Ukraine and the Middle East: Climate Action in Conflict Zones

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

For show notes and related links, visit ClimateOne.org

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