ECO-BUSINESS IN UKRAINE: PRESENT AND DEVELOPMENT IN THE POST-WAR PERIOD (SOCIAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL DIMENSION)

Lyudmila  Severin-Mrachkovska; Kateryna  Davydkova

doi:10.17721/2523-4064.2025/12-18/23

Authors

Lyudmila Severin-Mrachkovska Kyiv National Economic University after named Vadym Hetman, Kyiv, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1650-214X
Kateryna Davydkova Kyiv National Economic University after named Vadym Hetman, Kyiv, Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8993-7486

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17721/2523-4064.2025/12-18/23

Keywords:

ecological problem; eco-business; war; ecological strategy; ecological thinking; ecological transformation of the economy; post-war Ukraine; restoration of eco-business; smart economy; social progress; sustainable development; social entrepreneurship.

Abstract

B a c k g r o u n d . In the context of the global environmental crisis, accompanied by growing awareness of resource limitations and the impact of human activity, environmental business is becoming increasingly relevant. In Ukraine, its importance has intensified due to the full-scale war, which has led to massive environmental damage and infrastructure destruction. The aim of this study is to identify the socio-philosophical foundations of the development of environmental business in Ukraine, to analyze its current challenges, and to outline prospects for recovery in the post-war period.

M e t h o d s . The research applies an interdisciplinary approach at the intersection of social philosophy, economics, and ecology. It uses systemic, comparative-analytical, sociocultural, and prognostic methods, as well as content analysis of scientific literature, reports of international organizations, and strategic documents. This methodology enables the integration of philosophical reflection with empirical data concerning the current state of environmental business in Ukraine.

R e s u l t s . The study analyzes the prerequisites for the development of environmental business globally and in Ukraine, particularly its functioning before and during the war. Key challenges are identified, including destroyed infrastructure, environmental pollution, low investment attractiveness, and lack of institutional support. The need for a roadmap for ecological recovery and the synergy between social entrepreneurship and environmental business is substantiated. Environmental business is shown to have the potential to become a driver of sustainable development, job creation, and the formation of environmental awareness. Strategic directions for government support are proposed, including economic incentives, legal frameworks, and international assistance.

C o n c l u s i o n s . In post-war Ukraine, environmental business holds the potential to become a foundation for sustainable economic recovery and social cohesion. Its development depends on the active involvement of the state, private sector, and civil society. The formation of a green economy and integration into EU environmental standards open opportunities for international partnerships, investment, and innovation. Environmental business, as a socially responsible form of entrepreneurship, emerges as a new ideologeme of social progress in the face of global challenges.

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