Participation in UN climate conferences is an important tool for garnering international support for Ukraine's recovery and transition to a green economy. This was stated by the Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine, Svitlana Hrynchuk, at the forum "Ukraine at the COP29 Climate Conference."
According to her, the Ukrainian delegation at COP29 will work with partners towards "green" transformation and economic growth.
"Despite the full-scale war, we have something to tell the world about the shifts in state policy. A framework climate law has been adopted. It sets our goal to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, which aligns with the timelines set by the European Union. Thus, we are strengthening our positions on the path to 'green' recovery and funding our projects," the Minister stated at the forum.
She mentioned that work is ongoing on a new Nationally Determined Contribution and updating the Low-Carbon Strategy.
"We are not abandoning our pre-war goals—to achieve European environmental standards. We will actively develop concrete steps with our partners regarding the implementation of Point 8 of Volodymyr Zelensky's Peace Formula on environmental security. There are many operational tasks that need to be addressed at the conference," she emphasized.
This year's COP theme in Baku is the role of youth in the climate agenda. This is extremely important for Ukraine, as youth play an exceptional role during the war. Last year, during COP28, Ukraine joined the International Declaration on Children, Youth, and Climate Action and will strengthen its work in this direction.
Additionally, at the event, the NGOs SaveDnipro and UAnimals presented an innovative technology—EcoLens augmented reality glasses that immerse users in the world of war-torn Ukraine's environment. This installation will be showcased at the Ukrainian pavilion in Baku. Its narrative is based on real facts, allowing its creators to speak about the "effect of augmented reality."
The project is implemented by the NGOs UAnimals and SaveDnipro with the support of the International Renaissance Foundation and CEO Club.
