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The Council of the Eurasian Women’s Forum and Rosatom are launching thefirst international contest of women’s projects from BRICS countries, dedicated tosustainable development and environment protection. The Lake Baikal Foundation is a partner of the project. The award is organized under the auspices of the Eurasian Women’sForum Council and the state corporation “Rosatom”. The goals … Continue reading “The Lake Baikal foundation is a partner of the first international award of women’s environmental activitiеs in the BRICS countries “Green Future””

            	            

The Lake Baikal Foundation joined the association of the largest grant-giving organizations in Russia – the Donors Forum. The organization has been operating for more than 20 years and is a professional charitable community. The key value for the Donor Forum is information transparency and open data on the activities of the non-profit sector. To … Continue reading “The Lake Baikal Foundation is a member of the Donors Forum”

            	            

Scientists from the Baikal Institute of Nature Management Siberian branch of the Russian Academy of sciences (BINM SB RAS) surveyed the southern and eastern shores of Lake Baikal during the field season of this year to identify the locations of populations of the almost-shaggy skullcap. Following the summer expedition, employees of BINM SB RAS obtained … Continue reading “The Baikal Institute of Natural Resources Management of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences conducted a study of the almost-shaggy skullcap with the support of the Foundation”

            	            

In the summer of 2024, the Baikal Lake Foundation began implementing a new project aimed at solving the problem of handling food waste and preventing bears from approaching tourists in the protected area. We are pleased to announce that in the Zabaykalsky National Park, where the project is being implemented, informational boards have already been … Continue reading “New information boards for the project “Save the Bear!” have appeared in the Zabaykalsky National Park”

            	            
            	            

On October 24, a panel discussion was held on “Youth Climate Diplomacy: Demand and Opportunities.” The event is dedicated to the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, which will take place from November 11 to 22 in Baku, Azerbaijan. The event was organized by the Youth Water Council, … Continue reading “The Youth Water Council presented a draft position paper for the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change”

            	            
            	            
            	            
            	            

The discussion was dedicated to World Water Day In her presentation, the Director of the Lake Baikal Foundation discussed the outcomes of the 28th UN Climate Change Conference in the context of the importance of water for climate change adaptation and the actions that states have committed to taking to preserve water resources. Tsvetkova noted … Continue reading “Anastasia Tsvetkova spoke at the UN Information Centre roundtable in Moscow”

            	            

From May 13-15, the youth Model of the 10th World Water Forum will take place at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO). The Lake Baikal Foundation is a partner of the event and will organize the Youth Process within the Model. “The World Water Forum is the largest event in the water sector, … Continue reading “The Lake Baikal Foundation is a partner of the World Water Forum Model”

            	            

Siberian Wellness has announced plans to support projects of the Lake Baikal Foundation in 2024. The systematic support will focus on preserving the biodiversity of Baikal, its water resources, waste management, development of specially protected natural areas, and other areas of the Foundation’s work. Siberian Wellness’s contribution to the Baikal ecosystem in 2023  Siberian Wellness … Continue reading “The Lake Baikal Foundation and Siberian Wellness have announced plans for cooperation in 2024”

            	            
            	            

The Foundation analyzed all changes in legislation and state policy regarding environmental protection from December 2023 to February 2024. This comprehensive document consolidates all key regulatory acts, bills, quotes from representatives of government authorities, and decisions made by international organizations where Russia is a member.  Several federal laws in the field of ecology marked the … Continue reading “The Baikal Lake Foundation has prepared its first digest on the state environmental agenda”

            	            
            	            

The idea from the Baikal Lake Foundation has made it into the top 1,000 best ideas at the federal forum “Strong Ideas for a New Time.”  Anton Efimochkin, Senior Manager of the Baikal Lake Foundation, has presented the idea of the reforestation program for areas where natural regeneration is difficult. The proposal aims to develop … Continue reading “The Foundation’s reforestation program is among the top “strong ideas””

            	            

In January, examinations were held for third-year students of the bachelor’s program “Change Management” on the subject “Water Resource Management and Leadership.”  As part of the course, the students:  Learned about leadership in the water sector at various levels: government, business, NGOs, as well as opportunities for youth to make their mark; Explored the concept … Continue reading “For the second consecutive year, the staff of the Foundation have been conducting the course “Water Resource Management and Leadership” at RANEPA”

            	            

In December, the Baikal Lake Foundation participated in a series of themed events at the “Russia” Exhibition at VDNH in Moscow, dedicated to specially protected natural areas. Anastasia Tsvetkova, General Director of the Baikal Lake Foundation, shared the successes of the foundation’s conservation programs and participated in a panel discussion titled “Let’s Preserve the Nature … Continue reading “Visitors to the “Russia” Exhibition in Moscow learned about the projects of the Baikal Lake Foundation”

            	            

We are pleased to introduce the updated presentation of the Baikal Lake Foundation. The document contains information about 20+ implemented projects in accordance with the Foundation’s areas of activity: Conservation of water resources, Biodiversity conservation, Sustainable tourism, Environmental education, Climate change mitigation, and Partnership for sustainable development.  In addition to the project map, the presentation … Continue reading “The updated presentation of the Baikal Lake Foundation has been published”

            	            

In December 2023, the general director of the Baikal Lake Foundation, Anastasia Tsvetkova, became a partner at the leading lobbying firm Baikal Communications Group. Anastasia’s appointment opens up new opportunities for both organizations.  Among its areas of activity, Baikal Communications Group pays special attention to ESG consulting. Anastasia Tsvetkova leads the international communications and CSR … Continue reading “The director of the Baikal Lake Foundation has become a partner of the Baikal Communications Group”

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