Building resilience: strategies for strengthening Ukraine’s energy future

The FSR Policy debate will focus on the strategies and partnerships needed to strengthen Ukraine’s energy resilience and pave the way for a greener, more sustainable future.

In the wake of targeted attacks on civilian infrastructure by Russia, Ukraine’s energy sector has suffered significant damage, resulting in supply chain disruptions and economic setbacks. The destruction of coal-fired generation facilities has added pressure to expedite the restoration of existing capacities while simultaneously pursuing sustainable, forward-looking solutions.

Despite these challenges, Ukraine is forging ahead with ambitious green recovery initiatives aimed at modernizing its infrastructure, bolstering energy security through decentralization, and prioritizing domestic energy resources. By embracing clean energy technologies, Ukraine seeks not only to recover from war-induced setbacks but also to accelerate its transition towards a sustainable future.

However, achieving these objectives amidst ongoing war and economic instability demands increased international support. Join us for a discussion on the strategies and partnerships needed to strengthen Ukraine’s energy resilience and pave the way for a greener, more sustainable future.

Programme

Introduction by Andris Piebalgs and Christopher Jones, FSR

Keynote presentation: Olena Pavlenko, PhD, President and co-founder of the Ukrainian DiXi Group think tank and the Ukrainian Energy website.

The presentation will be followed by a panel debate with Albéric Mongrenier, Executive Secretary, European Initiative for Energy Security and Walter Boltz, Senior Advisor – European Energy, as speakers.

Conclusions by Andris Piebalgs and Christopher Jones, FSR