Mariya Lopushanska took part in WISE Ukraine

Environmental Specialist at the Zakhidnadraservis group of companies Mariia Lopushanska has returned fr om Stockholm (Sweden), wh ere she participated in the WISE Ukraine program!

WISE Ukraine is an international leadership development program for women in the green energy sector, aimed at strengthening women’s roles and participation in the green transition and supporting change in Ukraine’s energy sector.

In April 2026, Mariia Lopushanska successfully passed the competitive selection process—25 participants were selected from over 60 applications.

A unique feature of the program is the combination of international training with the implementation of a personal «Change Project» — a project aimed at driving change within one’s own organization. Mariia’s project focuses on developing a Gender Equality and Equal

Opportunities Policy at her company, taking into account international standards, ESG principles, and best European practices.

As part of the program, Swedish Week took place in Sweden, kicking off at the IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute with welcoming remarks from representatives of Swedish institutions, the Embassy of Ukraine in Sweden, and international partners.

A particularly important part of the first day was a presentation of Mariia’s Change Project.

During Swedish Week, the participants visited the KTH Royal Institute of Technology, the Sjöstadsverket Water Innovation Center, the Roschier Law Firm, the Vasa Museum, as well as Stockholm’s innovative districts—Stockholm Royal Seaport and

Hammarby Sjöstad. Learning about the work of the Swedish initiative Kraftkvinnorna — Women in Energy Leadership — sparked particular interest.

«For me, participating in WISE Ukraine is an opportunity not only to grow professionally but also to apply the knowledge I’ve gained to bring about real change at my company», said Mariia Lopushanska.