22.05.2013

On May 22, the Tauride Palace hospitably accommodated the participants Nevsky International Ecological Congress. This is the 6th event that has been held in St. Petersburg every year since 2008.

2013 is the year environment Therefore, this congress is an unusually topical event. It was attended by: Governor of the city Georgy Poltavchenko, Minister of Natural Resources and Ecology Sergey Donskoy, Chairman of the Federation Council Valentina Matvienko, as well as representatives of the UN, politicians from other countries and everyone who is connected with the environment and who is not indifferent to this area.

“Ecological culture is the basis for solving environmental problems” is the topic of discussion this year. Based on it, ecology is culture, and St. Petersburg is a cultural capital, everything is interconnected, and our city is undoubtedly the best suited for holding such an event. Moreover, the residents of St. Petersburg actively support this topic. Although, of course, our city is not always as clean as we would like, but we have something to strive for.

St. Petersburg is an active participant in environmental projects related to the development of ecology on a global scale. For example, a program was created to improve the water in the city and introduce new technologies for water treatment plants. So, we have exceeded the requirements of the Helsinki Convention for the Protection of the Baltic Sea. By the way, 98% of wastewater is being cleaned now in our city.

Moreover, it is planned to switch public transport to ecological fuel, as well as the construction of ecological parking lots. This will make the air cleaner.

There are points in St. Petersburg where hazardous waste is collected and sent for disposal, and an eco-mobile makes flights around the city. The landscaping of the city yards is also in full swing. So, there is something to brag about, and there are still many plans.

The end of the Nevsky Ecological Congress will be held in the Summer Garden, where an exhibition of photographs dedicated to international day biological diversity.

May 28-29, 2015 in St. Petersburg, in the Taurida Palace, the Inter-Parliamentary Assembly of the CIS Member States and the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly Russian Federation The 7th Nevsky International Ecological Congress was held.

The Nevsky International Environmental Congress, held since 2008, is designed to promote the formation of an international system of environmental security through the strengthening of transboundary cooperation, the improvement of international environmental law and the convergence of the legislation of the CIS member states that regulates public relations in the field of interaction between society and nature.

The theme of the Congress - "Strategy of environmental safety: implementation mechanisms" - is systemic in nature and touches upon the issues of improving the safety of industrial production, fostering environmentally responsible behavior, building an environmental culture and a healthy lifestyle.

On the first day of the Congress, a number of thematic round tables were held, which organized broad discussions, exchange of information and experience in implementing successful strategies and programs to ensure environmental safety, improve legislation in the field of protection and rational use of natural resources, preserve ecosystems and biodiversity, and join forces to mitigate the consequences of man-made environmental disasters and natural disasters.

In the afternoon, as part of the Green Wave campaign, the congress participants restored lost trees in the Tauride Garden, contributing to the preservation of a unique landscape monument and to improving the environmental situation in St. Petersburg. They planted 30 linden and 40 lilac seedlings.
The landing ceremony was attended by the Chairman of the Congress Organizing Committee, Chairman of the IPA CIS Council, Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matvienko, members of the delegations of the parliaments of the CIS member states, Secretary General of the IPA CIS Council Alexei Sergeev, Deputy Secretaries General - representatives of national parliaments in the Interparliamentary Assembly, Senior Vice President of Russian Railways Valentin Gapanovich, participants and guests of the Congress.

Thanks to the action, a whole alley with young plants appeared in the place of the lost plantings in the Tauride Garden. The organizers of the action "Green Wave" installed a commemorative plaque indicating the date of laying the alley.

On the second day The plenary session of the 7th Nevsky International Ecological Congress was held in the Duma Hall of the Tauride Palace.

The meeting was headed by Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Valentina Matvienko, Deputy Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation Evgeny Bushmin, Minister of Natural Resources and Ecology Sergei Donskoy.

Valentina Matvienko read out the greeting message of the President of Russia to the participants of the event. The Chairman of the IPA CIS noted that the Nevsky Congress has become an internationally recognized, authoritative platform that brought together more than 1,600 participants this year. Out of 32 countries of the world and 62 constituent entities of the Russian Federation, she also stressed that the Russian Federation is always open for interaction in the field of maintaining the global ecological balance, as evidenced by the recent first official meeting of the BRICS environment ministers in Moscow, Russia’s participation in UN programs and international environmental conventions.

“An urgent task is to coordinate common efforts in carrying out specific activities in the field of ecology. This is especially important in relation to transboundary natural objects. It is imperative to continue work on raising the bar of environmental requirements within the framework of integration formations, primarily the Eurasian Economic Union. Already in the foreseeable future, it is worth moving to common integrated systems of environmental standards and regulations for economic activity,” said Valentina Matvienko.

Valentina Matvienko expressed confidence that the Congress events will set key directions for the development of environmental policy both at the national level and within the framework of international associations.

According to Sergey Donskoy, Minister of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Russian Federation, the holding of the Nevsky Environmental Congress, its composition, and the issues discussed confirm that ensuring environmental safety and creating favorable conditions for the life of Russians is one of the key state priorities. Sergey Donskoy recalled that a number of state and federal programs have been adopted in Russia, which lay down the basic principles of modern environmental policy in solving environmental problems. Among the priority areas of state policy in the field of ecology, he named the elimination of environmental damage, the reduction of the current negative impact, the conservation and restoration of biodiversity and the ecological organization of the economy.

Senior Vice President of Russian Railways Valentin Gapanovich in his report told the audience about the innovative technologies that are currently used in railways ah, minimizing environmental damage. This is the use of a main gas turbine locomotive, the content of harmful substances in the exhaust gases of which is 5 times less allowable rate. Also today, the railway network uses the latest Russian shunting gas piston diesel locomotive, which also runs on liquefied natural gas and emits 4 times less harmful substances into the atmosphere than most diesel locomotives. Its use is especially relevant at the transport hubs of megacities.

In addition, the company is expanding the polygon for the use of renewable energy sources in stationary energy. At the station in Anapa, most of the electricity consumption is covered by solar panels installed on the roof of the station, and since last year, the heating of the station has been transferred to heat pumps.

In 2015, the company is completing a program to eliminate coal-fired boilers at its facilities in the Kaliningrad region; over the past five years, 13 boilers have already been closed there.

Also, Valentin Gapanovich noted that the unique project of the combined heat supply system of the Zelenogradsk station won first place in the international competition held by the Ministry of Natural Resources of Russia in 2014.

At the exhibition, which worked for two days within the framework of the congress, the stand of the Russian Railways company was also presented.

The Fourth Neva International Ecological Congress will be held in St. Petersburg on May 16-17, 2011. It is held by the Interparliamentary Assembly of the CIS Member States together with the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. The official partner of the congress is the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO).
Round table "From MEGApolis to ECOpolis"

On May 16, 2011, within the framework of the IV Nevsky International Ecological Congress, a round table “From MEGApolis to ECOpolis” will be held (St. Petersburg, Parliamentary Center, Exhibition Hall, Shpalernaya st., 53).

Environmental threats have become one of the most serious problems of our time. This is especially acute in large metropolitan areas around the world. Residents of large cities are increasingly thinking about "escape" to nature.

Is it possible that life in ecologically clean conditions will not be associated with the loss of achievements of civilization? Are there urban planning solutions that will not harm the environment?

We invite you to visit Round Table No. 8 (“From MEGApolis to ECOpolis”), which will discuss the development and practical application of the latest green building technologies, innovative green projects and much more.

Round table "Black List of the Red Book"

On May 17, 2011, within the framework of the IV Nevsky International Ecological Congress, a round table “The Black List of the Red Book and the Preservation of Rare Animal Species” will be held (St. Petersburg, Tauride Palace, Shpalernaya st., 47).

The earth is approaching an ecological catastrophe. Mankind's demands for natural resources have already exceeded by a third what our planet can provide. The "black list" of the Red Book increases annually.

What needs to be done to preserve the flora and fauna that nature has been creating for millions of years? Is it possible for a future in which unique species of animals and plants coexist safely with civilization? Quite. But for this you need to make every effort now. Including, in the international legal regulation of environmental issues.

We invite you to visit round table No. 7 (“The Black List of the Red Book and the conservation of rare species of animals”), which will discuss the protection of rare species of animals and human responsibility for nature and its conservation.

