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Sustainable development policies in Russia. Natalia Tourdyeva (CEFIR). Policy agenda in the RF. What is “Sustainable Development” (EU Sustainable Development strategy) Environmental protection Social equity and cohesion (health) Economic prosperity International responsibities (CO2, GHG).
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Sustainable development policies in Russia Natalia Tourdyeva (CEFIR)
Policy agenda in the RF What is “Sustainable Development” (EU Sustainable Development strategy) Environmental protection Social equity and cohesion (health) Economic prosperity International responsibities (CO2, GHG)
SD Policy agenda 1 and 2: Russian Environmental regulations Technical standards 3 (Economic prosperity) Energy efficiency campaign 4 (International responsibities) Russian Climate Doctrine ICCC negotiations
Energy Efficiencycampaign Presidential Decree “On some measures to increase energy and ecological efficiency of the Russian economy” Targets a 40% decrease in energy-intensity of Russian GDP by 2020 compared to 2007 RF Government Decree for realization of Presidential Decree №889 - “ ... prepare federal law aimed on increase energy and eco-efficiency of Russian economy … “ Extensive legislative base
Energy Efficiencycampaign draft Federal Law “On energy savings and increase of the energy efficiency” draft Federal Law “On introduction of changes in some laws aiming on increasing eco- and energy-efficiency of the Russian Economy” draft “State Energy savings and energy efficiency program of the RF until 2020”
Federal Laws and State Program This legislation is aimed on: reduction of the risk of Russia's economy not covering its needs in energy and power by 2020 reduction the risk of decrease in Russia's energy export potential by 2020 decrease household communal services costs set limits on investments in fuel-energy complex, that cause tariffs and inflation increase. prevent environmental pollution and secure Russia's commitment to control greenhouse gases emission.