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1.EPL Representatives Participate in “Nature and Wars” Seminar and Hold High-Level Meetings in Finland (2026-04-03)
... Representatives of the International Charitable Organization “Environment–People–Law” took part in a series of professional events in Finland focused on the environmental impacts of war and international cooperation. On March 30, 2026, EPL representatives joined the first seminar of the “Nature and Wars” series, titled «Understanding the Impact of War on People–Nature Relationships», held at the... ...
2.We demand an end to the dismantling of agencies responsible for the development and implementation of environmental policy (2026-03-30)
... The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine’s preparation of a draft resolution “On the Optimization of the System of Central Executive Bodies,” which calls for the elimination of a number of agencies in the field of natural resource management, has raised legitimate concerns among civil society and experts. This is not the first time that, under... ...
3.COMPENDIUM OF THE CASELAW OF THE COURT OF JUSTICE OF THE EU ON THE NATURA 2000 NETWORK (2026-03-29)
... This compendium is based on up-to-date colelction of judgements of the Court of Justice of the EU in cases related to the operation of Natura 2000 network in European Union and compliance with the Birds and Habitats Directives by states-members of the EU. This publication covers the practical issues of creation, operation of Natura 2000... ...
4.Open Call – Resilient Roots Subgrant Competition: Supporting Environmental Initiatives in War-Affected Regions of Ukraine (2026-03-24)
... The German non-governmental organisation Austausch e.V., in partnership with the charity organization GreenRoots Hub and supported by Brot für die Welt, is launching an open call for subgrants for Ukrainian civil society organisations. The goal of the competition is to support local initiatives working on environmental recovery and climate adaptation in regions affected by the... ...
5.Round Table of EPL entitled “Environmental Governance in Ukraine: Capacity Test and Reform Prospects” (2026-03-13)
... On March 12, 2026, a round table entitled “Environmental Governance in Ukraine: Capacity Test and Reform Prospects” was held in Kyiv at the Ukrinform press center. The event was organized by the International Charitable Organization “Environment-People-Law” (EPL). The meeting took place in a hybrid format—both offline at the press center and online—allowing a wide range... ...
6.Reform of the system of conservation and restoration of natural habitats and of wild fauna and flora: Ukraine on the way to the EU (2026-03-05)
... This policy paper is devoted to the analysis of the regulatory, institutional and financial framework for biodiversity conservation in Ukraine in the context of harmonization of Ukrainian and European Union environmental legislation. The focus is on transposition and implementation of the requirements of the EU Birds and Habitats Directives, and on the prospect of converting... ...
7.The First Lithium Deal at the “Dobra” Plot: Small State Share, Late Environmental Assessment, and Good Old Players behind the Scene or How the State had lost the Game before it even started (2026-02-23)
... On 12th of December, 2025 the Ministry of Economy closed an admission of investment applications for the tender competition for a Production Sharing Agreement (hereafter – the PSA) of the metallic fossil developed and refined at the “Dobra” lithium ore plot in Kirovograd region. Henceforth Interministerial Commission on Organising of conclusion and implementation of PSAs... ...
8.Towards Transparency and Public Participation in the Decision-Making Process on Subsoil Use under Production Sharing Agreements (2025-11-11)
... This publication was produced within the project “Supporting the activities of the Ukrainian National Platform of the EaP CSF in 2025-2026” implemented by the Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting with the financial support of the European Union. Its contents are the sole responsibility of the ICO “Environment-People-Law” (EPL) and do not necessarily reflect... ...
9.ANALYSIS OF DRAFT LAW # 11082 “ON APPEALS” (2025-11-10)
... Draft Law No. 11082 “On Appeals” (hereinafter referred to as the draft law) was developed in accordance with the instructions of the Prime Minister of Ukraine to harmonize legislation with The Law of Ukraine “On Administrative Procedure” (hereinafter referred to as the LAP) to build a modern, democratic institute of appeals. Its initial concept was... ...
10.Biodiversity conservation is the goal of environmental reforms (2025-11-08)
... Within the International conference “Modern Environmental Policy of Ukraine: Transparency, Efficiency and Security in Conditions of the Military Aggression” (November 4–5, 2025), the fifth thematic block was devoted to biodiversity conservation during the full-scale war. The problems of preserving phytodiversity during military operations were highlighted by Yakiv Didukh, academician of the NAS of Ukraine. He... ...
