This study explores the impact of the ongoing Russian-Ukrainian War on environmental protection efforts within the Emerald Network, focusing on the Luhansk region. Satellite data analysis from 1996 to 2020 reveals that pre-existing Bern Convention conservation policies led to a shift from deforestation to reforestation in the region. Despite the war, areas under Ukrainian control continued reforestation, while areas under Russian control experienced significant forest loss. This highlights the crucial role of institutional links in conservation success.
Publisher
Communications Earth & Environment
Published On
Nov 28, 2023
Authors
Leonid Shumilo, Sergii Skakun, Meredith L. Gore, Andrii Shelestov, Nataliia Kussul, George Hurtt, Dmytro Karabchuk, Volodymyr Yarotskiy
Tags
Russian-Ukrainian War
environmental protection
Emerald Network
Luhansk region
reforestation
deforestation
conservation policies
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