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International Journal of
Population Studies Environmental impact on Ukraine’s quality of life

region. Ivano-Frankivska and Lvivska oblasts were of heightened awareness of anthropogenic impact (e.g., the
particular concern. According to Ivano-Frankivska Oblast negative consequences of illegal logging for both nature
Development Strategy 2021 – 2027, Ivano-Frankivska oblast and people). On the other hand, strict environmental
alone accounts for 11% of the country’s total carbon dioxide legislation and efficient enforcement mechanisms should
emissions. The electricity, gas, water production and be in place. Moreover, applying all types of punishment
distribution, and mining sectors are significant contributors (administrative, disciplinary, and criminal) to economic
to pollution. For instance, VP “Burshtynska TES” of the AT entities and consumers is essential. This requires reforming
“DTEK Zahidenerho” in Ivano-Frankivska oblast produces the judicial system and combating corruption at all
83% of the total harmful substance emissions in the region. levels. Environmental discipline, which forms the basis
These companies need to modernize their filters, and in of environmental conscience and culture, is developed
general, a transition to renewable energy sources is vital. depending on the value-needs structure of individuals, as
In particular, the Energy Opportunities for Zakarpatska well as environmental awareness and an understanding
Oblast Communities project outlines three pilot models of the penalties for environmental offenses (such as
for autonomous energy provision from renewable sources compliance with environmental law, standards, and
in local communities, including the creation of micro- regulations, as well as timely fulfillment of obligations).
networks in mountain areas. Environmental conscience reflects an entity’s axiological
To address the problem of industrial and household position and attitude toward the natural environment. It
waste and package accumulation, it is essential to support is based on environmental awareness, an understanding
the international 3R initiative: Reduce waste production, of one’s responsibility to the environment, the need to
reuse materials, and recycle. This includes establishing a preserve nature, and the ways to address environmental
separate collection and sorting system for household and problems. Environmental culture is developed based on
packaging waste, improving waste treatment for both environmental knowledge and conscience, forming a new
industrial and household waste, and improving the level of paradigm of human thinking and eco-centric behavior
environmental awareness in the region. norms. It is built on the harmony and cohesion of humans
and the environment, rather than their opposition.
4.3. Objective 3: Green regional economy Individuals simultaneously play various societal
The green economy model promotes economic growth roles, so human behavior can be divided into three
while ensuring environmental sustainability. According groups, each defining the main activity peculiar to each
to United Nations environmentalists, a green economy group. As an economic entity, an individual should
enhances human well-being, reduces social inequality, comply with environmental law, switch to renewable
mitigates environmental risks, and prevents depletion of energy sources, treat waste, switch to organic products and
resources (EaP Green, 2017, p. 9). Through the declarations eco-packaging, etc.
signed in the Eastern Partnership framework, Ukraine has Consumers who engage in environmentally friendly
pledged to adhere to the principles of a green economy. This behavior are essential to solving environmental problems.
commitment calls for a radical transformation in natural They conserve water, gas, and energy, minimize their use of
resource management, industry, and societal attitudes. The paper, disposable tableware, and plastic bags, and purchase
agro-industrial sector is considered the most critical area eco-friendly and certified wood products.
in transitioning to a green economy, as it impacts various
aspects of sustainable development. We believe that the development of environmentally
friendly behavior can only be achieved through the
4.4. Objective 4: Environmentally efficient behavior symbiosis of informational and regulatory mechanisms.
Their effectiveness depends, in part, on human
Overcoming the environmental crisis depends on human characteristics. Indeed, the interaction between these
activity, consciousness, and culture. Therefore, developing mechanisms can lead to environmentally neutral or
a behavior model that positively impacts the environment
is necessary. Environmentally efficient behavior refers to a justified human behavior. Environmentally friendly
behavior is not only based on environmental awareness
system of human actions and attitudes that preserves the and discipline but also on intrinsic motivation and an
environment and improves its condition (Figure 5).
active human position. Environmentally friendly behavior
On one hand, such behavior should be developed is not only based on environmental awareness and
through the environmentalization of educational and discipline but also on intrinsic motivation and an active
training processes for people of all ages, active dissemination human position (for example, support and participation
of information about the natural environment, and a in environmental initiatives). Environmental volunteering

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