Impact of Armed Conflicts on Territorial Development: Assessing Environmental Risks and Consequences in Ukraine

N. BIELIKOVA; O. LEVANDA

doi:10.15407/scine21.03.029

Authors

N. BIELIKOVA Research Center for Industrial Problems of Development of National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5082-2905
O. LEVANDA Simon Kuznets Kharkiv National University of Economics https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6945-8640

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15407/scine21.03.029

Keywords:

threat, ecological damage, global economic instability, military conflict, sustainable development, aquatic ecosystems, environment, entropy.

Abstract

Introduction. Global risks and armed conflicts are destructive forces that require urgent investigation, particularly regarding their impact on the development of territories affected by war-induced devastation.
Problem Statement. The intersection of global risks and military conflicts has long-term consequences, influencing both global stability and local resilience.
Purpose. This study has assessed the environmental consequences of war on territorial development and synthesized associated risks through an integrated analytical framework.
Materials and Methods. The research employs a deductive approach to monitor global risks and analyze their impact over the past decade. An analytical framework has been applied to assess risks in crisis-affected regions, while the
entropy method has been used to evaluate the environmental degradation of Ukraine’s regions due to military conflict.
Results. Findings have indicated that economic, ecological, and geopolitical risks exerted the greatest influence
on society in the past decade, with ecological risks emerging as the most critical. The study has established that the convergence of global risks and military actions disrupts global stability, exacerbating insecurity. Empirical evidence has confirmed that territorial development exhibits varying degrees of environmental vulnerability across Ukraine’s regions, with proximity to conflict zones being a key determinant. To restore sustainable development in war-affected areas, comprehensive strategies are required to enhance ecological resilience and strengthen risk management within global environmental governance frameworks.
Conclusions. The study’s findings have contributed to the development of analytical tools for risk assessment
and environmental adaptation, supporting sustainable development initiatives. The practical implications of this
research extend to international, national, and regional policy frameworks.

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