Russian specialists are preparing detailed information on the innovative technology of oil and oil spills collection from water surface and successful practices of plastic collection on Lake Baikal. This was announced by the Director of the Department of International Cooperation in the field of natural resources and environmental protection of the Ministry of Natural Resources Ivan Kushch, reports the press service of the Ministry.

Brazil hosted the 11th meeting of heads of environment ministries of BRICS countries chaired by the Head of the Brazilian Ministry Marina Silva.

"Upon completion of this work, we will be ready to share the results with you and initiate a discussion on the exchange of best practices and best practices of BRICS countries," Kushch said at a working group meeting ahead of the ministerial meeting.

Russia proposed to continue discussing technologies at the BRICS Platform for Environmentally Sound Technologies (BEST) and within the framework of the BRICS Clean Rivers Initiative.

The main topic of the meeting was the priority environmental problems: combating plastic waste, desertification, land degradation, preservation of ecosystems and climate change. During the discussion, the ministers supported Russian initiatives on cooperation in the field of environmental protection, including in the forestry sector and the climate track.

In addition, the heads of the agencies agreed on plans for 2025, which include sharing experience and implementing best practices among BRICS countries.

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