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About Us

Protected Area Research Community for Ukrainian Recovery is a collaborative initiative supporting Ukraine’s ecological, social, and educational recovery through nature-based solutions, joint research, and international cooperation.

We bring together partners from biosphere reserves, national parks, and universities to co-develop and implement projects focused on environmental rehabilitation, biodiversity conservation, and community capacity building.

🌿 Conservation
📊 Research
🎓 Education
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Highlights

Key directions of our activity

Our Mission

Our Mission

We’re a dynamic group of individuals who are passionate about what we do and dedicated to delivering the best results for our clients.

Research for Restoration and Resilience

Research for Restoration and Resilience

Facilitate joint research in ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation, and climate change adaptation

International Collaboration for Nature and Knowledge

International Collaboration for Nature and Knowledge

Encourage international cooperation between Ukrainian and global conservation and academic institutions

Digital Skills for a Sustainable Future

Digital Skills for a Sustainable Future

Provide educational programs in IT, GIS, and sustainability for local communities and displaced people

Veteran rehabilitation

Veteran rehabilitation

Promote veteran rehabilitation and social inclusion through nature-based activities and immersive technologies (e.g., VR tours of protected areas)

🌍 Who We Are

This initiative was co-funded by the European Union as part of an international project initiated by a joint team from:

  • Pierre Ibisch

    Pierre Ibisch

    Project leader

  • Angela Dichte

    Angela Dichte

    Project coordinator

📢 Join Us

We welcome collaboration with researchers, educators, protected area staff, NGOs, veterans’ organizations, and community members. Stay connected with our growing community:

🌍 WhatsApp Group – Research & Collaboration

You will get:

  • Updates on project impact
  • Access to educational materials
  • Invitations to events and field trips

Let’s build a resilient and sustainable future together.