Poland supports Ukraine in eco-European integration: Svitlana Grinchuk shared her plans
The Ukrainian and Polish ministers of the Environment reached an agreement during an informal meeting within the EU.
Communication on the way to action
Ukraine’s Minister of Ecology, Svitlana Hrynchuk, met with her Polish counterpart, Paulina Hennig-Kloska, at an informal event for ministers of European Union countries. The main topic of discussion was Ukraine’s European integration in ecology.
“Poland is ready to share its knowledge with us through legislative initiatives and practical developments. They have already made their way to the EU and understand the possible difficulties,” Svitlana Hrynchuk noted.
Joint initiatives and environmental projects
During the meeting, it was decided to create joint working groups with specialists from Ukraine and Poland, which will cover the following areas:
- preparation for screening sessions with the European Commission (chapter 27: “Environment and climate change”);
- harmonization of Ukrainian legislation with European standards;
- exchange of experience in the field of environmental protection.
“Polish experts are ready to help us master effective methods of implementing changes and eliminate possible obstacles,” added Grinchuk.
Polish support in the development of national parks
Special attention was paid to the management of Ukraine’s nature reserve fund. Poland, with a developed network of national parks and clear mechanisms for financing environmental projects, is ready to share its experience with the Ukrainian side.
“We are interested in practical aspects: how to manage parks, attract funding, and cooperate with international partners,” emphasized the minister.
Gratitude for solidarity
Switlana Grinchuk expressed gratitude to Poland for its leadership and support, as well as for the invitation to participate in the meeting of EU ministers:
“I am grateful to Ms. Paulina for her openness and productive dialogue. Poland, as the presiding country in the Council of the EU, demonstrates that it supports Ukraine not only with words, but also with concrete actions.”
Thus, Ukraine is not alone on its path to European integration in ecology. Assistance from Poland is real action that contributes to the formation of a conscious environmental policy that reflects the real needs of our forests, rivers, reserves, and cities.
