This webinar will explore how Ukrainian municipalities can accelerate energy renovation of public buildings and multi-family housing. Drawing on Forum Energii’s recent research, experts will examine the practical barriers preventing municipalities from turning available funding into completed projects and discuss a proposed “municipal-quarter” approach for renovating neighbouring apartment buildings, including those without homeowners’ associations. The discussion will focus on the technical, legal and financial support required, as well as how homeowners can be effectively involved and protected.

Join us for a discussion on how Ukraine can rebuild and modernise its housing stock and public buildings while responding to the challenges of war and laying the foundations for long-term sustainability. Drawing on lessons from implemented projects, the event will examine the trade-offs between cost, resilience, and sustainability, as well as the reforms, investments, partnerships, and financing mechanisms needed to advance a low-carbon construction sector and achieve nearly zero-energy and zero-emission buildings.

The S3 project brings together academic partners in the UK and Ukraine, industry partners, and practitioners working on the ground to advance knowledge, strengthen collaboration, and support high value upcycle of concrete waste from war debris and facilitate greener reconstruction of Ukraine. This event will provide an opportunity to share the project's key achievements, research findings and practical outputs, while bringing together project partners and the wider community to reflect on lessons learned, exchange knowledge and explore future opportunities for collaboration.

This online event will cover priority policies and measures currently in place and planned, progress on Ukraine's National Energy and Climate Plan in the energy efficiency sector, and international experience with energy efficiency obligation schemes — drawn from new Green Transition Office research.

This event is a part of a series of informal meetings “Circle of Reconstruction” by ReThink. This is a space for conversations about a new quality of Ukraine’s reconstruction, shaped by environmental sustainability, resource efficiency, inclusivity, and a stronger focus on design and the quality of the built environment.

High-quality recycling of construction debris, particularly concrete, is rapidly becoming a central topic in Ukraine’s recovery. From the central government and municipalities to international organizations, the focus on circularity is growing stronger. The S3 project (Safe, Sustainable, and Swift Reconstruction of Ukraine) is an innovative debris recycling initiative. It demonstrates how advanced circular technologies can be applied to transform destruction into opportunity. During the webinar by ReThink, speakers will explain the importance of circular reconstruction for Ukraine and beyond, share insights from the S3 consortium pioneering circular concrete recycling, and discuss how innovation, research, and leadership are shaping a new, sustainable construction sector.

In addition to insights into the work for circular construction in Germany by Dominik Campanella (CEO and Co-founder Concular) and by Roman Puchko (CEO ReThink) on the current situation of circular reconstruction in Ukraine, this event organised by Plattform Wiederaufbau Ukraine will allow plenty of room for the exchange of further ideas and the discussion of potential collaborations.

Timber construction is an important factor in sustainable urban development. Using wood as a building material helps reduce the carbon footprint, increase energy efficiency, and conserve natural resources. In the Netherlands, for example, the conditions for large-scale timber construction have already been created, while in Ukraine, the sector is just starting to develop, although timber as a resource is widely available in Ukraine. In the lecture by Ro3kvit, speakers will look at how timber construction can become a driver of sustainable development and what steps are needed to scale it up in Ukraine.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has not only caused significant human suffering and losses but has also led to a massive increase in construction and demolition waste. Due to the bombing of cities and (critical) infrastructure, waste adds up to hundreds of thousands of tons. Join the event by the German Platform for the Reconstruction of Ukraine to find out how the reuse of demolition materials can contribute to a more sustainable and resource-efficient reconstruction process.

Join an online presentation of the analytical document “Step-by-Step Plan for Ukraine’s Energy-Efficient Reconstruction”, developed by DiXi Group in collaboration with the BPIE analytical center. The event will focus on analysing energy efficiency policies and initiatives in buildings in the EU and Ukraine, discussing priority steps for energy-efficient reconstruction at the regional, city, and community levels, as well as exploring opportunities for project implementation with international institutional support.

Join the event by NGOs of the Big Recovery Portal project, during which experts will discuss what programmes are currently available to support IDPs with housing and who funds them, how the Ukrainian government is developing legislation and approaches to creating a social housing fund.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The scale of reconstruction needed is huge, but it presents a unique opportunity to tap into the most advanced expertise in green and circular construction practices. Traditional methods rely on finite resources, increasing emissions and intensifying climate change – a critical concern for rapid reconstruction. There's a better way! Join the webinar by ReThink, Helvetas and Swiss Solidarity exploring how innovative demolition techniques can minimize environmental impact and contribute to a more sustainable future in the building industry.

The Centre for Economic Strategy invites you to participate in in the presentation of the April issue of the regular publication «The recovery spending watchdog». Experts will traditionally review the most important news from the recovery sector and analyse public spending on recovery projects over the past month. The special topic of the event is residential recovery.

The conference "Energy-efficient reconstruction of Ukrainian cities” organised by Ecoaction, Berlin Economics, Association of Energy Efficient Cities of Ukraine and Covenant of Mayors East. During the event, experts and representatives of national and local authorities will discuss the opportunities and challenges of reconstruction of Ukrainian communities in line with the highest energy efficiency standards.