Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Preserved Embassy Foundation
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The Zapovedniki Ecocenter, in collaboration with the Zapovednoye Polostelstvo (Protected Embassy) charitable educational foundation and Rosatom and SIBUR, will hold a press conference and several business events at the IUCN World Conservation Congress, which will be held in Abu Dhabi from October 9 to 15, 2025.
Congress website: HTTPS: //yuchnkhress2025.org/
For the first time, Russian NGOs and businesses will present a range of their own research and innovations in biodiversity conservation and showcase effective collaboration projects with specially protected natural areas in various countries.
The IUCN Congress is held every four years and sets development priorities and formats for cooperation in nature conservation and biodiversity preservation for years to come. The Congress is the largest platform for exchanging experiences in environmental protection and sustainable development. The IUCN Congress will host over 1,400 IUCN member organizations from 160 countries: 10,000 participants are expected. Scientists, experts, representatives of businesses, NGOs, and natural areas from around the world will share experiences, innovations, and the results of their work.
"The role of specially protected natural areas in biodiversity conservation is crucial. In Russia, protected areas occupy over 245 million hectares, nearly 14% of the country's land area. The Russian Federation has been a long-standing member of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, and the Zapovedniki Ecocenter, as a national non-profit organization, is a member of this largest conservation organization. We study global experience and are pleased to share best Russian practices in the field of protected areas and environmental education with the global conservation community, including our own developments, which traditionally attract significant interest from the global public," noted Natalia Danilina, Director of the Zapovedniki Ecocenter and President of the Zapovedniki Foundation.
The press conference "New Scientific Research, Business, and Innovations in Biodiversity Conservation and Their Impact on International Cooperation" will be held on October 12, 2025, from 11:00 to 11:30 in the Congress press conference room (for online participants, Moscow time: 10:00 to 10:30). Participants will include Natalia Danilina, President of the Nature Conservation Embassy Foundation and Director of the Zapovedniki Ecocenter; Olga Shkabardnya, General Director of ANO Energy of Development and Head of CSR and Internal Communications at Rosatom State Corporation; Raisa Momot, Head of Sustainable Development at SIBUR; and Yulia Vereshchak, Director of International Projects at the Nature Conservation Embassy Foundation. Contacts for accreditation to the press conference in person (for media accredited to the congress or online): 7-910-403-41-50, Damargulyan@vildnet.ru.
"The sustainable development agenda is an integral part of Rosatom State Corporation's operations. The company adheres to ten principles of sustainable development, and ESG priorities are included in the Company's Strategy to 2030. Rosatom's product line includes low-carbon energy solutions, environmental solutions, and other products aimed at improving people's quality of life. When developing new business areas, special attention is paid to the impact on the environment and climate. As part of environmental protection, another area of the State Corporation's activities is measures aimed at reclaiming disturbed lands, revegetation, and preserving biodiversity. This year, together with leading Russian research institutes, we began researching biodiversity and studying best practices for biodiversity conservation in Russia and worldwide. We believe that effective solutions in this area are possible through international cooperation," noted Olga Shkabardnya, Director General of ANO Energy of Development and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility and Internal Communications at Rosatom State Corporation.
Natalia Danilina, Director of the Zapovedniki Ecocenter and President of the Zapovednoye Posledstvo Foundation, will discuss the role of NGOs in collaborating with protected areas to preserve biodiversity. The Zapovednoye Posledstvo Foundation will also present a recent big data study on public attitudes toward protected areas.
At the "Partnership for Nature Conservation" session, which will take place on October 11 from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM in the Educational HUB pavilion, representatives from businesses, NGOs, and protected areas will gather to discuss examples of effective partnerships aimed at nature conservation and sustainable development. Rosatom and SIBUR, together with the Nature Conservation Embassy, will share their experiences in creating environmental education programs aimed at nature conservation through partnerships and projects that engage company employees and the general public.
"Cooperation between non-profit organizations, protected areas, and progressive, socially and environmentally responsible businesses is incredibly important today. After all, businesses today are not just donors, but active drivers of environmental initiatives in the regions where they operate. Businesses have the financial and resource capacity to implement projects, train their employees, and educate themselves. Today, businesses are not just those participating in the regional environmental agenda, but those shaping it," noted Yulia Vereshchak, Director of International Projects at the Nature Conservation Embassy Foundation.
The session "In the Language of Nature Reserves" will take place on October 10th from 12:00 to 12:45 in the Educational HUB pavilion and will highlight the importance of protecting wildlife and protected areas worldwide. The session draws on the Zapovedniki Ecocenter's 30 years of experience in environmental education, training reserve staff, and creating innovations in interpreting conservation topics through interactive formats such as games, lessons, and engaging activities. "Game-based practices allow us to present complex scientific data in an accessible way, thereby gaining new allies in nature conservation. These types of mechanisms are important for educators, teachers, volunteers, and protected area staff. For its part, the Zapovedniki Foundation will present a collection of best practices, which brings together environmental education practices from five countries," noted Yulia Vereshchak, Director of International Projects at the Zapovedniki Foundation.
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