As numerous nuclear power plants are currently reaching the end of their originally defined operating period or design-lifetime, lifetime extension is a broadly discussed issue within the nuclear and environmental community. The Implementation Committee to the Convention on environmental impact assessment in a transboundary context (Espoo Convention) is currently involved in various cases which are all similar to this regard, but different in detail.
This legal analysis was prepared as a targeted input to the ongoing ad hoc group’s work on the issue of NPP lifetime extension under the Espoo Convention in the light of the applicable legal frameworks and recent international and European case-law. The focus of the content is set on transboundary environmental impact assessment in the context of public participation.
The policy paper "European Green Deal: Opportunities and Threats to Ukraine" aims at analyzing the main tasks and key components of the European Green Deal (EGD) (climate change, energy, transport, industrial strategy, agriculture, zero pollution, biodiversity, finance, trade) in terms of opportunities and threats to Ukraine. The policy paper was prepared with the financial support of the International Renaissance Foundation within the framework of the project ‘European Green Deal: Opportunities and Threats to Ukraine’. The translation into English was provided with support of the EU funded project EU4USociety.
The study was carried out by experts from the Resource and Analysis Center "Society and Environment" (Andriy Andrusevych, Nataliya Andrusevych, Zoryana Kozak), the Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting (Vitaliy Kravchuk, Veronica Movchan), DiXi Group (Anastasiia Synytsia), Information Center Green Dossier (Kateryna Shor), Oleksii Khabatiuk (independent expert).
This is a summary of a policy brief "The future of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement: Environment and Climate Change".
The policy brief summarizes our analysis of the factors influencing the implementation of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement today. It makes several recommendations regarding new approaches to strengthen the implementation of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement.
This publication was developed on the basis of a study (poll) of the citizens’ attitudes towards the environment in Ukraine. The poll was carried out by sociological agency Fama in May 2018 using “face to face” interviews method, covering 2000 residents of Ukraine over 15 years age. The poll covered all territory of Ukraine except temporary occupied territories of the Crimea and Donetsk and Lugansk oblasts. The study was carried out on the basis of Eurobarometer methodology therefore allowing comparisons between results in the EU and Ukraine. This publication includes 11 cards with main conclusions, diagrams and interpretations of the data obtained, as well as tables with selected study outcomes. It is availbale only in Ukrainian.
This publication was developed under a project “Supporting European reforms in environmental and climate change areas in Ukraine” with financial support of the European Union and the International Renaissance Foundation within a project “Civil Synergy”( http:// www.irf.ua/programs/eu/civicsynergy/). The content of this paper is sole responsibility of the Resource & Analysis Center “Society and Environment” and does not reflect the views of the European Union and/or International Renaissance Foundation.
This policy paper incorporates conclusions based on a study of the citizens’ attitudes towards the environment in Ukraine, as well as comparison with relevant data from the polls in the EU. The paper proposes an analysis of the citizens’ environmental consciousness and their attitudes to environmental issues from the perspective of the EU – Ukraine Association Agreement implementation. The authors give a number of recommendations as to how to improve implementation of the environmental pillar of the Association Agreement with a view of highlighting the need to involve regular citizen and his/her role in this process. Executive Summary in English is availble for download below.
This policy paper was prepared within the project «Environmentally responsible citizen - a pre-condition for successful implementation of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement» with the support of the European Union and the International Renaissance Foundation within the framework of the project “Civic Synergy”, under the auspices of the Ukrainian Side of the EU–Ukraine Civil Society Platform. Its content is the sole responsibility of the Resource and Analysis Center «Society and Environment" and does not necessarily reflect views of the European Union and the International Renaissance Foundation.
The policy paper discusses the concept of good environmental governance, including its notion, role in international processes, in particular Eastern Partnership, the linkages between good environmental governance and the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. The paper proposes an analysis of the challenges faced by Ukraine on the way to good environmental governance, focusing on such elements as transparency, participation, accountability, effectiveness and coherence. The paper includes recommendations for the Government of Ukraine related to implementation of the Luxembourg Declaration. The policy paper should be of interest to public officials, non-governmental organizations and experts. Available in Ukrainian only.
This policy paper discusses the evolution of global climate diplomacy in 1972-2017 and its modern features. It includes overview of the negotiating process at UNFCCC conferences, difficulties faced to shape a single global climate change policy at international level. The paper also covers main climate change international instruments, such as UNFCCC, Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement, as well as EU strategy on climate diplomacy. The paper also covers the development of climate change policy in Ukraine and relevant legal framework. Available in Ukrainian only.
