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A practical seminar on modern forest fire suppression methods was held at Buzuluksky Bor National Park. Organized with the support of MTS and the Zapovednoye Posledstvo Foundation, it brought together state park rangers, students from the volunteer fire brigade of the Buzuluk Forestry College, and staff from Samarales and the Ministry of Emergency Situations.

The training was conducted by Grigory Kuksin, Associate Professor of the Department of Forest Conservation, Protection, and Regeneration at the All-Russian Institute for Advanced Training in Forestry Specialists and founder of the Landscape Fire Prevention Center. He is one of the most respected experts in the field of wildfire prevention and suppression in the country.

During the practical portion of the seminar, participants learned new technologies and equipment, including a temperature probe for locating peat fires and a georeaper for laying mineralized strips. The training also covered tactics and the installation of complex hose lines using tank trucks and motor pumps, allowing water to be delivered to the fire site from any body of water.

"I believe that of all Russian forest protected areas, the Buzuluk Pine Forest is currently the most challenging to protect from fire, the most prone to fires (in terms of the number of fires that occur), and yet the most well-protected," noted Grigory Kuksin. "Several generations of people—first in the reserve, then in the specialized Forest Management Department, and now in the national park—have perfected a system for detecting and extinguishing fires in the forest. But new climate conditions make protecting this forest increasingly challenging. Therefore, we must continually maintain our skills, seek new technical solutions, and conduct preventative measures. And we are proud to be able to contribute to the protection of this truly unique area."

"As a result of this project, which is being implemented with the support of MTS, not only will Buzuluksky Bor National Park receive assistance: we will also create a series of video tutorials to share the knowledge and experience gained with forest firefighters from other national parks and reserves," said Ksenia Gasparyan, Development Director of the Zapovednoye Posledstvo Foundation.

Learning how to use new firefighting tools and methods is crucial to protecting the unique Buzuluk Forest in a changing climate.

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The conservation initiative "Biodiversity Conservation and Development of the Potential of the Buzuluk Forest National Park" is being implemented with the support of MTS and the Zapovednoye Posledstvo Foundation. In one of the country's most fire-vulnerable federal protected areas, fire suppression and its aftermath are being addressed in several ways. Trees were planted in the area where the forest burned, a seminar on modern forest fire suppression methods was held, and the necessary equipment was purchased. Future projects include agricultural management at the forest planting sites, the creation of video tutorials on fire prevention and suppression, and extensive preventative work.

The project began with MTS volunteers planting pine seedlings on a one-hectare plot. This is part of the Borskoye Forestry of the National Park, which was damaged by a major forest fire in 2021. The seedlings, with closed root systems, were grown in the Buzuluk Pine Forest's own tree nursery. This is only the first stage of reforestation: volunteers will continue to visit the Buzuluk Pine Forest to assist during the growing season, until the trees reach one meter in height, and to plant another three and a half hectares of forest.

"Planting seedlings is just the tip of the iceberg called 'post-fire forest restoration.' You need to clear the burned area, grow the seedlings in a nursery, plant them, and then devote several years to agricultural maintenance—regular weeding, loosening the soil, fertilizing, protecting the tiny trees from soil burying them, sand drift, soil erosion, and blowing away, among other things. We're thrilled that MTS volunteers are committed to more than just 'planting trees once,' but to supporting the future of the forest for several years," emphasized Ksenia Gasparyan, Development Director of the Nature Conservation Embassy Foundation.

Another important stage was a seminar on modern methods of fighting forest fires. National park inspectors, students from the volunteer fire brigade of the Buzuluk Forestry Technical School, and employees of Samarales and the Ministry of Emergency Situations studied the theory and practice of this complex field. The training was conducted by Grigory Kuksin, Associate Professor of the Department of Forest Protection, Conservation, and Regeneration at the All-Russian Institute for Advanced Training in Forestry Specialists and founder of the Center for the Prevention of Landscape Fires. He is one of the most respected experts in the field of wildfire prevention and suppression in the country.

