VIII Nevsky International Ecological Congress. Environmental education - a clean country

Under this motto, the VIII Nevsky International Ecological Congress was held in St. Petersburg. Governor of the Oryol region Vadim Potomsky took part in the forum.

The organizers of the event are the ​Interparliamentary Assembly of the CIS Member States, the Federation Council Federal Assembly RF and the Ministry natural resources and ecology of the Russian Federation. The organizing committee of the congress was headed by the Chairman of the Council of the Interparliamentary Assembly of States - ​Participants of the Commonwealth Independent States, Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matvienko.

The Congress was held under the motto “Environmental education - a clean country” and was dedicated to issues of environmentally responsible behavior, the development of a “green economy”, production and consumption culture, healthy image life.

As noted, the main goal of the VIII Nevsky International Ecological Congress is to develop a broad discussion, organize the exchange of information and experience on the formation of a system of environmental education as a guarantee of environmental safety, preservation of public health, implementation successful strategies and programs to improve the waste management system and introduce the best available technologies.

By presidential decrees Russian Federation 2017 has been declared the Year of Ecology and the Year of Specially Protected Nature in Russia. natural areas, therefore, much attention at the congress was paid to the issues of improving legislation in the field of developing a system of specially protected natural areas, maintaining biological diversity.

Today, not a single country without international cooperation It is impossible to become a single environmentally friendly country. Events such as the Nevsky International Ecological Congress help coordinate efforts in the field of ecology, the speaker of the Federation Council emphasized.

Valentina Matvienko believes that the topic of environmental education should become a priority. She drew attention to the fact that the regions have accumulated a lot of experience in this area, a lot is being done to environmental education and specific serious projects are being implemented.

Another important aspect that the speaker of the Federation Council drew attention to: if every resident of our country has an environmental culture, this will help prevent environmental disasters in the future.

The Chairman of the upper house of parliament considers it necessary to organize constant and total monitoring of the implementation of environmental legislation. Also, according to her, the most effective would be economic measures to encourage conscientious market participants, those who constantly modernize enterprises and build treatment facilities. Tax incentives must be provided for them.

Valentina Matvienko also touched upon the problem of unauthorized landfills. “It is necessary,” she is sure, “to restore order in this area, to create rules and conditions, including legislative ones, for the separate removal of waste and its recycling.” She supported the initiative of the Ministry of Natural Resources to provide benefits for housing and communal services payments to those citizens who will separate waste.

The special representative of the President of the Russian Federation on environmental issues, ecology and transport Sergei Ivanov and the Minister of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Russian Federation Sergei Donskoy also took part in the forum.

The head of the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources drew attention to the need to develop environmental social movement among schoolchildren and youth. “Future engineers and entrepreneurs who will build the country’s economy must take into account environmental conditions and approaches,” he said.

As part of the business part of the program, a plenary session and thematic round tables, at which the most pressing issues were discussed by the leaders of legislative and executive bodies government authorities, representatives international organizations, business circles, educational and research institutions, media, public associations member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States and other countries.

Based on the results of the discussions, proposals were formed to improve legislation aimed at further development environmental education, strengthening interregional and cross-border cooperation in the CIS, introducing environmentally oriented, resource-saving technologies, ensuring a healthy living environment and improving the quality of human life.

Vadim Potomsky, governor of the Oryol region:

The Eighth Nevsky Environmental Forum “Environmental education - ​clean country” is a large-scale environmental forum that makes a worthy contribution to solving our common task- ​preservation of unique natural wealth country for present and future generations.

We know how much attention the country’s leadership and personally the President of Russia Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin pays to ensuring environmental safety as the basis for preserving people’s health.

As the head of state emphasized during his Address to the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, “the meaning of all our policies is saving people, multiplying human capital as the main wealth of Russia."

It is quite obvious that environmental safety is the basis of the health of every person. Prerequisite sustainable development society and all branches of production.

They were raised on the forum actual problems and specific ways to solve them are proposed.

The plenary session of the VIII Nevsky International Environmental Congress was held at the Tauride Palace, the headquarters of the IPA CIS.

The President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev sent greetings to the participants and guests of the forum.

