ROUND TABLE

 “Analysis of the Implementation of the EU Nitrates Directive (1991-2026): Achievements, Shortcomings, and Challenges for Ukraine”

Ministry of Education and Science of Ukraine

National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine (NUBiP of Ukraine)

Agrobiological Faculty

Department of Analytical and Bioinorganic Chemistry & Water Quality

under the EU Erasmus+ Project “Nitrate Pollution Prevention for Health Environment: European experience of the Nitrates Directive Implementation for a Ukrainian Circular Economy”

№ 101238988 - EU_NITRA_UKR

Round table format: mixed (offline/online)

Kyiv, NUBiP of Ukraine

Zoom connection Link:

https://nubip-edu-ua.zoom.us/j/87605821073?pwd=l8zD4wyOM9z0dw7j1ihYi0Fa2jAf4C.1

Meeting chat link

https://nubip-edu-ua.zoom.us/launch/jc/87605821073

Meeting ID: 876 0582 1073

Passcode: 490459

As part of the implementation of this project, we invite you to participate in the round table “Analysis of the Implementation of the EU Nitrates Directive (1991-2026): Achievements, Shortcomings, and Challenges for Ukraine”, which will take place on June 9, 2026 (10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Kyiv Time / 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM CET).

       Aim of the event: to discuss the European experience in implementing the Nitrates Directive (91/676/EEC) and developing a roadmap for its effective implementation in Ukraine; to analyse water monitoring mechanisms, the identification of nitrate-vulnerable zones, and the promotion of best agricultural practices for environmental protection and the development of a circular economy.

       Key Tasks:    

      Block 1. Legal and Institutional: Harmonization of Ukrainian Legislation with the EU Nitrates Directive

      Block 2. Environmental Monitoring: State of Water Pollution by Nitrates

      Block 3. Agronomic and Technological: Good Agricultural Practices and Circular Economy

      Block 4. Social and Educational: Training Change Agents and Community Engagement

      Block 5. Economic and Long-Term Impact: Sustainability, Incentives, and Post-War Reconstruction.

We invite scientists, doctoral and postgraduate students, researchers, undergraduates, university professors, as well as representatives of state authorities, local government, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to participate.

Round Table Organizers and Coordinators: representatives of leading European universities, coordinators of the EU_NITRA_UKR project, and leading scientists of NULES of Ukraine.

Organizing Committee Address:

Room 226, Academic Building No. 3, 15 Heroiv Oborony St, Kyiv, 03041

ROUND TABLE TIMETABLE

Introductory presentation - up to 15 minutes

Presentation – 8-10 minutes

Statement / Short speech – 5-7 minutes

Deliberation and joint discussion – up to 40 minutes

Working languages: Ukrainian, English.

Participation in the round table is free, subject to prior registration (by June 8, 2026) via the link  https://forms.gle/DJgth9ppB41V3Uns6

Round table participants will receive CERTIFICATES (6 hours, 0.2 ECTS credits)

Contact person - Larysa VOITENKO (voitenko@nubip.edu.ua)

Contact phone +380989379239