Grigory emphasized that firefighting efforts at Buzuluk Forest aren't starting from scratch. The team has the unfortunate but rewarding experience of extinguishing numerous fires, as it's one of the most fire-prone federal protected areas in Russia. However, new climate conditions are making protecting this forest increasingly challenging. Therefore, it's essential to continually maintain skills, seek new technical solutions, and implement preventative measures. This is precisely what the seminar participants were doing.

"Our team at the Landscape Fire Prevention Center, with the support of the Nature Conservation Embassy Foundation, spent a week working with national park staff to find the best solutions. We looked at satellite images of past fires and historical fire maps spanning centuries, discussed the causes of man-made fires and ways to reduce their incidence. We held tactical training sessions with the security service, practical training with new equipment, and practiced various firefighting techniques and methods, using hand tools, fire trucks, and motorized pumps simultaneously, so that we could effectively combine the efforts of all responding services during a fire. We are truly inspired by the entire team's commitment to this work," noted Grigory Kuksin.

Grigory Kuksin will also be the speaker in a series of video tutorials currently being created by experts from the Zapovednoye Polusta Foundation. In this series, we will aim to share the latest knowledge and experience with forest firefighters and volunteers from other protected areas. All materials will be made publicly available once completed.

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The visitor center is the entry point for everyone visiting a protected area for the first time. It is equally important for local residents. How were the needs of key visitor groups considered when creating the new visitor center at Smolenskoye Poozerie National Park in the village of Przhevalskoye? Natalia Butorina, an expert with the Zapovedniki Ecocenter and the Zapovednoye Polostvo Foundation, who participated in the visitor center's design, answers the question.

Visitor centers of specially protected natural areas (SPNAs) are multifunctional complexes. Their primary goals are to visually present the natural and historical attractions of the SPNAs, direct visitor flows, and provide up-to-date information and recreational services.

In Smolenskoye Poozerie National Park, almost all educational trails are connected to the recreational hub around the village of Przhevalskoye. Therefore, the optimal location for the new visitor center was chosen at the entrance to the village—convenient for tourists and within walking distance for locals.

When developing the concept for the visitor center building, a special questionnaire was used to collect data on the needs of future visitors. This helped the architects design the three-module building complex and develop a development plan for the adjacent area. The central module is being constructed as a welcoming guest area, housing an information center, a workshop space, an office for staff, a cloakroom, and restrooms. To the right of the main entrance is a large exhibition hall, "The Heritage of Smolensk Poozerie." A separate section of the visitor center building is a multifunctional hall accommodating up to 100 people for various educational events, with video and audio capabilities.

The new visitor center's infrastructure will significantly expand the range of annual environmental education events at the national park. These will include introductory tours of the exhibits, game programs, creative competitions, and temporary exhibitions, as well as events such as nature conservation festivals and environmental education campaigns. The visitor center's multifaceted activities are aimed at promoting the values of Smolenskoye Poozerie Park, increasing public support, and developing visitors' environmental awareness.

The visitor center, as a focal point for visitors to Smolenskoye Poozerie, is focused on introducing them to the national park's tourism opportunities in various formats: one-day and multi-day tours, volunteering, recreation at tourist centers and in private accommodation, and participation in events. One of the key indicators of success will be tourists' desire to return to Poozerie or recommend the tour to their friends.

For local residents, the visitor center offers a new opportunity for engaging leisure activities and expanding their horizons in the familiar places of the Demidovsky District. Themed excursions and workshops, game programs for children and families, creative competitions, and club and hobby groups are just a few of the opportunities available. Visitor centers typically serve as the basis for Friends of Protected Areas clubs, which coordinate community engagement programs. Thus, the visitor center in Przhevalskoye has the potential to become a "third place" (a place for leisure and recreation, as sociologist Ray Olbendurg calls it) for local residents—an interesting place to spend their free time outside of work or school.

The new visitor center will also foster local economic growth through partnerships between residents and the national park. This will include new jobs, opportunities to sell souvenirs, and the promotion of private initiatives to create recreational services for tourists.

