Using the Mechanisms of the Paris Climate Agreement for Conservation and Reforestation in the Russian Federation .

Th eproblem of climate change is a global challenge of the XXI century for all mankind.H o w e v er ,d espitet h ead optio no ft h ePa riscl ima tea gree m e n t ,wh ic hisd esig n e dt os yn c h ro nizethe actions of various countries, individual countries or groups of countries are taking thepathof obtaining unilateral preferences under the pretext of fulfilling the obligations stipulatedin the agreement. The article analyzes the challenges and risks that Russia may face inthe absence of its own greenhouse gas regulation systems against the background of thedeclared and implemented in a number of countries policy of achieving zero greenhouse gasemissions. Ways to fully utilize the potential absorption capacity of Russian forests and otherecos ystems in relation to the goals of the Paris climate agreement are considered. We aretalkin gabout potential effects for the Russian economy in the form of domestic investmentin forest projects to absorb CO2, while increasing the competitiveness of Russian exportproducts in the context of the introduction of protectionist measures by individual countriesunder the pretext of fighting for “climate neutrality”.