Legislation — latest ecology news
The system must be as closely aligned with the European one as possible in order to avoid disruption when they are actually merged in the third phase
Virtually all towns and cities in Ukraine have failed to update their waste management model and are therefore, in effect, in breach of current legislation
If officials fail to take steps to eliminate illegal dumps, they will also be fined
The third phase of the ETS could undermine the economic viability of a business unless eco-modernisation is carried out in advance
This concerns the update of the National Pollutant Emission Control Plan (NPEC), the biodiversity conservation strategy, and European standards for monitoring new pollutants
The document covers eco-modernisation, improving energy efficiency and the development of 'green' sectors of the economy
First and foremost, this concerns an environmental strategy and a domestic emissions trading scheme
MPs will also discuss the conversion of "Forests of Ukraine" into a public limited company
The Ministry of Economy assures that the new system will be more transparent and user-friendly
Officials from the relevant agency have been preparing for the ratification of this document for several years now
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
This should help protect ecosystems that are vital for climate resilience and biodiversity