Ukrainian-American Environmental Association

The Ukrainian-American Environmental Association is a private, non-governmental organization founded in 2004 and chartered in both the United States and Ukraine. It is a network of almost 900 Ukrainian and American NGOs, academic researchers, businesses, and government officials to facilitate the exchange of information on a broad array of environmental issues including, but not limited to, energy policy, climate change, air and water pollution, toxic wastes, soil conservation, sustainable agriculture, and wildlife and wilderness protection.

Incorporated in Washington DC, and chartered in Ukraine, UAEA is initially working out of offices in both Takoma Park, Maryland (USA) and in Rivne, Ukraine.

Contributions will support UAEA’s ongoing work in Ukraine. In the United States, UAEA is a tax-exempt (501 c-3) organization and gifts by U.S. taxpayers are tax-deductible as provided by law. To donate by mail, please send your check to: Ukrainian-American Environmental Association, 8606 Greenwood Avenue, #2; Takoma Park, MD 20912.

 UAEA Goals

UAEA’s near-term goal is to evolve a large network of American and Ukrainian non-profit organizations, educational institutions, businesses, government agencies, and interested citizens working on various aspects of environmental policy.

Through this network, UAEA will enable participants to more effectively influence important environmental decisions on the local and national levels.

Longer-term goals include:

1. Developing a data base of environmental indicators in Ukraine and the U.S.;
2. Issuing short reports and policy recommendations to address environmental problems in both countries;
3. Facilitating professional exchanges, student scholarships, and training projects;
4. Organizing of international conferences, business investments;
5. Building partnerships between U.S. and Ukrainian municipalities;
6. Holding joint research projects;
7. Developing municipal environmental awards programs.

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Job Openings;
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Reports & Studies About Environmental Issues in Ukraine;
Educational Materials for Teaching About Environmental Issues in Schools;
Funding Sources for Environmental Projects in Ukraine;
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