Legal Regulation of the Emerald Network: National and Global Aspects
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.15330/jpnu.5.2.91-98Keywords:
Emerald Network, Areas of Specіal Conservatіon Іnterest, Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats, legal frameworkAbstract
The article is devoted to the definition of the legal nature of the Emerald network, as
well as to the issues of the formation of the Emerald Network in the context of Ukraine's
international obligations. In particular, the history of the appearance of the term “Emerald
Network” in international acts, the criteria and the procedure for designating territories of the
Emerald Network is investigated. In addition, the article deals with the problems connected with
the legal provision of the formation of the Emerald Network in Ukraine. It is emphasized that the
adoption of the relevant legislation is foreseen by the international obligations of Ukraine as a
Member State of Convention on the Conservation of European Wildlife and Natural Habitats and
Association Agreement between the European Union and its Member States, of the one part, and
Ukraine, of the other part. The provisions of the draft Law of Ukraine "On the Territories of the
Emerald Network” are analyzed.
