PROBLEMS OF ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY OF BELARUS

Abstract

The article considers the problem of geo-ecological safety of the Republic of Belarus. In accordance with the Concept of National Security of the Republic of Belarus the environmental safety is included in the overall strategy to ensure the security of Belarus. The developed concept of geo-ecological safety reflects the full range of environmental threats that can affect not only the sustainable development of the state and society, but also the existence of the country as a whole. The proposed concept allows to develop a series of effective measures to control and minimize the consequences of anthropogenic impacts on natural complexes and geosystems of Belarus. The degradation of natural ecosystems and the depletion of natural resources together with intensive anthropogenic influence may lead to the formation of dangerous and extremely dangerous geo-ecological situations in some parts of the country.