Russian President Dmitry Medvedev ordered...
"I would like the government to adopt by October 1 a set of measures to implement the doctrine, including the development of the necessary regulations," Medvedev said.
Medvedev signed Russia"s climate doctrine in December 2009 in the midst of the controversial UN climate summit in Copenhagen.
He insisted that the government integrate various programs aimed at tackling climate changes caused by man into the doctrine implementation.
Those programs, he said, should bring the doctrine up to date with the dramatic climate changes affecting Russia"s Arctic and northern regions.
He also ordered that infrastructure facilities in regions with severe climatic conditions be thoroughly checked and repaired where needed.
Medvedev also spoke of the need for a global climate agreement, but one which would "answer the interests of Russia"s sustainable development." But this, he said, would need a strong coordinated effort from all branches of Russia"s government.