Abstract: Large industrial installations, including those applying chemical technologies, occupy a central place in the economy of the Russian Federation. Therefore, it is extremely important to ensure their transition from outdated technologies to modern, efficient production methods. Under the current conditions, resource efficiency and environmental performance of large industrial installations can be significantly improved by integrating the concept of the Best Available Techniques (hereinafter – BAT) into the overall management system of the company. This article analyzes the process and results of the development and implementation of BAT in the Russian Federation in the period from 2009 to 2024 in relation to industries applying chemical technologies for manufacturing their products.

Keywords: Best Available Techniques, Reference Documents, chemical technology, resource efficiency, environmental performance.

For citation: Scobelev D.O., Eremin D.P., Pristegina K.A. Implementing Best Available Techniques at the Industries Applying Chemical Technologies // Environment protection and nature reserve management. 2025. Vol. 6. No. 1. P. 9–22.

Abstract: The article considers the issues of effective use of innovative strategies by enterprises of the mineral resource complex of Russia. The theoretical provisions of the organization of the innovation process and the sequence of its stages are presented. The main types of innovative strategies that allow enterprises with different potential to work in different markets are considered. The features of products, pricing and the relationship of income with investment resources directed to the introduction of innovations are shown. The specifics of the application of active, passive strategies and their modifications at enterprises of the mineral resource complex in connection with organizational and objective factors of the development of mineral deposits are noted. The possibility of ensuring high competitiveness of the enterprises of the complex through the continuous introduction of new technological and product solutions with sufficient financial resources is shown.

Keywords: innovations, mineral resource complex, development strategies, investments, technologies, minerals.

For citation: Chernegov N.Y., Popova E.A., Popov S.M. Features of the implementation of innovative strategies by enterprises of the mineral resource sector the complex of Russia // Environment protection and nature reserve management. 2025. Vol. 6. No. 1. P. 23–30.

Abstract: Humanity has high hopes for the implementation of strategies aimed at environmentally sustainable growth, which require the accelerated development of ecological, nature-like or "green" technologies. These technologies can become an essential tool for the development of various industries that affect the economic security of countries and the quality of life of the population. The article raises the issue of the development of new eco-friendly technologies in Russia, which should have a positive overall impact on the dynamics of the economy in the country and help achieve national goals. A new national project for the development of bioeconomics in Russia is being announced separately, which aims to restore the country's position as one of the world leaders in the biotechnology market. A separate section reveals the problem of creating "clean" industrial complexes, which is an important step towards the development of not just individual technological areas, but also a competent strategic policy for the sustainable development of the state.

Keywords: strategic planning, technological sovereignty, green technologies, regional and sectoral economy, industrial complex.

For citation: Zakondyrin A.E., Lipina S.A. National projects of technological leadership as a driver of a new economic system of sustainable development and transition to an innovative cycle of high-tech industries // Environment protection and nature reserve management. 2025. Vol. 6. No. 1. P. 31–38.

Abstract: The current economic damage caused by the death of urban populations in Europe alone from urban air pollution amounts to more than 1.6 trillion US dollars. According to research by the World Health Organization (WHO), in the period up to 2012, about 8 million people died annually from atmospheric air pollution on our planet, i.e. currently more than 10 million people are possible, as the global fleet increased from 1.2 billion to 1.47 billion in 2023 compared to 2012, and by the example of the car fleet of the Russian Federation from 45 million to 64 million motor vehicles (PBX) at the end of 2021, i.e. by 30% and will continue to increase.

Keywords: economic damage, atmospheric pollution, road transport, solid particles, harmful carcinogenic substances, fuels.

For citation: Azarov V.K., Kotliarenko V.I., Kutenev V.F. Environmental and economic damage caused by pollution of the urban atmosphere by dangerous particles from tire and roadway wear // Environment protection and nature reserve management. 2025. Vol. 6. No. 1. P. 39–48.

Abstract: This article examines the main sources of microplastics entering the environment (personal hygiene products and cosmetics, urban wastewater, road runoff, agricultural runoff) and risks to public health. The behavior of microplastics in the aquatic environment is considered separately. The main research directions for improving the understanding of the behavior of microplastics in the aquatic and terrestrial environment are outlined, including the development of standard methods, the study of the consequences of microplastics entering various living organisms, processes and mechanisms of its decomposition.

Keywords: microplastics, input sources, public health risks, Basel convention, strategic framework, indicators.

For citation: Butovsky R.O. Microplastics: problems and solutions // Environment protection and nature reserve management. 2025. Vol. 6. No. 1. P. 49–63.

Abstract: The article is devoted to the problem of assessing the representativeness of control points used in conducting summary calculations of atmospheric air pollution. Network analysis and graph theory are proposed as methods for assessing their representativeness. Using the pilot cities of Abakan and Komsomolsk-on-Amur as an example, the procedure for identifying redundant control points that can be excluded from consolidated calculations without losing their reliability and without compromising the quota procedure is demonstrated.

