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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”

            	            

Pavilion No. 75.  At 12:00, for the youngest fans of Baikal, scientists from the A.N. Severtsov Institute of Ecology and Evolution of the Russian Academy of Sciences (IEE RAS) will conduct a lesson about the Baikal seal at the Buryatia stand, where they will share many interesting facts about this amazing endemic species and the … Continue reading “The Baikal Lake Foundation and the Baikal Nature Reserve invite nature lovers to the “Russia” exhibition at VDNH in Moscow”

            	            

This fall marked the completion of the first forest restoration project under the climate program of the Baikal Lake Foundation, the “Preservation of forests in the Baikal region,” aimed at preserving and systematically restoring the natural ecosystems of the Baikal region following devastating forest fires.  Wildfires threaten animals, insects, and plants, as well as ecosystems … Continue reading “Results of the “Preservation of forests in the Baikal region” Project in 2023”

            	            

On December 23, Alexandra Tulusoeva, Senior Project Manager of the Baikal Lake Foundation, conducted a lecture on climate negotiations for fourth-year students majoring in “International Relations” at Irkutsk State University. The lecture was part of the course “The Phenomenon of Public Diplomacy: State and Non-State Actors in the Modern Diplomatic System.”  During the lecture, Alexandra … Continue reading “The Foundation shared its experience of participating in climate negotiations with students of Irkutsk State University”

            	            

Roswaterresources, with the support of the Ministry of Natural Resources of Russia and Roshydromet, organized the Water Day at COP28 for the first time in the history of the conference. The topics for discussion at Water Day included fair distribution and rational use of fresh water on Earth, reduction of anthropogenic pressure, sustainable development in … Continue reading “The Lake Baikal Foundation participated in the Water Day at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28)”

            	            

For the third year in a row, projects of the Baikal Foundation have been awarded prizes at the “Change Management. Visionaries” award. This year, our project “Climate Change Fighting on Lake Baikal” took 3rd place in the “Ecology. NGOs” category. In total, more than 100 applications were submitted for the award. The award ceremony took … Continue reading “The Climate Change Fighting Project on Lake Baikal by the Baikal Foundation has become a finalist of the “Visionaries” award”

            	            

On December 3, at the Russian pavilion during the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention, a thematic day on “Climate and Human-Centricity” took place, where the Lake Baikal Foundation participated in a panel session on “Conservation of biodiversity and ecosystem restoration.” Senior project manager, Alexandra Tulusoeva, shared the experience of the … Continue reading “The projects of the Lake Baikal Foundation were presented at the 28th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention!”

            	            

From November 28 to 30, the III Congress of Young Scientists was held in the Sirius Park of Science and Art in Sochi. Lake Baikal Foundation was invited to the event to present its ideas – “Water Week” and the Youth Water Council. Water Week is an annual event that brings together representatives of government, … Continue reading “Presentation of “Water Week” at the Congress of Young Scientists was held”

            	            

Earlier this year we have already shared a documentary film about the expedition to the black-necked marmot, which was filmed in support of the Foundation’s project on the conservation of this rare inhabitant of the Baikal natural territory. On the basis of the movie, director Oleg Galikaev put together a festival version called “On the … Continue reading ““On the Trail” premieres at the Mindful Cinema International Film Festival”

            	            

On November 28, ahead of the 28th UN Climate Change Conference COP28, the Director General of the Lake Baikal Foundation presented a report on “Climate Agenda and its Connection with Business Now” at the forum “ESG. MONEY. BUSINESS. GOOD” forum in Moscow. In her speech Anastasia Tsvetkova revealed the problem of dependence of business capitalization … Continue reading “Climate agenda and business: report of the Lake Baikal Foundation at the ESG Forum in Moscow ahead of the COP28 climate summit”

            	            

This year, Lake Baikal Foundation received the status of observer organization at the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP) and will participate in the upcoming 28th Conference (COP-28 or COP28), taking place from November 30 to December 12 in Dubai (UAE). The UN Climate Change Conference … Continue reading “The Foundation has been granted observer status by the UNFCCC and will participate in the 28th UN Climate Change Conference”

            	            

The experience of the Baikal Lake Foundation is presented at the MGIMO Business School Anastasia Tsvetkova, General Director of the Baikal Lake Foundation, acted as a supervisor of the advanced training program “Business management based on ESG-principles: from practitioners to practices”, which was held from 13 to 18 November 2023 at the MGIMO School of … Continue reading “Master class on cooperation with NPOs for business representatives”

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