Роль і напрями впровадження сучасних технологій у публічному управлінні у сфері захисту довкілля

English

The role and directions of implementing modern technologies in public administration in the field of environmental protection

Abstract. Introduction. The article explores the role of modern technologies in public administration of environmental protection and the directions for their implementation in Ukraine's environmental policy. Given the growing environmental challenges such as climate change and pollution, the use of digital technologies, artificial intelligence, big data, and IoT for monitoring and forecasting environmental conditions is becoming of great significance. The article discusses the challenges of integrating technologies into public administration, particularly the insufficient digitalization of environmental institutions, fragmented data, low levels of coordination, and limited funding for environmental innovations. It highlights the potential of satellite monitoring, blockchain for environmental regulation, digital platforms for waste management, and automated systems for industrial emissions control. Purpose. The aim of the article is to analyze modern technological innovation tools and their role in public environmental governance, and to identify key directions for their implementation to enhance the effectiveness of Ukraine's environmental policy. Materials and Methods. The research adopts an interdisciplinary approach, using methods of analysis, synthesis, comparison, modeling, and forecasting to assess the role of modern technologies in public environmental management. The methodology is based on a systematic analysis of legal frameworks, scientific sources, international experience, and best practices in technology implementation in environmental policy. Systematic and comparative analyses are used to study international experience and its adaptation to the national context. Legal analysis helped to identify barriers and potential for digitalization in the environmental sector. The analysis of scientific publications, governmental and international reports enabled the evaluation of the effectiveness of implemented solutions in developed countries and provided examples of the use of digital technologies for resource control and management. A comparison with traditional approaches allowed an assessment of the advantages offered by new technologies. Results. The study found that in Ukraine, the level of adoption of modern technologies in environmental policy remains low due to insufficient digitalization, weak inter-institutional coordination, outdated environmental assessment methods, and limited funding. Meanwhile, global experience demonstrates the effectiveness of artificial intelligence, satellite monitoring, digital twins, and big data in identifying environmental threats, monitoring forests, water bodies, air quality, and managing natural resources. The research outlines directions for modernizing environmental management in the context of Ukraine’s European integration, including the development of smart monitoring systems, the implementation of open data principles, the use of machine learning for risk assessment, and the creation of integrated digital ecosystems for policy coordination. It concludes that the implementation of innovative technologies requires a comprehensive approach, combining regulatory changes, institutional reforms, and the stimulation of scientific and technological progress. Discussion. Future scientific research is proposed to focus on studying the mechanisms for implementing innovative technologies at different levels — from national to regional and local — in the context of Ukraine’s integration into European environmental initiatives.

Keywords: environmental policy; public administration; automated monitoring systems; digitalization; circular economy; innovation; environmental risks; artificial intelligence