Law. Human. Environment

Administrative legal regulation of the agro-industrial complex in the context of the “green” transition

Oleksandr Syrov
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Abstract

This study aimed to determine optimal methods for aligning the national legal framework with international norms to promote sustainable agricultural development and mitigate environmental concerns. The study encompassed a comparative investigation of regulatory frameworks in nations including the United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Japan, recognised for their high environmental standards and successful integration of financial and non-financial incentives. The study results indicated common patterns in the development of extensive legislative frameworks and the application of both financial and non-financial instruments to promote environmental transition. The key challenges of digitalisation were identified: insufficient funding, lack of a unified strategy, and poor interagency coordination. A model for optimising administrative legal regulation has been developed, which includes the introduction of innovative environmental standards, the creation of a system of incentives for green innovations and the development of digital infrastructure. Concrete amendments to Ukrainian legislation were proposed, including amendments to the Law of Ukraine “On Environmental Protection” regarding the monitoring of the impact of agricultural activities and the creation of a unified information system of environmental indicators of agricultural enterprises. It was recommended to develop a new Law “On Environmental Certification in the Agricultural Sector” and to amend the Tax Code of Ukraine to introduce tax benefits for environmentally responsible enterprises. The research highlighted the necessity for a holistic strategy in governing the green transition within the agro-industrial sector, considering global trends and digital technologies capabilities. The results inform the establishment of a national policy for the sustainable advancement of the agricultural industry, integrating global trends with distinct local characteristics, thus assuring a holistic approach to the administrative legal regulation of the green transition

Keywords

environmental standards; sustainable production; digital technologies; regulatory instruments; energy efficiency

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Syrov, O. (2024). Administrative legal regulation of the agro-industrial complex in the context of the “green” transition. Law. Human. Environment, 15(4), 84-102. https://doi.org/10.31548/law/4.2024.84
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