Green Academy: Institutional Future for Environment
- High Level Event
- Elected Officials to Protect America (EOPA)
This event represents a significant milestone in fostering new opportunities for strengthening institutional capacity in the areas of environmental protection, climate change mitigation, and Ukraine’s green post-war reconstruction.
The concept of the Green Academy is centered on the development of highly qualified professionals who will serve as the institutional backbone of Ukraine’s environmental sector in building a sustainable future. The Academy is envisioned not only as a means of enhancing professional competencies, but also as a platform for cultivating leadership qualities essential for influencing policy-making and implementation in the fields of environmental governance and green recovery.
The Green Academy will function as a hub of knowledge, expertise, and best practices for future leaders and specialists. The event is aimed at identifying and engaging interested stakeholders — from institutions and organizations to potential partners — who are prepared to contribute to the establishment and development of this initiative.
Moderator
Andrii Horodyskyi, Reform Advocacy and Media Cooperation Expert, Reform and Recovery Support Team, Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture (Environment Sub-Team)
Speakers:
- Alex Cornell du Houx, President of EOPA and Marine Corps veteran
- Svitlana Sushko, Head of the Reform and Recovery Support Team of the Ministry of Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine (Environment Team)
- Iryna Stavchuk, Interim Director, Ukraine and Central & Eastern Europe Programme, European Climate Foundation – tell us about priorities that will help achieve a greener, more peaceful and democratic Europe. (online)
- Viktoriia Kyreieva, Member of the Kyiv Regional Council, Assistant-Consultant to a Member of the Parliament of Ukraine, Lead Expert of the United Nations Public Diplomacy, Member of the Board and International Representative of EOPA
- Ievgeniia Kopytsia, MSCA4Ukraine, UniGe, Associate Professor at Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University