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From Mines to Forests: Nature-Based Solutions for Ukraine’s Recovery

September 22, 2025 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM

Higgins Hall 008 (61 St. James Pl, Brooklyn NY)

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Join Ganna Lobchenko, Senior Forest Expert at WWF-Ukraine, for a Climate Week NYC lecture on how de-mining efforts are tied to ecological recovery and reforestation in Ukraine. She will share insights on post-demining shelterbelt restoration, forest resilience, agroforestry, and digital tools for scaling restoration. The talk will explore how nature-based solutions can address both war recovery and climate challenges, creating a path toward sustainable landscapes. Pratt Sustainable Environmental Systems Assistant Professor, Yuliya Dzyuban, will moderate the discussion.