Enviroment in Times of War

Climate and Energy Challenges in the Post-Soviet Region

Aldo Ferrari, Eleonora Tafuro Ambrosetti

• Publisher: Ledizioni
• Year: 2022
• Print ISBN: 9788855267335
• eBook ISBN: 9788855267342
• Topic: Politics & International Relations
• Subtopic: Geopolitics
• Index: Politics & International Relations

The impact of Russia's war against Ukraine has been devastating both politically and environmentally. On top of the environmental damage directly caused by military operations, the invasion has put an abrupt end to the EU-Russia "green cooperation", which had previously raised many hopes. At the same time, it has also shifted international attention away from climate and environmental concerns, which are particularly acute in the post-Soviet region.This Report analyses some of the main climate change and environmental issues in the post-Soviet space, providing an initial assessment of the invasion's impact. The bulk of the latest scholarly and policy production on these matters focuses on Russia – given the country's geopolitical and energy relevance. However, this analysis finds that environmental disasters such as the desertification of the Aral Sea transcend state borders and require a broader approach both from an analytic and policy standpoint.

Table of contents

• Environment in Times of War
• Colophon
• Table of Contents
• Acronyms
• Introduction
• 1. Russia’s “Green Shift” and What It Means for Neighbouring Countries
• 2. War and Decarbonisation
• 3. Food as a “Silent Weapon”
• 4. How Is Climate Change Shaping Russia’s Arctic Policy and Activities?
• 5. Environmental Challenges and Opportunities
• 6. Desertification of the Aral and the Caspian Seas
• Conclusions
• About the Authors