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The Ukrainian government has approved 11 environmental documents: an overview of the key ones
The Ukrainian government has approved 11 environmental documents: an overview of the key ones

This concerns the update of the National Pollutant Emission Control Plan (NPEC), the biodiversity conservation strategy, and European standards for monitoring new pollutants

Wind energy has added over 700 MW of capacity since the start of the full-scale war — UEA
Wind energy has added over 700 MW of capacity since the start of the full-scale war — UEA

The overall output of the new generation of wind farms in 2026 could be almost double that of 2025

The vision for the country’s decarbonisation: the government has approved a long-term strategy up to 2050
The vision for the country’s decarbonisation: the government has approved a long-term strategy up to 2050

The document covers eco-modernisation, improving energy efficiency and the development of 'green' sectors of the economy

Additional taxes on electric vehicles: why it is too soon for Ukraine
Additional taxes on electric vehicles: why it is too soon for Ukraine

At present, electric cars account for just 3% of the country’s total car market

Environmental integration with the EU: the key documents currently being worked on by the government
Environmental integration with the EU: the key documents currently being worked on by the government

First and foremost, this concerns an environmental strategy and a domestic emissions trading scheme

Agenda for the meeting of the Verkhovna Rada’s Environmental Committee on 15 June
Agenda for the meeting of the Verkhovna Rada’s Environmental Committee on 15 June

MPs will also discuss the conversion of "Forests of Ukraine" into a public limited company

Where can Ukrainians dispose of used batteries?
Where can Ukrainians dispose of used batteries?

Collection points are located in the premises of certain chain stores

Due to the collapse of the dam, the National Military Cemetery near Kyiv is turning into a swamp
Due to the collapse of the dam, the National Military Cemetery near Kyiv is turning into a swamp

Marshy terrain with natural watercourses is unsuitable for construction

Around a hundred organisations are calling for the Great Meadow to be recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Around a hundred organisations are calling for the Great Meadow to be recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

In addition to gaining access to the historical site, the researchers also witnessed a remarkable restoration of a unique natural ecosystem

16% of the State Forestry Agency’s forests already have protected status
16% of the State Forestry Agency’s forests already have protected status

Over the past half-century, the area of land with protected status has increased more than fourfold