The Baikal Lake Foundation has been invited to participate in two working groups tasked with preparing the World Water Forum, the largest global event in the field of water policy, held every three years. The Forum brings together states, international organizations, the scientific community, and the private sector to shape the strategic agenda for water resources management.

In 2027, the Forum will take place in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The invitation extended to the Baikal Lake Foundation’s experts to contribute to the development of the Forum’s programme constitutes an important recognition of the organization’s expert capacity and represents a contribution to expanding Russia’s engagement in the international dialogue on water security.

The Foundation will commence work in two key areas:

  1. «Water for People and Nature» Working Group.
    The Foundation will present its experience in the protection and restoration of aquatic ecosystems, biodiversity conservation, the application of nature-based solutions, watershed management, and the reduction of water pollution.
  2. «The Value of Water» Working Group.
    The Foundation’s involvement will focus on developing approaches that recognize water as an element of national natural capital. Key objectives include drafting proposals aimed at more efficient, sustainable, and equitable allocation of water resources.

Baikal Communications Group established the Baikal Lake Foundation in 2016. Over the past years, the Foundation has implemented comprehensive projects on waste management in protected natural areas, biodiversity conservation in Lake Baikal, and community support initiatives, while also building strong expertise in climate policy and water resources management. This expertise has been presented on multiple occasions at both the federal and international levels.

The Foundation continues to advance projects that enable Russian practices and research to occupy a meaningful place in the global environmental agenda.

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