President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin noted that “over the past time, this traditional forum has earned high authority and recognition and has become a big event in public life our country, other states."

“I hope that in this year, which in Russia has been declared the Year of Ecology and the Year of Protected Natural Areas, you will give priority attention to issues related to the introduction of “green” technologies, the improvement of contaminated areas, the reduction negative influence people to nature, with the transition to a model of sustainable development,” the document notes. The greeting was announced authorized representative President of the Russian Federation in the North-West federal district Nikolay Tsukanov.

Dmitry Medvedev emphasized that the “green” vector of development has become for most countries not a tribute to fashion, but a requirement of the time, a condition for stable and safe economic growth and people’s well-being.

“It is important that the main topic of the forum is environmental education. Open your eyes to global threats and challenges associated with pollution environment, is needed not only by young people, but also by all inhabitants of our planet, first of all - business representatives, managers at all levels who make decisions and bear responsibility for environmental damage,” says the greeting, which was announced by the Minister of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Russian Federation Sergei Donskoy.

Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Chairman of the Council of the Interparliamentary Assembly of States - Members of the Commonwealth of Independent States Valentina Matvienko in her speech noted that today environmental problems and climate change throughout the world are coming to the fore, and they can only be solved together, expanding international cooperation in this important area.

According to Valentina Matvienko, joint environmental projects there should be more. “They can be carried out in the format of other integration associations, primarily the Eurasian economic union and the Commonwealth of Independent States."

The Chairman of the Council of the IPA CIS emphasized that in the Commonwealth space, countries have made serious progress in coordinating actions in the environmental sector. “In the CIS countries, important decisions have been made in the field of rational environmental management, environmental conservation and ensuring environmental safety. The work was carried out in such areas as land reclamation, emissions reduction and safe waste disposal, promoting the introduction of “green technologies”, development protected areas and ecological tourism."

Touching upon the topic of model legislative acts affecting environmental issues, Valentina Matvienko noted that over the years of work of the CIS IPA, more than fifty of them have been adopted. “It is time to conduct a thorough review of what the Assembly has done in the environmental field, to assess how effectively our model laws are being implemented into national legal systems.” She believes that the closer environmental norms and standards are to each other, the easier it is to form a single, coordinated policy in this area.

We should think, added the Chairman of the IPA CIS Council, about developing international programs for training specialists in the field of environmental safety and environmental law, internships at leading universities in the CIS countries, and the creation of international camps for environmental students.

Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation on environmental issues, ecology and transport Sergei Ivanov noted that the congress has become an authoritative platform for strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation in the field of harmonization of environmental legislation of the CIS countries and the Council of Europe. “We are obliged to ensure the conservation and reproduction of natural resources, to achieve more efficient and careful attitude to nature,” he said.

Governor of St. Petersburg Georgy Poltavchenko spoke about the experience of St. Petersburg in the field of environmental education and training. “Only joint efforts will help us solve existing environmental problems.”

The Minister of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Russian Federation Sergei Donskoy made a report on measures aimed at ensuring environmental safety in the Russian Federation.

Among the incentives for the transition to a “green economy”, the economy closed loop Sergei Donskoy called environmental modernization of enterprises.

About the role government agencies and citizens in creating a favorable environmental situation said Deputy Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon of the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan Akramsho Felaliev. He noted that in Tajikistan there is big job in the field of increasing ecological culture population, an effective the legislative framework. According to Akramsho Felaliev, there is work in the country comprehensive program environmental education.

Governor Vladimir region Svetlana Orlova informed about the measures being taken in the region in the field of environmental protection, about the projects being implemented in the region for processing wood and waste, clearing rivers, and preserving national reserves.

Chairman of the Federation Council Committee of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation on Agricultural and Food Policy and Environmental Management Mikhail Shchetinin noted that issues of environmental awareness and education should be addressed primarily to the younger generation. “The development of environmental education and culture is very important aspects in developing environmental awareness among children and youth,” the senator believes.

