February 24, 2021
English version below
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Solidarity with Ukraine!
The Independent Institute for Environmental Issues – UfU e.V. stands in solidarity with Ukraine and our project partners there. We condemn Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine in the strongest possible terms!
As a peaceful environmental organization, it has always been clear to us that differences can only be resolved through dialogue. However great the rifts may be, those who act in the interests of peace, justice and a good future fundamentally reject any form of violence. We strongly condemn the war of aggression that Vladimir Putin is waging against Ukraine and stand in solidarity with our partners in Ukraine. Together with great civil society organizations and the people working and living there, we have achieved a lot in recent years. We have worked together to improve water management in the Ternopil and Odessa regions and have worked with our partners to improve the participation of civil society in environmental and climate policy issues. The intercultural exchange and the common will to work for a good and sustainable future has greatly enriched us. We are deeply shocked to learn that these people, with whom we have so much in common, are now in danger. We call on Vladimir Putin to end his war against Ukraine immediately and to take the path of peaceful communication. As an institute that has its roots in the former GDR, many of our members and founders are aware of the long-term consequences of war and destruction on civil society and the environment. There must be no new war in Europe!
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Solidarity with Ukraine!
The Independent Institute for Environmental Issues – UfU e.V. stands in solidarity behind Ukraine and our project partners there. We strongly condemn the Russian war of aggression against Ukraine!
As a peaceful environmental organization, it has always been clear to us that differences can only be resolved through dialogue. However great the differences may be, those who act in the spirit of peace, justice and a good future fundamentally reject any form of violence. We strongly condemn the war of aggression waged by Vladimir Putin against Ukraine and stand in solidarity with our partners in Ukraine. Together with great civil society organizations and the people working and living there, we have achieved a lot in recent years. Together we have worked to improve water management in the Ternopil and Odessa regions and worked with our partners to improve civil society participation in environmental and climate policy issues. The intercultural exchange and the common will to work for a good and sustainable future has enriched us greatly. We are deeply shocked to learn that these people, with whom we have much in common, are now in danger. We call on Vladimir Putin to end his war against Ukraine immediately and to take the path of peaceful communication. As an institute with its roots in the former GDR, many of our members and founders know the long-term consequences of war and destruction on civil society and the environment. There must be no new war in Europe!
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Authors: Jonas Rüffer