Abstract: The article presents recommendations for protecting urban green spaces against invasive harmful organisms. Using the city of Sochi as a case study, it analyzes systemic limitations on phytosanitary measures resulting from legislative bans on the use of chemical plant protection products in water protection zones and specially protected natural areas. Environmental risks associated with the use of plant protection products in a humid subtropical climate have been identified. An integrated protection system has been proposed, featuring a priority on biological methods, the establishment of buffer zones around specially protected natural areas, the implementation of GIS monitoring, and an interagency coordination protocol.

Keywords: invasive species, green spaces, phytosanitary monitoring, plant protection products, specially protected natural areas, water protection zones, Sochi

For citation: Alekseeva A. A. A science-based approach to protecting green spaces from invasive harmful insects in resort regions (using the city of Sochi as a case study) // Environmental Protection and Nature Reserve Management. 2026. Vol. 7. № 3. P. 7–14.

Abstract: The state of specially protected natural areas is an indispensable condition for the preservation of rare and endangered species of flora and fauna in the regions, as well as a necessary condition for the ability of the territories to self-regenerate the environment due to negative anthropogenic impact, in particular, military operations. The article examines the state of specially protected natural areas in the annexed territories, which has changed during the liberation of historical territories, and identifies the priorities for priority actions to rehabilitate the territories.

Keywords: specially protected natural areas, nature reserve, sanctuary, national park

For citation: Kishkan R. V., Levitskaya E. S., Chubar O. N. The impact of hostilities on specially protected natural areas of Donbass and Novorossiya // Environmental Protection and Nature Conservation. 2026. Vol. 7. No. 3. P. 15–23.

Abstract: The article discusses the significance of G.L. Grave's article «Materials for the Study of the Nature of the North-Western Part of the Belsky District of the Smolensk Province» based on the results of the 1926 expedition in the study of biodiversity in the southwestern part of the Tver Region. The article discusses long-term changes of avifauna in the Mezha River basin (Tver Region) in relation to socio-economic factors.

Keywords: G.L. Grave, dynamics of the avifauna, Zharkovo - Svita swamp system, Tver Region, Russia

For citation: Nikolaev V. I., Kerdanov D. A. The outcomes of one expedition, 100 years later // Environment protection and nature reserve management. 2026. Vol. 7. No. 3. P. 24–34.

Abstract: This article examines the pressing issue of enforcing non-tariff regulation measures when exporting reindeer (Rangifer tarandus L.) products, in particular antlers (EAEU TN VED code 0507 90 000 0), from the customs territory of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). A comparative legal and taxonomic analysis reveals a conflict between the requirements of Section 2.8 of the EAEU Unified List of Goods, which regulates the circulation of wild fauna, and the legal status of domestic reindeer as a farm animal. It is substantiated that domesticated populations are not subject to the CITES Convention and are not included in the Red Data Books of the EAEU member states. A customs control algorithm is proposed that eliminates excessive administrative pressure on participants in foreign economic activity, based on the verification of veterinary accompanying documents and, in the presence of reasonable suspicions, on the use of molecular genetic examination methods (PCR analysis).

Keywords: reindeer, Rangifer tarandus, non-tariff regulation measures, EAEU, section 2.8, CITES, derivatives, customs control, molecular genetic testing, Red Data Book

For citation: Alekseeva A. A., Nigmatzyanov R. A. Legal and taxonomic aspects of administering the foreign trade turnover of derivatives of the reindeer (Rangifer tarandus L.) within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union and CITES // Environment protection and nature reserve management. 2026. Vol. 7. № 3. P. 35–40.

Abstract: The paper presents some findings of international IPBES experts on the first global assessment of biodiversity and ecosystem services. The consumption of global resources is increased under the influence of five main factors: changes in the landuse and use of marine ecosystems, direct exploitation of organisms, climate change, environmental pollution and the impact of invasive alien species. It is shown that the natural ecosystems inhabited by indigenous peoples and local communities are also experiencing increasing stress, but in general they are being destroyed more slowly. The existing mechanisms for stimulating the economy within the framework of local, regional and global regulation significantly contribute to the development of environmentally harmful activities, rather than to the conservation or restoration of the environment. It is noted that the exclusion, withdrawal and/or uneven distribution of the contribution of nature to the benefit of man can lead to social instability and conflicts in many regions of the world.

