On Thursday, February 26, at 9:30 a.m., the State Duma Committee on Ecology, Natural Resources, and Environmental Protection will meet.
"We will discuss government bill No. 1096223-8 amending the Federal Law 'On Specially Protected Natural Areas.' The document is aimed at regulating the changes to the boundaries of specially protected natural areas," said committee head Dmitry Kobylkin. We will also consider draft federal law No. 1083346-8, which improves the legal framework for the transfer of various land categories to specially protected areas during the creation or expansion of specially protected natural areas."
Also on the agenda is bill No. 1141122-8 amending the Federal Law 'On Production Sharing Agreements,' introduced by the Bryansk Regional Duma.
The bill received proposals from regions, the Presidential Administration, the Security Council, federal agencies, public organizations, and nearly 1,500 citizen appeals.
The forum, which brought together experts from a wide range of industries, hosted approximately 50 business events across three thematic areas: economics and investment, architecture and integrated territorial development, and tourism and hospitality.
This collaboration reflects a broader shift toward discovery-led destination development, bringing together Klook's data and digital infrastructure with OCTB's on-the-ground expertise to shape how travelers experience Osaka beyond its city center.
France has once again cemented its position as the world’s most visited destination, welcoming 102 million international tourists in 2025 – up from 100 million in 2024 – while posting a sharp 9% jump in tourism revenues.
The number of tourists visiting the protected area has increased; in 2025, 22.6 million people visited. This has created additional pressure and requires constant monitoring of the protected area's condition.
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