Recently EUEA was happy to host Former President of the European Parliament, Pat Cox who shared perspectives on Ukraine’s path to recovery amidst ongoing war. Mr. Cox emphasized the importance of embracing a green approach to reconstruction.

Key takeaways from his speech:

• Advocating for a circular economy model to minimize waste and promote sustainability in construction.
• Highlighting the role of green finance in supporting sustainable initiatives.

Encouraging Ukraine to lead in green construction, leveraging post-war reconstruction efforts to drive innovation and positive change.

The event was held within SMARTER4EU introduced during the online event, aims to catalyze the growth of the green housing construction sector in European nations, including Ukraine. This involves the introduction of EU taxonomy-aligned certification systems for relevant projects and the development of financial instruments to support their implementation.

Watch the full video on our YouTube channel in English and Ukrainian