Chairman National Assembly Republic of Madagascar Jean Max Rakutumamundzi emphasized the importance of holding environmental congresses that allow the exchange of experience in the field of ecology. He said that Madagascar has more than 12 thousand plant species and more than a thousand animal species. “The island is also rich in forestry, fishing and coastal resources.” Jean Max Rakutumamundzi informed the congress participants about the implementation of the Madagascar program " Ecological school", coordinated, in particular, by the World Fund wildlife. Touching upon the topic of waste disposal, he emphasized that in this area Madagascar should learn from the experience of other countries.

Deputy Chairman of the Second Standing Committee Parliamentary Assembly Mediterranean Elena Avlonitou noted that one of the important issues modernity - human influence on the environment. “We believe it is time to act. It is necessary to analyze priorities in order to prevent a global catastrophe. It is important to explore new technologies and future opportunities. Russia is very competent in the field of new technologies, and we are interested in its experience,” she emphasized.

During the plenary session, the Deputy Minister of Nature Protection of Armenia Khachik Hakobyan, Chairman of the Committee on Agrarian Issues of the Senate of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan Sergey Plotnikov, Deputy Speaker of the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of the Republic of Uzbekistan Boriy Alikhanov, Director for Environmental Activities of the Office of the Coordinator of OSCE Economic and Environmental Activities Ralph Ralph Ernst.

There was also a live connection via video conferencing from school No. 354 named after D. M. Karbyshev (Moscow). Valentina Matvienko thanked the schoolchildren for the presented projects. “Your school can be an example for others in the field of environmental education and awareness. After all, taking care of the environment is one of the state’s priorities.”

Bilateral meetings took place on the sidelines of the congress.

Chairman of the Council of the IPA CIS Valentina Matvienko held a meeting with the Chairman of the National Assembly of the Republic of Madagascar Jean Max Rakutumamundzi. The parties discussed issues of nature conservation and climate.

Signing of an agreement on cooperation within the framework of development Belarusian reserve“Krasny Bor” and the Russian Seversky Nature Reserve were discussed by the Minister of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Russian Federation Sergei Donskoy and the Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the Republic of Belarus Andrei Kovkhuto.

Under this motto, on May 25-26, the VII I Nevsky International Ecological Congress. The event was organized by the Interparliamentary Assembly of the CIS Member States, the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation.

This year's Eco-Congress is dedicated to issues of environmentally responsible behavior, the development of a “green economy”, culture of production and consumption, and a healthy lifestyle.

The main goal of the congress is the exchange of information and experience on the formation of an environmental education system as a guarantee of environmental safety, preservation of public health, implementation of successful strategies and programs for improving the waste management system, and introduction of the best available technologies.

Greetings to the participants, guests and organizers of the Eighth Nevsky International Ecological Congress sent by Russian President Vladimir Putin. “Over the past time, this traditional forum has earned high authority and recognition, and has become a major event in the public life of our country and other states. It is important that the subject of your discussion invariably becomes the most significant and acute problems related to environmental protection and environmental activities, and the result is specific practical recommendations and proposals, including in the field of international cooperation,” the telegram says, in particular.

As the President noted, this year, declared the Year of Ecology and the Year of Specially Protected Natural Areas in Russia, event participants should give priority attention to issues related to the introduction of “green” technologies, the improvement of contaminated areas, the reduction of the negative impact of humans on nature, with the transition to models of sustainable development.

As part of the business part of the program, a plenary session and thematic round tables were held, which brought together heads of legislative and executive government bodies, representatives of international organizations, business circles, educational and research institutions, funds mass media, public associations of member states of the Commonwealth of Independent States and other countries of Russia.

The Komi Republic was represented at the event by the First Deputy Minister of Industry, Natural Resources, Energy and Transport of the Komi Republic Roman Polshvedkin.

On the first day of work VII I Nevsky International Ecological Congress, Roman Polshvedkin took part in the round table “Development of a system of specially protected natural areas as efficient mechanism conservation and development of biological diversity." The First Deputy Minister made a report “Normative and legal regulation of specially protected natural areas of regional significance in the Komi Republic.” In his speech he focused on the main problems legal regulation in the sphere of functioning of specially protected natural areas faced by the Komi Republic.

