The path of Ukraine to the European Union depends on systemic environmental reforms. Accordingly, the simplification of environmental procedures and the betting on the completion of atomic blocks can undermine the trust of European partners and deprive the country of access to financial instruments for recovery, writes in the article "

According to the expert, the integration of environmental policy into all spheres - from energy and transport to construction and agricultural sector - will open the way to the markets and resources of the European Union. In addition, the study of the EKODII OO, conducted in 19 Great Persons throughout the country, showed that 86% of Ukrainians support the creation of environmental protection territories even during the war. This, according to the author, creates an unprecedented public consensus in favor of the "

However, the program of activity of the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, recently presented by Prime Minister Yulia Sviridenko, does not sufficiently focus on environmental issues in all areas, and in this sense needs to strengthen. It is precisely such an amplification, adds Akermann that can be a “sustainable recovery roadmap”, which was developed by more than 40 Ukrainian non -governmental organizations with specific proposals and priorities for the government and parliament for the coming years.

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" It remains to take a step: to integrate the relevant initiatives into the government program not only as a separate block, but as an through element for all sectors. Over time, this will provide Ukraine not just EU membership, but leadership positions in the green transformation of Europe. The roadmap has been created. There is public support. International resources are available. The implementation time has come, ”writes Akermann.

Recall that in July the Verkhovna Rada was connected by the Ministry of Environmental Protection, the Ministry of Economics and the Ministry of Agrarian Policy, thus forming a new department - the Ministry of Resources. It was the unification of the Ministry of Natural Resources with the Minagro. This is not just managerial logistics, but a threat to environmental policy. In parliament, as in the government, the agrarian and environmental spheres often conflict. Some ruin, others retain. In a joint ministry, the balance will disappear.

Before the relevant meeting, the Versi of almost 30 public organizations signed an appeal to people's deputies demanding to preserve the Ministry of Environment as part of the Government. Signers noted that the issue of environmental quality is a matter of national security. The statement noted that in the context of war and post -war recovery, Ukraine should integrate the environmental policy into all spheres of government, and this is the requirement of national legislation and the EU.