IISD at the Ukraine Recovery Conference Civil Society Forum 2026: Co-Authoring Ukraine's Recovery
The Civil Society Forum brings together Ukrainian and international civil society organizations, foundations, and international partners to advance civil society's role as a strategic partner in Ukraine's recovery ahead of the 2026 Ukraine Recovery Conference.
On June 24, 2026, the Civil Society Forum: Co-Authoring Ukraine's Recovery will bring together Ukrainian and international civil society organizations, foundations, and partners in Gdańsk, Poland, one day ahead of the 2026 Ukraine Recovery Conference. The forum will focus on how civil society, communities, government, and international partners can work together toward a recovery that is inclusive, accountable, locally owned, and resilient.
At the heart of the forum is the presentation of the Gdańsk Common Message, developed through a broad consultation process involving civil society actors from across Ukraine and beyond. Participants will discuss how the message's recommendations can inform recovery policy and practice, identify opportunities for collective action, and explore how momentum generated in Gdańsk can be carried forward into the recovery of Ukraine.
As an active member of the Build Ukraine Back Better Platform, the International Institute for Sustainable Development supports the forum's preparation and civil society engagement, and contributes to advancing discussions on strengthening civil society's role in Ukraine's sustainable and resilient recovery.
The forum is co-organized by the Build Ukraine Back Better Platform, Chatham House Ukraine Forum, Foundations for Ukraine, European Endowment for Democracy, Institute for State Effectiveness, International Renaissance Foundation, Open Society Foundations, RISE Ukraine Coalition, Robert Bosch Stiftung, and Stefan Batory Foundation.
Registration: Requests for late registrations can be sent by e-mail to [email protected].
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