"I had the opportunity to meet with the Regional Director of the World Bank for Eastern European countries, Robert James Som, and the World Bank Ukraine team, which is focused on environmental issues. The World Bank continues to be a reliable partner for the Ministry of Environmental Protection. Robert James Som assured that environmental protection is a crucial component and a cross-cutting theme in any project," wrote Svitlana Grinchuk.
Additionally, the head of the agency reported on significant topics that were raised with the guests.
"We discussed the assessment of environmental damage caused by the war and the importance of 'green' recovery for Ukraine. International support and common approaches are key in this regard. We explored opportunities for collaboration in areas such as climate policy, the development of green technologies in Ukraine, water resource management, waste management, forest management, and digitalization. Thank you to the World Bank for supporting Ukraine during this challenging time.