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Post-disaster recovery is a critical juncture for reimagining urban systems to address sustainability, resilience, and climate neutrality. Ukraine, facing extensive wartime destruction, provides a unique opportunity to explore how recovery efforts can act as a catalyst for systemic transformation. This study examines the integration of carbon-neutral goals into urban reconstruction strategies, focusing on how immediate recovery needs can align with long-term decarbonization and resilience objectives.
Using case studies from selected Ukrainian cities, the research analyzes recovery processes to identify enablers and barriers to embedding transformative approaches. These include institutional constraints, resource limitations, and fragmented governance, as well as opportunities such as community-led innovations and regenerative urban planning. Drawing on frameworks like sustainability transitions, transformative recovery, and regenerative approaches, the study proposes actionable strategies for fostering systemic change.
The findings highlight the potential of post-disaster recovery to create urban environments that are both sustainable and equitable. By leveraging recovery as a "window of opportunity," this research underscores the importance of integrating climate-conscious practices and participatory governance into reconstruction efforts. The proposed frameworks aim to inform policymakers, urban planners, and stakeholders in designing pathways toward carbon-neutral, resilient urban futures in Ukraine and beyond.
| Keywords | climate, recovery, urban, war |
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| Best Congress Paper Award | No |