The active work of the visitor center creates a multiplier effect that draws new partners of the national park into sustainable long-term cooperation.

*The visitor center is one of the stages of a joint project between the Zapovednoye Posledstvo Foundation and the Smolenskoye Poozerie National Park, implemented with the support of JTI Russia.

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The Nature Embassy Foundation and the Zapovedniki Ecocenter, together with Rosatom and SIBUR, presented best practices and research in biodiversity conservation at the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) World Conservation Congress. Rosatom and the Nature Embassy also announced the creation of an international platform for publishing best practices and research in biodiversity conservation businesses.

The Congress is held every four years, and this year it was held in Abu Dhabi from October 9 to 15, 2025. The Congress website is: iucncongress2025.org/

Russian non-profit organizations—the Zapovedniki Ecocenter and the Zapovednoye Posledstvo Charitable Educational Foundation—as well as representatives of the Rosatom and SIBUR businesses, held business and public events at the Congress aimed at promoting advanced Russian practices in biodiversity conservation and environmental education.

The event "Partnerships for Conservation" was organized by representatives of the Nature Conservation Embassy Foundation and the Zapovedniki Ecocenter, together with Rosatom, Sibur, and Kept. Attendees of the session, held in the Education Center pavilion of the IUCN Commission on Communications and Education, heard examples of effective partnerships aimed at conservation and sustainable development.

The session was opened by Natalia Danilina, President of the Nature Conservation Embassy Foundation and Director of the Zapovedniki Ecocenter. She emphasized the importance of cooperation between protected areas, businesses, and expert NGOs. "We are implementing projects with Norilsk Nickel, JTI, SIBUR, MTS, and others, and our new partner is Rosatom. These are innovative, educational, scientific, and practical projects supporting biodiversity, environmental education, and volunteer development. We believe that the formula for effective cooperation for nature conservation is a three-pronged partnership: protected areas, which are directly responsible for nature conservation, and businesses and nonprofit organizations, which organize joint project development and jointly find innovative solutions to address conservation issues as effectively as possible," noted Natalia Danilina.

Svetlana Sheinfeld, Director of the Operational Risk and Sustainability Group at the audit and consulting firm Kept, who participated in the event, noted that there is a growing demand for environmental partnerships. Proactive businesses are transforming their approaches, which is confirmed by the data. Seventy percent of respondents to the Kept study cite the critical importance of cooperation with protected areas. However, achieving a synergistic effect requires a rigorous expert approach based on relevant metrics.

Olga Shkabardnya, CEO of ANO Energy of Development and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility and Internal Communications at Rosatom State Corporation, explained that projects aimed at preserving biodiversity and implementing environmental standards in tourism development in natural areas are currently relevant to the company. "We understand that only by working with non-profit organizations can we preserve the diversity and natural environment of these areas. Our corporate volunteers, our youth, and our student community leaders, who have been organizing environmental education events for many years with the support of experts, also play a huge role in this process," noted Olga Shkabardnya. She emphasized that one of Rosatom's key activities is promoting biodiversity conservation through special projects. For example, Rosatom holds a photo contest showcasing the nature of nuclear cities and has also established a special category within the Golden Turtle awards.

Raisa Momot, Head of Sustainable Development at SIBUR, supported the theme of environmental education through partnership and local community engagement. She noted in her speech: "The topic of sustainable development is quite broad. And in order to engage more residents of the regions where we operate and other stakeholders, we need to create diverse communities and specialized spaces. The agenda of preserving ecosystems and biodiversity will not leave anyone indifferent. Everyone will find something for themselves in it – some enjoy planting trees, others clean and improve the area, and still others simply enjoy strolling along an eco-trail," noted Raisa Momot.

The expert spoke about SIBUR's environmental education projects aimed at educating children and adolescents. Specifically, the "Living Symbols of the Taiga" project allows children to study wildlife and complete projects at a summer camp. And the "Lapwing Territory" project offers opportunities for residents of the project's regions to participate in sport ornithology (birdwatching).

