Ukraine Environment

Central 

  • Ecological policy;
  • Adaptation to EU legislation on environmental matters (including implementation of the EU’s third energy package);
  • Ecological safety, hazardous chemicals, pesticides and agricultural chemicals;
  • Restoration of flora and fauna;
  • Regulates land reclamation and efficient usage of mineral resources;
  • Monitoring of the state of the environment (air, soil and water quality) and pollution;
  • Implementation of UN Framework Convention on Climate Change;
  • International cooperation.

Responsible ministries/bodies

Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources

Regional

  • There are plans to transfer responsibility for natural resources preservation to regional level.


Local

Water, heating and sewage and waste management


Sources:

Council of European Municipalities and Regions (CEMR). Ukraine.

Decentralisation plans Ukrainian government

Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources

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