Enabel, through the EU Circular Economy Resource Centre (EU CERC), together with Enabel’s BE-Relieve program in Ukraine and UNEP-Ukraine, is pleased to invite you to an exclusive briefing and networking event focused on Ukraine’s circular recovery and reconstruction, with a special emphasis on war debris and hazardous waste management.

This event will bring together key Ukrainian decision-makers, companies, and sector stakeholders to provide a clear, up-to-date overview of ongoing recovery and reconstruction initiatives, outline current challenges, and highlight emerging business opportunities. The programme will place strong emphasis on interactive discussion, allowing private-sector participants to raise questions, exchange views, and explore concrete, implementable business opportunities.

Date: 22 January 2026
Time: 14:00 – 17:00 CET
Venue: Enabel Office, Rue Haute 147, Brussels
Registration (before 19 January): HERE

Objectives:
Provide an overview of the current situation and challenges related to war debris and hazardous waste management in Ukraine.
Highlight investment and business opportunities for companies and stakeholders interested in contributing to Ukraine’s circular recovery and reconstruction.

Agenda:

• 14:00 – 14:30 Opening remarks and introduction
• Jean Van Wetter, CEO, Enabel
• Mr. Oleg Bondarenko, Chair of the Parliamentary Committee on Environmental Policy and Nature Management
• Mr. Ihor Zubovych, Deputy Minister of the Economy, Environment and Agriculture of Ukraine
• Introductory overview - Pier Carlo Sendei, Senior Programme Officer, UNEP Ukraine
• 14:30 – 15:15 Presentation "Situation overview and Business Opportunities in War Debris and Hazardous Waste Management for Ukraine’s Circular Reconstruction"
• Johan de Fraye, Executive Director, Nicole Foundation
• 15:15 – 16:00 Q&A Session
• 16:00 – 16 :10 Closing remarks
• 16 :10 – 17:00 Networking drinks

About EU CERC
EU CERC is a five-year project funded by the European Union and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland, and implemented by the Sitra, Finnish Innovation Fund and Enabel. The Centre aims to increase the uptake of sound and inclusive circular economy policies and business models, based on peer-to-peer exchanges and partnerships between EU and partner’s country stakeholders.  

About BE-Relieve
BE-Relieve Ukraine is a four-year programme funded by Belgium and implemented by Enabel. It addresses urgent reconstruction needs while fostering long-term systemic change to strengthen Ukraine’s foundation for EU accession. The programme focuses on energy and circular construction, health and social protection, as well as education and employment, contributing to a more resilient and sustainable recovery for the country.  

About UNEP in Ukraine
As the leading global authority on the environment, UNEP brings together international expertise to support Ukraine in responding to war-related environmental emergencies while simultaneously planning for green recovery and sustainable reconstruction.UNEP's work in Ukraine focuses on critical environmental issues including the assessment and management of war debris containing hazardous materials such as asbestos, protection of water resources following the Kakhovka Dam breach, development of resilient and sustainable energy systems, and support for environmental governance frameworks.   Join us to connect with Ukrainian leaders, explore strategic opportunities, and contribute to building a sustainable and circular future for Ukraine.

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