Experience gained while implementing cross-border and transnational cooperation programs can be useful in new interregional and international collaboration areas. This idea was emphasized in the talk given by KarRC RAS Director General Olga Bakhmet at the 20th Strategic Planning Leaders Forum in St. Petersburg.

Scientists from Karelia and China had an online seminar on the various perspectives of water research. Experts introduced topics of high relevance for their regions and countries and pinpointed mutually interesting research areas. The event may pave an avenue for long-term cooperation between the Karelian Research Centre RAS and the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).

On April 20th KarRC RAS will be the venue for the presentation of the book “Invasive Plants and Animals in Karelia”. This is the first ‘black book’ of local flora and fauna published in the republic. It has gathered information about alien species that are aggressively occupying the new territory and can affect human health, agriculture, and local ecosystems. The edition will be of use both for specialists and for a general readership.