The number of environmental organizations both in Russia and around the world is constantly growing due to the emergence of new movements focused on environmental issues. Some of them are designed specifically to protect the environment, while the latter perform separate protection functions.
The need for environmental organizations
International environmental organizations in Russia ensure the integration of environmental activities of interested states, regardless of their political position. Environmental problems stand out from the totality of all existing international problems. Russia is directly involved in the work of many international environmental organizations. Environmental organizations in Russia are differentiated by areas of activity. It can also be motives of participation, organizational structure and other parameters.
A significant contribution to solving environmental problems is brought about by the work of environmental organizations in Russia. Today, there are more than 40 movements, associations, unions, societies for the protection of the environment, the promotion of respect for nature and the conservation of flora and fauna. The movement "Love of Nature without Borders" is engaged in a joint effort to preserve the natural heritage of both Russia and the entire planet as a whole. In addition, the sphere of activity of this movement includes the search for, the introduction of new methods, ideas and methods for solving various environmental problems of the planet. The legal status of the work of international environmental organizations is divided into intergovernmental and non-governmental.
All-Russian Society for the Conservation of Nature
This is one of the most respected environmental organizations in Russia. It was founded in 1924. The main goal of the company is to organize the movement of the company for a healthy environmental situation in Russia, for sustainable environmentally friendly development. Work is being carried out on education in the field of ecology and educating the population, mass environmental measures are being organized. This includes gardening, improvement of springs, planting forests and more. The organization includes 55 constituent entities of the Russian Federation, each of which consists of local units.
Cedar
All-Russian public non-political organization. Its registration was in 1993. Representatives of the movement participate in absolutely all forms of public life of society, the country, interacts with government agencies, public associations. Submits its proposals to local authorities or state authorities regarding the protection of public health, natural resources and the environment. If necessary, conducts a public environmental review.
Social Ecological Academy
This all-Russian organization is engaged in research and development in the field of ecology, contributes to the formation of socio-economic policy, participates in the development of environmental education. It also supports the most significant and promising research in the field of ecology. It contributes to the preservation and revival of national cultural values.
International environmental organizations in Russia
A significant contribution to solving environmental problems is made by international environmental organizations in Russia. All the main bodies and specialized agencies of the UN are involved in environmental activities. United Nations Environment Program - UNEP. The main subsidiary body, existing since 1972, is UNESCO, which promotes the maintenance of peace and international security. He is engaged in issues of interstate cooperation in the fields of education, science, culture. FAO is addressing issues related to food resources, agricultural development in order to improve the living conditions of peoples.
WHO
The World Health Organization was established in 1946. Its main goal is to take care of human health, which, of course, is also associated with the protection of the natural environment. The World Meteorological Organization is studying the ozone layer of the Earth, assessing the transport of pollutants. In addition, environmental protection activities are carried out by the following environmental organizations not under the auspices of the UN: European Economic Community, European Council, Helcom, Euratom and others.
The World Wide Fund for Nature is an international organization established in 1962. The fund aims to stop the destruction of the environment, raise funds to protect nature and save some species of animals from extinction and the extinction of plants.
Many environmental organizations, including the independent international organization Greenpeace, are involved in the protection of nature and peace on the planet. Greenpeace aims at finding a way out of international environmental ills, attracting the attention of both society and government. This organization exists solely on the donations of supporters; it does not accept any financial assistance either from state structures, or from the municipality, political parties and business representatives.
Difficulties of environmental organizations in Russia
The work of environmental organizations in Russia is hindered by such factors as mistrust of the authorities, accusations of organizations of espionage, and limited and difficult access to information.
The work of environmental organizations in Russia is necessary, but not all managers of enterprises share this opinion. An environmental management system was created to strike a balance between economics and ecology, which is so necessary. Its essence is in a clear organizational structure, the purpose of which is to achieve the position indicated in environmental policy through programs to protect the living environment that meet international standards ISO 14000. Enterprises that use the environmental management system have several advantages. This is a favorable image of the company due to greening production, membership in environmental unions, attracting investors. That is what the work of environmental organizations is designed for.
A significant minus is a narrow understanding of the essence of environmental management by senior management of commercial enterprises. As a rule, Russian enterprises do not pay enough attention to environmental activities, which is extremely disapproving of environmental organizations in Russia. This is explained by excessive costs of environmental measures. Russian companies should gradually introduce an environmental management system into production because of its necessity, usefulness, importance and profitability. The state is able to help and contribute to these processes through the introduction of a unified accreditation system, and the work of environmental organizations in Russia will be more effective.