Greening the ENP, Ukraine

Implemented by EPL in cooperation with WWF-EPO and Hbf

Objectives of the Project

Enable civil society participation in Ukraine Promote sustainable development and

environmental integration within the ENP process

Foster good governance and project cooperation both between the EU member states and the NC

Main activities Study tour to Brussels National assessment of the status of

environment and civil society participation in Ukraine

Organization of local round tables with other environmental NGOs

Organization of media event Network with state bodies, NGOs and

media

National Assessment

Objectives: to bring attention of the state authorities in

Ukraine and institutions of the European Union to the need to strengthen the environmental protection and public participation issues in the EU-Ukraine Action Plan as well as European Neighborhood Policy ;

provide them with concrete proposals and recommendations to improve the situation.

National Assessment

Structure of the National Assessment:

Assessment of the issue (main problems, risks) Reflection of the issue in the EU – Ukraine

Action Plan and its practical implementation Proposals for improvement of the situation Case study section

National Assessment

Selected issues: Strategic environmental assessment The Convention on International Trade in

Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

International Transport Corridors Access to Environmental Information / Public

Participation in Decision-Making in Environmental Matters

Fresh water

National Assessment

General Conclusions: Sustainable development and

environmental protection should be the guiding principle and priority of the European Neighborhood Policy and the EU-Ukraine Action Plan, not just one of their elements

National Assessment

General Conclusions: Environmental protection considerations

should be integrated into economic and social priorities of the EU-Ukraine Action Plan

National Assessment

General Conclusions: Adoption and implementation of the EU-

Ukraine Action Plan should be transparent and provide for public participation opportunities, including for participation in decision-making and monitoring of the implementation of the EU-Ukraine Action Plan

Lessons learned: assessing AP

Selecting issues Methodology Consultation process Low awareness of ENP and AP

Lessons learned: influencing

Networking and awareness raising Law-drafting Input into other policy processes Contacts and communication with relevant

officials from Ukraine and EU