Russia's War In Ukraine: One Year Of Climate Damage And GHG Emissions.pdf

It highlights several key impacts:

Major Contributors:

Warfare: Direct military activities, including explosions and artillery fire, have led to widespread destruction of infrastructure (power plants, buildings, roads) contributing to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Fires: The conflict has triggered large-scale wildfires, particularly in forested areas, releasing significant amounts of carbon dioxide and other pollutants.
Displacement: Over 6 million Ukrainians have fled the country due to the war, placing immense pressure on neighboring states' resources and contributing to increased energy consumption and emissions.
Energy Sector Disruption: Russia's control over critical energy infrastructure in Ukraine has led to power outages, impacting industrial production and increasing reliance on alternative sources with varying environmental footprints.
* Civil Aviation & Infrastructure: The conflict has disrupted air traffic and damaged civilian infrastructure, leading to higher fuel consumption and emissions from emergency flights and reconstruction efforts.

Country-wide Impact:

The report emphasizes the profound and wide-ranging effects of the war on Ukraine's environment and its contribution to global climate change.

Conclusions & Next Steps:

The authors stress the urgency for international support in rebuilding Ukraine's infrastructure, promoting renewable energy sources, and mitigating the environmental consequences of the conflict. They advocate for increased transparency in GHG accounting related to war and call for measures to prevent future climate damage from military actions.