The fall of the Soviet Union revealed the new states of Eastern Europe to be the most polluted in Europe. In light of this, environmental protection has become one of the most important issues in the development of the former USSR (at least rhetorically). This article looks at the outpouring of aid from international institutions and individual nations, and evaluates their effectiveness in contributing positively. Different institutions donate independently and in different ways, leading to inefficiency and the neglect of key problems. The author provides an overview of key institutions and offers suggestions as to what should be done to create a more efficient system of environmental aid.