This policy paper was developed under a project “Supporting European reforms in environmental and climate change areas in Ukraine” with financial support of the European Union and the International Renaissance Foundation within a project “Civil Synergy”( http:// www.irf.ua/programs/eu/civicsynergy/). The content of this paper is sole responsibility of the Resource & Analysis Center “Society and Environment” and Expert Advisory Center “Legal Analytics” and does not reflect the views of the European Union and/or International Renaissance Foundation.
This policy paper discusses the goals and key provisions of the Environmental Liability Directive 2004/35/EU. It also covers its fitness check outcomes by the European Commission. The paper offers recommendations regarding possible ways to introduce this instrument in Ukraine. Available in Ukrainian only.
This policy paper was developed under a project “Supporting European reforms in environmental and climate change areas in Ukraine” with financial support of the European Union and the International Renaissance Foundation within a project “Civil Synergy”( http:// www.irf.ua/programs/eu/civicsynergy/). The content of this paper is sole responsibility of the Resource & Analysis Center “Society and Environment” and Expert Advisory Center “Legal Analytics” and does not reflect the views of the European Union and/or International Renaissance Foundation.
The policy paper discusses main challenges the regions are facing in the implementation of the environmental dimension of the EU-Ukraine Association agreements, the consequences of the current policy to implement environmental obligations, key alternatives for implementation of the Association Agreement at regional level. It also offers recommendations to main stakeholders regarding increasing the effectiveness of the implementation of the Association Agreement at regional level. Available in Ukrainian only.
The policy paper was developed by the Resource & Analysis Center “Society and Environment” under the project “Promoting reforms in the region”, implemented by the Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting in cooperation with European Pravda and financed by the European Union.
The content of this publication is sole responsibility of the Resource & Analysis Center “Society and Environment” and does not reflect the views of the European Union.
The policy paper discusses the EU approaches to improve implementation of the environmental policy and law, focusing on Environmental Implementation Review (EIR). The policy paper discusses the goal of this instrument, it practical application process, key outcomes and conclusions for main grey areas identified. The second part of the paper proposes a view on possible use of EIR in Ukraine. Available in Ukrainian only.
This policy paper was developed under a project “Supporting European reforms in environmental and climate change areas in Ukraine” with financial support of the European Union and the International Renaissance Foundation within a project “Civil Synergy”( http:// www.irf.ua/programs/eu/civicsynergy/). The content of this paper is sole responsibility of the Resource & Analysis Center “Society and Environment” and Expert Advisory Center “Legal Analytics” and does not reflect the views of the European Union and/or International Renaissance Foundation.
The policy paper “Regional context of the implementation of the environmental dimension of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement: Key Challenges” discusses the role of the local authorities in the implementation of the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement and challenge they face, as well as the impact of new legislation, draft legislation or planned reforms on the regions, including new functions and powers of local authorities, challenges and opportunities such impact involves. Available in Ukrainian only.
The policy paper was developed by the Resource & Analysis Center “Society and Environment” under the project “Promoting reforms in the region”, implemented by the Institute for Economic Research and Policy Consulting in cooperation with European Pravda and financed by the European Union.
The content of this publication is sole responsibility of the Resource & Analysis Center “Society and Environment” and does not reflect the views of the European Union.
This policy paper discusses the context, methodology and outcomes of the nature directives fitness check carried out by the European Commission in the context of deregulation. Fitness check is one of the instruments of policy assessment used by the European Union to retrospectively assess environmental policy and legislation. The paper offers recommendations for implementation of the Birds and Habitats directives in Ukraine. Available in Ukrainian only.
This policy paper was developed under a project “Supporting European reforms in environmental and climate change areas in Ukraine” with financial support of the European Union and the International Renaissance Foundation within a project “Civil Synergy”( http:// www.irf.ua/programs/eu/civicsynergy/). The content of this paper is sole responsibility of the Resource & Analysis Center “Society and Environment” and Expert Advisory Center “Legal Analytics” and does not reflect the views of the European Union and/or International Renaissance Foundation.
This policy brief summarizes some national and international factors, that, in our opinion, will be affecting national environmental policy of Ukraine in the coming four years.
All factors are grouped as national and international in line with their origin. Factors order does not suggest their higher or lower importance. Each factor was subject to analysis of how it will impact environmental policy and environmental protection as such in Ukraine.
