Post-War Reconstruction of Ukraine: Environmental Aspects of State Regulation of Land Relations

A fundamental prerequisite for the survival of human society is sustainability. Due to the cumulative effects of violent conflicts and environmental issues, the topic of sustainable land use (SLM) is becoming increasingly important. Globally, there are many different approaches and definitions of sustainable land use development and management that are based on a range of factors. The majority of definitions emphasize that socioeconomic growth that upholds the values of sustainable land use and honors the region’s natural, cultural, historical, and prospective resources is necessary for sustainable development. This article employs bibliographic analysis and case study methodology to synthesize concepts of sustainable land management (SLM) relevant to post-war reconstruction efforts in Ukraine. The study reveals the specific significance and acuteness of land relations issues for postwar reconstruction operations within the sustainability vector, as well as its contribution to attempts to avert social and economic entropy. One important aspect of sustainable land use management is the creation of optimal landscape-ecological solutions for spatial land use planning. It is shown that a conceptual framework for building sustainable land relations in post-war context of Ukraine’s reconstruction, should have its foundation in strong institutional support, a participatory approach to planning processes, as well as inclusive, multilevel, and multistakeholder partnerships.