Supported by

 

The State Duma of the Russian Federation	The Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation	Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Russian Federation	Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation
Ministry of economic development of the Russian Federation	The Federal Supervisory Natural Resources Management Service	The Federal Fishery Agency	Federal Agency for Sea and River Transport
Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring	The Federal Water Resources Agency	Rosmorport	Administration of St.Petersburg
	Guild of Ecologists	Russian Academy of Sciences

 

MIKHAIL SLIPENCHUK

DEPUTY OF THE STATE DUMA OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Taking into account the urgency of the III International forum "St. Petersburg-the sea capital of Russia. Ecology", I support the initiative of holding this event.

The questions raised in the framework of the forum concern the improvement and harmonization of legal norms in the field of environmental protection. As there is the need to provide legislative protection of water resources is one of the priorities of the State Duma of Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation in the sphere of ecology, I’m planning to take part in the discussion.

I am sure that in the course of discussion, the ideas and proposals will be developed that will contribute to the development of the standards-related activities in order to protect the aquatic environment. In addition, the exhibition part of the III International forum "St. Petersburg-the sea capital of Russia. Ecology" will allow to draw attention of all interested parties on innovative technology, aimed at protection of water objects, and investment potential of regions.

 

Yuri Trutnev

MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ECOLOGY OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Russian Ministry thanks you for the invitation to take part in the III International Forum "Environment" for the protection of water resources within the Project of the Party "United Russia", "Saint-Petersburg - the sea capital of Russia" on 29-31 March 2012, and taking into account the urgency of the problem of water resources protection, supports the holding of the event. At a plenary meeting Vladimir Kirillov - the head of the Federal Service for Supervision of Natural Resources will make a report.

In the working sessions of the International Forum the reports will be made by:
Nikanorov Vadim, the Deputy Head of Federal Agency of Water Resources;
Shershakov Vyacheslav – DG of FSBI "R&D company" "Typhoon," the Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and Environmental Monitoring.

At the same time I inform you that the International Forum will be attended by representatives of the Ministry of Natural Resources of Russia: Kanaeva Lyudmila – the Head of Legal Department of the water use legislation, and Natalia Savchenko - the Deputy Head of the legislation in the field of environmental protection of the Legal Department of the Ministry, as well as representatives of the territorial authority Rosvodresurs – Nevsko-Ladozhskiy Basin Water Directorate. Hydromet Department of North-West Federal District, Rosprirodnadzor Departments in North-West, South, North Caucasian, Uralian, Siberian, Far East and Volga Federal Districts, as well as specialized departmental organization, operating in the field of maritime monitoring.

 

Stanislav Voskresenskii

THE DEPUTY MINISTER FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

Russian Ministry of Economic Development reviewed your appeal on the issue of participation in the III International Forum "Environment" (hereinafter - the Forum), which will be held on 29-31 March 2012 in St. Petersburg within the framework of the Party "UNITED RUSSIA" Project, "Saint-Petersburg - the sea capital of Russia". We inform you that in a roundtable on the topic "Russia's accession to the WTO: environmental aspects" the Deputy Director of the Department of trade Negotiations of Russian Ministry of Economic Development V. Tkachenko will take part.

 

Viktor Olersky

DEPUTY MINISTER OF TRANSPORT OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION

The Ministry of Transport of the Russian Federation, giving much attention to the importance of water and the sea lanes in the world and national economies, the influence exerted by water on the ecology of the seas and rivers, supports the holding of the Party "UNITED RUSSIA" Project, "St. Petersburg – the sea capital of Russia" the III International Forum" Environment " on 29-31 March 2012 in St. Petersburg, dedicated to the protection of water resources.

 

NIKOLAI PASIADA

THE VICE-GOVERNOR OF THE LENINGRAD REGION

On behalf of the Government of the Leningrad region thank You for the invitation to take part in the III International forum "Environment". Sustain development and ecological security of Russia is one of priority directions of the country ecological development policy, the Leningrad region is one of the most economically developed Russian regions, where the major investment projects are implemented: port and pipeline complexes, development of the enterprises of oil refining, the chemical industry and atomic energy. Therefore, the Government of the Leningrad region, local self-government bodies and public pay to the issues of nature conservation close and ever-increasing attention.

