Outdated industry had a bigger impact on Ukraine's air than the war
PRAGUE/DNIPRO - A study by the NGO Arnika and World from Space based on satellite images from the European Space Agency (1) has reached a surprising conclusion. Although war...
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The damage register in Ukraine must include environmental damage
Arnika welcomes the initiative of the Council of Europe [1] to create a register of damages caused by the Russian invasion. It hopes the register will also include the...
Citizen science-based air monitoring in Ukraine is more important than ever. We have seen it for ourselves
In the current situation, information about the state of the air and the possible presence of hazardous substances or increased radiation is crucial for Ukrainians. Our...
Monitoring station in Kharkiv survives shelling. It watches the situation near the Zaporozhye NPP now
Although the Russian invasion has fundamentally disrupted civilian air monitoring in Ukraine, the measuring stations have also gained a new use. The EcoCity network operated by...
Environmentalists have gained new advocacy. Michel Forst elected Special Rapporteur for the Aarhus Convention
The signatory states to the Aarhus Convention [1] on Environmental Democracy have unanimously elected a Special Rapporteur to help environmental defenders from persecution. This...
First aid kits and hope sent to Ukraine
Beautiful summer days are coming, you feel relaxed, and other people’s suffering seems so distant. We wondered if you still can perceive the problems of Ukrainians there after...
Faces of Ukraine – the stories of people you helped
When we announced a public call for help to Ukraine, we had no idea how promptly and actively you were going to respond. We were pleasantly surprised by your willingness to help...
You are awesome! Support for Ukraine is on its way
A lot of material support has been gathered in Arnika’s office these days. Medical kits, power banks, accumulators, sleeping bags, clothes, and many other kinds of help. That is...
Call for help: Support our Ukrainian colleagues
Until a few days ago, we were fighting together with our Ukrainian colleagues for cleaner air and a better environment. But now, we need to support them in our common struggle...
Aarhus Convention Committee urges states to help Ukrainian environmental activists
The Committee on Compliance with the Aarhus Convention [1] called on signatory states to help protect Ukrainian environmental activists. The call applies to people living or...
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The Arnika Association is staying in touch with its Ukrainian colleagues and friends. We have been working together since 2017 on projects that were aimed at the improvement and...
Free Ukraine! Our colleagues need help against Russian aggression
With much concern for the future of our Ukrainian colleagues, their loved ones, and all of Ukraine, we are watching the unforgivable attack of the Russian army against this...
International activities
In order to ensure a better and healthier future for as many people as possible, we share our know-how and protect the environment and environmental rights regardless of geographical location.
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