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The government has abolished the outdated reporting system for used oils
The government has abolished the outdated reporting system for used oils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

Agenda for the meeting of the Verkhovna Rada’s Environmental Committee on April 22
Agenda for the meeting of the Verkhovna Rada’s Environmental Committee on April 22

Two alternative "fisheries" bills have been submitted for consideration

Ukraine is preparing to increase fines for damage to water resources by a factor of ten
Ukraine is preparing to increase fines for damage to water resources by a factor of ten

Littering a body of water could cost you over 5,000 UAH, while erecting a fence could cost nearly 12,000 UAH

Industrialists have called on parliament to unblock work on the mining waste bill
Industrialists have called on parliament to unblock work on the mining waste bill

Currently, materials that can be reused are effectively considered waste

Plans to protect nature won’t take effect until 2033 – an expert on the climate adaptation strategy
Plans to protect nature won’t take effect until 2033 – an expert on the climate adaptation strategy

For example, the law on the Emerald Network is not expected to be passed until 2030

Environmental dimension of European integration as a challenge: what practical steps is Ukraine implementing
Environmental dimension of European integration as a challenge: what practical steps is Ukraine implementing

The Ministry of Economy asserts that Ukraine is already moving closer to European standards in the waste management sector and maritime strategy

To be fixed or eliminated: what changes are needed in Ukraine’s environmental impact assessment procedure
To be fixed or eliminated: what changes are needed in Ukraine’s environmental impact assessment procedure

The European Commission and the European Parliament have repeatedly emphasized the importance of this procedure in the context of European integration

Agenda for the meetings of the Verkhovna Rada’s Environmental Committee on March 30 and April 1
Agenda for the meetings of the Verkhovna Rada’s Environmental Committee on March 30 and April 1

Ukraine must incorporate European standards into its legislation, particularly regarding drinking water and climate