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Local Democracy at the Core of Ukraine’s Resilience and Recovery

February 27, 2026

Four years after the full-scale invasion, Ukraine’s resilience is visible in the continued functioning of its municipalities and local institutions. In 2025, ALDA strengthened its commitment through international coordination, institutional partnerships and concrete support on the ground, ensuring that decentralisation and participatory governance remain at the heart of Ukraine’s recovery and European integration.

ALDA Mission to Ukraine – February 2026

February 19, 2026

ALDA will conduct a mission to Ukraine from 23–27 February 2026, marking the fourth anniversary of the full-scale invasion and reinforcing cooperation with local authorities and civil society.

Forum Ukraine European engagement local authorities

Forum Ukraine: Maintaining European Engagement Towards Ukraine – The Role of Local Authorities, Universities and Transnational Networks

February 10, 2026

ALDA, represented by its Secretary General Antonella Valmorbida, will participate in the Forum Ukraine in Metz, focusing on decentralised cooperation and long-term European engagement towards Ukraine.

Shoulder to Shoulder Public Dialogue – Shaping the Future Together

November 19, 2025

The Shoulder to Shoulder Dialogue 2025 will take place on 20 November in Kyiv, gathering Ukrainian communities, authorities, international partners and ALDA to discuss recovery, cooperation and future steps within the “Shoulder to Shoulder: United Communities” initiative

ALDA Talk Reykjavik Principles for Democracy 2025

ALDA Talk – The Reykjavik Principles for Democracy: Civil Society at the Core

October 3, 2025

The ALDA Talk Reykjavik Principles for Democracy 2025 takes place online on 24 October at 14:30 CET. Featuring speakers from ALDA, the Council of Europe, Moldova, and Ukraine, the webinar highlights the role of civil society in applying the Reykjavik Principles to strengthen democratic governance.

3rd International Summit of Cities and Regions

May 23, 2025

The 3rd International Summit of Cities and Regions titled “United for Peace and Security” is taking place on 5 & 6th of June 2025.

Road to URC 2025: Local and Regional Authorities Dimension

March 31, 2025

Local and Regional Authorities Dimension – on the road to URC2025. ALDA will take part to this preparatory meeting to the URC 2025.

EU-Ukraine Business Summit 2025

March 31, 2025

EU support and accession driving Ukraine’s economic recovery – on the road to URC2025. ALDA will be there.

Ukraine recovery Conference – URC 2025

March 12, 2025

The URC2025, taking place in Rome on July 10-11, 2025, continues the series of conferences focused on Ukraine’s recovery. ALDA will participate as a partner, reaffirming its commitment to supporting local governance and democracy in Ukraine.

ALDA Talk: 2024 EU Enlargement reports for the Western Balkans

November 21, 2024

ALDA is organising the webinar ALDA Talks on the 2024 EU Enlargement Reports for the Western Balkans, scheduled for 28th of November, from 15:00 to 16:30 CET, online.

The European Week of Regions and Cities is an annual four-day event during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement European Union cohesion policy, and prove the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance. ALDA is taking part through a stand for the three days and the participation of Antonella Valmorbida, ALDA Secretary General, presenting ALDA Flagship Initiative on Ukraine.

European Week of Regions and Cities 2024

July 23, 2024

The European Week of Regions and Cities is an annual four-day event during which cities and regions showcase their capacity to create growth and jobs, implement European Union cohesion policy, and prove the importance of the local and regional level for good European governance.
ALDA is taking part through a stand for the three days and the participation of Antonella Valmorbida, ALDA Secretary General, presenting ALDA Flagship Initiative on Ukraine.

ALDA Talk on Green Reconstruction of Ukraine #5

June 18, 2024

Discover the fifth event of the ALDA TALKS on GREEN RECONSTRUCTION OF UKRAINE series, presented with the support of U-LEAD with Europe, with a focus on War-Induced Soil Contamination and How Communities Address It.

ALDA Talk on Green Reconstruction of Ukraine #4

April 19, 2024

Discover the fourth event of the ALDA TALKS on GREEN RECONSTRUCTION OF UKRAINE series, presented with the support of U-LEAD with Europe, with a focus on Water contamination resulted from Russian military aggression.

Discover the third event of the ALDA TALKS on GREEN RECOVERY FOR UKRAINE series, presented with the support of U-LEAD with Europe, with a focus on Green Innovations Developed during the War. Taking place online on March 25, 2024, at 15:00 CET (16:00 Kyiv time), this session aims to showcase ALDA's impactful work in Ukraine, including the U-LEAD with Europe project, emphasizing its role in promoting green reconstruction efforts. Open to ALDA members and the wider public. Moreover it aims to present funding opportunities under LIFE program for Ukrainian communities.

ALDA Talk on Green Recovery for Ukraine #3

March 19, 2024

Discover the second event of the ALDA TALKS on GREEN RECOVERY FOR UKRAINE series, presented with the support of U-LEAD with Europe, with a focus on Green Innovations Developed during the War.

Preserving Cohesion at the Local level in Times of War

March 4, 2024

This panel will be dedicated to discussing the topic of cohesion during recovery efforts and general preservation of cohesion between different stakeholders during the times of war.

Conferenza Stampa Ucraina

February 16, 2024

A due anni dall’inizio del conflitto il CSV di Vicenza, in collaborazione con il Comune di Vicenza e ALDA; organizza presso il comune di Vicenza, Palazzo Trissino, Sala Stucchi Lunedì 19 Febbraio alle ore 15:30 una Conferenza Stampa con importanti testimonianze.

réunion du groupe de travail échange pour aborder ce qui a été mis en place par l’ALDA en Ukraine, et l’action collective pour contribuer à la reconstruction de l’Ukraine

CNCD – Réunion du groupe de travail pour l’Ukraine

February 8, 2024

Réunion du groupe de travail – échange pour aborder ce qui a été mis en place par l’ALDA en Ukraine, et l’action que nous devrons monter collectivement, notamment avec la TFE, pour contribuer à la reconstruction de l’Ukraine.

International seminar “International partnerships development in the conditions of Ukraine, as a candidate country, approaching the requirements of the EU”