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1.EPL’s position on Chapter 27 of the negotiation process at URC 2026 (2026-06-09)
... Ukraine has made some progress in approximating the EU environmental acquis under Chapter 27, but a key challenge remains the gap between formal transposition of legislation and its practical implementation. Despite the adoption of a number of framework laws and strategic documents, the institutional capacity of environmental governance remains insufficient due to ongoing deregulation, fragmentation,... ...
2.Training “Specifics of War Crimes Against the Environment and Ecocide” (2026-06-01)
... On May 29, 2026, there was held the training “Specifics of War Crimes Against the Environment and Ecocide” dedicated to the current issues of qualification, investigation and documentation of crimes against the environment committed during the war of the Russian Federation against Ukraine. The event was organized by the International charitable organization “Environment-People-Law” (EPL) jointly... ...
3.Documenting the impact of military operations on the natural ecosystems of Khortytsia Island (2026-05-23)
... EPL employees Kateryna Polyanska and Olena Kravchenko, together with specialists from the nature conservation sector of the Khortytsia National Reserve Mykhailo Mulenko and Iryna Mikhina, visited monitoring sites established in 2024 to study changes in the natural ecosystems of the Dnipro Rapids National Zoological Reserve as a result of the impact of military operations. The... ...
4.The government approved the National Program for the Adaptation of Ukrainian Legislation to European Union Law: will Ukraine fulfill its environmental obligations? (2026-04-17)
... On April 1, 2026, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine adopted Resolution No. 438, by which it approved National Program for the Adaptation of Ukrainian Legislation to European Union Law (EU acquis) (hereinafter – the Program). This document is an important element of the negotiation process on Ukraine’s accession to the EU and actually determines... ...
5.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... ...
6.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... ...
7.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... ...
8.Institutional Capacity in the Field of Environmental Conservation: Assessment, Challenges, and Prospects (2026-03-27)
... This analytical document is devoted to the assessment of the institutional capacity of the public authorities of Ukraine in the field of environmental conservation at the central, regional and local levels in the context of the ongoing war, the reform of the system of executive authorities, and the State’s European integration obligations. ...
9.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... ...
10.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... ...