Raisa Momot also shared information about SIBUR's important environmental education initiative, the creation of eco-trails. "Our eco-trails are designed to bring people and nature closer together, no matter where they are—even within an industrial cluster. In Tobolsk, where our flagship plant is located, the eco-trail is located in a natural area near the facility. It allows residents of the region to stroll and explore the animal and plant species that inhabit and grow there. The trail features relict taiga and mixed forests with unique bio-indicator plants, clearly demonstrating that wildlife can coexist in close proximity to industrial production without negative consequences. Another eco-trail is located in the Amur Region. With SIBUR's support, a unique city arboretum, which had fallen into disrepair, was restored. It is a veritable museum of the nature of the Far East. "The third, in the Republic of Tatarstan, is located in an industrial cluster, creating a green space there and demonstrating that industrial enterprises and the natural environment can safely coexist side by side," noted Raisa Momot.

Another event held as part of the Congress by experts from the Zapovedniki Ecocenter and the Zapovedniki Embassy Foundation was the "In the Language of Nature Reserves" session. This interactive educational program explored 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 nature reserve staff, and creating innovations in interpreting nature conservation through interactive formats—games, lessons, and engaging activities. Furthermore, experts from the Zapovedniki Embassy Foundation conducted nature reserve game sessions, which generated great enthusiasm. By playing scientific games developed by the foundation's experts and dedicated to biodiversity conservation, Congress participants were able to tap into environmental education and delve deeper into nature conservation through interactive games. "Game-based practices allow us to present complex scientific data in an accessible manner, thus gaining new allies in the cause of nature conservation. "These kinds of mechanisms are important for education specialists, teachers, volunteers, and employees of protected areas," noted Yulia Vereshchak, Director of International Projects at the Reserve Embassy Foundation.

At a press conference titled "New Scientific Research on Business and Innovation in Biodiversity Conservation and Their Impact on International Cooperation," organized by the Nature Conservation Embassy Foundation at the Congress Media Center, the organization announced the results of a big-data study on public attitudes toward protected areas. Rosatom announced the launch of a biodiversity study in areas where nuclear industry organizations operate in at least 32 Russian cities, and potentially abroad.

Olga Shkabardnya, CEO of ANO Energy of Development and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility and Internal Communications at Rosatom State Corporation, also discussed Rosatom's new joint project with the Nature Conservation Embassy Foundation—an online platform that aggregates best practices and research on biodiversity conservation. "Together with the Nature Conservation Embassy Foundation, we initiated the creation of a unified international platform where, in addition to best corporate practices and research in biodiversity conservation from around the world, we will also showcase key biodiversity-related events, opportunities for sharing best practices, and opportunities for contacts between scientists, young people, and entrepreneurs. The platform is intended to become a space for communication and information exchange between science, NGOs, government, and business to most effectively address biodiversity conservation challenges and replicate best practices." The speaker emphasized that the demand for the popularization of effective solutions in the field of biodiversity conservation on a single resource was voiced at the Congress.

Yulia Vereshchak, Director of International Projects at the Nature Embassy Foundation, shared information about a large-scale study conducted by the Foundation in collaboration with Tomsk State University and the Cyberia Lab. "Using lingua markers, we trained a program that helped analyze local population attitudes toward protected areas across all federal districts of Russia, including national parks, nature reserves, inspectors, science departments, and volunteer organizations. Our big data study covered over 3.5 million data points over a year. The goal of the study was to understand local population attitudes toward protected areas. Do Russians know what activities are conducted in protected areas, what biodiversity is, have they ever seen an inspector, have they participated in environmental festivals, are they willing to volunteer, and do they understand that it's possible to visit a protected area as a tourist while adhering to ecotourism standards? We intend to dedicate the second part of the study to transboundary territories. We are confident that the results of this study will help to more effectively manage protected areas and develop international cooperation in the field of biodiversity conservation."