That’s why I fully support the holding of the forum. I am sure that the result of effective work in the framework of the event will be the adoption of constructive solutions.

 

Natalia Prokopovich 

CONSUL GENERAL OF UKRAINE IN ST. PETERSBURG

Allow me to express my gratitude for the invitation to take part in the International Forum "Environment," which will be held on 29-31 March.

Consulate General of Ukraine in Saint Petersburg supports this forum and believes that environmental issues of water systems, international experience in dealing with man-made pollution and safe exploration of natural resources are essential for sustain development of our countries, environmental protection and public health. It is planned that representatives from the Consulate General of Ukraine will be: Ms. N. Prokopovich, Consul General and Mr. I. Shvets, Consul of Economic Affairs.

Consulate General of Ukraine in St. Petersburg expresses respect and confidence in further productive cooperation.

 

Eugene Schwartz

DIRECTOR OF ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY OF THE WORLD WILDLIFE FUND

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Russia supports the III International Forum "Ecology".

A comprehensive discussion of the protection of water resources is highly relevant in the light of the active development of the Arctic shelf, which requires an integrated approach. Sustain development of Russia is possible only when the interests of all stakeholders are taken account of.

As representatives of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Russia, please, include in the list of participants of the forum following people:

• Eugene Schwartz, director of environmental policy, PhD;
• Aleksei Knizhnikov, program coordinator for the Environmental Policy of oil and gas sector.

I wish the participants of the III International Forum "Ecology" successful and productive work!

 

Magomed Abdulayev

CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF DAGESTAN

The Government of the Republic of Dagestan thanks you for the invitation to take part in the III International Forum "Environment" on 29-31 March 2012. The Government of the Republic of Dagestan supports the holding of the event, aimed at attracting the attention of Russian and the world public opinion to environmental problems of water and formation of a single eco-oriented policy in the field of water resources.

Giving the urgency to the issues scheduled for discussion at the upcoming forum, information about the conference is directed to the concerned ministries and agencies of the Republic of Dagestan, and communicated to appropriate organizations.

 

Vladimir Medvedev

HEAD OF THE REPRESENTATIVE OFFICE OF THE VOLOGDA REGION IN THE NORTH-WEST FEDERAL DISTRICT

Participation in the activities of the III International forum "Environment" in the framework of the Party "UNITED RUSSIA" project "St.Petersburg-the Sea capital of Russia", which will be held in the period from 29 - 31 March this year., with the concurrence of the Governor of the Vologda region O. Kuvshynnykov will take Medvedev Vladimir - the head of the representative office, Deputy Governor of the Vologda region – regional coordinator of the Party Project of the Vologda region.

 

Oleg Polumordvinov

DEPUTY CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE ASTRAKHAN REGION

On behalf of the Government of the Astrakhan region thank You for the invitation to take part in the III International forum "Environment".

I wish you success in conducting of the conference. I am sure that the joint decision of the environment preservation problems will become one of the priority directions of the regional policy of the subjects of the Russian Federation.

 

 

Sergei Vasin

FIRST DEPUTY MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND FORESTRY OF THE KRASNOYARSK REGION

Krasnoyarsk region Government thanks you for the invitation to take part in the III International Forum "Environment" (hereinafter referred to as the Forum), the Party "UNITED RUSSIA" Project "Saint-Petersburg - the sea capital of Russia."

We consider it relevant and strategically important to hold the III International Forum "Environment". The upcoming event will help to analyze the current situation in the field of ecological safety of water bodies and identify key areas for improvement.

In order to improve environmental activity and promotion of environmental projects within the business program the information about the Forum was sent by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry of the Region to the large water users.

 

Alexander Streluhin

DEPUTY CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE SARATOV REGION

On behalf of the Governor of the region Platov P. thank You for the invitation of the Government of the Saratov region to take part in the III International forum "Environment", which will be held in Saint-Petersburg on the 29th-31st of March of the current year.

