The Ministry of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine has signed a work plan with the Danish Environmental Agency under the “Water and Environment” direction.
This is an important strategic document covering a four-year period (2025–2028).
Key areas of cooperation:
- Water resources/groundwater
- Water supply and wastewater treatment: Denmark is ready to share experience and assist in developing effective strategies and implementing innovative solutions and technologies.
- Pollution control: Denmark will support initiatives to establish effective monitoring and control mechanisms for industrial and agricultural pollutants.
As Deputy Minister of Economy, Environment, and Agriculture of Ukraine, Iryna Ovcharenko, noted, this document is an important tool for achieving strategic goals in the water sector and provides a foundation for deeper cooperation with Denmark.
“Cooperation with the Danish Water Agency is crucial for the comprehensive reform and transformation of drinking water, water supply, and wastewater management, as it aligns with the strategic directions of the state. These directions focus on harmonizing national legislation with EU requirements in water resource management, drinking water, wastewater treatment, and environmental protection, increasing energy efficiency, implementing modern economically justified models for the use of surface and groundwater, developing innovative solutions, and strengthening institutional capacity,” emphasized Iryna Ovcharenko.
The Deputy Minister added that an important aspect of the cooperation is ensuring synergy in task execution among the Ministry of Economy, Ministry of Development, the National Energy and Utilities Regulatory Commission (NEURC), the State Water Agency, the State Geological Service, and the “Ukrvodokanalekologiya” Association.
Such coordination will help achieve balance in tariff policy formation, water resource management, and implementation of European standards in drinking water supply and wastewater management.
