{"id":1480,"date":"2026-07-28T15:49:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-28T12:49:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kharkivlisozahyst.gov.ua\/en\/?post_type=news&#038;p=1480"},"modified":"2026-07-28T16:15:40","modified_gmt":"2026-07-28T13:15:40","slug":"222-eu-environment-academy-2026","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.kharkivlisozahyst.gov.ua\/en\/news\/222-eu-environment-academy-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"EU Environment Academy 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kharkivlisozahyst.gov.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/IMG_222-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1484\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kharkivlisozahyst.gov.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/IMG_222-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kharkivlisozahyst.gov.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/IMG_222-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kharkivlisozahyst.gov.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/IMG_222-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kharkivlisozahyst.gov.ua\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/IMG_222.jpg 1127w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<style data-styled=\"true\">\n\/* \u041e\u0420\u0418\u0413\u0418\u041d\u0410\u041b\u042c\u041d\u042b\u0415 \u0421\u0422\u0418\u041b\u0418 \u0421\u0422\u0410\u0422\u042c\u0418 *\/\n.gwEXnf{font-family:inherit;font-weight:400;font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.75rem;color:#0039A2;text-decoration:none;}\n.gwEXnf:hover{text-decoration:underline;}\n.epWijF{margin:0px;padding:0px;font-family:inherit;font-weight:400;font-size:1.5rem;line-height:2.25rem;color:#2A2A2D;max-width:65ch;margin-bottom:1.5rem;}\n.dEDiPb h2{margin:0px;padding:0px;color:#003366;margin-bottom:1.5rem;font-family:serif;font-weight:300;font-size:2.5rem;line-height:3rem;}\n.dEDiPb h3{margin:0px;padding:0px;font-family:serif;font-weight:300;font-size:2rem;line-height:2.375rem;color:#003366;margin-bottom:1.5rem;}\n.dEDiPb p{margin:0px;padding:0px;font-family:serif;font-weight:400;font-size:1.125rem;line-height:1.75rem;color:#2A2A2D;max-width:65ch;margin-bottom:1.5rem;}\n.dEDiPb a{color:#0039A2;text-decoration:none;}\n.dEDiPb a:hover{text-decoration:underline;}\n.domXnm{margin:0 auto; max-width:1132px; padding:0 16px;}\n.kxnPjO{display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; margin: 0 -8px;}\n.eyxyZQ{width: 100%; box-sizing: border-box; padding: 8px;}\n.hBOrMZ {margin-top: 1.5rem;}\n.dDVOth {margin-top: 2rem;}\n.oSSss {margin-top: 0.5rem;}\n.iXSTvm {margin-top: 1rem;}\n\n\/* \u0421\u0422\u0418\u041b\u0418 \u0410\u041a\u041a\u041e\u0420\u0414\u0415\u041e\u041d\u041e\u0412 (\u0412\u042b\u041f\u0410\u0414\u0410\u042e\u0429\u0418\u0425 \u0421\u041f\u0418\u0421\u041a\u041e\u0412) *\/\n.zQTML{display:flex;flex-direction:column;background-color:#ACCFDB;color:#0039A2;cursor:pointer;padding:0;border:none;width:100%;text-align:left;}\n.dhmMZJ{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:1.5rem 2rem;align-items:center;}\n.dhmMZJ svg{transition: transform 0.3s ease;}\n.zQTML[aria-expanded=\"true\"] svg {transform: rotate(270deg);}\n.dEeBEJ{margin:0;font-family:serif;font-weight:300;font-size:1.5rem;color:#003366;}\n\n.jvhhRF{max-height:0;overflow:hidden;opacity:0;visibility:hidden;transition:all 0.3s ease;padding:0 2rem;background-color:#ACCFDB;}\n\/* \u041a\u043b\u0430\u0441\u0441 \u0434\u043b\u044f \u043e\u0442\u043a\u0440\u044b\u0442\u043e\u0433\u043e \u0441\u043e\u0441\u0442\u043e\u044f\u043d\u0438\u044f, \u0443\u043f\u0440\u0430\u0432\u043b\u044f\u0435\u043c\u044b\u0439 \u0441\u043a\u0440\u0438\u043f\u0442\u043e\u043c *\/\n.jvhhRF.is-open {max-height: 2000px; opacity: 1; visibility: visible; padding-bottom: 2rem; padding-top: 1rem;}\n\n.fAEfdu{display:flex;flex-direction:row;background-color:#ffffff;border:1px solid #ddd;margin-top:1rem;}\n.fAEfdu img{width:102px;object-fit:cover;height:auto;}\n.cvahfz{padding:1.5rem;display:flex;flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}\n.iWgDGG{font-family:serif;font-weight:400;font-size:1.125rem;color:#2A2A2D;margin-bottom:0.2rem;}\n.jKQpRi{font-size:0.9rem;color:#595959;}\n.exTbhJ{font-family:sans-serif;font-size:0.9rem;color:#595959;margin-bottom:1rem;}\n.gfvYUi{text-transform:uppercase;font-size:0.9rem;letter-spacing:0.075rem;color:#2A2A2D;margin-bottom:0.5rem;font-weight:700;}\n<\/style>\n\n<div id=\"custom-article-wrapper\">\n    <div class=\"domXnm\">\n        <div class=\"exTbhJ\">Last reviewed: 23 July 2026<\/div>\n        <p class=\"epWijF\">The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency announces that the EU Environment Academy 2026 is now open for applications. Ukraine will serve as the host country for this year\u2019s edition of the course.<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"hBOrMZ domXnm\">\n        <div class=\"dEDiPb\">\n            <p>The EU Environment Academy will provide in-depth knowledge of EU accession and the integration of EU environmental legislation (Chapter 27). This course offers an unparalleled opportunity to engage with key topics, including the EU\u2019s institutions, treaties, and directives, as well as the processes of enlargement, approximation, and accession. The content of Chapter 27 of the EU Acquis (the programme places particular emphasis on waste management and biodiversity legislation, as well as their practical implementation) will be covered in detail through online live sessions comprised of lectures and interactive case-studies. The EU Environment Academy is also a unique opportunity for networking amongst professionals in the environmental sector in Ukraine.