Panel Discussion
Ukraine’s Agricultural Recovery: Building Climate Resilience and a Shared European Future
- Date
- Monday, 9 November 2026
- Time
- 15:30–16:15
- Antalya time (UTC+03:00)
- Location
- Estonian Pavilion, Antalya, Türkiye
Ukraine's agricultural sector has demonstrated remarkable resilience and innovation during wartime, offering valuable lessons for Europe on food security, technological adaptation and maintaining production under extreme conditions. As Ukraine advances towards EU membership, agricultural recovery, climate resilience and European integration present opportunities for mutual learning, investment and closer cooperation.
Bringing together senior representatives of Estonia and Ukraine, alongside international development partners, this session will explore how climate-smart agriculture, innovation, knowledge exchange and international support can contribute to a more resilient and competitive agricultural sector.
Looking ahead to the Ukraine Recovery Conference 2027 (URC2027), co-hosted by Ukraine and Estonia in Tallinn in January, the discussion will identify priority needs and practical opportunities for Estonian-Ukrainian cooperation and international partnerships.
Moderator
- Kadri Tillemann, Project Manager, URC2027 Local and Regional Dimension, Estonian Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture (Estonia)
Speakers
- Madis Pärtel, Deputy Secretary General for Bioeconomy, Estonian Ministry of Regional Affairs and Agriculture (Estonia)
- Vitaliy Golovnia, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Agrarian Policy and Food of Ukraine (Ukraine)
- Representatives of international development partnersTBC
Programme subject to change.