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.

Speakers

• Pavlo Kartashov, Deputy Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine – Ukraine: Advancing Climate Action Amid War and Building the Path to a Green Recovery
• Kurt Vandenberghe (TBC), Director-General of the Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) – Aligning Ukraine with the EU Green Deal and Climate Acquis
• Oleh Bondarenko, Head of the Environmental Policy and Nature Management Committee (online) – Government support
• Dr. Izabella Mônica Vieira Teixeira, Co-Chair of the UN International Resource Panel (IRP/UNEP), Minister of Environment of Brazil (2010-2016)
• Andrea Romero, American politician, Member of the New Mexico House of Rep.
• Representative of Ministry of the Environment of Japan – Article 6 of the Paris Agreement: Climate finance instrument for the green recovery of Ukraine
• Representative of the Ministry of Environment of Moldova – challenges of implementation of CBAM.
• Andres Sutt, Minister of Energy and the Environment, Ministry of Climate, the Republic of Estonia (TBC)
• Representatives of UNDP/NDC Partnership – support in implementation of Climate policy
• Representatives of UNIDO – a strategic partner of Ukraine in the reconstruction and modernization of industry
• Heather Buchanan, Chief Executive Officer of Bankers for Net Zero