Ukraine’s post-war recovery is an urgent test of how societies can rebuild while protecting the environment, strengthening resilience, and upholding the rule of law. Given the enormous environmental damage, disrupted governance structures, and urgent security needs, Ukraine must navigate the complex intersection of environmental protection, climate governance, and post-war reconstruction.

This interdisciplinary panel discussion brings together Ukrainian and international experts in law, security, climatology, and governance to explore innovative approaches to reconstruction that simultaneously address environmental damage and strengthen democratic institutions. Discussions will explore how legal frameworks can ensure accountability for wartime environmental destruction, promote ecological restoration, and align Ukraine’s recovery with EU and international climate commitments.

Conducted as part of the MSCA4Ukraine research project “Towards Resilient and Resistant Climate Change Law (RESClimLaw)”. The panel will provide insights into how legal systems can effectively respond to environmental crises during emergencies and recovery, while supporting Ukraine’s sustainable and secure development.