Kyiv, Ukraine – Greenpeace Central and Eastern Europe is formally opening a new office in Kyiv, Ukraine today. The Greenpeace network has worked with allies in the country since Russia’s invasion in 2022, and with the opening of this new office aims to accelerate its work on green reconstruction projects in Ukraine, as well as investigating environmental war crimes. Greenpeace will also continue to closely monitor the security concerns and radiation levels around Ukrainian nuclear power plants.
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Natalia Gozak, office director of Greenpeace Ukraine, said: ”The people of Ukraine deserve a strong and vibrant Greenpeace presence, to support activist and democratic values in the face of war. For the safety and security of the nation, Ukraine needs to champion the transition away from fossil fuels. Our mission is to help Ukraine rebuild social infrastructure in a sustainable way, harnessing the clean power of solar panels and wind turbines. These solutions are not just green – they are the pathway to a resilient and sustainable future for Ukraine.”
Shortly after Russia’s invasion, Greenpeace Central and Eastern Europe’s offices in Slovakia, Poland, Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria were involved in humanitarian work and supporting refugees fleeing the conflict. Collaborating with local Ukrainian environmental organisations, Greenpeace has documented the war’s environmental devastation, including the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, scrutinised the crises at Chornobyl and Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, and implemented green reconstruction pilot projects.
The opening of the Greenpeace Ukraine office will be marked with an event in Kyiv attended by staff, NGOs, journalists and politicians later today. The new office will provide a premises for eight members of Greenpeace staff, supported by colleagues in the wider region and around the world.
Mads Christensen, executive director of Greenpeace International, said: “I’m deeply moved, hopeful and incredibly proud of the Greenpeace Ukraine team and everyone who played a part in establishing this new Greenpeace office in such difficult circumstances. Our efforts in Ukraine are already illuminating the path forward, demonstrating how renewable energy can help sustain schools and hospitals with power even amidst the horrors of war. But this is just the beginning. When green reconstruction is scaled up, it can unlock the true resilience of entire nations. With the new office in Kyiv, Greenpeace will work with the courageous and dedicated Ukrainian people to build a green and safe Ukraine. Together, we are not just imagining a better future – we are creating it.”
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Contacts for media interviews:
Daryna Rogachuk, Greenpeace Ukraine communications officer
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Marija Tomac, Greenpeace Central and Eastern Europe
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