Rethinking the structure of the system of ecological and economic security of united territorial communities in the conditions of war

The article considers the economic and ecological problems which united territorial communities face in Ukraine during wartime – specifically, these are communities located close to the frontline. Systems method is applied as the core paradigm in research. The methodological basis of the study is a set of principles of systematicity, a dialectical approach, a combination of the general, the specific and the individual. It is noted, in particular, that unlike European countries, intersectoral cooperation in territorial communities of Ukraine is mostly based on an informal basis, is carried out periodically and arises as needed, when this or that problem has become critical or one of the parties (usually local self-government bodies) does not can solve it independently. Territorial methods acknowledge the frequently intricate processes of economic, ecological, and social transformation in a particular geographic area while offering a framework for study and operations involving numerous sectors and stakeholders. At the same time, viewpoints and methodologies that prioritize territories in development have resurfaced as significant in global discourse and policy concerning the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The study highlights some good practices on how to manage the total communities' environment during the warfare. In particular, the experience of Syrian communities affected by war is analyzed, as well as Shabwa in Yemen. Bearing in mind evident common features with the situation on close to frontline territorial communities in Ukraine, refracting this experience on the Ukrainian 'plane' seems highly expedient. Evidently, communities must share best lessons to remain in a sustainable peace, restore the war-damaged environment, and enhance sustainable economic development, and the very essence of united territorial communities give good potential for it.