Economic, environmental and social dimensions of green transformation in Ukraine: aspects of management in conditions of war and post-war reconstruction

Abstract

Purpose. The purpose of the article is to analyze and assess the effectiveness of existing financial and economic instruments of the green transformation in Ukraine’s public administration, and to provide a rationale for improving specific areas in the post-war reconstruction context.

Methods. The research is based on a systemic and comparative analysis of regulatory frameworks, policy documents, and statistical data related to Ukraine’s green transformation. Qualitative and analytical methods were used to identify barriers to effective policy implementation, while comparative assessment allowed evaluation of Ukraine’s mechanisms in the context of EU environmental and fiscal practices. The study also incorporates expert assessments and secondary data from international organizations such as the OECD, World Bank, and UNEP.

Results. The analysis revealed several structural barriers hindering the effectiveness of financial and economic instruments for the green transition. These include policy fragmentation, lack of an integrated national strategy, overlapping departmental functions, and high corruption risks. The impact of the full-scale war has significantly reshaped the priorities of public administration, redirecting fiscal resources toward defense, increasing infrastructure destruction, and slowing green investment. Nevertheless, the post-war recovery period presents opportunities to integrate sustainability principles into the reconstruction process. The key principles of achieving sustainable development goals are determined by the economic, environmental and social components. Criteria for their measurement have been established: economic criteria show how effectively financial resources are used to achieve green goals. Environmental criteria directly measure the impact of the mechanism on the state of the environment. Social and institutional criteria reflect the impact of the mechanism on society and the effectiveness of public administration. The application of these criteria will allow not only to state the fact of the implementation of green policy, but also to objectively assess its effectiveness, identify weaknesses and substantiate recommendations for its improvement.

Conclusions. The study concludes that Ukraine’s post-war recovery represents a unique opportunity for a “green leap,” enabling structural modernization of the national economy according to sustainable principles. Effective implementation of fiscal and institutional reforms, combined with enhanced transparency and public accountability, can accelerate Ukraine’s integration into the European Green Deal and global sustainability frameworks.