We hope this short summary will be helpful for all stakeholders, involved in environmental protection, promotion of sustainable development and reforming national environmental policy in Ukraine.
The policy paper discusses environmental dimension of trade policy of the EU and Ukraine, in particular the foundations of the trade policy, its principles, instruments to assess environmental impact. The paper also includes recommendations on integration of environmental concerns into trade policy development and implementation in Ukraine. The paper may be of interest to public authorities, experts and civil society organizations active in the field of European integration and environmental protection. Available in Ukrainian only.
This policy paper was developed under a project “Supporting European reforms in environmental and climate change areas in Ukraine” with financial support of the European Union and the International Renaissance Foundation within a project “Civil Synergy”( http:// www.irf.ua/programs/eu/civicsynergy/). The content of this paper is sole responsibility of the Resource & Analysis Center “Society and Environment” and Expert Advisory Center “Legal Analytics” and does not reflect the views of the European Union and/or International Renaissance Foundation.
This policy paper discusses European Emissions Trading System, its development and extension. It covers the principle of “cap and trade”, which ensures reduction of the emissions in the EU. The paper also discusses main legislative provisions setting the framework for emissions trade in the EU. The paper includes description of the process aimed to develop an emissions trading system in Ukraine, in particular key legislative instruments and new draft legal acts. It offers recommendations for introducing an emissions trading system in Ukraine. Available in Ukrainian only.
This policy paper was developed under a project “Supporting European reforms in environmental and climate change areas in Ukraine” with financial support of the European Union and the International Renaissance Foundation within a project “Civil Synergy”( http:// www.irf.ua/programs/eu/civicsynergy/). The content of this paper is sole responsibility of the Resource & Analysis Center “Society and Environment” and Expert Advisory Center “Legal Analytics” and does not reflect the views of the European Union and/or International Renaissance Foundation.
The objective of this policy brief is to initiate a public dialog on the key issues and prospects of implementation of Directive 2009/147/EС on the Conservation of Wild Birds. It identifies the key tasks that Ukraine is facing with regard to implementation of the Directive on the Conservation of Wild Birds; the key challenges and outcomes for economic and social development, ways to overcome them.
This policy brief was developed on the policy paper “Implementation of the Birds Directive in Ukraine.”
The policy paper “Limits of implementation of environmental acquis communautaire in Ukraine”, by experts of “Society and Environment”, offers analysis of selected challenges and barriers emerging in the process of implementing EU environmental legislation, as well as ways to deal with them.
This policy paper analyzes the ways and obstacles to implement EU Directive 2009/147/EC on the conservation of wild birds in Ukraine. In doing so, it offers the outcomes of our research on EU experience (the United Kingdom, Poland and the European Court of Justice) and birds protection framework in Ukraine.
Executive Summary available in English. Full document available in Ukrainian only.
We offer the Government and our European partners three blitz reforms in environmental protection area as indicators of reforms progress in the country.
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This paper aims to identify possible ways of implementation of the Espoo Convention in the nuclear field in Ukraine, as well as the possibilities and solving some of the problems that have arisen. In particular, detailed analysis of the advantages and disadvantages of integrating the requirements of the Espoo Convention in Ukraine nuclear right. In Ukrainian only.
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An analysis of the pre-election programs of 22 political parties participating in the elections for the Parliament of Ukraine in 2012 in a multi-mandate constituency according to the lists of political parties and 3,080 pre-election programs of MP candidates in single-member electoral districts . The aim of the study was to identify priority environmental issues for various political forces seeking power. In Ukrainian only.
This paper aims to identify the causes of the gaps in the current system of environmental impact assessment (EIA) in Ukraine, the preferred way to offer a solution to the problem based on comparative analysis of possible alternatives and make recommendations for the implementation of this priority. In Ukrainian only.
This paper represents results of the initial legal analysis of the possible implications resulting from recent changes introduced into the legal framework of environmental impact assessment system in Ukraine. The paper focuses on assessment of any impact of these changes on the current state compliance by Ukraine with its obligations under the Espoo Convention.
EaP CSF WG3 Discussion paper 2 "Promoting public participation and good environmental governance", related to Panel on Environment/ Green Economy.
The paper proposes the key recommendations to improve the implementation of the ENP in region for better environmental protection in the Black Sea Region.
Based on their analysis and feedback, the brief is a compilation of observations and recommendations about the development of cross-border cooperation programmes (CBC).