The program of the forum is of interest for the Saratov region, which is a dynamically developing region. With the growth rates and volumes of production anthropogenic load on the environment increases. To solve the whole complex of ecological problems in the region the regional target program "Environmental rehabilitation of the Saratov region for 2009 - 2013" was developed.

Activities, such as the International forum "Environment", contribute to the solution of many problems in the sphere of nature management and stabilization of environmental situation in the regions and the country as a whole.

 

Genadii Bezlobenko 

DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF THE PSKOV REGION

The administration of the Pskov region thanks you for the invitation to take part in the III International Forum "Environment" Project of the Party "UNITED RUSSIA", "Saint-Petersburg - the sea capital of Russia" (hereinafter - the Forum), supports and believes the discussion to be timely and relevant.

The administration of the region giving the importance of the issues raised at the Forum, notes in particular the priorities in the environmental area of the Pskov region:
problems of sewage treatment;
participation in international cooperation on environmental safety of transboundary water bodies. As representatives of the Pskov region administration reports will be made by:
Bezlobenko Gennady Andreyevich - Deputy Governor of the Pskov region.
Mozhzhina Tatiana Eduardovna - Deputy Chairman of State Committee of Nature and environment of the Pskov region.

 

Eugene Morozov

DEPUTY PRIME OF THE KALININGRAD REGION

Thank you for the invitation to take part in the III International Forum "Environment" Project of the Party "UNITED RUSSIA", "Saint-Petersburg - the sea capital of Russia." The Government of the Kaliningrad region supports the event and considers the issues raised for discussion at the forum extremely important for effective action to protect water resources.

Considering the geographic location, transportation infrastructure and industry in the region, the Government of the Kaliningrad region is active in environmental conservation activities, and regularly carries out environmental activities focused on the modernization of water supply, reconstruction of treatment facilities, waterworks and pumping stations.

The head (director) of the Service for Environmental Control and Supervision of the Kaliningrad region Poberezhnyi Sergei Kallistratovich will take part in the forum and make a presentation on topic "International Environmental projects implemented in the Kaliningrad region".

 

 Sergei Morozov

GOVERNOR OF THE ULYANOVSK REGION

The Government of the Ulyanovsk region thanks you for the invitation to take part in the III International Forum "Environment" (hereinafter - the Forum) and is ready to provide the necessary information support.

I ask you to submit materials on the basis of the Forum to the Government of the Ulyanovsk region for posting on the official website of the Governor and the Government of the Ulyanovsk region, the Ministry of Forestry, Natural Resources and Environment of the Ulyanovsk region.

 

Alexander Borisov

DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER OF THE REPUBLIC OF SAKHA(YAKUTIA)

The Government of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) thanks you for the invitation to take part in the III International Forum "Ecology" and supports the initiative of the event. Discussion of the issues presented in the Forum is up-to-date. I hope that the event will contribute to solving environmental problems of water resources.

I wish you successful work and decision-making, conducive to ecological safety of water environment in Russia.

 

Gennadiy Churikov

THE FIRST DEPUTY HEAD OF THE VOLGOGRAD REGION ADMINISTRATION

Thank You for the invitation to take part in the III International Forum "Environment", project of the political party "UNITED RUSSIA", "Saint-Petersburg - the sea capital of Russia."

Taking into account the high importance of the issues in the field of water resources in Russia, Volgograd Region Administration supports the Forum "Ecology".

The Head of the Volgograd Region Administration Sergey Bozhenov plans to attend the event.

 

Valery Shantsev

GOVERNOR OF THE NIZHIY NOVGOROD REGION

Thank you for the invitation to take part in the III International Forum "Environment", which will be held on 29-31 March 2012 in St. Petersburg.

No doubt, such events will help strengthen and develop international cooperation in the field of water resources, will enable participants to initiate new business contacts and exchange experience and information on topical issues.

I am convinced that the forum will be held at a high level.

