22.08.2023
The international exhibition Ecology Expo-2023 launched the ecological week in Belarus
On August 22, the "Ecological Week" started in Belarus: The opening ceremony of the II International Specialized Exhibition "ECOLOGY EXPO – 2023" took place. The event was held at the National Exhibition Center "BelExpo".
ECOLOGY EXPO - 2023 is the largest congress and exhibition event in Belarus in the field of ecology, environmental protection, environmental protection equipment, technologies and services in 2023. The main mission of the event is to consolidate the efforts of all interested participants - representatives of government bodies, academic and business environment, experts, public associations and broad strata of society - to solve environmental problems, maximize the involvement of the population in the environmental movement. An extensive exhibition and business program, plenary discussions, round tables, and business meetings are planned as part of the event.
The exhibition brought together 130 Belarusian and foreign enterprises and organizations. The event is also attended by the younger generation of Belarusians, representatives of "green schools" from all regions of our country. The exposition focuses on such topics as "Ecological technologies in development", "Technologies of environmentally friendly construction", "Waste and secondary raw materials", "Eco-transport", "Eco-environment", "Eco-nutrition and Eco-packaging", "Ecotourism", "Scientific research in the field of ecology, environmental education and enlightenment".
The opening ceremony was attended by members of the Government and Parliament, representatives of the leadership of ministries and departments of our country, international organizations and the diplomatic corps of Russia, Venezuela, Turkey, Qatar, Sudan, Syria, Pakistan, North Korea, India, Vietnam, Brazil, Armenia, Azerbaijan and the UAE, members of official delegations of the Federal Agency water resources of Russia, Tomsk Region and the Altai Republic of the Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan, representatives of business and scientific circles of Belarus and Russia.
Addressing the audience with a welcoming speech, Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Andrey Khudyk noted the symbolism of the "ECOLOGY EXPO – 2023" in the Year of Peace and Creation under the motto "Green technologies: new challenges and opportunities for the economy": "By ensuring environmental protection, we create favorable conditions for peace and prosperity of the present and future generations".
"In modern conditions, sustainable socio-economic development of the state is possible only in tandem with the environmental agenda. Environmental issues in Belarus are at the highest level of consideration and control by the head of state and the government. In addition, ecology is one of the main priorities of our country, since a healthy environment is the basis of our life. If there is a healthy nation then there will be an efficient economy in our country," said Minister of Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Andrei Khudyk.
9.1% of the area of Belarus are specially protected natural territories. "This year we will create a new Red Book. I am sure that some species of plants and animals will be excluded, since there is an increase in populations. Thanks to fruitful work and compliance with the legislative framework, our country is a real example for the post-Soviet space. Despite Western sanctions, we remain parties to international conventions, and also fulfill our obligations. We are ready for negotiations and are meeting with Western representatives today to confirm our readiness for dialogue and cooperation in the field of environmental conservation" ,Andrei Khudyk stressed.
Andrey Khudyk expressed confidence that "ECOLOGY EXPO" will become the most important presentation platform for innovations in the field of ecology, will ensure the further development of "green" technologies, will facilitate the establishment of business contacts in environmental issues.
"We are ready for cooperation and partnership not only with our nearest neighbors, but also with the countries of the far abroad. After all, nature knows no borders, which means that the task of preserving mnature is relevant for the entire world community," he added.
A plant from Belarusian legends – "Paparazz-kvetka" - has become a replacement for the traditional "red ribbon" opening ceremonies. Its magical light marked the beginning of the first day of the "Ecological Week".
The collective stand of the Ministry of Natural Resources is located in the center of the exposition, where all subordinate organizations of the environmental protection agency are represented. As part of the exposition of the organizations of the Ministry of Natural Resources Belhydromet presents:
- the Republican information system for automated environmental monitoring, which combines data from monitoring atmospheric air, precipitation and snow cover and is able to reflect (provide) complete, accurate and timely information about the quality of atmospheric air;
- The National Environmental Monitoring System (NEMS), which turns 30 this year.
Information materials on environmental issues are presented for visitors.
Also, as part of its exposition, Belhydromet presents a mobile atmospheric air monitoring station.
Exhibition opening hours:
August 22-23, 2023 from 10-00 to 18-00,
August 24, 2023 from 10-00 to 16-00.
Republic of Belarus, Minsk, Pobediteley Ave., 14 (National Exhibition Center "BelExpo").
The "Ecological Week" will end on August 26 in the city of Stolin with the events of the XVII Republican Ecological Forum.