Keywords: first global assessment, ecosystem services, the main anthropogenic factors, biodiversity conservation, environmental protection measures

For citation: Butovsky R. O. The first global assessment of biodiversity and ecosystem services (part 2) // Environment protection and nature reserve management. 2026. Vol. 7. № 3. P. 41–53.

Abstract: This paper analyzes the potential for adjusting the adopted air quality standards (hygienic standards) and surface water quality standards (fishery standards) for the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation, considering the region's harsh natural and climatic conditions and the nature of natural resource management there. For atmospheric air, the possibility of introducing more stringent standards is considered in areas of conservation value and characterized by the presence of vulnerable plant communities. Especially protected natural areas are recommended as priority areas for introducing such air quality standards. Regarding surface water, it is proposed to consider introducing more lenient quality standards for individual surface objects and individual pollutants than the currently applicable fishery standards. Such a decision can be made on a case-by-case basis only after determining the natural component of water pollution (background pollution) and the contribution of man-made pollution. Regional environmental standards for atmospheric air and surface waters should be considered primarily as a tool for protecting Arctic ecosystems, applied in territorial planning, environmental impact assessments, and decision-making on the placement of new economic facilities.

Keywords: Arctic zone of the Russian Federation, pollutant, atmospheric air, surface water, quality standard, maximum permissible concentration, specially protected natural area

For citation: Solov'yanov A. A., Shargatova Z. I. On air quality standards in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation // Environment protection and nature reserve management. 2026. Vol. 7. № 3. P. 54–70.

Abstract: The article analyzes the environmental component of the technological policy of the Russian Federation. It examines the regulatory framework and the tools for implementing technological policy. A conceptual gap is identified: the environmental component is not integrated into the toolkit of technological policy, and the institution of best available technologies (BAT), which is included in the law, has not been developed in subordinate legislation. The article substantiates the need to rethink BAT as an integral component of technological policy, ensuring technological leadership, the sovereignty of the Russian Federation, and the “green” agenda based on fundamentally new approaches and a new level of development of domestic technologies.

Keywords: technology policy, critical technologies, cross‑cutting technologies, technology cooperation maps (TCMs), best available technologies (BATs), environmental imperative

For citation: Smirnova O. O. The ecological component of technological policy in Russia // Environment protection and nature reserve management. 2026. Vol. 7. № 3. P. 71–78.

Abstract: The article addresses the assessment of prerequisites and prospects for bioeconomy development in Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug – Yugra based on analysis of the official regional socio-economic development strategy until 2036. It is established that despite the dominance of the oil and gas sector (79.2% of gross regional product), the region possesses significant unrealized potential in the processing of renewable biomass. The research encompasses analysis of geographical characteristics (forest coverage 53.7%, wetlands 37% of territory), demographic parameters (concentration of 95.1% of population in major cities), employment structure (unemployment 1.3%, average salary 124,744 rubles), investment trends and social profile of residents [1]. Based on comprehensive analysis, two flagship projects are substantiated: establishment of a biopharmaceutical cluster based on wild plant raw materials (berries, mushrooms, medicinal plants) and organization of production of biocompatible materials for traumatology and surgery. The results demonstrate the possibility of integrating bioeconomy approaches into regional industrial policy as a tool for technological leadership, economic diversification and enhanced environmental safety.

Keywords: regional sectoral economy, bioeconomy, ecology, sustainable development, the Arctic, the North, KhMAO-Yugra, economic diversification, renewable resources

For citation: Zhaglovskaya A. V., Shilin K. E. Strategic analysis of natural-resource and socio-economic potential of Khanty-Mansi autonomous okrug – Yugra in the context of bioeconomy development // Environment protection and nature reserve management. 2026. Vol. 7. № 3. P. 79–90.

