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The Ministry of Environment responded to the collapse of hazardous waste in Ukraine
The Ministry of Environment responded to the collapse of hazardous waste in Ukraine

According to the Association of Environmental Professionals PAEW, as of October 9, there are only 3 (!!!) legal licensees in Ukraine who have the right to accept hazardous waste from generators

The state agency of Ukraine on exclusion zone management has a new head
The state agency of Ukraine on exclusion zone management has a new head

Deputies and eco-activists systematically declare violations in the Chernobyl zone

Draft Law No. 12188 on mining waste needs to be finalized – EBA
Draft Law No. 12188 on mining waste needs to be finalized – EBA

When preparing the document for the second reading, the legislators ignored the amendments of deputies, specialized associations and experts 

The Ministry of Environment published new BAT for surface treatment with organic solvents
The Ministry of Environment published new BAT for surface treatment with organic solvents

Representatives of government, business, scientists and experts worked together on the document

The Ecocommittee supported the draft law No. 12188 on mining waste
The Ecocommittee supported the draft law No. 12188 on mining waste

Amendments by deputies, specialized associations, and experts were not taken into account when preparing the document for the second reading

The Environmental Committee's agenda for December 4: what MPs will consider
The Environmental Committee's agenda for December 4: what MPs will consider

People's deputies will discuss the issue of waste management of the extractive industry and preservation of the objects of the nature reserve fund 

Ukraine proposes to postpone implementation of Euro 6 for 2 years
Ukraine proposes to postpone implementation of Euro 6 for 2 years

Environmental requirements can be relaxed only for some motor vehicles

The Ministry of Environment has not issued licenses for hazardous waste management for 3 months – PAEW
The Ministry of Environment has not issued licenses for hazardous waste management for 3 months – PAEW

As of November 26, 34 licensees are registered in the Register of Licensees for Hazardous Waste Management

What role Ukraine could play in the EU's green transformation
What role Ukraine could play in the EU's green transformation

Spoiler: potentially very big

Ukraine is preparing to launch an ETS in 2028: what is known
Ukraine is preparing to launch an ETS in 2028: what is known

Its functioning is envisaged among Ukraine's commitments in the field of European integration