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The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) World Conservation Congress is held every four years and sets development priorities and cooperation formats for nature conservation and biodiversity preservation for years to come. The Congress is the largest platform for exchanging experiences in environmental protection and sustainable development. In 2025, the IUCN Congress welcomed over 1,400 IUCN member organizations from 160 countries and was attended by 10,000 participants. Scientists, experts, representatives of businesses, NGOs, and natural areas from around the world shared experiences, innovations, and work results at several hundred events.

Russia is an active member of IUCN. The Zapovednoye Polostvo Foundation and the Zapovedniki Ecocenter organized business and public events as part of the congress, together with representatives of Rosatom and SIBUR. The congress website: https://yuchncongress2025.org/

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Rosatom State Corporation and the Nature Embassy Charitable Educational Foundation announced the creation of an online platform that will consolidate global business research and best corporate practices in biodiversity conservation and environmental education. The announcements were made at a press conference held by the Nature Embassy Foundation jointly with Rosatom State Corporation at the IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) World Conservation Congress, which took place in Abu Dhabi from October 9 to 15.

Both organizations also presented their research. "Zapovednoye Polost" (Protected Embassy) announced the results of a big-data study on public attitudes toward protected areas. Rosatom announced the launch of a biodiversity study in areas where nuclear industry organizations operate in at least 32 Russian cities, and potentially abroad.

"We have launched a systematic research project to study biodiversity in areas where the nuclear industry operates. The study will be conducted jointly with the Ecology Research Institute and will examine endangered species that inhabit areas where the nuclear industry operates, including 10 natural areas located in close proximity to Rosatom cities. We are confident that we will not only identify the problems but also find solutions, including technological ones. For example, many of the interesting practices discussed at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi can be applied in Russia. Researching the biodiversity conservation agendas of corporate sectors in various countries is also a major, ambitious undertaking. This is a key component of our research, and following these findings, we believe it is important to share the findings with the professional community and young people," noted Olga Shkabardnya, Director General of ANO Energy of Development and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility and Internal Communications at Rosatom State Corporation.

Olga Shkabardnya explained that the results of the large-scale study will be presented on a new online platform, which Rosatom will launch in partnership with the Nature Conservation Embassy Foundation. It will consolidate best practices in biodiversity conservation. "Together with the Nature Conservation Embassy Foundation, we initiated the creation of a unified international platform where, in addition to best corporate practices and research in biodiversity conservation from around the world, we will also feature announcements of key biodiversity-related events, opportunities for exchanging best practices, and opportunities for networking between scientists, young people, and entrepreneurs. The platform should become a space for communication and information exchange between science, NGOs, government, and business to most effectively address biodiversity conservation challenges and replicate best practices." The speaker emphasized that the demand for the popularization of effective biodiversity conservation solutions on a single resource was voiced at the Congress.

Natalia Danilina, President of the Nature Conservation Embassy Foundation and Director of the Zapovedniki Ecocenter, a leading nonprofit organization with nearly 30 years of experience working with protected areas, emphasized the importance of business collaboration with environmental organizations and protected areas. Specifically, she mentioned projects implemented in partnership with the Nature Conservation Embassy Foundation by Norilsk Nickel, JTI Russia, SIBUR, MTS, and others. "We are confident that the formula for effective cooperation for nature conservation is a three-pronged partnership: protected areas, which are directly responsible for nature conservation, and businesses and nonprofits, which organize joint project development and jointly find innovative solutions to address conservation issues as effectively as possible," noted Natalia Danilina.

Yulia Vereshchak, Director of International Projects at the Nature Embassy Foundation, shared information about a large-scale study conducted by the Foundation in collaboration with Tomsk State University and the Cyberia Lab. "Using lingua-markers, we trained a program that helped analyze local population attitudes toward protected areas across all federal districts of Russia, including national parks, nature reserves, inspectors, science departments, and volunteer organizations. Our big data study covered over 3.5 million data points over a year. The goal of the study was to understand local population attitudes toward protected areas. Do Russians know what activities are conducted in protected areas, what biodiversity is, have they ever seen an inspector, have they participated in environmental festivals, are they willing to volunteer, and do they understand that it's possible to visit a protected area as a tourist while adhering to ecotourism standards? We intend to dedicate the second part of the study to transboundary territories. We are confident that the results of this study will help to more effectively manage protected areas and develop international cooperation in the field of biodiversity conservation."

