Ukraine’s Energy Security Marshall Plan & Subnational Climate Diplomacy: Local Partnerships for Global Impact / Local to Global: Subnational Diplomacy and Energy Security for Ukraine’s Green Recovery
15. November 2025
14:30-16:00
- Day theme: Energy, Industry, Transport, Trade, Finance, Carbon markets, and Non-CO₂ gases
- Adaptation
- Circular Economy
- Cities
- Infrastructure
- Local Governments
- Covenant of Mayors East
- EOPE
- IKEM
- Ministry of Restoration of Ukraine
- U.S. and EU Sister-City Partners
Ukrainian cities and regions, in partnership with sister cities, US states, EU regions, and global networks, are driving forward local clean energy solutions that strengthen resilience, security, and democratic governance. The discussion will explore case studies of microgrids, decentralized renewable hubs, and city-to-city cooperation, showing how subnational actors act as climate diplomats in rebuilding Ukraine. It will also draw lessons for how local diplomacy can reinforce national commitments (NDCs) and global frameworks, making Ukraine a laboratory for linking climate, energy security, and peace.
Moderator:
Ievgeniia Kopytsia, Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, University of Genoa / IKEM.
Speakers:
- Darka Harnyk, Columbia University;
- Alex Cornell du Houx, Elected Officials to Protect America;
- Andrea Romero, U.S. Congress, US Rep. New Mexico (46th);
- Jamie Andersen, UK Parliament; US Congress TBC.