In order to develop the tourism infrastructure and entrepreneurship of the Mogilev region, on the territory adjacent to the Chigirinsky reservoir, an ecological-tourist-recreational cluster «Chigirinka» will be created.
At the moment, work is underway to develop an algorithm for the development of the cluster, which involves the regional department of sports and tourism, the Kirov and Bykhov regional executive committees, OJSC «Mogilevobltourist», students of specialized universities, the Institute of Management and Tourism, the federation of the tourism industry. A cycle of seminars and trainings is planned for the owners of farmsteads and specialists of recreation centers. In addition, an event calendar of events will be developed and property for general use will be purchased.
The creation of a tourist and recreational zone at «Chigirinka» will contribute to sustainable regional development and the achievement by the Republic of Belarus of Sustainable Development Goals 8, 10, 12 and other SDGs.
More detailed information about the Chigirinsky tourist cluster can be found at the link: https://www.sb.by/articles/chigirinka-kak-novyy-brend.html.
On February 11, 2022, a round table was held in Minsk on the topic «Constitutional guarantees for strengthening the family and marriage, preserving traditional values», organized by the Investigative Committee and the Institute of the Investigative Committee.
During the event, representatives of state bodies and public organizations, various religious denominations discussed the most important issues related to the family in the modern world, maintaining healthy family relationships and preventing family violence, protecting the interests of children.
Family support is an important contribution to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
More information about the round table can be found at the link: https://pravo.by/novosti/obshchestvenno-politicheskie-i-v-oblasti-prava/2022/february/68655/.
In order to provide engineering support for the implementation of the results of scientific and technical activities in the field of metalworking and foundry production, it is planned to create a Technology Transfer Center on the basis of the Physical-Technical Institute of the National Academy of Sciences of Belarus.
The Technology Transfer Center will become an important link for the transformation of scientific developments into business ideas and investment projects, as well as a tool for interaction between science and business and a system for generating new initiatives in practice.
The establishment of the Technology Transfer Center will contribute to the achievement by the Republic of Belarus of Sustainable Development Goal 9 and other SDGs.
More information about the Technology Transfer Center can be found at the link: https://pravo.by/novosti/obshchestvenno-politicheskie-i-v-oblasti-prava/2022/february/68654/.
The problem of drug addiction is relevant for most countries of the world. In order to develop the most effective approaches to forecasting and planning activities to address the problems associated with drug trafficking, a comprehensive study was conducted that determines promising directions for the formation and implementation of state policy in the field of combating the spread and illegal drug trafficking.
The main recommendations of the experts include the harmonization of drug legislation in accordance with international standards, the revision of the procedure for drug registration, medical examination and treatment, the introduction of an integrated approach to the treatment of disorders caused by psychoactive substance use, the provision of a comprehensive package of services for the prevention of HIV, viral hepatitis C and tuberculosis, including substitution therapy, in places of detention, involving representatives of key populations in the planning, development, implementation and subsequent evaluation of compliance with anti-drug legislation, and others.
Addressing the problems of drug trafficking is an important contribution to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals 3, 10, 16, 17 and other SDGs.
More information about the study can be found at the link: https://belarus.un.org/ru/171468-v-belarusi-prezentovano-issledovanie-po-razrabotke-rekomendaciy-po-uluchsheniyu-nacionalnoy?fbclid=IwAR3gztJ7j1i7ZXBrbgpiGTqcn_8Tgykgp9-qyKcWvUmPnvkkjJjMzJTsowg.
April 21-22, 2022 at Brest State University named after A.S. Pushkin, the XIV International Scientific and Practical Conference «Sustainable Development: Regional Aspects» will be held.
The conference will be organized by the educational institution «Brest State University named after A.S. Pushkin», educational institution «Brest State Technical University» and public association «Belarusian Geographical Society».
Students, undergraduates, graduate students, young scientists under the age of 30 (inclusive) are invited to participate in the conference. The form of participation involves the presentation of a plenary report or a report in sections on the following thematic areas:
The conference will contribute to the implementation of the «green» Agenda of the country, as well as to the achievement by the Republic of Belarus of Sustainable Development Goals 4, 6, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15.
