The Interstate Environmental Council of the member countries of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) held its tenth meeting in the video conference format, during which the participants discussed a number of environmental problems.
In particular, representatives of the Ministry of Natural Resources of Russia spoke about the approaches implemented in the country to monitoring landscapes, flora and fauna. Russia also discussed with colleagues from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Belarus joint measures for the conservation, restoration and monitoring of rare and endangered wildlife living in territories common to the CIS countries.
"The council's platform is a unique mechanism that promotes the exchange of best practices and strengthens cooperation in the field of environmental protection and environmental management. Within the framework of the council, we can build a constructive dialogue in order to fruitfully develop our cooperation," said Ivan Kushch, Director of the Department of International Cooperation in the Field of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection of the Ministry of Natural Resources of the Russian Federation.
In addition, the meeting focused on the results of the activities of the Russian Ministry of Natural Resources in the field of development of environmental education, upbringing and formation of environmental culture among children and youth, nia.eco reports.
Alex Shishlo, Editor in Chief of the European Bureau, Rough&Polished
