Resilience, Security and the Rule of Law
Ukraine’s reconstruction is often described as a “post-war” challenge. In reality, it is unfolding during active hostilities, under conditions that stretch environmental governance, climate policy, and the rule of law far beyond their original design limits
Carbon markets and climate finance for Ukraine’s recovery
Amid full-scale war, Ukraine is emerging as a laboratory for innovative finance, testing climate finance solutions—such as Article 6 of the Paris Agreement—as a way to channel finance directly into reconstruction projects.
Climate Action in Times of War
As the global climate community convenes at COP30 in Belem, Ukraine presents an experience that challenges conventional assumptions about climate governance.
Green Recovery as Ukraine’s Strategic Compass
June 2025 alone marked the highest monthly death toll since the full invasion began. Many cities — once vibrant—are now partly or wholly destroyed.
Building Ukraine For All
The paper summarizes strategic priorities that should be considered for Ukraine’s inclusive recovery. It also identifies potential instruments that could prove beneficial in supporting these priorities, thereby contributing to a holistic and effective recovery process.
Environmental Costs Of War in Ukraine
Undeterred by wars at home, delegations from Ukraine and the Palestinian territories are active at COP28, determined to call attention not only to the environmental threats facing their homelands but also to emphasize their places in the global community.
Environmental Toll of Conflict Takes Center Stage at COP28
Ievgeniia Kopytsia, research associate at IKEM and member of the newly founded Europe Ukraine Energy Transition Hub (EUETH), attended COP28 in Dubai. In an interview, she shares insights on the conference and its outcomes, along with their implications for Ukraine.
St Antony’s hosts roundtable on Ukraine
To commemorate the second anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, St Antony’s hosts a roundtable organised by the Oxford University Ukrainian Society and sponsored by the Russian and Eurasian Studies Centre and the European Studies Centre. Entitled Two years of the full-scale invasion: (re) building the future of Ukraine the event took place on Friday 23 February at 5pm in the Nissan Lecture Theatre.
Ievgeniia Kopytsia shared her insights on Ukraine’s Energy Transition
Ukraine’s energy system has been badly damaged by the Russian invasion, with energy generation infrastructure becoming a target of late. But efforts to improve the country’s level of low-carbon generation are underway and plans are afoot to build back better