Resilience, security, and the rule of law: environmental and climate dimensions of post-war reconstruction

Panel discussion

Panel discussion
“Resilience, security, and the rule of law: environmental and climate dimensions of post-war reconstruction”

 

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.

 

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REGISTRATION FOR THE EVENT

22 september 2025
10.00 - 16.00
Online
Registration of participants for the event in Zoom format
Free

WELCOME SPEECH

Anatoliy Getman

Rector of Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, Doctor of Law, Professor, Academician of the National Academy of Legal Sciences of Ukraine, Honored Worker of Science and Technology of Ukraine, Laureate of the State Prize of Ukraine.

Oleg Bondarenko

Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada Committee on Environmental Policy and Nature Management.

SPEAKERS

Ian Monroe

Ian Monroe is a Lecturer in Earth Systems at Stanford University and founding President of Etho Capital, co-founder of the Climate+Positive Investing Alliance, and founding CEO of Oroeco. His work bridges climate science, policy, technology, and finance, with research on supply chain sustainability, climate finance, and life cycle assessment. A pioneer in climate solutions investing, […]

Topic of speech: “Climate Law in Turbulent Times: Building Resilience Through Policy, Finance, and Technology”

Richard Humphreys

Mr Justice Richard Humphreys is a judge of the High Court of Ireland. He is the Judge in Charge of the Planning and Environment Court, a division of the High Court of Ireland responsible for all infrastructure and environmental challenges. He has held that role since it was established in December 2023. He is also […]

Topic of speech: “Rule of Law for Climate and Environmental Security: Lessons from Public Law and Constitutional Resilience”

Alex Cornell Du Houx

Alex Cornell du Houx is the Director of the Public Leadership Certificate Program and adjunct professor at the University of San Francisco, where he mentors emerging leaders in governance and public service. He is also the President and co-founder of Elected Officials to Protect America, a network of policymakers advancing climate security and environmental justice. […]

Topic of speech: “Environmental Security as National Security: Pathways for Ukraine’s Sustainable Reconstruction”

Anna Ackermann

Policy analyst, Green reconstruction of Ukraine, IISD, Board member, Centre for Environmental Initiatives “Ecoaction”. Anna Ackermann is a policy analyst for the Energy team at the International Institute for Sustainable Development working on green reconstruction of Ukraine. With a background in energy, environmental and climate policy, she supports European organisations designing approaches to Ukraine’s sustainable […]

Topic of speech: “Building Ukraine Back Better: Roadmap for Sustainable and Resilient Recovery”

François Grünewald

French researcher, engineer, volunteer, leading expert in humanitarian policy, crisis management, and post-crisis reconstruction processes. He has worked for many years at the United Nations, the International Committee of the Red Cross, and various non-governmental organizations. He founded the French research and analysis center Groupe URD, which specializes in crisis management, humanitarian activities, and reconstruction. […]

Topic of speech: “Climate change: challenges for Ukraine during wartime and post-war periods”

MODERATORS

Ievgeniia Kopytsia

PhD in Law, MSCA4Ukraine Research Fellow (University of Genoa), Associate Professor of the Department of Environmental Law at Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, Head of the Sustainable Development and Environmental Law Center.

Yevhenii Suietnov

Head of the Department of Environmental Law at Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University, PhD in Law, Associate Professor, Leading Specialist at the Sustainable Development and Environmental Law Center.

Thank you for registration!!

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See you at VIII-th Kharkiv International Legal Forum on September 23-27, 2024!

Co-Chairman of Organizing Committee
Rector of Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University
Anatoly Hetman