According to Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal, the funding will be allocated as follows:
This integrated approach reflects a strategy focused not only on rebuilding what was lost, but also on building smarter, more resilient systems that can withstand future crises.
Ukraine’s ability to endure another wartime winter was due in no small part to international support. Norway emerged as a key partner, delivering 49 humanitarian aid shipments totaling 473 tonnes and contributing €35.5 million (~$38.7 million) to the Ukraine Energy Support Fund.
At the same time, the European Union reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Ukraine’s green recovery. Executive Vice-President Teresa Ribera confirmed continued financial and technological assistance for water management, waste treatment, and energy transformation. A draft law on green recovery is under development, drawing from the EU Green Deal and Industrial Plan.
Additionally, the Platform for Action on the Green Recovery of Ukraine has attracted €10 million (~$10.9 million) in funding from countries including Germany, France, Italy, Finland, Japan, and the Czech Republic. The initiative aims to align Ukraine’s post-war rebuild with EU climate objectives and will feature prominently at the URC2025 in Rome this July.
Ukraine is not only recovering—it is transforming. In April, Ukraine’s Ministry of Energy hosted the first preparatory session for EU accession negotiations on Chapter 15 (Energy) and Chapter 21 (Trans-European Networks). Participants assessed progress on gas market reforms, electricity integration, renewable energy legislation, nuclear oversight, and energy efficiency alignment with EU standards.
In parallel, the Ministry of Economy launched the second phase of its Eco-Industrial Parks Development Programme in partnership with UNIDO and the Swiss government. The initiative aims to create EU-compliant industrial zones that reduce emissions and improve competitiveness. Switzerland also doubled its funding for Ukraine’s recovery project competition to 100 million CHF (~$110 million), reflecting growing confidence in Ukraine’s investment landscape.
The urgency of Ukraine’s energy transformation cannot be overstated. With more than 234,000 residential properties recorded as damaged or destroyed and attacks on critical infrastructure ongoing, rebuilding efforts face both logistical and security challenges.
However, international collaboration is beginning to close Ukraine’s estimated $10 billion recovery funding gap. More than $327 million from the EIB, $38.7 million from Norway, and EU-backed green recovery platforms are reinforcing Ukraine’s shift toward sustainability and resilience.
