Can the Iron Curtain Be Green? Europe’s Nature Is Being Divided by Fences and Fortifications

Aug 12, 2022 | Oleksii Vasyliuk and Vadim Kiriliuk
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This article discusses the current discourse on border barriers and related environmental issues. It explores the high-profile case of a wall built by Poland across a transboundary World Heritage property to control the inflow of migrants from Belarus. Given the accelerating development of a new Iron Curtain, active dialogue between experts in ecology and border security is essential to prevent damage to natural ecosystems.