More detailed information about the international scientific-practical conference can be found at the link: https://www.brsu.by/ustojchivoe-razvitie/mezhdunarodnaya-nauchno-prakticheskaya-konferentsiya-molodyh-uchyonyh?fbclid=IwAR0SSEWj-CkBH5dkg9FbcsLR68xa0TwMf7E_itA7Gxx_M-_hc4ijnLxyKIo.
On February 4, 2022, the Belarusian State Pedagogical University named after M. Tank hosted the Youth Forum «SDGs: up to 16 and older» – the final event of the Republican contest «Children about the SDGs», organized by the Coordinating center «Education for sustainable development» of the Belarusian State Pedagogical University within the framework of the Decade «Education for sustainable development for all».
The forum participants were representatives of 52 educational institutions, including kindergartens, secondary schools, lyceums and gymnasiums, centers for additional education for children and youth, children’s art palaces.
Within the framework of the forum, the award ceremony for the winners of the «Children about the SDGs» contest, the thematic flash mob «Different but Equal», thematic platforms: «First Steps to Sustainability», «Sustainable Workshop», «Educate. We are promoting. Let’s Act» and an exhibition of the best works of the «Children about the SDGs» contest in the «Fine Arts» nomination.
The SDG Forum: up to 16 and older and the Children about SDG contest make an important contribution to young people’s understanding of the ideas and values of sustainable development and their promotion, as well as to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 4 and other SDGs.
Every year on February 2, the world celebrates International Day of Wetlands. Wetlands are as important to nature and humans as they are vulnerable. Their area is shrinking three times faster than the area of forests. Since 1970, the planet has lost 35% of all wetlands.
Great attention is paid to the conservation of swamps and the restoration of degraded and disturbed peatlands in Belarus. Belarus is one of the leaders in peatland restoration in Europe. Peat bogs occupy about 23% of the country’s territory.
In order to preserve and sustainable use of wetlands, in addition to swamping disturbed peatlands, a number of innovative natural solutions are being implemented in Belarus:
The restoration and conservation of wetlands makes an important contribution to the achievement by the Republic of Belarus of Sustainable Development Goals 13, 15 and other SDGs.
More information on the conservation and sustainable use of wetlands in Belarus can be found at: https://www.by.undp.org/content/belarus/ru/home/presscenter/articles/nature_solutions_for_wetlands.html?fbclid=IwAR1MH7oBA1gRQIbyP254Y0v-jZwlaubfTR2CPV_GMRRY18jc7MZE_RumRd8.
The Law of the Republic of Belarus dated January 14, 2022 amended the Education Code. Key changes are aimed at:
Improving approaches to quality education is an important component of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals 4, 5, 10 and other SDGs by the Republic of Belarus.
More detailed information about the new edition of the Code of the Republic of Belarus on Education can be found at the link: https://pravo.by/novosti/novosti-pravo-by/2022/january/68437/.
To stimulate entrepreneurial activity in Belarus, 20 «box solutions» have been developed. Such solutions will help entrepreneurs start their own business, as well as expand existing businesses.
Each solution consists of four thematic blocks:
«Box solutions» were developed by experienced entrepreneurs with practical experience in creating and developing such enterprises within the framework of the international technical assistance project «Support for Local Economic Development in the Republic of Belarus», implemented by the Ministry of Economy and the United Nations Development Program in the Republic of Belarus.
Entrepreneurship support makes an important contribution to the achievement by the Republic of Belarus of Sustainable Development Goals 1, 8 and other SDGs.
For more information about «boxed solutions» can be found at the link: https://economy.gov.by/ru/news-ru/view/v-ramkax-sovmestnogo-proekta-minekonomiki-i-proon-razrabotano-20-korobochnyx-reshenij-dlja-bystrogo-46413-2022/.
On January 27, 2021, in the gymnasium of Svetlogorsk, the SDG 4 Youth Ambassador held a business game dedicated to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals by the Republic of Belarus.
During the business game, students were given the opportunity to discuss the achievement by the Republic of Belarus of SDG 3 «Good health and well-being», SDG 4 «Quality education» and SDG 13 «Combating climate change».
Immersed in the problems of the issues under consideration, the guys discussed the most pressing SDG tasks and ways to solve them, proposed youth initiatives to achieve the SDGs and told how each of them can contribute to the implementation of the 2030 Agenda.
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