Former salt empire Solotvyno is located in western Ukraine. Today, the area suffers from the effects of salt extraction: an unstable subsurface resulting in massive sinkholes that threaten the life of the community. Two researchers from Delft University of Technology participated in a consortium to develop a disaster risk reduction plan together with the community. With the aim of giving the population a voice and building on a safer future. This short documentary provides insight into the process.
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Story
Connor McMullen
Camera & editing
Gijs Walstra
Drone footage
Kenny Meesters
TU Delft Researchers
Kenny Meesters Abby Onencan
Translation
Victoria Andyusk Natalia Kadenko
Made possible by
Funding from the Directorate‑General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO)