YEFest 2026 - Beyond the Battlefield: Ecocide in Ukraine

Drawing on personal experience and research, Kateryna Minakova examines the impact of conflict on landscapes, wildlife, and communities, and discusses pathways to environmental recovery and accountability.

Perfect for nature lovers, students, researchers, sustainability professionals, and anyone interested in Ukraine, conservation, and environmental justice. Dr. Kateryna Minakova is a lecturer at York St John University Business School whose work sits at the intersection of sustainability, environmental justice, and societal resilience. Originally from Dnipro, Ukraine, she brings a deeply personal perspective to some of the most pressing environmental and humanitarian challenges of our time. The Russo-Ukrainian war has profoundly shaped both Kateryna’s life and her research. Witnessing the impact of the conflict firsthand, she has seen the devastation inflicted on landscapes, ecosystems, and wildlife.