Expert Dialogue on Prospects for Cooperation between Russia and the United States in the Field of Climate

Second Expert Dialogue on Prospects for Cooperation between Russia and the United States in the Field of Climate

On February 28, 2022, Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and Russian-American Business and Culture Council (RABCC, Minnesota) held the 2nd expert dialogue on prospects for Russia-the U.S. climate cooperation On February 28, 2022, Russian International Affairs Council ...

RIAC and RUSI Seminar on Prospects for Bilateral Cooperation between Russia and the UK on Climate Change

... bilateral relations in the sphere of ecology and climate change. The workshop was organized within the framework of the sixth round of the project “A New Agenda for Russia–UK Relations”. The goals of the meeting were to to discuss the interests of Russia and the UK on climate change, energy transition, renewable energy sources and energy efficiency, to seek convergence of positions on key issues of the bilateral environmental agenda. Within the framework of the workshop three sessions were held. The first session was ...

Climate Change as a Threat Multiplier

... Pacific, Haiti in the Western Hemisphere are very vulnerable because of their existential risk of losing parts of their territory to a combination of sea-level rise and loss of freshwater. But no region is immune. Every part of the world is affected by climate change. The United States, Russia, China, and other large countries, such as India, parts of the Middle East, and South Asia, will be uninhabitable without air conditioning during certain times of the year within the coming decades unless we reduce our temperatures from growing ...

Experts from Russia, India and Sri Lanka focus on protecting water resources

On July 30, 2021, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) together with the Pathfinder Foundation (Sri Lanka) and Asian Confluence (India) hosted a trilateral expert dialogue titled “Impact of Climate Change on Marine and Fresh Water Resources and Combating Water Pollution” On July 30, 2021, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) together with the Pathfinder Foundation (Sri Lanka) and Asian Confluence (India) hosted a trilateral expert dialogue titled “Impact of Climate Change on Marine and Fresh Water Resources and Combating Water ...

Experts from Russia, India and Sri Lanka to Discuss Marine and Fresh Water Resources Management

The roundtable is to take place on July 30, 2021, at 14.00 (Moscow time) via Zoom. The working language is English Today, when the impact of environmental problems and climate change is felt in most regions of the world, the green issues have climbed up the global agenda. Russia has followed the “green trend” as well, with Vladimir Putin taking part in the Leaders’ Summit on Climate 2021 and sustainable development goals finding their place in his annual Federal Assembly address and the new National Security Strategy ...

Russia and U.S. Must Not Squander Chances For Cooperation

... during the election campaign clearly point towards the United States returning to a policy of international cooperation on global climate change. If the President starts to make good on his promises, then opportunities for a dialogue on this issue will present ... ... then this could lead to increased tension and even direct confrontation in the region over the coming years. Later this year, Russia will take over as chair of the Arctic Council until 2023, and could thus give a new impetus to dialogue and constructive ...

Three Ways the U.S. Can Adjust Its Foreign Policy in 2021

... look for opportunities to reduce sanctions against Russia. In tandem, both reductions in sanctions and continued cooperation can foster a snowball effect. This, in turn, could sow the seeds needed for a better future relationship between the U.S. and Russia that is both peaceful and productive for themselves and the world. Tackle Climate Change Aleksey Arbatov: Arms Control Is to Be Maintained and Invigorated at All Costs In contrast with the previous and incoming administrations, the Trump administration did not view climate change the same. During Trump’s first year in office,...

The Future of the Middle East: Horizons of Challenges and Opportunities

... challenges of the development of the region, the authors mention Russia only twice — as one of the major food exporters to the region and as an important partner in the development of nuclear energy in the MENA. On other issues - from digital economy, climate change and energy revolution, to urbanization and international migration - Russia is not indicated at all. Probably, Russian specialists in oriental studies will not agree with such an underestimated assessment of Russia’s potential. They can refer to successful experience of large-scale oil and gas projects in the region ...

Should Russia do more about climate change?

... different: though President Putin in his short speech stressed the economic cost of climate change and applauded Russia's progress, one could not shake off the impression that his population simply did not know or care enough about the issue. Russia and climate change: nothing to do with me approach Russia is the fifth largest emitter of CO2 after China, United States, European Union and India. It is one of the biggest producers of fossil fuel and has vast areas of carbon sinks (forests which absorb ...