GORNO-ALTAYSK, 25 July (BelTA) - Belarus considers the preservation of natural resources, the minimization of anthropogenic impact, and climate change mitigation as strategic imperatives crucial for the wellbeing of future generations, Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin said at the plenary session “Environmental Challenges: On the Path to Sustainable Development” at the International Environmental Conference held at the Manzherok resort in Russia’s Altai Republic, BelTA has learned.
Attending the International Environmental Forum are Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, and government delegations from Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Key discussion topics include climate change, the expansion of national parks, and biodiversity conservation.
Aleksandr Turchin emphasized that the heightened global focus on environmental protection and ecological sustainability is not merely a trend but a commitment to establishing a robust model of sustainable social and economic development.
“In Belarus, environmental protection is a cornerstone of state policy, implemented through a comprehensive approach. It encompasses all natural components, ecosystems, as well as the economy, healthcare, science, education, and other areas of state and human activity. In line with the National Security Concept of the Republic of Belarus, the primary national interests in the environmental domain include ecologically oriented social and economic development, the preservation of a favorable environment, and climate change adaptation,” Aleksandr Turchin stated.
“We regard the conservation of natural resources, the reduction of human-induced environmental pressures, and climate change as strategic priorities that will determine the prosperity of future generations,” the prime minister underscored. He noted that Belarus has enshrined the principles of green and circular economies in legislation, particularly within the Belarusian National Strategy for Sustainable Development until 2040, as well as other long- and medium-term planning documents.
The prime minister also addressed the challenge of waste recycling. “A key focus of our environmental agenda in the near term is maximizing waste reintegration into secondary use. Currently, the country achieves a 90% utilization rate for industrial waste (excluding large-tonnage waste) and approximately 40% for municipal solid waste,” Aleksandr Turchin explained.
He highlighted that in May 2025 the Belarusian president tasked the government with establishing a comprehensive waste management system and developing an automated tracking system to monitor waste generation, movement, and utilization at all stages - from production to reuse.
Attending the International Environmental Forum are Belarusian Prime Minister Aleksandr Turchin, Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, and government delegations from Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan. Key discussion topics include climate change, the expansion of national parks, and biodiversity conservation.
Aleksandr Turchin emphasized that the heightened global focus on environmental protection and ecological sustainability is not merely a trend but a commitment to establishing a robust model of sustainable social and economic development.
“In Belarus, environmental protection is a cornerstone of state policy, implemented through a comprehensive approach. It encompasses all natural components, ecosystems, as well as the economy, healthcare, science, education, and other areas of state and human activity. In line with the National Security Concept of the Republic of Belarus, the primary national interests in the environmental domain include ecologically oriented social and economic development, the preservation of a favorable environment, and climate change adaptation,” Aleksandr Turchin stated.
“We regard the conservation of natural resources, the reduction of human-induced environmental pressures, and climate change as strategic priorities that will determine the prosperity of future generations,” the prime minister underscored. He noted that Belarus has enshrined the principles of green and circular economies in legislation, particularly within the Belarusian National Strategy for Sustainable Development until 2040, as well as other long- and medium-term planning documents.
The prime minister also addressed the challenge of waste recycling. “A key focus of our environmental agenda in the near term is maximizing waste reintegration into secondary use. Currently, the country achieves a 90% utilization rate for industrial waste (excluding large-tonnage waste) and approximately 40% for municipal solid waste,” Aleksandr Turchin explained.
He highlighted that in May 2025 the Belarusian president tasked the government with establishing a comprehensive waste management system and developing an automated tracking system to monitor waste generation, movement, and utilization at all stages - from production to reuse.
“In the near future, Belarus will adopt a strategy for industrial and consumer waste management. The strategy will serve as the foundational document, outlining objectives and long-term development pathways for the waste management system. Its ultimate goal is to ensure that at least 90% of industrial and consumer waste is recycled by 2040,” the prime minister concluded.
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