Since world war two, russia cultivated ukraine's dependence on russian sources of energy. Now a ukraine has a surplus of electricity because factories are not operating. Is distributed energy more resilient? We saw russian forces attacking a ukranian nuclear plant. Are you now much more resilient and adaptive because you're more decentralized? Well, the centralized enrgy system is yet to be built in ukraine. But i am really proud that my co founder and brother, andre has invested a lot of his efforts into making the centralized energy system happen.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has caused horrific damage and casualties, in spite of Ukraine’s remarkable efforts to defend itself. The conflict has disrupted energy markets, grain shipments and is still destabilizing the global economy. All of this has shoved climate further down the list of international priorities, as has happened so many times before.
Yet within conflict zones, many brave individuals and organizations work every day to stave off the even greater threat of climate catastrophe. We talk with climate activists in Ukraine and the Middle East about the realities of operating environmental organizations in conflict zones, and how to balance immediate needs with working toward a better future.
Guests:
Roman Zinchenko, Co-Founder, Greencubator
Nada Majdalani, Palestine Director, EcoPeace Middle East
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