The Verkhovna Rada — latest ecology news

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

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

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

Officially, the foundations for the wind farm in Runa were built illegally. Government agencies are facing an investigation
Officially, the foundations for the wind farm in Runa were built illegally. Government agencies are facing an investigation

Lawmakers are also calling for the lifting of the moratorium on environmental inspections

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

Recycling, EPR, processing: overview of the working version of the law on packaging waste
Recycling, EPR, processing: overview of the working version of the law on packaging waste

The Ukrainian waste management system will initially fully comply with European standards

Civil protection and European standards in renewable energy sources – results of the eco-committee meeting
Civil protection and European standards in renewable energy sources – results of the eco-committee meeting

All of the bills considered are recommended for consideration by the Verkhovna Rada, some with revisions

Agenda of the meeting of the Verkhovna Rada's Eco-Committee on 28 January
Agenda of the meeting of the Verkhovna Rada's Eco-Committee on 28 January

Three draft laws have been submitted for consideration, specifically in the areas of renewable energy and civil security

Ukraine strengthens protection of domestic animals: parliament supports bill No. 11328
Ukraine strengthens protection of domestic animals: parliament supports bill No. 11328

"Cosmetic" surgery and its use in advertising and entertainment without proper conditions may become illegal

The Environmental Protection Committee held a meeting. What were the results?
The Environmental Protection Committee held a meeting. What were the results?

Both draft laws are recommended for consideration by the Verkhovna Rada

Failures and achievements in Ukrainian environmental policy in 2025
Failures and achievements in Ukrainian environmental policy in 2025

A series of decisions by Ukrainian officials runs counter to European environmental priorities