Ukraine is officially an EU candidate and reforming at a rapid pace. In this volume, we take a look at Poland’s own road to the EU in a humble attempt to draw out lessons that may be of value to Ukraine.
Financing the decarbonisation of heavy industry is within the reach of Polish companies, but state support is needed at political, regulatory and financial levels, states the report 'Sustainable Finance as an Opportunity? A Roadmap for Decarbonisation of Polish Heavy Industry' by Kamil Laskowski, analyst at WiseEuropa.
Giving the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine a green direction seems to be the only right path. Shared visions and goals with Europe can not only support the integration process but also facilitate Ukraine’s independence from fossil fuel imports from Russia and prepare the country
Europe’s raw material resources are not sufficiently abundant for it to be unequivocally stated that Europe is independent in terms of raw materials and therefore energy.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine prompted a reorientation of energy policy in EU countries, including Poland. Like most Member States, Poland has diversified its fossil fuel suppliers in order to become independent from Russian import.
Since the dawn of time, the development of civilisation and economy has been linked to the availability of energy sources and the efficiency of their use.
In such challenging times for Ukraine, the shape of procurement rules will determine the shape of the post-war recovery itself. Public procurement can be used strategically for achieving long-term environmental, social, and economic goals.
The future necessity of a post-war renovation opens opportunities for modernization of the economy and the energy sector, where wind power may play one of the critical roles.
All urban planning and housing policy solutions in the period of war and post‑war recovery need to be based on precise data on the level of migration and damages of the cities. The environmental agenda needs to be included and implemented in the reconstruction process.
Post‑war reconstruction of the water sector has to be based on assessment of water resources available for post‑war reconstruction of Ukrainian society, economy and nature and understanding of the key role of water as interconnector for security and development of Ukraine.
