The Roadmap for Sustainable Recovery outlines the key reforms and policies needed to rebuild Ukraine “better than before” in the coming years. It focuses on six priority sectors and calls for the integration of climate goals, greater environmental and social resilience, and alignment with EU standards throughout the recovery process. Among the main systemic challenges, experts highlight the shortage of qualified professionals, limited access to financing, outdated regulations, weak institutional capacity, and low levels of citizen engagement.

The Roadmap proposes solutions to address these challenges along with specific steps for each sector. In the construction sector, the focus is on improving the energy efficiency of buildings, introducing NZEB/ZEB standards, and incentivising renovation. For the environment, priorities include legislative reforms, stronger environmental control, and fostering a culture of sustainability. In the economy, it is vital to align industrial policy with the European Green Deal, develop clean technologies, and support innovation.

In the energy sector, key areas include decentralisation, expanding renewables and storage, and modernising district heating. Agriculture should aim to safeguard natural resources and promote sustainable farming. For transport, priorities are integration into the European transport network, developing public transport, and advancing sustainable urban mobility. All measures should be implemented transparently, with integrity, and with meaningful citizen participation at every stage.

For six months leading up to the preparation of this document, the Ecoaction team actively participated in sectoral working groups where the key points of the Roadmap were discussed. These discussions covered energy efficiency in buildings, core environmental protection reforms, decarbonisation of the energy system, and the sustainable development of agriculture and transport.