The moderator of the round tables is a member of the Committee of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation on constitutional legislation, chairman of the IPA CIS Permanent Commission on Culture of Information, Tourism and Sports Evgeny Georgievich Tarlo.

The congress is also expected to consider topical problems of the formation of innovative mechanisms for the development of the social and environmental sphere, including the innovative concept of UNIDO "Green Industry".

Additional information about the congress can be obtained on the website of the CIS Interparliamentary Assembly www.iacis.ru and the website of the Nevsky International Ecological Congress www.ecocongress.info

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

Greetings to the participants and guests of the forum were sent by President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister of the Russian Federation Dmitry Medvedev.

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

“I hope that this year, which has been declared the Year of Ecology and the Year of Protected Natural Areas in Russia, you will give priority to issues related to the introduction of green technologies, the improvement of polluted territories, the reduction of the negative human impact on nature, with the transition to a sustainable development," the document says. The greeting was read by Nikolai Tsukanov, Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Northwestern Federal District.

Dmitry Medvedev stressed that the "green" vector of development has become for most countries not a tribute to fashion, but a requirement of the times, a condition for stable and safe economic growth and people's well-being.

“It is important that the main theme of the forum is environmental education. Opening our eyes to global threats and challenges associated with environmental pollution is necessary not only for young people, but also for all the inhabitants of our planet, first of all, business representatives, leaders at all levels who make decisions and are responsible for environmental damage, ”says in a greeting read by the Minister of Natural Resources and Ecology of the Russian Federation Sergey 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 noted in her speech that today the problems of ecology and climate change all over the world come to the fore, and they can only be solved together, expanding international cooperation in this important area.

According to Valentina Matvienko, there should be more joint environmental projects. "They can also 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 IPA CIS Council stressed that the countries in the Commonwealth have made serious progress in coordinating actions in the environmental sphere. “Important decisions have been made in the CIS countries in the field of rational use of natural resources, conservation of the environment and ensuring environmental safety. The work was carried out in such areas as land reclamation, reduction of emissions and safe waste disposal, promotion of the introduction of "green technologies", development of protected areas and ecological tourism.

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

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

Sergey Ivanov, Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation for Environmental Protection, Ecology and Transport, noted that the congress has become an authoritative platform for strengthening inter-parliamentary cooperation in the field of harmonizing the 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 a more prudent 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 upbringing. "Only joint efforts will help us solve the existing environmental problems."

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

Among the incentives for the transition to a "green economy", a circular economy, Sergey Donskoy named the environmental modernization of enterprises.

Akramsho Felaliyev, Deputy Chairman of the Majlisi Namoyandagon of the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, spoke about the role of state structures and citizens in creating a favorable environmental situation. He noted that a lot of work is being done in Tajikistan in the field of improving the environmental culture of the population, an effective the legislative framework. According to Akramsho Felaliyev, a comprehensive environmental education program is working in the country.

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

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

The President of the National Assembly of the Republic of Madagascar, Jean Max Rakutumamundzi, emphasized the importance of holding environmental congresses, which allow the exchange of experience in the field of ecology. He said that Madagascar has over 12,000 plant species and over 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 Ecological School program, coordinated, in particular, by the World Wildlife Fund. Touching upon the topic of waste management, he stressed that Madagascar should learn from the experience of other countries in this area.

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

During the plenary session, Deputy Minister of Nature Protection of Armenia Khachik Hakobyan, Chairman of the Committee on Agrarian Affairs 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 Bory Alikhanov, Director for Environmental Affairs of the Office of the Coordinator of Economic and Environmental Activities of the OSCE Ralph Ernst.

There was also a live video conference call from school No. 354 named after D. M. Karbyshev (Moscow). Valentina Matvienko thanked the students for their projects. “Your school can be an example for others in the field of environmental education and awareness. After all, caring for the environment is one of the priorities of the state.”

Bilateral meetings were held on the sidelines of the congress.

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

The signing of an agreement on cooperation within the framework of the development of the Belarusian nature reserve "Krasny Bor" and the Russian nature reserve "Seversky" was 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.