Presentation of the book “European Green Dimensions” within the framework of the EU Erasmus+ Programme Jean Monet Module (06.02.2024, Mykolaiv)
On February 6, 2024, a presentation of the book “European Green Dimensions” took place in Petro Mohyla Black Sea National University. The publication was prepared and published within the framework of the implementation of the European Union Erasmus+ project by Jean Monnet “European Green Dimensions”, which is implemented at the Ecology Department.
The authors of the book, Olena MITRYASOVA, professor of the ecology department of Petro Mohyla Black Sea National University, project coordinator; Viktor SMYRNOVmyrnov, associate professor, leading researcher of the project; Ruslan MARIUCHUK, head of the ecology department of the University of Prešov, Slovakia, leading expert of the project; Vadim CHVYR, a teacher at the Ecology Department, a young teacher of the project, outlined the key aspects of the content of the textbook in his speeches.
At the presentation of the book, the first vice-rector of the PMBSNU, Professor Vadym Kotlyar, and the vice-rector for international activities, made a welcome speech. Alla Koval, who noted that the European Union considers environmental security as an important component of European stability, and environmental green initiatives are defined as a priority area of cooperation between Ukraine and the EU.
Vasyl PETRUK expressed opinion about the content and direction of the book, as well as its significance for environmental enlightenment and environmental education. He is a Doctor of Technical Sciences, Professor, Honored Environmentalist of Ukraine, Director of the Research Institute of Environmental Design and Environmental Protection Technologies, Professor of the Vinnytsia Department of Ecology, Chemistry and Environmental Protection Technologies National Technical University. He is one of the reviewers of the book.
Dmytro MATS, Deputy Head of the Department of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Mykolaiv Oblast, joined in the welcome speech.
The content of the book covers knowledge about green initiatives and the green road map; EU environmental policy strategies; green circular economy and low-carbon economy development; natural resources, environmental quality and climate change; integrated management of water resources; atmospheric air protection; balanced management of land resources; preservation of biodiversity; energy efficiency and renewable energy; industrial and household waste management; green chemistry and green nanotechnologies; zero pollution for environmental cleanliness; energy- and resource-efficient construction. Special attention was paid to highlighting issues related to challenges for Ukraine in the field of green policy and practices through association with the EU.
The textbook is written in Ukrainian and English and is addressed to students, graduate students, scientists, practitioners, public figures, all those interested in the field of ecology, environmental safety, and interdisciplinary European studies.
During the event, copies of the book were handed over to the University Library, the Central City Library, the Mykolaiv City Center for Environmental Information and Culture, as well as the Department of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Mykolaiv Region.
The publication is available in electronic format on the project website
The project team expresses its sincere gratitude to all those who participated in the preparation of the publication, a low bow to the MFU, and hopes that the publication will be useful for a wide audience, as well as provide further impetus for the commonwealth among scientists, practitioners, public figures in the implementation of creative initiatives .
Project website: https://eugreendimensions.chmnu.edu.ua/
Contact person – Olena Mitryasova, e-mail: [email protected].