The State Environmental Inspectorate received 20 modern mini-laboratories with support from international partners

The State Environmental Inspectorate of Ukraine has received a significant boost to its work. Thanks to the support of the Government of Sweden and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the agency has been supplemented with 20 modern portable mini-laboratories.

This equipment is extremely important in the current reality, as it allows inspectors to carry out necessary rapid tests directly at the scenes of emergencies or environmental threats.

Now specialists do not need to wait for lengthy laboratory analyses to determine the extent of contamination — accurate data can be obtained promptly, which is critically important for documenting the consequences of Russian armed aggression and holding those responsible to account.

International assistance for the protection of Ukraine’s environment

The agency’s leadership highly appreciated such assistance from international partners. Acting Head of the State Environmental Inspectorate Oleksandr Subbotenko emphasized that the equipment will be delivered precisely where it is most needed for daily fieldwork.

“A great responsibility falls on our inspectors — to record environmental damage even under the difficult conditions of war. We are grateful to international partners for understanding the needs of our specialists and for consistent support: these 20 mini-laboratories will help strengthen the inspectorate’s capacity where it is most necessary — in everyday work on the ground,” said Oleksandr Subbotenko.