THE NEED FOR THE INTRODUCTION OF INNOVATIVE GEO-ECOLOGICAL KNOWLEDGE IN THE SYSTEM OF EDUCATION IN RUSSIA
The article substantiates the need for the introduction of innovative geo-ecological knowledge in the system of education in Russia. On the example of landscape planning shows the urgency and practical significance geoenvironmental knowledge to develop strategies for sustainable development. Analyzed foreign and domestic experience of landscape planning as a tool for territorial and environmental regional policy. The possibility of practical application of landscape planning to address the challenges of desertification landscape, forestry, agricultural, irrigation, urban development. The necessity of introduction of this discipline not only in the natural sciences program specialties, but also in the preparation of lawyers, economist, managers and other professionals directly involved in environmental policy and sustainable development of our country. The recommendations for the introduction of innovative geo-ecological knowledge in educational programs at two levels of education: secondary school and universities.