Had the pleasure of speaking with @Lauren_Risi for New Security Beat

Reconstruction with #renewables: German Federal Minister Robert Habeck @bmwk announced the start of the #IKI pilot project ‘Renewables for Resilient Ukraine (R2U)’ during his visit to Ukraine. Read more ➡️ international-climate-initiative.com/NEWS2263-1 #emergencyaid #securityofsupply #climateaction

Ending the week on a hight note: on Friday and Saturday we are working with local authorities from 17 🇺🇦 coal-mining communities on updating #justtransition plans for Ukraine's reconstruction efforts Novykov Valerii Germanwatch #JustTransition4UA

Save the date! On 25th April join us with IISD and RISE Ukraine for an online discussion “Rebuilding Ukraine: Navigating Sustainable Recovery and EU Candidacy” iisd.org/events/rebuild…

A timely piece by Michael Shank "Local jobs, local power plants, local supply, and local control. A Ukraine-first strategy. Nothing could be more patriotic. And nothing could be more energy secure." newsweek.com/theres-fossil-…

One of Ukraine's best energy professionals Oleksii Khabatiuk Oleksii Khabatiuk died defending our country. He was the best for many, including myself. He was one of the first people I wrote to on Feb 24th to ask what we could do to help our energy system keep on running. RIP Oleksii🕯️

Ecoaction’s Anastasia Gorbach at C4EForum session on Green Reconstruction of Ukraine: “Ukraine needs new financial mechanisms for cities, businesses, private households to rebuild better, as well as support & expansion of existing mechanisms such as Фонд енергоефективності України - EEFund_Ukraine”. #C4EForum2023

WaPo highlights 🇺🇦 NGOs' solarisation efforts. Next step: broad governmental support and switch to a more decentralised energy system Featuring Ecoclub Anastasia 🇺🇦 Energy Act for Ukraine Denys Tsutsaiev Greenpeace CEE Yaroslav Demchenkov and myself washingtonpost.com/climate-soluti…

🇷🇺 terrorists blew up the #Kakhovka HPP and the dam. Another russian war crime threatens more than 80 settlements down the stream, Ukrainian nuclear safety, food security, energy system and our environment. This act of ecocide is another proof that #russiaIsATerroristState

Recently we spoke to a few western media about environmental consequences of the destruction of #KakhovkaDam. Some of them claimed that they`re unsure who`s responsible. It is insane that our nation has to scream the truth and some still don`t hear it. RUSSIA BLEW UP THE DAM

Despite Russian attacks, Ukraine remains committed to phasing out #coal as the best path to ensuring #energysecurity. Learn more about 🇺🇦's new energy strategy & gain insights from local mayors, NGOs, & industry experts our event on 20 June. Register now 👉poweringpastcoal.org/events/buildin…

On 20 June, on the eve of the Ukraine Recovery Conference, Powering Past Coal Alliance (PPCA) and MinenergoUA will organise a vital discussion about 🇺🇦 coal-to-renewables switch, which I'm happy to join as a speaker. You can register for both online & in-person participation: poweringpastcoal.org/events/buildin…

One thing #URC2023 and all its pre-events did bring was Ukraine's recommitment to a 2035 coal phase-out date. Huge news, opportunities but also responsibilities. With a set date it's far easier to plan #JustTransition for 🇺🇦 coal communities en.ecoaction.org.ua/phase-out-coal…

❗Solar panels for defenders – to protect Ukraine and our nature We are raising money to buy 10 portable solar panels & batteries. The goal is 115 000 UAH (around €3000) We already raised money for 4/10 panels and need your support! Donate here 👉 liqpay.ua/api/3/checkout…

Recently European Commission submitted a draft proposal on establishing the Ukraine Facility to provide recovery support. With CEE Bankwatch Network and RazomWeStand 🇺🇦 we prepared joint comments to ensure that it will help the reconstruction be sustainable, transparent and inclusive.

I was happy to speak with UkraineWorld about all things green reconstruction of Ukraine's energy system and the assistance we still need ukraineworld.org/articles/analy…

50 🇺🇦 communities call on the U.S. to include renewables in aid packages for hospitals, schools, water supply & sanitation systems. A much needed security boost for this winter and beyond en.ecoaction.org.ua/50-communities… Secretary Antony Blinken Secretary Jennifer Granholm Samantha Power U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine The Assistant Secretary for Energy Resources Michael McFaul

"Smaller, greener offers Ukraine a bigger, brighter future than repeating the fossil fuel mistakes of the past" Good read from Lloyd Doggett & @Michael_Shank for The Hill, which mentions Ecoaction / Екодія 🇺🇦 and great work done by Ecoclub and Energy Act for Ukraine thehill.com/opinion/congre…