The the Basic Principles (Strategy) of the State Environmental Policy for the period until 2030 mandates the development of a national environmental action plan. The document identifies systemic environmental challenges resulting from historically unbalanced economic development, weak governance, insufficient funding, and low prioritization of environmental protection. Major issues include high levels of air, water, and soil pollution, inefficient resource use, outdated infrastructure, biodiversity loss, and inadequate monitoring and enforcement systems. The Strategy sets a comprehensive policy framework aimed at achieving a “good environmental state” through sustainable development principles and integration of environmental considerations into all sectors. It emphasizes climate change mitigation, alignment with international agreements, and adoption of ecosystem-based management. Core policy principles include prevention of environmental damage, the “polluter pays” principle, public participation, and integration of environmental requirements into planning and decision-making. Key instruments include environmental regulation, strategic environmental assessment, modern monitoring systems, economic incentives (e.g., ecological taxation), environmental education, and alignment with EU environmental standards. The document defines five strategic goals: fostering environmental awareness, ensuring sustainable use of natural resources, integrating environmental policy into socio-economic development, reducing environmental risks, and improving governance. Implementation is planned in two stages (to 2025 and to 2030), with monitoring through national and regional reporting systems and performance indicators. By 2030, Ukraine aims to achieve balanced low-carbon development, improved environmental quality, efficient resource use, expanded protected areas, and stronger institutional capacity aligned with EU norms, ultimately ensuring a safe environment and sustainable economic growth.
乌克兰 · 2019-02-28