UNESCO Estimates Over $1 Billion Needed for Ukraine's Scientific Infrastructure Rebuild

The extensive damage to Ukraine's scientific facilities during the war with Russia necessitates significant international support for recovery.

UNESCO reports over $1 billion required to restore Ukraine's scientific infrastructure, severely impacted by the war.
1,443 buildings and labs across 177 institutions, along with 750 pieces of research equipment, have been damaged or destroyed.
The restoration includes a significant focus on universities, which conduct 52% of the country's public research.
Over 10,000 scientists have been displaced, with many contributing to the global scientific community from abroad.
Concerns rise over the safety of nuclear monitoring equipment, crucial for regional and global safety, being compromised.