🌍 The Impact of Armed Conflicts on the Environment

Armed conflicts leave behind more than just human suffering—they devastate ecosystems, pollute air and water, and destroy the very natural resources communities depend on for survival.

UN Report on Ukraine's Environment

GreenUnity Ukraine is committed to documenting, analyzing, and mitigating the environmental consequences of armed conflicts, particularly in Eastern Europe.

Environmental Damage in Ukraine Due to War

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Ukraine has suffered severe environmental losses. These numbers illustrate the growing scale of ecological threats caused by military actions.

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documented cases of environmental damage

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polluted rivers and water bodies

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tons of CO₂ emissions from warfare

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of forest and land burned or mined

🔎 Key Focus Areas

Radiation Risk Zones: Mapping and monitoring areas near damaged nuclear infrastructure and radioactive waste storage sites affected by military actions.
Soil and Water Contamination: Investigating oil spills, chemical leaks, and heavy metal contamination resulting from bombings and destroyed industrial sites.
Forest and Wildlife Destruction: Documenting biodiversity loss and deforestation due to explosions, fires, and military encampments.
Legal Advocacy: Promoting the recognition of “ecocide” and environmental war crimes in international law.
Public Awareness and Education: Publishing reports and visual maps to raise awareness and inform policy actions.

🎯 Project Goals

Strengthen data collection and evidence-gathering on war-related environmental damage.
Mobilize international legal and scientific partnerships for environmental protection.
Advocate for reparations and environmental restoration in post-conflict regions.
Empower civil society and local authorities through training and toolkits.

📢 Get Involved

Support our mission to protect the environment during and after armed conflicts: