The role of natural ecosystems of Ukraine in ensur-ing decarbonization and development of the Europe-an Green Deal

Report at the scientific session of the General Meeting of the NAS of Ukraine, February 17, 2022

Abstract

The report analyzes such an aspect of decarbonization as optimization of carbon deposition in natural ecosystems, provides appropriate calculations of energy for forest, steppe, meadow, swamp, agro-ecosystems of Ukraine and their components, the results of which can be converted into convenient for economists monetary units and used for evaluation of ecosystem services. From the perspective of the European Green Deal, the problems of adaptation to negative consequences of climate change are highlighted and it is shown that new ideas and scientific developments are at great odds with practical activities on the ground.