Вопросы охраны окружающей среды Арктики при осуществлении деятельности в прибрежных морях и на континентальном шельфе

Abstract

Purpose. This article attempts to analyze the environmental acts of the Arctic coastal states in the field of protection of the Arctic marine environment, analyzes the legal mechanisms applied in various coastal Arctic states for the possibility of implementation some of them in the Russian legal system. Methods: dialectics, analysis, synthesis, generalization, comparison, analogy, formallegal method, comparative legal method. Results. To ensure the protection of the environment of the Russian Arctic, to prevent environmental damade to its fragile ecosystems and to compensate for the accumulated damage, attention should be paid to the experience of other Arctic states and international organizations in relation to this issue. Firstly, to the compensation funds; secondly, on the issues of transboundary pollution; thirdly, to prevention of unauthorized navigation in the Arctic waters; fourthly, on the possibility of creating panarctic protected marine areas. Scientific and practical significance. The conducted research develops and clarifies the theoretical provisions that exist in the science of environmental law concerning the legal mechanisms for the protection of the Arctic environment. The findings of this study will allow the legislative bodies to pay attention to other legal mechanisms for environmental protection, which can serve as a basis for improving Russian legislation.