 

Nikolai Dudov

GOVERNOR OF THE MAGADAN REGION

Administration of the Magadan region considered the planned activities of the III International Forum "Environment" and supports the decision to provide a forum organized by the proposed format.

Forum events are relevant to the Magadan region, being developed in connection with the new federal target programs, including the Federal Program "Development of water sector of the Russian Federation in 2012-2020 years" and their financial security. The information about the forum is brought to the organizations concerned for appropriate work within the existing development projects, the region's economy and environment.

 

Alexander Smirnov

DEPUTY HEAD OF ADMINISTRATION OF THE NOVGOROD REGION

The administration thanks You for the invitation to take part in the III International Forum "Environment" on 29-31 March 2012, and reports that participation in the III International Forum "Environment" will take the chairman of the Committee of Transport and Communications Andrei Sharonov.

We wish the organizers and the participants of the forum success and productive work.

 

 Valery Karpenko

DEPUTY PRIME OF KAMCHATKA

To date, public administration, control and supervision of Kamchatka pay much attention to the environment, the influence of natural and anthropogenic factors on the health of the population, to natural resources and ecological systems in the region, and take serious measures to reduce the negative impact of external factors on environment of the peninsula.

Express my readyness within existing authority to assist the Government of the Kamchatka region in the preparation and conduct of the III International Forum "Ecology".

 

Sergei Eremin

HEAD OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND PUBLIC ENVIRONMENTAL OVERSIGHT OF KRASNODAR REGION

Department of Natural Resources and state environmental oversight of Krasnodar region reported that participation in the III International Forum "Ecology", the Project of the Party "United Russia", "Saint-Petersburg - the sea capital of Russia" held on 29-31 March 2012 in St. Petersburg will take the Deputy Head of the Department - Zakharchuk Nikolai.

Andrey Semikolennyh

MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND ENVIRONMENT OF THE KAMCHATKA REGION

We sincerely thank You for the invitation to take part in the III International Forum "Ecology" in the Project of the Party "United Russia", "Saint-Petersburg - the sea capital of Russia."

The protection of water resources is given much attention to by the Government, the Ministry of Fisheries, and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment of the Kamchatka region.

We believe the theme of the III International Forum "Ecology" to be actual and on behalf of the Government of Kamchatka express support for the upcoming event.

 

Sergey Kislyakov

DEPUTY GOVERNOR OF THE CHUKOTKA AUTONOMOUS DISTRICT

We express our appreciation to You for the invitation to the upcoming III International Forum "Ecology", dedicated to the protection of water resources, which is in our opinion, up to date and can significantly affect the solutions of problems in the field of environmental protection.

 

Banata Soltahanova

AG. DEPUTY CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERMENT OF THE PERM KRAI

The Government of the Perm region thanks You for the invitation to take part in the III International Forum "Environment", dedicated to the protection of water resources.

For the Government of Perm in the forum will also take part Ag. Minister of Natural Resources of Perm Sivkov Dmitry Borisovich.

 

Victor Myasnik

VICE-GOVERNOR OF THE PRIMORSKI KRAI

On behalf of the Primorsky Krai Administration welcomes the organizers and participants of the Third International Forum "Environment", held in the framework of the project of the Party "United Russia", "Saint-Petersburg - the sea capital of Russia.

"High importance is given to the international activities aimed at attracting Russian and world community to reduce the impact on the transport industry on the ecology of aquatic systems, the introduction of new technological solutions to the ecological safety of water bodies, reducing the anthropogenic impact on water resources and increasing environmental responsibility, we hope that substantive discussion of a wide range of problems in the framework of the Forum will develop effective recommendations for improving the environmental policy.

We hope for successful resolution of the priority tasks of the Forum, to discuss topical issues of environmental management and environmental protection.

The list of participants of this event confirm that the discussing issues are now a priority for all levels of government in Russia and require joint efforts and close cooperation between the authorities, science, business, and the international community.

We also inform you that on 19-20 July 2012 the Sixth International Environmental Forum "Nature Without Borders" will be held in Vladivostok.

