
Nov
13

Green reconstruction of Ukraine’s communities: Key Lessons from 2023-2024 Recovery Projects

Join for an in-depth conversation on the green reconstruction of Ukraine's communities, focusing on practical approaches, challenges, and opportunities. Build Ukraine Back Better NGOs and field experts will present their experiences with recovery initiatives, offering insights into the development of climate-conscious reconstruction projects and strategies in Ukrainian communities during the wartime. The event is taking place within Rebuild Ukraine Conference & Expo.

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European Integration of Ukraine: Carpathian farmers on sustainable development path
Nov
12

European Integration of Ukraine: Carpathian farmers on sustainable development path

Join the event organised by the Information Center “Green Dossier” to learn about the progress on EU integration of the Ukrainian agricultural and environmental sector, about EU’s common agriculture policy perspectives, possible assistance for small agriproducers from international experts, and possibilities to implement requirements of the European Green Deal in agricultural sector in the Carpathian region.

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Ukraine’s Climate and Energy Policy in the Context of EU Accession
Nov
8

Ukraine’s Climate and Energy Policy in the Context of EU Accession

The event organised by the Green Transition Office and DiXi Group will bring together government representatives, businesses, and international partners to discuss coordination and cooperation in implementing the National Energy and Climate Plan (NECP). Participants will explore practical steps necessary to realize specific investment projects in the area of green transition that will contribute to the implementation of the policies and measures outlined in the NECP.

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Environmental Security in War and Armed Conflict
Nov
6

Environmental Security in War and Armed Conflict

Russia’s war against Ukraine caused large-scale environmental damage that resulted in unprecedented pollution, disruption of ecosystems and physical destruction of biological species both on the territory of Ukraine and on the scale of the entire region and the world. Destruction of the environment is prohibited in the international law. Join the event on the environmental impacts of Russia's invasion, including speakers from PAX and UN Environment Programme.

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Prerequisites and opportunities for green financing in Ukraine's economic reconstruction
Oct
31

Prerequisites and opportunities for green financing in Ukraine's economic reconstruction

It's time to talk about Ukraine's new macroeconomic framework for 2025, and to consider whether it is realistic to involve green finance in economic recovery. Join the event during which experts of the RRR4U consortium will present the results of a new monitoring of Ukraine's implementation of the IMF programme and EU assistance under the Ukraine Facility.

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Presentation of the integrated vision of the Dnipro River
Oct
26

Presentation of the integrated vision of the Dnipro River

Join the presentation of the integrated vision of the Dnipro River in a lecture format by Ro3kvit’s co-founder Fulco Treffers. This presentation will show the untapped potential of the river, as well as how important the Dnipro River is for Ukraine in a broader context. This vision can be seen as a combination of research, scenarios, and ideas offered to an international audience: planners, policy makers, experts in various fields, and the general public.

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Recovery Financing: The Role of the World Bank Group in Supporting Recovery in Ukraine
Oct
22

Recovery Financing: The Role of the World Bank Group in Supporting Recovery in Ukraine

Join CEE Bankwatch for a discussion on Ukraine's reconstruction efforts and the World Bank’s role in supporting local recovery needs. The event is taking place at the Civil Society Policy Forum within the framework of the 2024 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund.

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How to Stay Resilient During the War?
Oct
22

How to Stay Resilient During the War?

Join DiXi Group, Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting, Center for Economic Strategy and Institute for Analysis and Advocacy for an inspiring discussion that emphasizes the importance of adaptability, strategic management, and international cooperation in maintaining resilience in the face of adversity. The session is taking place at the Civil Society Policy Forum within the framework of the 2024 Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and the International Monetary Fund.

