As with other regions in conflict, implementing sustainable urban development poses an added challenge in Ukraine. Thus, ICLEI aims to support the recovery and long-term rebuilding of the cities and towns in the region in a resilient and sustainable way, welcoming nine Ukrainian Members into our network:Kremenchuk City Council, Boyarka City Council, Sursko-Litovskoe Municipality, Horishni Plavni City Council, Shostka City Council, Korosten City Council, Mykolaiv City Council and Ostroh City Council.

To aid in this work, ICLEI recently joined another EU initiative: the European Alliance of Cities and Regions for the Reconstruction of Ukraine. By taking part, we will exchange expertise in capacity-building, good governance, and technical assistance with the new Ukrainian Members.

Moreover, we welcome these new Members following the recent publication of the "Local Green Deals: A Blueprint for Action" initiative in Ukraine. This ICLEI-led paper, published under the European Commission's Intelligent Cities Challenge (ICC), promotes green and digital transformation at the local level across a network of 80 different cities.

Mayor of Mykolaiv, Oleksandr Senkevych - the only Ukrainian Mayor elected to the board of the Global Covenant of Mayors (GCoM) during the COP28 World Climate Summit - adds: "It is a great honour to be among the motivated leaders who strive to build a more sustainable society and improve the quality of life of communities around the world. And I am ready to share my knowledge and unique experience and work together to accelerate climate and energy progress for a greener and healthier future."

Read “Local Green Deals: A Blueprint for Action” paper in English and Ukrainian.

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