Bern Convention

Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats

In 2017, the Ukrainian Nature Conservation Group submitted a complaint on the construction of wind farms on the Emerald Network site "Polonina Borzhava", that could lead to significant danger for bat and bird species including migratory and predatory birds, of which many are protected under Annex II.

The Standing Committee mandated an on-the-spot appraisal (OSA) in 2021 which should also consider other complaints in Ukraine related to Emerald Network sites. An online advisory mission in 2021 and its resulting Recommendation no. 213 urged the authorities to cancel the plans, ensure correct EIAs, collaborate with concerned stakeholders, ensure better nationwide planning and zoning for renewable energy projects, and improve national legislation to avoid problems like this in the future.

 Key Timeline

• 2017 - Case registration
• 2021 - Online advisory mission and Recommendations No. 213

 Other countries possibly concerned

• N/A

 Other international organisations involved

• Birdlife International

 Documents

Complaint form

OSA reports and recommendations

Regular reports to the Bureau and/or Standing Committee

Please note that all reports received by a Party during one calendar year are included in one single report for that year. Some older reports are not available in digital form.

Other information / documents