The impact of economics on the environmental policy of the state in the context of sustainable development

Russian environmental policy has indeed undergone changes that correspond to both internal and external challenges. The initial stage, when the emphasis was on maximizing resource extraction, was accompanied not only by economic growth, but also by serious environmental consequences. During the period of rapid industrialization, nature suffered from pollution, depletion of natural resources and destruction of ecosystems. With the transition to rational use of resources, a new environmental agenda began to take shape. This is due to the need to comply with international standards, the spread of environmental awareness among the population and the growing attention to sustainable development issues. The raw-material nature of the Russian economy certainly influences environmental policy. Limited resources can put pressure on natural ecosystems, so balancing economic interests and environmental protection remains an important task. In recent years, countries, including Russia, have increasingly turned to the concept of sustainable development, which implies the need for long-term planning and the integration of environmental, economic and social aspects into decision-making. In recent decades, the problem of the interaction between economic and environmental factors has attracted the attention of scientists, politicians and society as a whole. Economic development, as a rule, leads to an increase in the consumption of natural resources and, consequently, to a deterioration of the environment. This article examines the main mechanisms by which the economy influences the environmental policy of the state, as well as the main directions that can contribute to the harmonization of these two areas. Thus, Russian environmental policy does not stand still and continues to evolve in response to the challenges of the time, striving to find optimal ways between economic growth and environmental conservation.

ecology, economic policy, environment, environmental policy, environmental law, "green policy"