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Resilient against cold and darkness: Strengthening the Ukrainian energy system against Russian attacks
Oct
16

Resilient against cold and darkness: Strengthening the Ukrainian energy system against Russian attacks

Russia has destroyed or occupied 9 GW of Ukraine's power generation capacity — half of the electricity Ukraine needs in winter. If we do not act now, Ukraine faces a catastrophic winter. What are the key steps to enhance energy security? How can European integration contribute to the goal of increasing the resilience of the Ukrainian energy system? The event is part of the International Conference: “What Kind of Peace? Ukraine and Us” organised by the Center for Liberal Modernity.

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Funding Ukraine’s recovery
Oct
15

Funding Ukraine’s recovery

Despite the ongoing war, recovery and reconstruction is under way in Ukraine. The question of how to push and finance the pipeline of the recovery projects remains one of the key challenges. Join the Chatham House event where an expert panel will explore what funding streams and mechanisms are currently in place, how successful is the energy sector in generating necessary funding, role for private-public partnerships and more.

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Investments in Energy and Climate in Times of War
Oct
15

Investments in Energy and Climate in Times of War

As Ukraine faces unprecedented challenges, this conference organised by Green Deal Ukraina will focus on critical aspects of energy and climate investments amidst the ongoing war. Among the topics of discussion: ensuring grid stability and power generation, flexible energy solutions and renewable investments, climate change adaptation and transition.

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European Integration of the Construction Sector: Poland's Experience and Prospects for Ukraine
Oct
10

European Integration of the Construction Sector: Poland's Experience and Prospects for Ukraine

The construction sector is a key element in the recovery and development of Ukraine's infrastructure, while the production of building materials is an important component of economic integration with the EU. Harmonization of standards and cooperation with European partners open new opportunities for the industry. Collaboration between Polish and Ukrainian entrepreneurs can be the key to success in the European market. Join the discussion on the topic organised by the Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting and Warsaw Enterprise Institute.

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Green Transformation in Germany, Poland, and Ukraine Amid the War and Prospects for Post-War Reconstruction
Oct
9

Green Transformation in Germany, Poland, and Ukraine Amid the War and Prospects for Post-War Reconstruction

As Ukraine endures its third year of Russian aggression, post-war recovery plans have been in motion since 2022. There's consensus on using recovery to modernise and tackle chronic issues like low energy efficiency, crucial for European integration and security. A decentralized energy system based on renewables is seen as more resilient against Russian attacks. Germany and Poland, with their experience in green transformation and renewable energy expansion, are expected to play key roles in Ukraine's recovery...

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Green employment in Ukraine and role of LRAs on fostering green jobs opportunities
Oct
9

Green employment in Ukraine and role of LRAs on fostering green jobs opportunities

What are green jobs and how can local authorities contribute to their creation? Join the workshop that will include a presentation of the research results on green employment in Ukraine carried our by the Resource and Analysis Center “Society and Environment” and Razom We Stand. During the event, participants will also discuss Ukraine's achievement in implementing the European Green Deal.

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Enabling Circular Construction: from Software and Marketplaces to an Industry Standard
Oct
2

Enabling Circular Construction: from Software and Marketplaces to an Industry Standard

How can we make circular construction more widespread and impactful? Addressing this challenge requires not only innovations and new business models but also leadership that integrates all components and promotes sustainable solutions. Join the webinar by ReThink, Helvetas and Swiss Solidarity to find out more.

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UREHERIT Urban Forums in Zhytomyr
Sept
28
to 29 Sept

UREHERIT Urban Forums in Zhytomyr

Ro3kvit announced a public open call for architects, urbanists, urban activists, visual artists, local residents and architecture students or other interested parties that would like to contribute to the urban rejuvenation and heritage protection in Ukraine by participating in a series of participatory “Urban Forums” in the city of Zhytomyr on 28-29.09.2024 and 4-5.10.2024.

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Architecture of Unity: Sustainable Recovery through Education and Collaboration
Sept
26

Architecture of Unity: Sustainable Recovery through Education and Collaboration

Join Kharkiv School of Architecture, Ro3kvit, Norwegian Refugee Council and parters at the Architecture of Unity – the exhibition, which celebrates the strength and spirit of a collaborative initiative - the Ukrainian student-led visions for their future, with a specific focus on the city of Dnipro and the Dnipro River Basin. The exhibition showcases the research and ideas developed by over 100 students of architecture and urban design.

