On October 17–18, 2025, the 4th International Symposium “Rebuilding a Place to Call Home: Recovery on the Path to Climate Neutrality” was held in a hybrid format at the Ukrainian Catholic University (Lviv, Ukraine).
The event brought together experts in spatial planning, territorial recovery, environmental science, architecture, urbanism, land management, as well as representatives of international organizations.
 
The symposium was organized by the Center for Land and Housing Studies of the Kharkiv School of Architecture, the Ecoaction Center for Environmental Initiatives, the Oxford University Programme for Sustainable Urban Development, UN-Habitat Urban Lab Ukraine, EU4ClimateResilience, CEE Bankwatch, the Ukrainian Catholic University, and other partner organizations.
 
Representing the Land Management Institute of the National Academy of Agrarian Sciences of Ukraine, the following scholars took part in the event:
Yosyp Dorosh, Doctor of Economics, Professor, Academician of the NAAS;
Olha Dorosh, Doctor of Economics, Professor;
Oksana Sakal, Doctor of Economics, Senior Research Fellow.
 
On October 18, within the framework of Section 3: Land Use and Spatial Planning, Professor Yosyp Dorosh took part in a panel discussion titled “Implementing Measures for Soil Protection, Land Conservation, and Prevention of Overexploitation – Mechanisms.” His presentation was titled “Current State and Challenges in Land Resource Management: Land Use Planning for Soil Health and Biodiversity Conservation.”

In his speech, Prof. Dorosh highlighted several research initiatives implemented by the Land Management Institute of NAAS, outlining their objectives, methodologies, and both anticipated and achieved scientific results. Special attention was given to the LandShift project: “Creating Livable Spaces Through Community Engagement in Changing Landscapes for Climate-Resilient Land Use Governance Based on the Principles of the New European Bauhaus.” (https://landshift.eu/)
 

 
📺 View the event recording:
 
📄 The event program is available online here:
 
As part of the symposium, the Ecoaction Center for Environmental Initiatives also presented a new publication — the handbook “Establishing Protected Areas: Benefits for Communities.” The guide highlights the practical value of biodiversity, dispels common myths about nature conservation, and showcases successful examples of how protected areas can have a positive impact on local communities.
This publication is intended for local authorities, environmental department specialists, and community members who are considering nature conservation and the sustainable use of land.