<\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"dDVOth domXnm\">\n        <h2 class=\"kKTTEH\" style=\"color:#003366; font-family:serif;\">Key details of the 2026-2027 course<\/h2>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <div class=\"oSSss domXnm\">\n        <div class=\"dEDiPb\">\n            <p><strong>Duration<\/strong>: Approximately late September 2026 \u2013 March 2027, including a winter break.<\/p>\n            <p><strong>Format<\/strong>: The course will be delivered primarily online, complemented by one or two in-person study visits or workshops. These are expected to take place in EU Member States close to Ukraine or of relevance to the programme, such as Poland, Sweden, or Belgium (Brussels).<\/p>\n            <p><strong>Language<\/strong>: English. Good command of the English language is beneficial. Please indicate your level of English when you apply. Simultaneous interpretation could be offered at webinars.<\/p>\n            <p><strong>Participation costs<\/strong>: Fully covered by the Swedish Environmental Protection Agency.<\/p>\n            <p><strong>Workload<\/strong>: Approximately 10 hours per week.<\/p>\n            \n            <p><strong>The programme is divided into three modules:<\/strong><\/p>\n            <p>1. The EU acquis and the EU legal and institutional framework.<\/p>\n            <p>2. Understanding the Accession Process.<\/p>\n            <p>3. Chapter 27 of the EU Environmental Acquis.<\/p>\n            \n            <p>For further information, contact: <a href=\"mailto:EUacademy@swedishepa.se\">EUacademy@swedishepa.se<\/a><\/p>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- \u0410\u041a\u041a\u041e\u0420\u0414\u0415\u041e\u041d: Entry Requirements -->\n    <div class=\"iXSTvm domXnm\">\n        <div class=\"zQTML js-accordion-trigger\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"dhmMZJ\">\n                <h3 class=\"dEeBEJ\">Entry requirements and application<\/h3>\n                <svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M7 6.7279L8.58391 5L16.5585 12.31L8.58391 19.62L7 17.8921L13.0883 12.31L7 6.7279Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"jvhhRF js-accordion-content\">\n            <div class=\"dEDiPb\">\n                <h5 class=\"gfvYUi\">Who can apply?<\/h5>\n                <p>Anyone in Ukraine, working in the environmental field within governmental agencies and other institutions. Ministries, central government agencies or regional\/local authorities, as well as NGOs\/CSOs.<\/p>\n                <h5 class=\"gfvYUi\">When to apply?<\/h5>\n                <p>Last day for application is 20 August 2026.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- \u0410\u041a\u041a\u041e\u0420\u0414\u0415\u041e\u041d: Course Structure -->\n    <div class=\"iXSTvm domXnm\">\n        <div class=\"zQTML js-accordion-trigger\" role=\"button\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n            <div class=\"dhmMZJ\">\n                <h3 class=\"dEeBEJ\">Course structure<\/h3>\n                <svg width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"currentColor\"><path d=\"M7 6.7279L8.58391 5L16.5585 12.31L8.58391 19.62L7 17.8921L13.0883 12.31L7 6.7279Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"jvhhRF js-accordion-content\">\n            <div class=\"dEDiPb\">\n                <p><strong>Module 1:<\/strong> Defining the EU acquis (April-May 2025).<br>\n                <strong>Module 2:<\/strong> Understanding the Accession process (June-July 2025).<br>\n                <strong>Module 3:<\/strong> Chapter 27 (September-December 2025).<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- \u0421\u0415\u041a\u0426\u0418\u042f: \u041f\u0420\u0415\u041f\u041e\u0414\u0410\u0412\u0410\u0422\u0415\u041b\u0418 -->\n    <div class=\"hBOrMZ domXnm\">\n        <h2 style=\"color:#003366; font-family:serif;\">About the teachers<\/h2>\n        \n        <!-- \u041f\u0440\u0435\u043f\u043e\u0434\u0430\u0432\u0430\u0442\u0435\u043b\u044c 1 -->\n        <div class=\"fAEfdu\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.naturvardsverket.se\/490253\/globalassets\/media\/internationellt\/eu-environment-academy\/igor_dizdarevic.jpg\" alt=\"Igor Dizdarevic\">\n            <div class=\"cvahfz\">\n                <div class=\"iWgDGG\">Igor Dizdarevic<\/div>\n                <div class=\"jKQpRi\">Senior Lecturer, EIPA Luxembourg<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n\n        <!-- \u041f\u0440\u0435\u043f\u043e\u0434\u0430\u0432\u0430\u0442\u0435\u043b\u044c 2 -->\n        <div class=\"fAEfdu\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.naturvardsverket.se\/49cb94\/globalassets\/media\/internationellt\/eu-environment-academy\/wolfgang_koeth.jpg\" alt=\"Wolfgang Koeth\">\n            <div class=\"cvahfz\">\n                <div class=\"iWgDGG\">Wolfgang Koeth<\/div>\n                <div class=\"jKQpRi\">Senior Lecturer, EIPA Maastricht<\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n\n    <!-- \u0421\u0415\u041a\u0426\u0418\u042f: \u041a\u041e\u041d\u0422\u0410\u041a\u0422\u042b -->\n    <div class=\"hBOrMZ domXnm\">\n        <h2 style=\"color:#003366; 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