Flooding in southern Ukraine has caused a massive humanitarian crisis. There are concerns about the environmental impact of the flooding. The water is particularly polluted and there may be issues with sewage and waste. A number of important ecological areas, including Black Sea Biosphere Reserve, have been affected.
Madeleine Finlay speaks to Doug Weir from the Conflict and Environment Observatory about why the collapse of the Kakhovka dam is likely to be so damaging for biodiversity, access to clean water and levels of pollution. He explains why the environment has become such a central part of the narrative and considers what this increased focus could mean for Ukraine’s eventual recovery. Help support our independent journalism at
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