The first meeting of the Carpathian Convention, 2003

May 21, 2003, Kyiv.

The plot is dedicated to the first meeting of the countries-participants of the Carpathian Convention.

On the video: landscapes of the Carpathians, commentary on the division of the Carpathians between different countries, in particular Ukraine; speeches on environmental topics by representatives of different countries; signing of the Carpathian Convention; how tourism harms the environment; outlining the environmental protection goals of the conference participants.

Comments: Minister of Environmental Protection Vasyl Dzharty; Minister of Environmental Protection of Romania Sulfina Barbu.

Journalist — Lyudmila Syvak.

Reference: The Carpathian Convention is an international agreement signed in 2003 at the initiative of Ukraine, aimed at protecting the natural environment and ensuring sustainable development of the Carpathian region by coordinating the policies of seven European states. For Ukraine, its implementation is of strategic importance in the field of biodiversity conservation, forest and water resources, development of mountain areas, sustainable tourism and adaptation to climate change, while requiring effective interstate cooperation and coordination of environmental, economic and social interests.