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EU Integration of Ukraine: common interests and problems of Carpathian farmers
Sept
26

EU Integration of Ukraine: common interests and problems of Carpathian farmers

Join the event by Green Dossier to discover what farmers from different sides of Carpathians in the EU and Ukraine are currently doing, what worries them, what their interests and problems are. Participants will try to develop a common vision for the further development of sustainable agriculture in the Carpathians, to focus on specific regional needs and problems.

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Advancing Ukraine's Academia and Sustainable Development
Sept
24

Advancing Ukraine's Academia and Sustainable Development

Due to Russia's invasion, academia in Ukraine continues to suffer from limited human and financial resources due to competing war-related financial priorities, internal displacement and other reasons. Join the event taking place during the UNGA79 Science Summit exploring how we can collectively strengthen Ukraine’s academic and sustainable development efforts.

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Adaptation to Climate Change in Ukraine
Sept
18

Adaptation to Climate Change in Ukraine

Join the presentation of the first regional climate change adaptation strategies in Ukraine developed by APENA 3. The project experts have completed preparation of climate change adaptation strategies for Mykolaiv, Lviv, and Ivano-Frankivsk oblasts. During the event, they will share scientists' forecasts of how the climate will change these three regions, how it will affect various sectors of the economy, what adaptation measures may be relevant, and how much their implementation will cost.

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Ukraine Nature Network meeting
Sept
11

Ukraine Nature Network meeting

Join the first online meeting of the Ukraine Nature Network project by the Research and Transfer Centre “Sustainable Development and Climate Change Management”, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences. Apart from its role as an information hub, Ukraine Nature Network aims to facilitate collaboration among academic institutions, government agencies, NGOs and the private sector. The key focus themes of the project are soils, forests, waste management and energy.

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Preparing Ukraine’s electricity system for the coming winter(s)
Sept
10

Preparing Ukraine’s electricity system for the coming winter(s)

The webinar will focus on key findings and policy recommendations derived from extensive data collection, modelling, interviews, and analysis conducted by Green Deal Ukraїna. The aim is to inform the policy debate, outline priority actions to mitigate the electricity crisis and present three critical pieces of research to address these challenges.

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Is Ukraine prepared for the academic year? Restoring educational facilities
Aug
29

Is Ukraine prepared for the academic year? Restoring educational facilities

During the event organised by the Centre for Economic Strategy, experts will present an overview of the reconstruction of damaged and destroyed educational institutions and review the most significant changes in the recovery efforts over the past month. You will also hear about real-life examples of how access to education is being restored for Ukrainians, the approaches of the government and local authorities, and whether Ukraine is ready for the new academic year.

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The destroyed Kakhovka Reservoir in Ukraine — present and future challenges
Aug
25

The destroyed Kakhovka Reservoir in Ukraine — present and future challenges

This event, organised by the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences and the Ukrainian Nature Conservation Group, will focus on the environmental consequences of the destruction of the Kakhovka Dam and Reservoir in southern Ukraine. The Ukrainian specialists participating in the session have first-hand information of the consequences of this tragedy. Among the presenters are representatives from Ukrainian civil society and the public authorities with important perspectives about the reservoir.

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What does it mean to have Circular Built Environment: Green Certification
Aug
22

What does it mean to have Circular Built Environment: Green Certification

As Ukraine is determined to a better and greener reconstruction of its cities & buildings, green certifications are relevant in many ways. At an early stage, they provide clear guidance to what it means to have a green reconstruction of housing, social infrastructure, and even entire districts in our communities. At a later stage, green certification could be a tool to verify if certain reconstruction projects are actually green. Join the webinar to gain insights into the green certification standards, functions, and potential impact on the general construction ecosystem.

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