Mechanisms of international reparations for environmental damage: compensation mechanism for Ukraine

Introduction. In a world where the devastating effects of war on the environment are becoming increasingly evident, there is a need to better understand and more effectively address the issue of compensation for environmental damage. This document is aimed at researching the prospects of getting reparations1 for environmental damage at the international level, through the prism of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. This document aims to contribute to the formation and development of effective mechanisms for compensation for damage caused to the environment as a result of military actions in Ukraine, as an important element of effectiveness of international law and environmental policy. In particular, the task of this document is to collect current data from the authorities responsible for developing a compensation mechanism for Ukraine and formulating recommendations for them on effectiveness of the compensation mechanism, its development and operation