A wide range of issues of cross-border environmental problems will be discussed on the Forum. Breakout sessions and roundtables on key areas of the topic and organization of a specialized exhibition are planned on the Forum.

We offer the participants of the Third International Forum "Ecology" to continue the discussion and finding solutions of environmental problems at the Sixth International Environmental Forum "Nature Without Borders" in Vladivostok in July 2012.

We wish the participants of the Third International Forum "Ecology" constructive discussion and new achievements in the implementation of plans, as well as the formation of a unified state policy in the field of environmental management and finding ways to improve the results of existing environmental programs.

 

Lilia Oparina

CHIEF OF ADMINISTRATION HEAD OF THE KOMI REPUBLIC AND THE GOVERNMENT OF THE KOMI REPUBLIC

Thank you for the invitation to the III International Forum "Ecology", dedicated to the protection of water resources, which will be held in St. Petersburg in March of this year.

Information about the event is directed to the organizations of the Komi Republic.

 

Ildar Neverov

CHAIRMAN OF THE COMMITTEE OF ECOLOGY A MEMBER OF THE GENERAL COUNCIL OF BUSINESS RUSSIA

Thank you for the invitation to take part in the III International Forum "Environment", which will be held in St. Petersburg on March 29-31, 2012.

The questions of accumulated environmental damage elimination, improvement of environmental responsibility of business, legal and investment mechanisms for the elimination of environmental encumbrance are of particular interest to business - community of modern Russia. The need for this event is due to the relevance of the presented topics of the discussion.

In this regard, I support the Forum and express confidence in the efficiency of the meeting's outcome.

 

Viacheslav Pankov

DIRECTOR Guild of Ecologists

Ladies and gentlemen!

An international forum "Ecology" in the Project of the Party "UNITED RUSSIA", "Saint-Petersburg - the sea capital of Russia" is an extremely significant event.

Upon accession to the WTO, we will adjust the existing environmental laws and regulations. It is important to make this transition without compromising the ecological interests of Russia. Accumulated environmental damage, degradation of the environment, water supply of several major cities and regions, and other acute problems require the union of potential, active dialogue, and cooperation among all stakeholders.

Forum "Ecology" fulfills this task, and on behalf of the professional community of ecologists, I express my full support to the Forum and a readiness to work together constructively.

 

Andrei Kigim

PRESIDENT OF THE RUSSIAN UNION OF INSURERS

Thank you for the invitation to take part in the III International Forum "Environment" which will be held on 29-31 March 2012. Environmental insurance is a crucial part of the economic mechanism of environmental protection. It is the minimization of environmental risks and creation of financial opportunities to eliminate the negative effects of human impact on the environment are the main problems of this type of insurance. Industrialization of society is inevitable, and discussion of environmental insurance issues is the most relevant today. I express my support for the International Forum "Environment" and I wish the participants successful work!

 

VLADIMIR SIBIREV

GENERAL DIRECTOR OF AUTONOMOUS NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION OF PROMOTION IN DECISION OF ECOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROBLEMS "AGENCY OF INNOVATIONS OF HUMAN ENVIRONMENT"

Autonomous non-profit organization assists solving environmental and environmental problems of the "AGENCY OF NNOVATIONS OF HUMAN ENVIRONMENT" thanks You for the invitation to take part in the III International forum "Environment "that will take place on 29-31 March 2012 and informs that participate in the Forum from ANO " Agency of innovations of human environment" will:
Taimazov Vladimir - President/Rector of Saint-Petersburg National state University of physical culture, sport and health named after P. F. Lesgaft;
Sibirev Vladimir - Director General;
Fomin Vladimir - Technical Director.

We wish successful and productive work to the organizers and participants of the forum.

 

Konstantin Hrenov 

DEPUTY OF DIRECTOR GENERAL OF "MOSVODOKANAL"

Thank you for the invitation to take part in the III International Forum "Environment," which will be held on 29 - 31 March 2012 in St. Petersburg.

This event will undoubtedly be an important event for constructive dialogue of industry representatives on the modernization of wastewater treatment systems in industrial and municipal waterworks.

Best regards and success in conduction of this event!