Organisers: International Institute for Sustainable Development, Rise Ukraine Coalition

Format: online

Just over a year ago, on February 24, 2022, Russia initiated a full-scale war of aggression against Ukraine that has resulted in a devastating loss of life and catastrophic damage to Ukraine’s infrastructure and environment. A joint assessment by the Ukraine government, the European Commission, the United Nations and the World Bank estimated the cost of reconstruction and recovery across social, productive and infrastructure sectors in Ukraine to be USD 411 billion. The Ukrainian government previously estimated the full cost for post-war reconstruction at nearly USD 750 billion.

At this panel, organized by the International Institute for Sustainable Development and Rise Ukraine Coalition, attendees heard insights from both Ukrainian and international experts as they discussed how to achieve a sustainable, resilient and equitable recovery, whilst also addressing the country’s ongoing challenges. In particular, the panelists considered the role sustainability should play in Ukraine’s recovery plan and the implications this might have on the country’s development and possible accession to the EU.