“Legislation, including federal legislation, does not fully regulate the issues of the direction and functioning of specially protected natural areas of regional significance. And the rules that apply to federal specially protected areas often do not apply to regional ones. But the goal of creating regional territories is similar to federal ones. This concerns the procedure for the formation of territories, the functioning of the directorate of these territories and the implementation of environmental supervision. The restrictions that exist do not allow for fully effective management of territories of regional significance. Another point related to the development of a network of territories. Here we are alone federal laws contradict others. For example, the land code conflicts with a related law on the procedure for transferring land from one category to another. It's about on the transfer of lands from the forest fund to the status of specially protected natural areas and, in general, on the procedure for the formation of specially protected natural areas. We are talking about the law “On Specially Protected Natural Territories” and the “Law on Fisheries and Conservation of Aquatic biological resources", where many processes are regulated by the law on fisheries and do not take into account the specifics legal regime specially protected natural areas. Accordingly, amendments are required. I submitted proposals for amendments today. This is especially relevant given that the round table was attended by Deputies State Duma and Members of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, leaders and specialists federal bodies executive power.

The Nevsky International Ecological Congress is, first of all, useful because here you can look at the experience of other regions and exchange experiences with colleagues. I can note that in our endeavors regarding the amendments that I voiced today, we have already been supported by colleagues from the Republic of Sakha. Because the problems in the regions are similar. It is the support and consolidation of efforts to promote our amendments by several entities that has synergistic effect. And I think this will be accepted both in the legislative bodies of the Russian Federation and in the executive bodies,” noted Roman Polshvedkin.

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The Nevsky International Ecological Congress is held once every two years, starting in 2008. The goals of the event are to promote the formation of an international system of environmental safety through strengthening transboundary cooperation and improving international environmental law.

Heads of legislative and executive bodies of state power, representatives of international organizations, business circles, educational and research institutions take part in the congress.

On May 25–26, 2017 in St. Petersburg, at the Tauride Palace, the VIII Nevsky International Ecological Congress was held under the motto “Environmental education - a clean country”, dedicated to issues of environmentally responsible behavior, the development of a “green economy”, culture of production and consumption, healthy lifestyle .

The main goal of the VIII Nevsky International Environmental Congress is to develop a broad discussion, organize the exchange of information and experience on the formation of an environmental education system as a guarantee of environmental safety, preservation of public health, implementation of successful strategies and programs for improving the waste management system, and introduction of the best available technologies.

By decrees of the President of the Russian Federation, 2017 was declared in Russia as the Year of Ecology and the Year of Protected Natural Areas, therefore, much attention at the congress was paid to the issues of improving legislation in the field of development of the protected area system and maintaining biological diversity.

As part of the business part of the program, a plenary session and thematic round tables were held, at which the most pressing issues were discussed by the heads of legislative and executive government bodies, representatives of international organizations, business circles, educational and research institutions, the media, public associations of the participating states Commonwealth of Independent States and other countries.

Chairman of the Central Council of the Environmental Union, SPbRO Russian Ecological Academy, Professor Veronika Tarbaeva spoke at the section “ Modern system environmental education and awareness." She showed the role and importance of the all-Russian environmental promotions“Water of Russia” in the formation of an ecological culture of the population, nurturing a careful attitude towards water. V.M. Tarbaeva demonstrated, using examples of the implementation of environmental and educational projects within the framework of the Federal Target Program “Water of Russia”, how much attention S.E. Donskaya and D.M. Kirillov pay to the issues of education and informing the population in the field of use and protection water bodies. She also praised the regions of the Russian Federation, which took the first ten places in the regional ranking, for their active participation in the Promotion.

Based on the results of the discussions, proposals were formed to improve legislation aimed at further developing environmental education, strengthening interregional and cross-border cooperation in the Commonwealth of Independent States, introducing environmentally oriented, resource-saving technologies, ensuring a healthy living environment and improving the quality of human life.

Representatives of the Presidium of the Russian Ecological Academy Veronika Tarbaeva and Olga Plyamina took part in the Action to restore lost trees in the Tauride Garden. The event was headed by Valentina Ivanovna Matvienko, Chairman of the Federation Council.