Keywords
regions
war-related destruction waste
circular economy
waste management
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Abstract
The article examines ways to ensure the sustainable development of regions under the growing challenge of waste management, including waste generated as a result of war-related destruction. The purpose of the study is to identify directions for improving the waste management system under martial law from the perspective of regional sustainable development. The research emphasizes that effective solutions to this issue are possible only through the introduction of a systemic and legally regulated approach that will prevent waste accumulation, minimize risks of negative impacts, and avoid long-term environmental pollution. It has been found that a systemic approach to waste management in wartime conditions will prevent long-term regional contamination and facilitate rapid recovery by enabling resource reuse, in line with the principles of the “circular economy”. The provisions of the circular economy are considered a key instrument for achieving sustainable regional development and strengthening resilience to future challenges. In the current context, one of the leading topics of Ukrainian scholarly discourse is the post-war recovery of the state. This issue gains particular significance given the large-scale infrastructure destruction, substantial human and material losses, and the need to shape a new model of national development. The study highlights that the problems of processing war-related waste are especially urgent today, granting strategic importance to the implementation of circular economic models for ensuring Ukraine’s sustainable development in the long term. It is concluded that sustainable regional development in the context of waste management must be based on international standards and national programs with the involvement of relevant experts and donor organizations, which will serve as a decisive factor for achieving sustainability in the post-war period.
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