A nation less contaminated by the neoliberal agenda is a nation poised for growth and technical breakthroughs
There is no shortage of social justice causes trumpeted by the West [
1
], with a revolving medley of “child actorvists” at the forefront. The logical observer may question whether these endless multi-billion dollar campaigns have had any tangible effect at all, except in serving as a stalking horse for mass-mediated interferences in the affairs of other nations.
Whether it is about immigration...
Even the most intractable European critics of the Kremlin will hardly object to cooperation in environmental issues
Igor Makarov:
Fifty Shades of Green
When analyzing last month’s European Parliament elections, most observers primarily focus on the impressive results of the right-wing populists and Eurosceptics. Naturally, the advance of the right-wing parties is a major factor in the current political life of Europe. However, a factor that is of no lesser importance is the rather unexpected rise...
On June 18, 2019, Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF Russia) held a round table on the development of international cooperation in Arctic marine space management
On June 18, 2019, Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF Russia) held a round table on the development of international cooperation in Arctic marine space management. The following topics were covered during the meeting:
— prospects for joint...
The Low-Carbon Agenda is Winning over the World Economy
Climate change has long turned from a narrow environmental problem into a significant factor affecting economic processes around the globe. Temperatures on the planet have risen by nearly 1
°
C compared to the pre-industrial era, and scientists have no doubts that this process will continue. This has already started to adversely affect people’s health in different countries, their access to water and food, and their exposure to natural disasters...
Report No. 42/2018
The report reviews approaches and mechanisms of marine management in the Arctic Ocean in areas beyond national jurisdiction of the coastal states. Given the growing interest to economic development in the Arctic, this issue is of increasing significance and implies the development of ecosystem-based management in the region. Basing on the comparative analysis of different regional solutions related to such management, the authors conclude that there is a need to develop a special...
The starting point for the discussion was the consideration of two approaches to the establishment of regional mechanisms for the governance of the maritime space: with reference to the OSPAR Convention and within the framework of the CCAMLR Commission.
On May 16, 2018, RIAC hosted a round table on integrated governance of the ocean space in the Arctic and assessment of experience in regulating maritime activities in waters beyond national jurisdiction. Representatives of MFA of Russia, Russian...
Make American Leadership “Great” Again
The new US administration is making decisions in the Arctic that sharply contrast with the measured approach most regional actors are taking. In late April, President Trump signed an executive order as part of his
“America-First Offshore Energy Strategy”
, which intends to open offshore drilling in the Arctic and Atlantic oceans and conduct energy exploration of marine sanctuaries in both areas, despite warnings by national security
experts
. Amidst concerns...
The UN has officially
declared
2016 to be the hottest year in the history of mankind. This means that problems associated with ecology and the environment will inevitably ascend from secondary positions on the international agenda to among the leading ones. The ratification of the Paris Agreement by three of the most problematic players in this regard – the United States,...
For the first time in the Olympic history, the games are held in South America. Seven years ago, winning the Olympic bid for Brazil was another way to demonstrate to the world its breakthrough development and increase its influence. However, unlike in 2009, when Brazil won the bid with relatively good economic indicators, the situation in the country today is very unstable.
Same Inside Out
The Olympics are held against the background of grave political and economic crises in the country. Governmental...
... better handle the climate problem. The range of adopted documents includes the Russian Federation Climate Doctrine of 2009
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and Comprehensive Action Plan for its implementation of June 4, 2008 No. 889 "On Measures for Raising the Energy and Ecology-Related Efficiency of the Russian Economy"
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, Federal Law 261-FZ of November 23, 2009 "On Energy Saving and Raising Energy Efficiency"
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, "Energy Strategy of Russia until 2030" (approved by Executive Order of ...
