War in Ukraine Devastates Environment: 'Ukraine-Nature' Project Launched
Military activities in the Ukraine war have left a devastating mark on the environment, with large fires scorching the land and potentially threatening vital bird breeding habitats in Europe. In response, a comprehensive research project, 'Ukraine-Nature', has been launched to assess the damage in detail. Led by Prof. Dr. Dr. Walter Leal, a renowned climate researcher, the project aims to inform future restoration efforts.
The project, which began in July 2022 and will conclude in December 2023, is coordinated by Prof. Leal and carried out by Dr. Maria Fedoruk. It is funded with 124,000 euros by the German Federal Environmental Foundation. More than a third of Ukraine's nature reserves, including wetlands, forests, and steppes, have been affected by Russian military operations in the Russia-Ukraine war. These protected areas play a crucial role in maintaining the country's ecological balance and providing essential resources like grain to the population.
Researchers at the University of Applied Sciences Hamburg (HAW) are also studying the war's impact on Ukraine's ecosystems. The 'Ukraine-Nature' project seeks to monitor and document the extent of war damage in these areas to guide future rehabilitation efforts.
The 'Ukraine-Nature' research project is underway, working tirelessly to assess the environmental impact of the conflict in Ukraine. Its findings will be vital in planning the restoration of damaged ecosystems and ensuring the long-term sustainability of Ukraine's natural resources.
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