The regular kick-off meeting of project 101238988 – eu_nitra_ukr

Project title:   Nitrate pollution prevention for health environment: European experience of the Nitrates Directive

implementation for a Ukrainian circular economy

Data and format: [24.02.2026] in [room 40, building 4 or online meeting].
Total duration: 1,5 hours.

AGENDA

      Progress on the development of methodological materials.

      Preparation of promotional merchandise, flyers, and banners.

      Preparation of documentation for state project registration.

      Establishing contacts with secondary education institutions for project dissemination.

      Team publication activity.

      Financial matters.

On February 24, 2026, the project team and administrative group met to discuss the execution of current tasks according to the implementation plan.

Project Coordinator Larysa VOITENKO reported on the readiness of the methodological support for educational activities: the curriculum, lecture presentations, and practical assignments. Special attention was paid to the placement of electronic resources — choosing between the NUBiP of Ukraine “E-learn” platform and external resources (e.g., Canvas). A list of specialized scientific conferences and presentation topics was also proposed, and financial terms for participation were discussed.

Key Expert Tetiana USHCHAPIVSKA provided updates on developing contacts with the Office of the Ombudsman of Ukraine. Specifically, the discussion focused on organizing interaction with non-governmental organizations, preparing flyers for meetings with local communities, and developing pilot projects. She also presented the package of documents required for funding the implementers.

Lead Expert Olha KRAVCHENKO discussed scientific events related to the project theme. The team selected journals indexed in Scopus and/or Web of Science databases for publishing articles on implementing the Nitrates Directive in the training of specialists (agronomists, ecologists, biotechnologists). She also emphasized the organization of field events for disseminating project results in rural communities and schools.

Project Manager Nadiia PROKOPCHUK presented the action algorithm for the state registration of the project with the Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine. She noted that the team would work closely with the Erasmus+ office in Ukraine and the university administration to ensure the successful completion of this procedure.

Head of the Administrative Group Leonid ABARBARCHUK provided proposals regarding the project website structure, banner design for field events, flyer layouts, and types of incentive prizes for event participants.

Based on the meeting results, the participants concluded that the project implementation is proceeding according to the approved schedule. A list of tasks for each member to be prepared for the next meeting was compiled.