project
Up to now, there is no law which regulates issues of permafrost protection in the world. It is not recognized as an independent object of legal protection. This situation must be changed.
premafrost protection
The Environmental protection fund - Ecophone has launched a legislative initiative to create federal regulations for permafrost in order to protect it.
what we do
Creating a national standard for the protection
Permafrost.
project task
- Epidemiological risks associated with the release of pathogens to which humans are not immune to;
- Destruction of animal habitats and changes in landscapes;
- Damage to infrastructure by 2050 is estimated to be between $71 billion and $250 billion.
- Determine the volume of GHG emission;
- Confirm the validity of issuing green certificates (carbon credits);
- Simulate permafrost degradation processes for decades to come;
- Present an adaptation plan.
- Permafrost covers 24% of land of the northern hemisphere;
- Half of the northern permafrost zone is located in Russia;
- Permafrost thawing can lead to emission of about 150 year amount of carbon dioxide;
- Until 2050, Russia will have to spend not less than $25 billion annually to mediate the consequences of permafrost thawing.
- Reduction of up to 10 billion metric tons of carbon dioxide per hectare on average per year
- At least 50 million hectares to be restored
Non-Permafrost
Permafrost thawing is one of the major climatic hazards for the entire planet.
In recent years this process has literally been taking place before our eyes. It has a number of extremely negative consequences. In addition to the destruction of infrastructure, degradation of ecosystems and animal habitats, melting permafrost emits methane, a greenhouse gas that worsens climate change.
The issue will not vanish by itself. Countries of the world can solve the problem only by joining their efforts. There is a chance that Russia can take a leading position in permafrost conservation and study in the interests of all mankind.
In recent years this process has literally been taking place before our eyes. It has a number of extremely negative consequences. In addition to the destruction of infrastructure, degradation of ecosystems and animal habitats, melting permafrost emits methane, a greenhouse gas that worsens climate change.
The issue will not vanish by itself. Countries of the world can solve the problem only by joining their efforts. There is a chance that Russia can take a leading position in permafrost conservation and study in the interests of all mankind.
Non-Permafrost
A film by Environmental protection fund - Ecophone describing the role of permafrost thawing in the course of global climate change