Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine drove greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) up by 75 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent (tCO2e) in the war’s fourth year, bringing the total since 24 February 2022 to 311 million tCO2e. This large figure is comparable to the annual emissions of France or half of Germany’s yearly emissions. While emissions rose […]

The ongoing war in Ukraine has significantly disrupted agricultural land use, leading to reduced cropland areas, increased land abandonment, and heightened uncertainty in food production. This study presents a multi-year assessment of war-induced agricultural land use changes in Ukraine using machine learning-based classification applied to Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 satellite imagery. By leveraging cloud computing platforms, […]

The goal of this study is to review publicly available sources and identify the main directions and trends in analytical, investigative, monitoring, scientific, and other research conducted in Ukraine and abroad on the military impact on the environment. It also aims to highlight possible gaps that require further attention from researchers and policymakers. We have […]

The ongoing Russian invasion in Ukraine has significantly impacted the forest ecosystems at national scale, including the crucial agroforestry systems in the eastern part of country. This study focuses on estimating the damage caused to forest protective plantations in 2022–2023, with particular focus on the loss of cropland protection function derived by shelterbelts.

Nach Angaben von UNICEF vom 24. Januar 2023 hat der groß angelegte russische Angriffskrieg in der Ukraine die Bildung von mehr als 5 Millionen Kindern beeinträchtigt. Afshan Khan, Regionaldirektor von UNICEF, sagte: „Es gibt keine Pausetaste. Man kann die Bildung nicht einfach auf Eis legen und wieder aufnehmen, wenn andere Prioritäten erfüllt sind, ohne die […]

This report is part of the Sida-funded and SEI-implemented Green Agenda project for Georgia, Ukraine, Moldova, and Armenia. The project supports these countries in their journey towards climate neutrality and green transition, aligning with EU integration and Green Deal priorities.

The Roadmap for the Sustainable Recovery of Ukraine is a joint effort by leading civil society organisations, think tanks and academic institutions. This document aims to outline a list of priority reforms, policies, and structural changes that need to be implemented over the next few years to ensure environmentally sustainable and resilient recovery in six […]

Energy communities are a powerful instrument for promoting decentralized energy generation and enhancing the resilience of Ukraine’s energy system—especially in the context of war and recovery. This analytical paper, developed by Ecoaction in partnership with the All-Ukrainian Agency for Investment and Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Agency “Synergia,” examines the current legislative framework and […]

The war in Ukraine has caused severe disruption to national and worldwide food supplies. Ukraine is a major exporter of wheat, maize, and oilseeds, staples that are now suffering a war-triggered supply risk. This paper describes the background of the problem and illustrates current trends by outlining some of the measures that may be deployed […]

This paper discusses the significant yet often neglected environmental repercussions of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, highlighting the adverse effects on soil, air, water, and biodiversity. Through a comprehensive bibliometric analysis, it examined existing research on the environmental impact of wars, focusing on key dimensions such as water, air, soil, and biodiversity. The study further […]

The war in Ukraine has had a devastating impact on the environment. Military actions have caused the release of hazardous substances into the environment, such as pollutants and toxic chemicals, that have contaminated the water, soil, and air, posing a threat to both human health and the environment. This has resulted in widespread destruction and […]

The paper investigates the issues of international legal regulation of environmental protection and ensuring environmental security during armed conflict. It is substantiated that environmental protection during armed conflict should be based not only on the application to the environment of the rules for the protection of civilian objects but also on the recognition of the […]

Common Buzzard Buteo buteo is a raptor widely distributed in the Palaearctic Realm. Populations of a subspecies Buteo buteo vulpinus called Steppe Buzzard are strictly migratory and wintering in sub-Saharan Africa. However, detailed information about its individual movement pattern is missing. We equipped a nestling of Steppe Buzzard with a telemetry logger in eastern Ukraine […]

Since 2014, Russia’s war against Ukraine has dramatically disrupted the soil environment and caused large-scale and long-term environmental degradation. The full-scale invasion since 24 February 2022 has further aggravated the problem of soil degradation and had a significant impact on productivity. This drastic change of landscape requires an immediate and comprehensive study, followed by the […]

Russia’s war in Ukraine has caused extensive damage. Less well-known are the climate costs of the billions of litres of fuel used by military vehicles, vast fields and forests set ablaze, hundreds of oil and gas structures blown up and mountains of steel and cement used to fortify the front lines and, increasingly, cities and […]

This report from the Norwegian People’s Aid and Conflict and Environment Observatory (CEOBS)  highlights significant pollution, infrastructure damage, and threats to agriculture and ecosystems in Kherson and Mykolaiv regions. By documenting the impact of explosive weapons on soil, water, and biodiversity, the report underscores the urgent need for recovery and remediation efforts to protect both […]

Russian invasion of Ukraine poses great challenges for a global society, especially with the present environmental circumstances and the need to meet climate change goals. The environmental impacts include releasing toxic materials into the air, water, and soil from explosions, combustion, fires, military waste, and heavy military machinery. The relentless nature of modern warfare poses […]