Pollution of Ukrainian transboundary rivers: the search for possible solutions

Abstract

Ukraine is part of four large transboundary rivers that flow through more than ten European countries and has significant problems of human activity in the upper and lower reaches. The Government of Ukraine calls for action to achieve the Goal of sustainable development and European integration. This study discusses four prospects for sustainable development of Ukraine to reduce pollution of transboundary rivers. These perspectives relate to the transition from administrative management of rivers to management of river basins to promote cooperation between countries, to better understand the causes and consequences of river damage and to explore solutions, innovation and modernization of water-related infrastructure. Future research could focus on the case of Ukraine and adopt these four perspectives to support sustainable transboundary river basin management and water resources integration under European Union legislation.