Keywords: atmospheric air, emissions, pollutants, control points, summary calculations of atmospheric pollution, emission quotas.

For citation: Ovodkov M.V., Kuznetsov M.V. Application of graph theory for assessing the representativeness of control points in consolidated calculations of air pollution // Environment protection and nature reserve management. 2025. Vol. 6. No. 1. P. 64–80.

Abstract: The 4th edition of the Buryat Republic Red Book was published in 2023, and the Russian Red Book (Plants) in 2024. The article describes the history of the Red Books (Plants section) from the 1st edition to the present. The main differences between the new edition and the previous ones are highlighted, among which there is a significant increase in the number of rare "red book" species (from 141 in the 1st edition to 298 in the 4th), bringing their conservation status to Russian and international standards. Of the 298 species, 79 are listed in the Russian Red Book. For the first time, the analysis of the state of medicinal and aromatic plants (MAP) by categories of rarity and threats of existence in the Red Books of various levels has been carried out. The cultivation of priority, "branded" species for the region in unnatural conditions is considered as one of the measures to preserve their populations in the region.

Keywords: Red Book, rare species, medicinal and aromatic plants, Buryat Republic.

For citation: Yelayeva N.G., Yelayev E.N. Medicinal and aromatic plants in the Russian Red Books (2024) and the Buryat Republic (2023) // Environment protection and nature reserve management. 2025. Vol. 6. No. 1. P. 81–114.

Abstract: The paper focuses on the issues of representativeness of Russia's natural diversity at the level of physical-geographical countries. Three categories of nature protected areas were selected for the analysis: strict nature reserves, national parks and federal sanctuaries (with certain assumptions). Analysis was carried out taking into account the representativeness of nature protected areas for the region. We concluded that within 13 identified Russian physical-geographical countries, the level of representation of physiographic diversity in nature protected areas network account for 56%. The highest rate are characteristic of three physical-geographical countries – Arctic Islands, Fennoscandia and Dauria, and the lowest - of North-Eastern Siberia and Western Siberia. The remaining physical-geographical countries have a medium or high level of natural diversity representativeness in nature protected areas network.

Keywords: nature protected areas, physical-geographical zoning, representativeness, representation, quantitative assessment.

For citation: Ivanov A.N., Kanaev K.S. Representativeness of physical-geographical diversity in the network of nature protected areas in Russia // Environment protection and nature reserve management. 2025. Vol. 6. No. 1. P. 115–123.

Abstract: The article considers the results of the work of the Federal State Budgetary Institution "VNII Ecology" on the development of analytical materials and the preparation of a draft annual report on the issuance of permits for dumping waste and other materials into the sea for the period 2017–2023. The article presents the main results of the analysis of statistical data on the dumping of soils extracted during dredging operations. In particular, it is shown that the bulk of buried soils in 2023 falls on the Caspian Sea; the total volumes of soil discharges in 2023 more than doubled compared to 2022. The article outlines promising areas of research in this area.

Keywords: inland sea waters, dumping of soils, bottom soil, bottom sediments, marine pollution, continental shelf, dredging soils.

For citation: Matyukhin K.A., Kiseleva N.I., Gordeev V.B. Results of the work on the preparation of analytical materials on dumping of bottom soils in the marine waters of the Russian Federation for the period 2017–2023 // Environment protection and nature reserve management. 2025. Vol. 6. No. 1. P. 124–131.

Abstract: The article examines various anthropogenic factors affecting key marine mammals and the polar bear in the Russian Arctic. Special attention is being paid to the impact of the Northern Sea Route, which will increase rapidly in the near future. Activities such as icebreaking operations, seismic exploration, construction and maintenance of coastal infrastructure, and shipping are identified as major threats to marine mammals and the polar bear. The need to create an effective mechanism for comprehensive monitoring of the state of the environment and improve protection measures to prevent and minimize threats to the group of animals in question is emphasized.

Keywords: Northern Sea Route, anthropogenic factors, marine mammals, polar bear.

For citation: Belikov S.E., Kartashova E.P. The impact of anthropogenic factors on populations of marine mammals and polar bears inhabiting the Russian Arctic and included in the Circumpolar Biodiversity Monitoring Program of the CAFF in the area of the Northern Sea Route // Environment protection and nature reserve management. 2025. Vol. 6. No. 1. P. 132–154.

Abstract: The article presents a comparative analysis of colonies of microorganisms found in the goiter of falcons (saker falcon, peregrine falcon, kestrel), both in adults and in chicks of different ages.

Keywords: goiter microbiome; birds of prey; bacterial cell colony assessment.

For citation: Lisina A.V. Comparison of the goiter microbiome of falconids of different species and ages // Environment protection and nature reserve management. 2025. Vol. 6. No. 1. P. 155–158.