Change and Resilience in Ukraine's Agricultural Landscapes During Conflict

Explore the impact of Russia's invasion on Ukraine's agriculture and its global repercussions in this AGU23 press conference. Gain insights into E.U. subsidies reaching Ukrainian farmers, surveys of farms in occupied areas, and the use of remote sensing and AI to observe land cultivation and abandonment during conflict. Learn about metal contamination in soils and other environmental impacts from shelling, and how this information could aid in recovery efforts. Examine the broader context of land use change in Ukraine, the war's exacerbation of climate pressures, and the application of tools and lessons learned to other ongoing conflicts. Hear from expert panelists including Nataliia Kussul, Olena Melnyk, Leonid Shumilo, Sarah Hartman, and Iryna Dronova as they discuss these critical issues and their implications for global agriculture and environmental science.

AGU23 Press Conference: Change and resilience under fire in Ukraine’s agricultural landscapes