Date: 10 April 2025 (Thursday)
Venue: Kyiv, Ukraine (exact location will be provided upon registration for security reasons)/ Online via Zoom
Time: 09:30 AM – 07:00 PM (EET)
Date: 10 April 2025 (Thursday)
Venue: Hilton Hotel, Kyiv, Ukraine / Online via Zoom
Time: 09:30 AM – 07:00 PM (EET)
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Within the framework of the SECO-funded Phase II of the “Global Eco-Industrial Parks Programme (GEIPP II) in Developing and Transition Countries”, implemented by UNIDO, the “Global Eco-Industrial Parks Programme – Ukraine: Country-level intervention” (GEIPP II - Ukraine) is dedicated to advancing eco-industrial park (EIP) development in Ukraine.
The primary objective of GEIPP-II is to promote circular economy approaches in industries, reduce the environmental impact of industrial activities, and support industrial parks in adapting to climate change challenges.
In this context, the EIP Forum Ukraine 2025 will serve as a key platform for discussions on strategic EIP development, financing opportunities, policy advancements, and best global practices in sustainable industrial growth.
The forum will bring together government representatives, industry leaders, financial institutions, international experts, and development organizations to exchange experiences, foster partnerships, and explore innovative solutions for implementing eco-industrial park principles in Ukraine.
| 09:30 – 10:00 | Registration & Morning Coffee | All Participants |
|---|---|---|
| 10:00 – 10:40 | Opening Remarks |
Yuliia Svyrydenko First Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine, Minister of Economy Jean-Luc Bernasconi Head of Cooperation, Embassy of Switzerland in Ukraine Christian Susan UNIDO Industrial Development Officer |
| 10:40 – 11:10 |
Presentation of the Global eco-industrial parks programme in Ukraine This panel will introduce the Global Eco-Industrial Parks Programme and its implementation in Ukraine, highlighting its strategic importance for sustainable industrial development. Participants will gain insights into the programme's objectives, international best practices, and the benefits of transitioning to eco-industrial park models. |
Cesar Barahona UNIDO Lead Expert and Project Coordinator Anton Kleshchov UNIDO National Project Coordinator |
| 11:10 – 12:00 |
Panel discussion No I. EIP Policy in Ukraine. During this engaging panel discussion, we will delve into the Ukrainian context of eco-industrial parks policy development, focusing on both achievements and future aspirations. Participants will gain insights into the progress achieved under the Global Eco-Industrial Parks Programme in Ukraine, which has played a pivotal role in advancing sustainable industrial development. |
Vitalii Kindrativ Deputy Minister of Economy Dmytro Kysylevskyi Member of Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Oleg Bondarenko Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Committee on Environmental Policy and Environmental Management Christian Susan UNIDO Industrial Development Officer |
| 12:00 - 13:00 (EET) | LUNCH | All Participants |
| 13:00 – 13:50 |
Panel discussion No II.
Eco-industrial parks’ impact on the Ukrainian economy development.
This panel will explore the transformative potential of eco-industrial parks in advancing Ukraine's economic development. The discussion will also address the role of eco-industrial park in supporting Ukraine’s green transition, post-war recovery, and alignment with European environmental standards. |
Artur Melezhyk Head of the Department of Industrial Parks and investments support, Ministry of Economy of Ukraine Dmytro Hrytsenko Head of the Unit, Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine Alla Kinshchak Head of the Unit, The Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine Ihor Huzhva Director, State Research Institute of Informatization and Modelling of the Economy Cesar Barahona UNIDO Lead Expert and Project Coordinator |
| 13:50 – 14:40 |
Panel discussion No III.
Financing the Future: Eco-Industrial Parks in Ukraine and in the world.
