Olena Maslyukivska
Research
Olena Maslyukivska is an environmental governance and sustainability researcher specialising in policy instruments for sustainability transitions. Her work focuses on how public policy tools, institutional frameworks, and collaborative governance mechanisms can accelerate climate-neutral and resource-efficient transitions at urban, regional, and national levels.
Her research integrates environmental economics, climate governance, and sustainability policy with practical implementation through public institutions. A key focus of her work is the role of policy instruments such as sustainable public procurement, climate budgeting, and green public finance in enabling systemic change.
At the University of Vaasa, she contributes to research on sustainability transitions, regional climate action, and policy innovation, including work related to urban energy transitions, digital governance tools, and evaluation of transformative sustainability initiatives.
Her broader research interests include:
• Environmental governance and sustainability transitions
• Climate policy implementation and climate budgeting
• Green and sustainable public procurement
• Circular and green economy policy instruments
• Capacity development for sustainability governance
Her research builds on over two decades of professional engagement with environmental policy reform and sustainability governance.
Other activities
Olena Maslyukivska has over 20 years of professional experience working at the interface of environmental policy, international development cooperation, and sustainability governance.
She has advised the Government of Ukraine and collaborated with leading international organisations. Her work has included analytical studies, policy design, institutional capacity development, and advisory support for governments and international organisations on green public procurement, climate governance, and sustainability policy implementation.
Projects
Sustainable development goals
