Experience in the development of regulations based on the results of experimental studies for the conservation and restoration of biodiversity

Institute of Soil Science and Agrochemistry of the Siberian Branch of the RAS, 8/2, Ac. Lavrentieva ave., Novosibirsk, Russia, 630090

^* Corresponding author: manakov@sfsca.ru

Abstract

One primary cause of biodiversity loss is the absence of standardized guidelines and regulations that provide clear instructions for implementing conservation measures. The development of technological frameworks, solidified in regulatory acts, enables the creation of a methodological foundation for biodiversity conservation and restoration for industrial companies as part of their corporate ESG policies. Between 2013 and 2023, the Kuzbass region gained significant experience in developing regulatory legal acts (RLAs) based on restoration technologies for various ecosystems on mine spoil heaps, as well as conducting environmental assessments and compensatory measures. A crucial part of this work involves publishing methodological recommendations for coal companies and integrating innovative technologies into the content of state standards in the field of “Environmental Protection” and Best Available Technologies (BAT). A total of 6 methodological recommendations were developed, of which 3 technologies were included in the BAT list for biodiversity restoration, and another 3 technologies are undergoing the stage of drafting a state standard. The preparation of new GOST-R standards helps industrial companies perceive biodiversity as an opportunity to demonstrate their environmental responsibility and minimize financial and reputational risks.