Development of Climate Action in Ukraine for Resilience in Time of Crisis

This event will delve into the evolution of Ukraine’s climate policy amid the ongoing full-scale war, demonstrating how the country continues to build and advance its climate agenda despite unprecedented challenges. The discussion will highlight how climate action not only remains a national priority but also serves as a foundation for Ukraine’s sustainable and green post-war recovery.

Chaired by

Mr. Pavlo Kartashov, Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine

Moderator

Ms. Olha Yushkevych, Head of the International Cooperation Division at the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine

Speakers

• Kurt Vandenberghe, Director-General, Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA), European Commission
• Oleh Bondarenko, Head Environmental Policy and Nature Management Committee, Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine (online)
• Dr. Izabella Mônica Vieira Teixeira, Co-Chair, UN International Resource Panel (IRP/UNEP), Former Minister of Environment of Brazil
• Kristi Klaas, Vice Ministery of Climate, Republic of Estonia
• Andrea Romero, Member of New Mexico House of Representatives, United States of America
• Lucas Ribeiro, Senior Manager, Climate Ambition Accelerator, Global Operations, United Nations Global Compact
• Nuri Ozbagdatli, Climate Change Specialist for Europe and Central Asia, UNDP Climate Hub
• Mariana-Panuncio Feldman, Global Director for Country Engagement at the NDC Partnership