Ukraine — latest ecology news

On the brink of extinction: which fish species in Ukraine could soon disappear
On the brink of extinction: which fish species in Ukraine could soon disappear

All the factors contributing to the decline in the population of these animals are man-made

Millions of hryvnias spent on fines instead of reforestation: a new trend
Millions of hryvnias spent on fines instead of reforestation: a new trend

Foresters talk a great deal about the profits in their sector. But when it comes to how much their mistakes cost the state, they prefer to keep quiet

A working group is being formed in Ukraine to reform government policy on industrial pollution
A working group is being formed in Ukraine to reform government policy on industrial pollution

The Ministry of Economy invites government officials, businesses, and experts

How clean is the air in Ukrainian cities on June 3?
How clean is the air in Ukrainian cities on June 3?

The air in Zhytomyr is currently the least polluted

Up to 15 million cubic meters annually: a biogas plant to be built in Rivne Oblast
Up to 15 million cubic meters annually: a biogas plant to be built in Rivne Oblast

The organic matter left over from gas extraction will be used as fertilizer

New energy architecture: over 500 MW of renewable energy capacity was installed in Ukraine last year
New energy architecture: over 500 MW of renewable energy capacity was installed in Ukraine last year

Most new renewable energy projects include energy-saving systems to balance generation

In which regions of Ukraine is it prohibited to spend time in the woods?
In which regions of Ukraine is it prohibited to spend time in the woods?

In most regions, forest areas are completely off-limits to civilians

The Bern Convention Committee is demanding an explanation from Ukraine regarding the construction of the NMMC in the Markhalivsky Forest
The Bern Convention Committee is demanding an explanation from Ukraine regarding the construction of the NMMC in the Markhalivsky Forest

The committee is also awaiting a plan of measures designed to compensate for the damage caused to wildlife

Companies that pollute the environment: where are they most concentrated in Ukraine?
Companies that pollute the environment: where are they most concentrated in Ukraine?

For domestic businesses seeking to maintain their markets in Europe, it is crucial to have a transparent track record of their environmental impact 

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

The Ministry of Economy has released the long-awaited draft law on ETS: key provisions
The Ministry of Economy has released the long-awaited draft law on ETS: key provisions

All interested parties will have 30 days to submit their comments on this draft regulation