On supporting the modernization and recovery of Ukraine’s agricultural sector during the implementation of EU requirements. Factors regarding "green" procurement and the combined requirements of international standards across the spectrum of Sustainable Development Goals. (M.V. Kozlovska, A.I. Ostapenko, O.I. Ostapenko – project coordinators for veteran social rehabilitation and the modernization of Ukraine based on a "green" partnership with the EU, representing the HELPUAPT Association, Portugal); of the Public Union "Innovative Aarhus Network of Territorial Communities of Ukraine and the City of Kyiv"; the National Ecological Center of Ukraine; and experts from the initiative "Green Public Procurement (GPP) and ESG Standards as Tools for Implementing EU Regulation 2024/1991 and Stimulating Investment in Territorial Communities" (under the Ukrainian National Platform of the EU Eastern Partnership Forum).

Slide 1. Support for the Modernization and Recovery of Ukraine's Agricultural Sector in the Process of Implementing EU Requirements

Green Public Procurement, ESG Standards and International Requirements as Instruments for Investment Development of Territorial Communities

Slide 2. Why are these standards important today? Green standards, GPP and ESG principles help relocated businesses integrate into host communities, access grants, preserve jobs and strengthen resilience.

Slide 3. Relevance of the Topic

Ukraine is strengthening defense and modernizing the agricultural sector through alignment with EU legislation, environmental requirements, investment attraction, community recovery and veteran support.

Slide 4. Preserving Donetsk Region Businesses Through Relocation

Retention of production capacity, integration into host communities, access to grants, and rapid eco-certification.

Slide 5. European Green Deal

Adaptation of agricultural policy, environmental legislation, public procurement systems and production standards.

Slide 6. EU Regulation 2024/1991

Nature restoration, ecosystem recovery, water resources improvement, pollinator protection and food security.

Slide 7. Implications for Ukraine's Agricultural Sector

Soil restoration, water conservation, biodiversity, digital farming, low-carbon technologies and organic production.

Slide 8. Green Public Procurement (GPP) Procurement that considers environmental criteria throughout the product life cycle.

Slide 9. Green Procurement Factors Pre-tender, Tender and Post-tender stages. Buy Less, Buy Better, Use Better, Use Longer.

Slide 10. Key Approaches

Energy efficiency, water conservation, circularity, eco-packaging and reduced carbon emissions.

Slide 11. ESG

Environmental, Social and Governance principles for sustainable enterprise development.

Slide 12. International Sustainability Standards ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 26000, ISO 20400, GRI and ESRS.

Slide 13. UN Sustainable Development Goals 2030

Relevant goals include Zero Hunger, Clean Water, Decent Work, Innovation, Responsible Consumption, Climate Action and Life on Land.

Slide 14. Territorial Communities as Drivers of Change

Green procurement, ecosystem restoration, municipal modernization and green jobs.

Slide 15. Veteran Policy Through the Green Economy

Employment, social adaptation and rehabilitation through green projects and agribusiness.

Slide 16. International Partnership

HelpUAPT, Innovative Aarhus Network, National Ecological Centre of Ukraine and other partners.

Slide 17. Investment and Grant Opportunities LIFE Programme, Horizon Europe, InvestEU, ERDF and ESG investment funds.

Slide 18. Roadmap for Communities

Environmental risk audit, GPP implementation, ESG policy, training, partnerships, grant applications and monitoring.

Slide 19. Further Information National Ecological Centre of Ukraine and HelpUAPT partnership.

Slide 20. Thank You for Your Attention Contact: greeneconomy.ao@gmail.com