Organizer: The Public Organization “Ukrainian Association of Geologists”
Supported by: the Ukrainian Geological Survey, the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Naftogaz of Ukraine NJSC, the State Ecological Academy of Postgraduate Education and Management of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine, the Educational and Scientific Institute "Institute of Geology" at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, NADRA.INFO Media Platform, the Ukrainian Geological Company SC, The Public Organization “Union of drillers of Ukraine”.
Sponsor of the VII Conference of Geologists: GENERAL GEOLOGY (former NADRA GROUP).
Event Agenda:
Moderator: Viktor Ohar – Board Member of the Ukrainian Association of Geologists, Head of the Oil and Gas Department at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Professor; Doctor of Geological Sciences.
| 10:00 – 10:15 | Opening remarks on the occasion of the Union’s 25th anniversary by Pavlo Zagorodnyuk, President of the Ukrainian Association of Geologists, PhD in Geological and Mineralogical Sciences |
| 10:15 – 10:30 | Welcome Addresses: Welcome speech by Dr. Julie Hollis, Secretary General of EuroGeoSurveys Welcome speech by David Govoni, President of the European Federation of Geologists (EFG) |
| 10:30 – 11:00 | Focus Areas of the Ukrainian Geological Survey Oleh Hotsynets, Head of the Ukrainian Geological Survey |
| 11:00 – 11:20 | Department of Earth Sciences of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine: Current Developments and Challenges Stella Shekhunova, Director of the Institute of Geological Sciences of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, Academician of the NAS of Ukraine, Professor, Doctor of Geological Sciences |
| 11:20 – 11:40 | Focus Areas of Naftogaz of Ukraine NJSC Maksym Vityk, Director of Exploration and Field Development at Ukrgazvydobuvannya JSC, PhD in Geological and Mineralogical Sciences |
| 11:40 – 12:00 | Environmental Issues in Ukraine and Pathways to Their Solutions Oleksandr Bondar, Rector of the State Ecological Academy of Postgraduate Education and Management of the Ministry of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources of Ukraine, Doctor of Biological Sciences, Professor, Corresponding Member of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine |
| 12:00 – 12:20 | Break |
| 12:20 – 12:40 | Training of Geology Specialists to Meet the Human Resource Needs of Mineral and Raw Materials Complex Enterprises of Ukraine: Current Status, Challenges Serhii Vyzhva, Director of the Educational and Scientific Institute "Institute of Geology" at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Professor, Doctor of Geological Sciences |
| 12:40 – 13:00 | Experience and Future Prospects of Applying International Assessment Standards in Domestic Subsoil Use Practices Mariia Kurylo, Associate Professor at the Educational and Scientific Institute "Institute of Geology" at Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Doctor of Geological Sciences, Expert of the Ukrainian Association of Geologists, and UNFC National Trainer |
| 13:00 – 13:20 | Building Networked Partnership Cooperation: Experience of the Ukrainian Association of Geologists and Presentation of the Partnership Project – the ONEGEO.COM Global Digital Platform Olena Ivanova, Chair of the Expert Council of the Ukrainian Association of Geologists |
| 13:20 – 14:40 | Addresses and Proposals from Key Experts of the Event's Participating Organizations |
| 14:40 – 15:00 | Closing Remarks - Announcement of the Decisions of the VII Conference of Geologists of Ukraine Nataliya Cherniyenko, Chair of the Board of the Public Organization “Ukrainian Association of Geologists” |
Invited to the Discussion:
Vitalii Starostenko – Academician of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine,
Ruslan Havryliuk – Scientific Secretary of the Institute of Geological Sciences, NAS of Ukraine; Head of the National Ecological Center of Ukraine,
Volodymyr Mykhailov – Head of the Department of Geological Exploration of Mineral Deposits of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Geology, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv,
Olena Andreieva – Scientific Secretary of the Educational and Scientific Institute of Geology, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv,
Volodymyr Bezvynnyi – Eurogeologist, Chief Geologist, Ukrainian Geological Company SE,
Olga Teodorovych – Head of the Geological Department, Ukrainian Geological Company SE,
Anatolii Vdovychenko – Chairman of the Board of the Union of Drillers of Ukraine,
Volodymyr Boiko – Editor-in-Chief, NADRA.INFO.
The live stream is open to:
representatives of government authorities, including the State Commission of Ukraine on Mineral Reserves, geological organizations and enterprises of the Ukrainian Geological Survey, state and private enterprises in the oil and gas sector and mineral resources industry, the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, higher education institutions, and professional public organizations of the relevant profile, specialists in geology, hydrogeology, geophysics, engineering, and other Earth science fields – members of the Ukrainian Association of Geologists, media representatives, and the general public.
Event Objective: To explore the new role of geology in securing Ukraine's energy, environmental, and economic stability amidst current geopolitical challenges, while supporting the green transition, green transformation, wartime and post-war economic recovery, and fostering sustainable development.
Overview
The global transition to sustainable development relies heavily on secure access to mineral resources and resilient supply chains. In this context, it is essential for governments to establish effective critical minerals strategies, strengthen international collaboration in managing global supply chains of mineral raw materials, and boost domestic mineral processing capabilities. With its rich and diverse subsoil resources, Ukraine is well-positioned to become a significant player in the global minerals market. Key topics to be discussed at the event include:
- The importance of the U.S.–Ukraine Agreement on the creation of the Ukraine Reconstruction Investment Fund and its role in developing the country’s mineral resources sector.
- The introduction of the United Nations Framework Classification for Resources (UNFC) and the United Nations Resource Management System (UNRMS) in Ukraine: opportunities and challenges in mineral reserve assessment and engagement with international investors.
- The participation of Ukrainian institutions in the European Research Area, including contributions to the Geological Service for Europe (GSEU) project in areas such as raw and geoenergy resources, groundwater, and the management of coastal areas and the seabed.
- Harnessing the potential of the ONEGEO.COM platform to unite the geological professional community, preserve the industry, define strategic development priorities, and promote cross-sectoral and interdisciplinary collaboration in support of the global sustainable development Goals and advancing public green enlightenment and environmental literacy.
- Other relevant and urgent issues.
Event Format
The event will be held online and streamed in both Ukrainian and English (with simultaneous interpretation) on two dedicated YouTube channels.
The live broadcast will be available on the Ukrinform website under the Press Center and Announcements sections, as well as on the official Ukrinform YouTube channel. A direct link to the livestream will be published shortly on the website of the Ukrainian Association of Geologists.
Contacts:
www.geologists.org.ua
e-mail: office@geologists.org.ua
Nataliya Cherniyenko,
Chair of the Board, Public Organization "Ukrainian Association of Geologists"
Mob. tel. (Viber) +380975665621