Tavrichesky Palace, St. Petersburg

Planet Earth: Living in Harmony with Nature



Congress

Nevsky International Ecological Congress

Held in St. Petersburg, the Nevsky International Ecological Congress has been a regular fixture since 2008. The event provides a platform for:

  • Parliamentary cooperation on issues related to the environmental safety and harmonization of environmental law of the CIS Member-Nations
  • Building dialogue and sharing experience among representatives of government bodies, the business community, educational establishments, research organizations, and non-profits on issues related to making the economies of the CIS more eco-efficient
  • Promotion of law on environmental and natural resource management through legal promotion of resource and energy-efficient low-waste technologies, deep processing of raw materials and waste
  • Environmental awareness-raising and education, promotion of healthy life-styles
  • Formulating proposals on the international environmental policy agenda and environmental security framework through joint efforts with specialized agencies of the United Nations

Greetings

Valentina Matvienko
Speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, Co-Chair of the Organizing Committee of the XI Nevsky International Ecological Congress

Dear Friends. I extend my greetings to the organizers, guests and participants of the XI Nevsky International Ecological Congress. For many years, the Congress has been bringing together parliamentarians, senior government officials, leading scientists, experts, and representatives of the public from dozens of countries across the world. Its platform hosts meaningful discussions on key matters on the environmental agenda and its work results in environmental protection initiatives implemented both internationally and at the country level.

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Dmitry Patrushev
Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation

I am pleased to welcome you to the 11th Nevsky International Ecological Congress! Russia has undoubtedly been making an enormous contribution to the protection of the Earth’s environment. The preservation and expansion of the unique natural resource potential of our country, with its abundant biodiversity, immense fresh water reserves and forest wealth, is of great importance for the entire planet.

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Alexander Kozlov
Minister of Natural Resources and Environment of Russia

It is a pleasure to welcome all the participants, guests, and organizers of the 11th Nevsky International Ecological Congress! The general theme of the discussions planned for 2025 is ‘Planet Earth: Living in Harmony with Nature’. Nowadays it is obvious that the only way for the development of civilization and the world economy in particular is to maintain this balance.

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