UNCG Pushes for Park Expansion to Halt Illegal Development in Kyiv’s Green Zones
The only reliable way to protect natural territories is by granting them protected area status.
Will Zakarpattia’s Eco-Inspectorate Notice Violations at the Runa Polonyna Wind Farm?
An inspection into the legality of the Wind Power Plant construction on the Runa Polonyna has been underway for a week and a half by the State Environmental Inspectorate in the Zakarpattia region.
Peatlands and Climate: Ukraine, Poland, and Finland Share Restoration Strategies
UNCG invites you to an international online conference on the urgent issues of wetland and peatland restoration.
Legal Disaster: New Law Hinders Prosecution of Land Grabbing in Protected Areas
Court decisions being made under this new law now confirm our fears.
Mid-Point Success: Ukraine’s First National Bioblitz Surpasses Expectations
We have crossed the equator of the First All-Ukrainian Bioblitz, and we can already confidently state that the scale, engagement, and scientific value of this event are exceeding all expectations!
Local Resistance and Official Warnings Halt Carpathian Mini-HPP Projects
We have previously reported on the threats posed by the construction of small hydropower plants in the Carpathian Mountains.
UNCG and State Forestry Partner to Protect Steppe from Tree Planting
All these areas are located on lands previously transferred to forestry enterprises. However, their status as steppe territories prohibits their afforestation.
Agency Claims Wind Turbine Foundation is an ‘Independent Structure,’ Bypassing EIA
The State Inspectorate for Architecture and Urban Planning of Ukraine appears to support the destruction of the Runa Polonyna, a high-altitude Carpathian meadow.
Contradictory Policy: State Sells Protected Habitats Under “Arable Land” Label
Our warnings were ignored. We hope that officials will finally take notice now and act to protect Ukraine’s valuable natural heritage.
Victory for Conservation: Ministry Refuses Permit for Tashlyk HPP Expansion
The Ministry emphasized that the identified violations are incompatible with the requirements of environmental protection legislation.