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The IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) World Conservation Congress is held every four years and sets development priorities and cooperation formats for nature conservation and biodiversity preservation for years to come. The Congress is the largest platform for exchanging experiences in environmental protection and sustainable development. In 2025, the IUCN Congress welcomed over 1,400 IUCN member organizations from 160 countries and was attended by 10,000 participants. Scientists, experts, representatives of businesses, NGOs, and natural areas from around the world shared experiences, innovations, and work results at several hundred events.

Russia is an active member of IUCN. The Zapovednoye Polostvo Foundation and the Zapovedniki Ecocenter organized business and public events as part of the congress, together with representatives of Rosatom and SIBUR.

Congress website: https://yuchncongress2025.org/

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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.

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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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I hereby voluntarily, of my own free will and in my interests give my consent to the Foundation "Zapovednoye Posolstvo", OGRN 1187700012829, INN/KPP 7728437737 / 772801001, located at: 117335, Moscow, Arkhitektora Vlasova St., Building No. 3, (hereinafter referred to as the Foundation), for the automated and non-automated processing of my personal data, including the use of Internet web analytics services in accordance with the following list:

Last name. First name. Middle name. Contact phone number. Email address. User ID stored in cookie. Source of entry to the Foundation's website. Search or advertising query information. Region.

for the purposes of compliance with the legislation of the Russian Federation; concluding and executing contracts; informing about new products and services; preparing individual offers; conducting advertising activities; providing Users with access to specialized information; processing applications on the Fund's Website; forming a personnel reserve; publishing on the website, in internal directories, and in the organization's address books; carrying out activities in accordance with the constituent documents; sending out informational notifications.

The Foundation has the right to process my personal data in the following ways: collection, recording, systematization, accumulation, storage, updating, modification, use, transfer (distribution, provision, access).

This consent comes into force from the moment I tick the consent box and is valid for the periods established by the current legislation of the Russian Federation.

In all other respects not provided for in this Agreement, the Foundation and Users are guided by the Personal Data Processing Policy (hereinafter referred to as the Policy) and applicable provisions of current Russian Federation law. In the event of any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the terms of the Policy, the terms of the Policy shall prevail.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

Translation. Region: Russian Federal

Source: Preserved Embassy Foundation

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

I hereby voluntarily, of my own free will and in my interests give my consent to the Foundation "Zapovednoye Posolstvo", OGRN 1187700012829, INN/KPP 7728437737 / 772801001, located at: 117335, Moscow, Arkhitektora Vlasova St., Building No. 3, (hereinafter referred to as the Foundation), to the automated and non-automated processing of my personal data, including the use of Internet web analytics services in accordance with the following list:

Last name. First name. Middle name. Contact phone number. Email address. User ID stored in cookie. Source of entry to the Foundation's website. Search or advertising query information. Region.

for the purposes of compliance with the legislation of the Russian Federation; concluding and executing contracts; informing about new products and services; preparing individual offers; conducting advertising activities; providing Users with access to specialized information; processing applications on the Fund's Website; forming a personnel reserve; publishing on the website, in internal directories, and in the organization's address books; carrying out activities in accordance with the constituent documents; sending informational notifications.

The Foundation has the right to process my personal data in the following ways: collection, recording, systematization, accumulation, storage, updating, modification, use, transfer (distribution, provision, access).

This consent comes into force from the moment I tick the consent box and is valid for the periods established by the current legislation of the Russian Federation.

In all other respects not provided for in this Agreement, the Foundation and Users are guided by the Personal Data Processing Policy (hereinafter referred to as the Policy) and applicable provisions of current Russian Federation law. In the event of any conflict between the terms of this Agreement and the terms of the Policy, the terms of the Policy shall prevail.

Please note: This information is raw content obtained directly from the source. It represents an accurate account of the source's assertions and does not necessarily reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.