Take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts
Mikhail is from Nizhny Novgorod. He is currently a student at the Institute of International Relations of Kazan Federal University with specialization in «Area Studies».
He is actively engaged in public activities working with various youth NGOs in Kazan. In 2019, he joined the team of SDG Multipliers of the Academy of Youth Diplomacy of the Republic of Tatarstan. Mikhail manages the Kazan Negotiations Club, that organizes debates and round tables on the modern global issues. As an expert on environmental issues he also takes part in organizing student models of international organizations (UN, UNESCO, G20, SCO). Since November 2019, he has been a member of the working group of the Committee on Science and Education of the Regional Youth NGO «League of Students», engaged in the development and management of regional projects of the League.
– Taking a longer view, if you picture the world you want in 25 years, what things would you most want to see?
– I sincerely believe that in a quarter of a century the global community will be more guided by the principles of sustainable development in all spheres of life. I am convinced that humanity will definitely continue to develop the branch of international environmental law and transform production and consumption, following the principles of common but differentiated responsibility.
– What would you advise the UN Secretary-General to do to address the global challenges?
– In the field of combating climate change, I would like to call on the Secretary-General and leaders of the UN member states to deepen the exchange and early integration of already existing scientific and technical developments that can reduce the anthropogenic factor of influence on the environment. Humanity already has most of the tools that can make our society more sustainable and “green”.
