Scientific and Methodological Support of the Emercom of Russia Activities to Protect the Arctic Zone of the Russian Federation against Current Hazards. Problems and Solutions
The authors describe the sources of potential major emergencies and the causes of the growing risks of technological disasters in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation. They emphasize the need to enhance the security of the population and territories in the Arctic taking into account its climatic conditions and active development. The article highlights the important contribution of the All-Russian Scientific Research Institute for Civil Defense and Emergency Management into the scientific and methodological support for Russia’s Arctic zone protection against disasters, including its contribution into the scientific justification of the placement of ten Arctic emergency rescue centers and development of the Concept of Integrated Security System of the Arctic Zone of Russia.