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Ukraine is preparing to standardize environmental permits for businesses
Ukraine is preparing to standardize environmental permits for businesses

The Ministry of Economy assures that the new system will be more transparent and user-friendly

Ukraine will make another attempt to ratify the Kigali Amendment: why it matters
Ukraine will make another attempt to ratify the Kigali Amendment: why it matters

Officials from the relevant agency have been preparing for the ratification of this document for several years now

New initiative by the Ministry of Economy threatens large-scale deforestation – UPG
New initiative by the Ministry of Economy threatens large-scale deforestation – UPG

Activists regularly bring new legislative initiatives to the attention of the authorities, as these initiatives will have a negative impact on the condition of Ukraine's forests

The government has approved regulations for the protection of peatlands: from the creation of a cadastre to restrictions on use
The government has approved regulations for the protection of peatlands: from the creation of a cadastre to restrictions on use

This should help protect ecosystems that are vital for climate resilience and biodiversity

The Environmental Committee reviewed bills to increase fines for water-related violations
The Environmental Committee reviewed bills to increase fines for water-related violations

They chose the version that calls for harsher sanctions

What bills will the Environmental Committee consider on May 7?
What bills will the Environmental Committee consider on May 7?

The legislative changes, in particular, concern liability for water-related environmental violations

A dangerous precedent has been set: why did environmental activists protest against Law No. 13693?
A dangerous precedent has been set: why did environmental activists protest against Law No. 13693?

The amendments to the Land Code effectively strip the Emerald Network of any protection

The Rada has adopted a draft law on green energy aimed at European integration
The Rada has adopted a draft law on green energy aimed at European integration

The document updates permitting procedures and establishes rules for energy communities

Environmental activists are urging parliament not to vote for the new Civil Code
Environmental activists are urging parliament not to vote for the new Civil Code

In fact, any valuable land may be removed from state ownership if it is not listed in the registry

The government has abolished the outdated reporting system for used oils
The government has abolished the outdated reporting system for used oils

In this way, the authorities are attempting to reduce the administrative burden associated with hazardous waste management

Postpone the CBAM for Ukraine. What does the Ministry of Economy plan to do?
Postpone the CBAM for Ukraine. What does the Ministry of Economy plan to do?

The key argument is the status of a candidate for EU membership