The Role of Environmental Security in the Country’s Economy

Abstract

The article analyzes the main internal threats to Russian environmental security, identified in the development strategy. A comparative analysis of the world’s countries on the pollution index and climate index is conducted. The position of the selected countries according to the values of these indexes is shown. The importance of environmental security in the economy of the country is noted. The economic component is considered in terms of the industrial enterprises activities, as well as in terms of the impact on the population as a working economic resource. Conclusions on the current situation and dynamics of key indicators of Russian economic security and the significance of these parameters for the country’s economy are drawn.