This panel will focus on the critical role of donor organizations and financial institutions in supporting the establishment and growth of eco-industrial parks in Ukraine. Drawing on the achievements of the Global Eco-Industrial Parks Programme in Ukraine, the discussion will shed light on the interest and opportunities for collaboration in this transformative field. |
Oleksii Savin Director of the Sustainable Banking Department JSC “Ukrgasbank” Anna Vilde Coordinator of International Cooperation Projects Embassy at the Embassy of Switzerland in Ukraine Victoria Burdeina Committees Manager, European Business Association Ilya Sorokin President, Global Development Holding ltd. Ihor Nikitin President of the Association of Eco-Industrial Parks in Ukraine |
| 14:40 - 15:20 (EET) | COFFEE BREAK | All Participants |
| 15:20 – 16:00 |
Panel Discussion No IV. Transforming Cities through Eco-Industrial Parks – Insights and Community Benefits This panel will explore the transformative journey of eco-industrial park development at the city level, featuring firsthand experiences from practitioners who have successfully integrated principles of eco-industrial parks into urban industrial landscapes. Drawing from the accomplishments of the Global Eco-Industrial Parks Programme in Ukraine, the session will highlight the tangible benefits eco-industrial parks bring to local communities. |
Anton Andriienko Deputy Head of the Department of Industrial Parks and investments support, Ministry of Economy of Ukraine Vasyl Morskyi Deputy Mayor of Bila Tserkva Tetiana Dehodia Director of the Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production Centre Sergii Fedorik Founder and Managing Partner, KEY Group LLC Svitlana Berzina Director, NGO “Living Planet” |
| 16:00 – 16:40 |
Panel Discussion No V. Readiness for taking the next step in EIP implementation in Ukraine This panel will focus on the preparedness of Ukrainian businesses to embrace the eco-industrial park concept, examining their capacity, motivations, and the challenges they face. Building on the achievements of the GEIPP Ukraine project, the session will provide a comprehensive overview of the current landscape, and the practical steps needed to overcome existing barriers. |
Valerii Kyrylko Director, Group of Companies “Industrial Parks of Ukraine” Dmytro Onufriy Director of Molfar Management Company Liudmyla Tereshchenko Deputy Director of Trivium Packaging Ukraine LLC for Certification, Standardization and Quality Andrii Marakhovskyi Director, Civil union "Organic Ukraine - North" Sergii Pavlov Сo-owner, Industrial Park Patriot LLC Olena Podolska Head of International Development, ESG Alterra Group LLC, Industrial Park "Formatsia.Lviv" |
| 16:40 – 17:20 | Awarding Ceremony & Closing Remarks | - |
| 17:20-19:30 (EET) | SWEETS AND WINE | All Participants |
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» First Vice Prime Minister of Ukraine The Minister of Economy
» Head of Cooperation, Embassy of Switzerland in Ukraine
» UNIDO Industrial Development Officer
» UNIDO Lead Expert and Project Coordinator
» UNIDO National Project Coordinator
» Deputy Minister of Economy
» Member of Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine
» Chairman of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Committee on Environmental Policy and Environmental Management
» Head of the Department of Industrial Parks and Investments Involvement, Ministry of Economy of Ukraine
» Head of the Unit, Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine
» Head of the Unit, The Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories of Ukraine
» Director, State Research Institute of Informatization and Modelling of the Economy
» Director of the Sustainable Banking Department JSC “Ukrgasbank”
» Coordinator of International Cooperation Projects Embassy at the Embassy of Switzerland in Ukraine
» Committees Manager, European Business Association
» President, Global Development Holding ltd.
» President of the Association of Eco-Industrial Parks in Ukraine
» Deputy Head of the Department of Industrial Parks and investments support, Ministry of Economy of Ukraine
» Deputy Mayor of Bila Tserkva
» Director of the Resource Efficient and Cleaner Production Centre
» Founder and Managing Partner, KEY Group LLC
» Director, NGO “Living Planet”
» Director, Group of Companies “Industrial Parks of Ukraine”
» Deputy Director of Trivium Packaging Ukraine LLC for Certification, Standardization and Quality
» Director, Civil union "Organic Ukraine - North"
» Head of International Development, ESG Alterra Group LLC, Industrial Park "Formatsia.Lviv"