Abstract: The Republic of Adygea is a compact agricultural region in the South of Russia, characterized by high population density, agricultural specialization, and strict environmental constraints (the UNESCO World Heritage Site "Western Caucasus"). The article shows that the traditional model of exporting primary raw materials (grain, oils) does not solve the problems of poverty, unemployment, and water pollution. The necessity of transitioning to a bioeconomy – a system of processing organic waste, deep processing of wild plants, and production of biodegradable materials – is substantiated. Three interrelated projects are proposed: a network of biogas stations, a phytopreparation laboratory "Caucasian Phyto-Formulas", and the production of biopackaging "Green Leaf". The implementation of these projects will make it possible to form a closed-loop cluster, reduce dependence on external supplies, create jobs in rural areas, and increase the tourist attractiveness of the region.

Keywords: sustainable development, circular economy, bioeconomy, agro-industrial complex, cluster initiatives, Republic of Adygea

For citation: Lipina S. A., Ponomareva D. M. Bioeconomy of the republic of Adygea: agricultural landscape, environmental constraints and cluster initiatives // Environment protection and nature reserve management. 2026. Vol. 7. № 3. P. 91–97.

Abstract: The article presents an up-to-date characteristic of the bioeconomic potential of the Kursk region as an industrial and agricultural region with significant resources of agricultural production, mineral resource base, natural ecosystems and a network of specially protected natural territories [5, 7, 9]. The territorial and sectoral features of the region are considered, which determine the possibilities of developing the bioeconomy, including the agro-industrial complex, processing of biological resources, environmental infrastructure and directions of environmentally oriented modernization [8, 11]. Based on the analysis of the reference structure of the article on the Tver region and materials on the Kursk region, it was revealed that the region has pronounced prerequisites for expanding bioeconomic practices, however, limitations remain associated with high anthropogenic load, relatively low forest cover of the territory and the need to deepen the processing of biological raw materials [7, 11]. Priority areas for further development have been identified, including the biotechnologization of agriculture, the development of processing industries, the strengthening of the environmental framework, the involvement of secondary resources in economic turnover and the institutional consolidation of bioeconomics in regional policy [2, 6, 8].

Keywords: strategic planning, regional economy, sustainable development, green economy, bioeconomy, Kursk region

For citation: Lipina S. A., Burykh M. R. Bioeconomic potential of Kursk Oblast: regional prerequisites, sectoral structure and development priorities // Environment protection and nature reserve management. 2026. Vol. 7. № 3. P. 98–104.

Abstract: The article examines Rostov Region as one of Russia's most promising territories for the implementation of bioeconomy projects. It analyzes the region's geography, natural resource base, demographic trends, labor market, infrastructure, environmental constraints, and institutional setting. The study shows that the region's strengths are rooted in large-scale agriculture, advantageous logistics, access to the Sea of Azov, a developed higher education system, and the presence of enterprises already applying elements of a circular economy. At the same time, several systemic risks are identified, including a raw-material export model, soil degradation, insufficient advanced processing, an aging rural population, and uneven infrastructure development. The second part of the article proposes a portfolio of four bioeconomy projects focused on biological waste processing, soil fertility restoration, organic production, and the expansion of rural competencies. The conclusion is that for Rostov Region the bioeconomy is not an abstract innovation agenda but a practical model for strengthening rural resilience, increasing value added, and improving food security.

Keywords: strategic planning, regional and sectoral economics, sustainable development, bioeconomy, cluster, innovations, Rostov Region, Southern Federal District

For citation: Lipina S. A., Morozov N. D. Bioeconomy and sustainable development of the Rostov Region: resource potential and strategic challenges // Environment protection and nature reserve management. 2026. Vol. 7. № 3. P. 105–114.

Abstract: This article examines the origins of World Animal Day, which is observed on October 4, 2026 — marking the 800th anniversary of the passing of Saint Francis of Assisi. The article outlines the legal framework for wildlife conservation in the Russian Federation and highlights successes in protecting rare and endangered animal species.

Keywords: protection of wildlife, Red Data Book of the Russian Federation, World Animal Day, Saint Francis of Assisi, environmental ethics

For citation: Belousova A. V. On the history of World Animal Day // Environment protection and nature reserve management. 2026. Vol.7. № 3. P. 115–118.