Eco-activist Greta Thunberg arrived in Ukraine as part of International Group on Environmental Consequences of War
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with members of the International Working Group on the Environmental Consequences of War.
As Censor.NET informs, this was reported by the press service of the President's Office.
"Thank you for being here now. This is an extremely important signal of support for Ukraine. We really need your professional help," the head of state said.
According to him, the international working group should develop a wide range of issues related to the impact of Russian aggression on the ecological system of Ukraine.
The head of state drew the interlocutors' attention to the catastrophic consequences of the explosion of the Kakhovka HPP dam, which the residents of Kherson faced. The President noted that as a result of the disaster, many people died in settlements occupied by Russian troops, where the Russians did not evacuate the flooded areas at all.
"It is important to propose a set of concrete measures to help Ukrainians from temporarily occupied settlements. These are our people who should receive the necessary support at such a difficult time," Zelensky emphasized.
For her part, the co-chair of the International Working Group, Margot Wallström, emphasized solidarity and assistance to Ukraine during the difficult time of the war. According to her, it is important to ensure the widest global support for the main activities of the International Working Group.
In particular, it is about assessing the damage caused to the environment as a result of Russian aggression, holding Russia accountable for committed environmental crimes and compensation for damages, as well as developing plans to restore the environment in Ukraine and transition to a "green" economy.
Eco-activist Greta Thunberg thanked for the invitation and emphasized that she will involve representatives of environmental public organizations in the dialogue regarding the main tasks of the International Working Group and drawing attention to the environmental consequences of the war.
The group includes former Deputy Prime Minister and former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Sweden Margot Wallström, Vice President of the European Parliament Heidi Hautala, President of Ireland in 1990-1997 Mary Robinson and eco-activist Greta Thunberg.
