MOSCOW, April 20 (RAPSI) – President Vladimir Putin has approved the Environmental Security Strategy of Russia until 2025, RIA Novosti reported on Thursday.

Ecological security is a part of the national security. Russian government is tasked with preparation of a plan for implementation of the Strategy.

The strategy is defined as the strategic plan document ensuring national security of the Russian Federation. The strategy identifies main challenges and threats to environmental safety, and puts a spot on the goals, objectives and mechanisms for implementation of the state policy regarding environmental safety at all government levels.