Energy policies play a pivotal part in helping countries achieve their sustainable development goals. Further, energy is one of the critical raw materials in companies’ production processes. Therefore, ensuring a steady energy supply is essential to increasing production; otherwise, countries...

Introduction (Valery Salygin) -- Part 1. Governing Energy Projects in the Russian Artic -- Chapter 1. International Legal Framework of Arctic Exploration (Igor Shulyatyev) -- Chapter 2. Russia’s Chairmanship in the Arctic Сouncil: In Search of Balance? (Dmitryi Yakovenko) -- Part 2. Energy...

Developed countries have the resources/technologies to combat pollution even at the expense of economic growth. Developing countries are in a less fortunate position. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) can be a tool for developed countries to transfer polluting industries, which increases pollution...

Massive deposits of shale gas are now potentially accessible, thanks to the development of innovative technologies like fracking and deep water drilling. Despite some clear negatives — water and air pollution near production sites, the risks of deep water drilling, and political opposition to...