WPP on Polonyna Runa: a decision that raises questions
The year 2026 has just begun, and events surrounding the wind power plant (WPP) in Polonyna Runa have already become the focus of civil society. This case has revealed systemic […]
EIA
Why war should not justify the abolition of environmental impact assessment
Ukrainian environmental legislation does not comply with European standards. What are the consequences? Ukraine is on its way to joining the European Union, where environmental protection is one of the […]
Ecoclub’s Proposals for Improving and Implementing the Concept Note
In September, the Ministry of Environment released the final draft of its Concept Note. The document outlines situations where environmental impact assessments (EIA) and strategic environmental assessments (SEA) may be […]
Position of civil society organizations on the possible narrowing of EIA and SEA in Ukraine
UPD. UPD. On September 19, the Ministry of Environment published the final version of the Concept Note. The final document clarifies the transboundary assessment. The document also describes the principles […]
Proposals оf Ecoclub on The Concept Note Defining The Scope Of Deviations From The Rules Of Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA)
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) are important tools for public participation in decision-making on environmental issues. They help to prevent potential negative impacts on the environment […]
The Volyn Cement plant was allowed to operate despite an incomplete environmental impact report
“Volyn-Cement” in Zdolbuniv has received a positive conclusion on its environmental impact assessment (EIA). This means that the plant was allowed to operate despite the inaccuracies in the report: the […]
A draft law is under consideration, the adoption of which will lead to uncontrolled deforestation
The Verkhovna Rada is considering a draft law to cancel the environmental impact assessment (EIA) procedure for sanitary felling. It also provides for mandatory EIA for larger areas to be […]
UN is considering Ecoclub’s complaint relating the shortcomings of Ukrainian legislation on environmental impact assessment
Ecoclub has filed a complaint to the Aarhus Convention. The state procedures for strategic environmental assessment (SEA) and environmental impact assessment (EIA) in Ukraine are flawed and do not ensure […]
The new EIA report on Kronospan contains inaccurate information
The Kronospan Rivne located in Horodok (Rivne region) plans to reconstruct industrial buildings and structures into a wood processing plant. This is mentioned in the published environmental impact assessment (EIA) report. […]
The analysis of the EIA report of the Volyn-Cement plant: Ecoclub’s position
VOLYN-CEMENT plant in Rivne Oblast plans to expand the list of alternative fuels it will use in production. This is stated in the company’s environmental impact assessment (EIA) report. Ecoсlub […]
Amendments to the EIA legislation: Ecoclub’s position
The Verkhovna Rada has registered the draft Law “On Amendments to the Law of Ukraine “About Environmental Impact Assessment.” According to Ecoclub’s experts, this Law may become an obstacle for Ukraine […]
Danger to people and the environment: a plant in Rivne Oblast plans to incinerate chemical and industrial waste
Volyn-Cement, one of the largest environmental polluters in Rivne Oblast, plans to burn chemical and industrial waste at its industrial site in Zdolbuniv. This is revealed in a new environmental […]