Parallel thematic sessions will provide a focused space for presenting and discussing research within the main scientific areas of the conference. These sessions are designed to complement the plenary presentations by allowing a more detailed examination of specific topics, case studies, methodological approaches, and policy-relevant findings.
The parallel sessions will be organized around four thematic directions:
War and Soil SystemsThis session will focus on the impacts of war on soil systems, including contamination, degradation, loss of fertility, changes in soil functions, the long-term consequences for ecosystems, agriculture, health, reclamation and restoration pathways.
War and Freshwater SystemsThis session will address the effects of war on rivers, lakes, reservoirs, wetlands, groundwater, and drinking water sources. Topics may include chemical and biological contamination, infrastructure damage, monitoring challenges, ecosystem risks, water-related public health concerns, and remediation.
War and Land-Use SystemsThis session will examine how war transforms land use, landscapes, agricultural territories, urban and peri-urban areas, protected zones, and post-conflict recovery planning. Special attention will be given to spatial change, environmental damage assessment, and land restoration priorities.
War and HealthThis session will explore the links between war-related environmental contamination, livelihoods, food and nutrition security and human health. It will cover exposure pathways, health risks, vulnerable populations, environmental epidemiology, occupational risks, and the need for integrated environmental and public health responses.
Poster presentations within the thematic sessions
Poster presentations will be organized according to the same four thematic directions as the parallel sessions. This structure will allow poster contributions to be directly connected with the main scientific discussions of the conference.
1. War and Soil SystemsModerator: Kenneth R. Olson. PhD, Professor Emeritus of Soil Science NRES, ACES, University of Illinois, Urbana, Illinois, USA
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Poster presentationsNikolaenko, Dmitry. A New Type of War-Related Pollution: Fiber-Optic Drone Tether Debris and War-Derived Polymer Microfibers.Czech Republic, RSA, Ukraine. https://doi.org/10.66659/rp314s66 


2. War and Freshwater SystemsModerator:Oral presentations2.1.
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3. War and Land-Use SystemsModerator: Dmitry Nikolaenko. PhD, Dr. Habil.. Editor-in-Chief, Pollution and Diseases. Czech Republic, RSA, Ukraine.
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4. War and HealthModerator: Lois Wright Morton. PhD, Professor Emeritus of Rural Sociology. College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, Department of Sociology & Criminal Justice Iowa State University, USA
Oral presentations4.1.Andrew GibbsBeyond the TCDD Lens in Paritutu/New Plymouth, New Zealand: Invisible Phenoxy-Herbicide Co-Contaminants, Visible Developmental Signals, and Decision-Making under Incomplete EvidenceNew Zealand. https://doi.org/10.66659/ar7fqk654.1.Tornoe, Donna. The Tactical–Commercial Distinction: 2,4,5-T, TCDD, and the Recognition of War-Related Health Harm in the Panama Canal Zone. USA, https://doi.org/10.66659/dgzstm974.3.Olson, Kenneth Ray.Environmental and Human Health Impacts of Agent Orange Manufacturing on the Tittabawassee, Saginaw, and Kanawha Rivers in Eastern United States. Pollution and Diseases, USA, https://doi.org/10.66659/mj4n5f63
Poster presentationsGibbs, Andrew, and Dmitry Nikolaenko.Competing Hypotheses and Scientific Non-Recognition: Investigating the Hector’s and Māui Dolphin Decline in the Context of Wartime Chemical Legacies. New Zealand, Czech Republic https://doi.org/10.66659/10csws50


The parallel thematic sessions are intended to support interdisciplinary dialogue between researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and institutions working on the environmental and health consequences of war. They will help identify knowledge gaps, compare research approaches, and contribute to the broader analytical framework of the conference.