Exchange with Ukraine’s Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources

On Monday, 3 October, ENVI Members held an exchange of views with Mr Ruslan Strilets, Ukraine's Minister of Environmental Protection and Natural Resources. The ongoing war in Ukraine, in addition to other devastating consequences, results in severe environmental damage. Minister Strilets, who participated remotely, explained the extent of this destruction and its devastating, impact on the people and nature. ENVI Members discussed how the European Parliament can support Ukraine in mitigating the risks to human health and repairing the damage so that the post-war reconstruction lays down the foundation for a sustainable, climate-neutral future. To recall, on 23 June, the European Council decided to grant Ukraine EU candidate status. Ukraine also joined the LIFE program for environment and climate, as the first non-EU country.