The governmental commission divided money Ukraine had received form Kyoto protocol among regions. The funds are provided for ecological and energy safety projects. Volyn region did not receive money as it had not suggested any project.

Kyoto funds would help solve ecological problems of the region. Kovel waste recycling plant is still a point. The waste there is dangerous.

Last year the regional authorities had 24 meetings on emergencies in the region, 18 of them concerned Kovel waste recycling plant.

As for other ecological problems of the region – this year the construction of sewer networks in the area of Shatsk lakes. It is planned to allocate 25 million UAN for the project.