Introduction of the EU model of EIA and SEA in Ukraine

Abstract

The article in devoted to one of the cornerstone reforms in environmental sector of Ukraine driven, inter alia, by its obligations arising from the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement. The introduction of the EU model of environmental impact assessment and strategic environmental assessment paves the pathway for better environmental governance, sustainable development, responsible and transparent decision-making, protection of citizens’ environmental rights and compliance with international obligations of Ukraine in the field of environment.