On June 14-16, 2023, the Project Workshop for Coal Mining Communities took place, which was attended by representatives of the newly established working group of coal mining towns.
As coal mining communities share a number of complex issues linked to a coal industry, their representatives united as a working group and developed joint concept on the role of just transition in the recovery.
The outcomes of the meeting of representatives of 17 Ukrainian coal mining communities with representatives of the Ministry of Reconstruction and Development of Ukraine.
We, the mayors of the Ukrainian mining communities, strive to become active participants in the recovery processes in Ukraine and see our communities’ potential to become real examples of sustainable recovery. Just like all Ukrainians, since the beginning of Russia’s…
Ukraine declares a course for just transition (JT). This will primarily affect the regions that depend on coal mining and combustion. While statements of readiness for JT are being heard at the national and local levels, concrete steps are needed…
We, the mayors of Donetsk region’s nine coal towns, three local NGOs and Donetsk Chamber of Commerce and Industry, have united and created the Platform for Sustainable Development of Coal Towns. Our goals are the development of the region, transformation…