Scientific Support for Policy Making to Protect Lake Baikal and Develop Baikal’s Natural Territory

Lake Baikal, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996, faces complex challenges that necessitate robust legal, institutional, and economic frameworks for its protection. The study highlights the need for long-term instruments to safeguard unique natural complexes like Lake Baikal, emphasizing Russia's legal, economic, and moral obligations under the World Heritage Convention. It underscores the significance of the existing Federal Law On Protecting Lake Baikal as a pioneering legislative measure tailored specifically to preserve this irreplaceable natural treasure. The research approach involves analyzing the effectiveness of current policies and advocating for enhanced protection mechanisms to ensure the lake's sustainability, contributing valuable insights for global conservation efforts.

Bychkov, I. V., & Orlova, I. I. (2018). Scientific Support for Policy Making to Protect Lake Baikal and Develop Baikal’s Natural Territory. Herald of the Russian Academy of Sciences, 88(6), 475–481. https://doi.org/10.1134/s1019331618060059