Ukraine — latest ecology news

The Ministry of Environment boasts of Ukraine's progress on CBAM: is it really true?
The Ministry of Environment boasts of Ukraine's progress on CBAM: is it really true?

Spoiler alert: we found no signs that Ukrainian officials are really interested in helping domestic producers in the face of the full implementation of the EU carbon tax

Ecocommittee appeals to European partners to postpone CBAM for Ukraine
Ecocommittee appeals to European partners to postpone CBAM for Ukraine

Stakeholders have been talking about the need for such a step for quite some time

Ukraine needs $40 billion to implement energy and climate plan, – Ministry of Economy
Ukraine needs $40 billion to implement energy and climate plan, – Ministry of Economy

Currently, the Ministry knows where only a quarter of the required amount will come from

EU simplifies deforestation regulations: what changes are envisaged
EU simplifies deforestation regulations: what changes are envisaged

The document will come into force at the end of this year

Due to war, Ukraine experienced the worst fire season in its history in 2024 – JRC
Due to war, Ukraine experienced the worst fire season in its history in 2024 – JRC

Natural areas and agricultural land have suffered the most

Due to a russian drone attack, the Arch over the Chornobyl NPP may leak harmful radiation, – Greenpeace.
Due to a russian drone attack, the Arch over the Chornobyl NPP may leak harmful radiation, – Greenpeace.

On February 14, it was damaged by a russian-launched strike drone with a high explosive warhead “Geranium-2”.

Firefighters reveal shocking statistics regarding the area and number of fires in Ukraine over the day
Firefighters reveal shocking statistics regarding the area and number of fires in Ukraine over the day

They once again called on people not to burn deadwood and to protect nature

Ukraine ratifies the Kigali Amendment as it was demanded by the EU
Ukraine ratifies the Kigali Amendment as it was demanded by the EU

It is worth mentioning that the officials have been preparing for the ratification of this document for several years now

Spring without fire: why it is dangerous to burn dry vegetation
Spring without fire: why it is dangerous to burn dry vegetation

In wartime, rescuers are forced to extinguish fires not only after enemy shelling, but also those caused by human negligence

EU4Green Recovery East: EU to provide €21 million to Ukraine over 4 years
EU4Green Recovery East: EU to provide €21 million to Ukraine over 4 years

The funds will be used for the green recovery of our country

Over 1500 km² of forest destroyed in two years of war in Ukraine, – scientists
Over 1500 km² of forest destroyed in two years of war in Ukraine, – scientists

This is approximately equal to the area of Kyiv, Kharkiv and Dnipro combined

The EU expects Ukraine to implement environmental reforms in 2025
The EU expects Ukraine to implement environmental reforms in 2025

The European Commission once again reminded of the urgency of reforming the environmental control system