On November 20, 2024, in Moscow, the results of the VI All-Russian competition “Reliable Partner – Ecology” were summed up in the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, which is conducted by the Association “Reliable Partner” together with the Russian Ecological Society with the support of the Committee of the Federation Council on Agricultural and Food Policy and Nature Management.
According to the results of the competition, the project of the Fund “Lake Baikal” “Trash Free National Parks”, which passed a multi-stage selection system, became the laureate in the nomination “The best project in the field of ecotourism” among regional nature conservation practices. The victory in the competition is the result of the hard work of the Fund’s staff and program partners, as well as strategic planning over many years of implementing “Trash Free National Parks”.
The all-Russian competition for the selection of the best regional nature conservation practices “Reliable Partner – Ecology” is organized to assist federal and regional authorities in the effective implementation of the National Project “Ecology”. Its main task is to identify the most successful and effective nature conservation regional practices and projects for their further replication and scaling throughout the country.
The program “Trash Free National Parks” aims at a systemic solution to the problem of household waste left in the territory of national parks around Baikal. The program was launched by the Fund “Lake Baikal” in 2019 and currently covers 3 national parks with 18 operating waste separation points. By 2024, the program has sent over 15 tons of recyclables for processing.
The participation in the competition allowed the Fund to demonstrate its achievements and innovative approach to the development of ecotourism. The victory in the competition became a stimulus for further development and strengthening of responsible tourism and CSO practices.
We thank the organizers and the jury for the opportunity to share the experience of implementing a successful eco-educational initiative with the expert community and the wider audience!
The Fund “Lake Baikal” is proud of its achievements and is ready to continue working for the benefit of preserving ecosystems not only in the Baikal region, but also beyond its borders!