Local Environmental Action Planning Project

Analysis of Regulatory and Institutional Frameworks, and Formulation of Recommendations for Local Environmental Action Planning in Ukraine

Project research outline:

1. Interrelation of local environmental action planning with economic & social development, environmental protection and rational use of natural resources.
2. Existing situation in area of Local Environmental Action Planning (LEAP) in Ukraine.
3. Institutional and regulatory frameworks for local environmental action planning in Ukraine
   1. Functions of key regulatory bodies (President, Verkhovna Rada, Cabinet of Ministers, related Ministries, local governments, local communities (self-governing bodies) in context of LEAP process.
   2. Opportunities for scientific and NGO communities in the LEAP process.
4. International experiences related to formulation and implementation of LEAPs
   1. Analysis of EU and CEE experiences.
   2. UN methodological approaches,
   3. Progress in and opportunities for adaptation of EU experience and UN methogology for Ukrainian conditions.
5. Draft proposal on issues of, interalia, formulation, adoption and implementation of LEAPs in Ukraine, integration of the LEAPs into local economic and social development programming process to promote sustainable development and contribute to fulfillment of international commitments of Ukraine
   1. Conceptual approaches for advancement in area of environmental protection and natural resources management to contribute to sustainable development practices.
      1. Purpose of LEAPs.
      2. Key players in formulation and implementation of LEAPs.
      3. Methodology and phases of LEAP.
      4. Content and structure of LEAP.
      5. Interrelation of LEAPs and sectoral policies.
      6. Financing of LEAPs.
   2. Opportunities for involvement of scientific community and NGOs.
   3. Proposal for regulatory framework advancement.