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181.FSC and simulation of the fight against illegal logging in Ukraine (2022-08-12)
... At the end of July, the FSC global website published the article “10 steps to reduce illegal logging in Ukraine”, which reflects the FSC’s typical position on reducing illegal logging. A position in which an important role is assigned to the application of modern technologies and maximum cooperation of interested parties. In the conditions that... ...
182.The basics of the functioning of the International Maritime Organization and its importance for preservation of the marine environment of Ukraine (2022-08-02)
... The world ocean is one of the most valuable natural resources of our planet. The seas cover about 70% of the world’s surface, providing people with raw materials, energy, food, jobs, a place to live, a place to relax, and means of transportation for more than 80% of world trade. Shipping industry is a key... ...
183.Resolution of the international conference “The Impact of the hostilities in Ukraine on the Environment and Human Rights: Civilizational Challenges for Humanity” July 4–6, 2022 (2022-07-22)
... Lviv region, Ukraine A clean, healthy and sustainable environment is the prerequisite of a healthy next generation of Ukrainians. However, the environment, the silent victim of the war in Ukraine, needs the advocacy and guardianship of the national and international community in order to ensure such a future. A clean, healthy and sustainable environment is... ...
184.Court decision against mega resort “Svydovets”: first instance court decision in favor of conservation of Svydovets ecosystems (2022-07-20)
... Today, on 19th July, 2022, Zakarpatya district administrative court issued decision on administrative case which started in 2017. The court ruled in favor of plaintiffs–local residents declaring illegal decisions of Rahiv and Tyachiv state administrations approving detailed plan of the territory for construction of tourist resort “Svydovets”. This resort is paned on the territory of... ...
185.We are arming ourselves to fight on the environmental front (2022-07-15)
... In a number of previous publications, we have drawn attention to the facts of damage to the environment as a result of russian aggression against Ukraine and the need to hold russia accountable for environmental crimes and recover damages from it. At the same time, thorough scientific research is required for accurate studies of the... ...
186.Findings of the Independent Expert Panel for the Legal Definition of Ecocide in the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (2022-07-15)
... Military actions caused by Russian aggression on the territory of Ukraine once again prove the impotance of studies related to ecocide. The ambiguous composition of the criminal offense provided for in Article 441 of the Criminal Code of Ukraine entitled “Ecocide” necessitates the study of international experience and current positions of scientists. For example, according... ...
