A socially oriented non-financial development institution and a major organizer of international conventions; exhibitions; and business, public, sporting, and cultural events. It was established in pursuance of a decision by the President of the Russian Federation.
The Roscongress Foundation is a socially oriented non-financial development institution and a major organizer of international conventions; exhibitions; and business, public, sporting, and cultural events. It was established in pursuance of a decision by the President of the Russian Federation.
The Foundation was established in 2007 with the aim of facilitating the development of Russia’s economic potential, promoting its national interests, and strengthening the country’s image. One of the roles of the Foundation is to comprehensively evaluate, analyse, and cover issues on the Russian and global economic agendas. It also offers administrative services, provides promotional support for business projects and attracting investment, and helps foster social entrepreneurship and charitable initiatives.
Each year, the Foundation’s events draw participants from 208 countries and territories, with more than 15,000 media representatives working on-site at Roscongress’ various venues. The Foundation benefits from analytical and professional expertise provided by 5000 people working in Russia and abroad. In addition, it works in close cooperation with 133 economic partners; industrialists’ and entrepreneurs’ unions; and financial, trade, and business associations from 70 countries worldwide.
Agenda
Analytics
Experts
Andrey Fursenko
Aide to the President of the Russian Federation
Ruslan Edelgeriyev
Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation; Special Presidential Representative on Climate Issues
Sergei Ivanov
Special Presidential Representative for Environmental Protection, Ecology and Transport
Yury Chayka
Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the North Caucasus Federal District
Tatyana Golikova
Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation
Alexey Overchuk
Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation
Alexander Novak
Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation
Valery Falkov
Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
Vladimir Evtushenkov
Chairman of the Board, JSFC Sistema
Kirill Varlamov
Head, Internet Initiatives Development Fund (IIDF)
Pavel Livinsky
Director of the Department of Energy of the Russian Government
Andrey Kuzyaev
President, Chairman of the Management Board, Member of the Board of Directors, ER-Telecom Holding
Efficient natural resource management accelerates economic progress while unsolved environmental problems impede it
Natural resources are critical for Russia’s economic development and are an important source of income. Better natural resource management and improvements in environmental sustainability are among the key requisites for economic growth and social progress.
By contrast, environmental challenges, resulting from climate change and pollution, threaten Russia’s competitiveness and productivity and pose risks to economic sustainability and the financial sector. Inefficient uses of natural resources impose large economic and social costs and endanger long-term sustainability.
New international standards for investment and strong support for innovation should become the foundation for green financing
Natural resources are critical for Russia’s economic development and are an important source of income. Better natural resource management and improvements in environmental sustainability are among the key requisites for economic growth and social progress.
By contrast, environmental challenges, resulting from climate change and pollution, threaten Russia’s competitiveness and productivity and pose risks to economic sustainability and the financial sector. Inefficient uses of natural resources impose large economic and social costs and endanger long-term sustainability.
The funding required for ‘greening’ the economy mostly comes from the private sector
Many foreign countries have already embarked on transition to green economy. А large proportion of the funding required for financing sustainable and green economic growth comes from the private sector. Investments that have potential for ‘greening’ and ‘decarbonization’ of the economy include infrastructure in the energy, municipal waste, wastewater treatment, transport, and construction sectors and large multipurpose water infrastructure.
Supporting measures of state policy and coordinated actions will speed up the transition to green economy
If supporting policies are in place and implemented, Russia’s financial system could finance large amounts of bankable green projects.
Promoting new instruments or platforms requires coordinated action, as illustrated through international experiences in developing green finance markets, and it is important to have an institution assuming leadership and ensuring the cooperation of green project suppliers, investors, and regulators.
New international standards for investment and strong support for innovation should become the foundation for green financing
Mobilizing the required funding for financing sustainable and green economic growth calls for not only re-shaping key parts of the financial system but also identifying and setting new international standards for investment.
Appropriate policies, supported by innovation, can create economic opportunities that will help reconcile environmental and economic development objectives, resolve a number of related issues, and stimulate the development of bankable green projects.
Source
Release date
28.11.2019
Sessions on the topic
Analytics on the topic
Research
25.12.2019
WMO Statement on the State of the Global Climate in 2018
The publication by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) studies the current state of the climate and analyzes climate risks and related impacts.
Research
09.10.2020
Life after Greta Tunberg or Consumption in Terms of Global Warming
Russian Public Opinion Research Center (RPORC) and National Energy Security Fund (NESF) experts presented an analytical report, which reflects the attitude of Russians to environmental and climate problems after self-isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Expert opinion
03.06.2019
Alexander Svinin: Secrets to effective work at forums
Economic forums — a party or work? I saw several posts in my feed following the Sochi forum on the topic of «why do we need economic forums — everyone just hangs out and nobody does anything» and decided to describe the experience of the #UdmurtiaTeam at such events.
The Roscongress Foundation is a socially oriented non-financial development institution and a major organizer of international conventions; exhibitions; and business, public, sporting, and cultural events. It was established in pursuance of a decision by the President of the Russian Federation.
The Foundation was established in 2007 with the aim of facilitating the development of Russia’s economic potential, promoting its national interests, and strengthening the country’s image. One of the roles of the Foundation is to comprehensively evaluate, analyse, and cover issues on the Russian and global economic agendas. It also offers administrative services, provides promotional support for business projects and attracting investment, and helps foster social entrepreneurship and charitable initiatives.
Each year, the Foundation’s events draw participants from 208 countries and territories, with more than 15,000 media representatives working on-site at Roscongress’ various venues. The Foundation benefits from analytical and professional expertise provided by 5000 people working in Russia and abroad. In addition, it works in close cooperation with 133 economic partners; industrialists’ and entrepreneurs’ unions; and financial, trade, and business associations from 70 countries worldwide.