The 29th UN Climate Change Conference is taking place in Baku from November 11 to 22. This is one of the most prestigious and large-scale events in the world. The delegation of Yugra State University consisting of Roman Kuchin, Rector of Yugra State University, Elena Lapshina, Director of the UNESCO Chair “Environmental Dynamics and Global Climate Change”, Irina Akhmedova, Associate Professor of the Higher School of Ecology of Yugra State University, Alexander Kaverin and Evgeny Zarov (respectively), employee and senior researcher of the Laboratory for the Study of Spatial and Temporal Variability of Carbon Balance of Forest and Swamp Ecosystems of the Middle Taiga of Western Siberia, are taking part in the events of COP-29.
On the agenda - consideration of the issues of agreeing on a new amount of global climate finance, presentation of updated targets of countries to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, continued development of rules for the implementation of international climate projects.
On November 12, Alexander Kaverin, researcher of the Laboratory for the Study of Spatial and Temporal Variability of Carbon Balance of Forest and Swamp Ecosystems of the Middle Taiga of Western Siberia, YuSU, spoke at the Expert Session “Natural Climate Solutions for Mitigation and Adaptation to Climate Change”. Alexander Alexandrovich spoke about the experience and innovative approaches of Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug - Yugra to natural climate solutions for wetland ecosystems, significant for global climate strategies and sustainable management of wetlands. Considering in his presentation the essence and goals of the network of carbon polygons, the scientist noted the importance of wetland ecosystems, which play an important role in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. In addition to combating climate change, they are important for biodiversity conservation, water quality, population well-being and sustainable urban development.
According to Alexander Kaverin there are a total of four carbon polygons specializing in the study of wetland complexes.
“This speaks to the importance of wetland ecosystems in the carbon cycle and the scientific and practical interest in studying their role in greenhouse gas sequestration and emission processes. Over the years, the Mukhrino Carbon Landfill has achieved significant scientific and practical results,” said Alexander.
“The Mukhrino carbon test site is one of the most important elements of the network of carbon test sites in Russia, due to the fact that wetland ecosystems play an important role in achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals. With the support of regional authorities and industrial partners, our polygon has grown into a regional monitoring network. Our research contributes to the creation of new technologies to restore the carbon balance of disturbed ecosystems”, - shared Roman Viktorovich.
A few more days of work at the Summit are ahead - expert sessions, round tables and open dialogues with the participation of our delegation.
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The UN Climate Change Conference, or the Climate Summit, has been held annually since 1995 and gathers the countries - parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change. The previous summit was held at the end of last year in Dubai (UAE) with the participation of representative delegations from more than 150 countries.