Innovation for a Green Economy. Innovation Policy of the State in the Conditions of Climatic Restrictions and Taking into Account the Requirements of International Agreements to Limit Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The present diploma research is dedicated to to the study of the concept of a green economy, as well as to the search for innovative solutions for the transition to sustainable development, taking into account international documents and restrictions on greenhouse gas emissions. On the first stage of the research the author has studied prerequisites for the emergence of a green economy and signs of transition. Also in the first chapter, the problems of the concept of a green economy were considered, key components and basic indicators were determined. Besides, in the first chapter there were studied basic characters of the developing carbon markets in the world, as well as possibilities for it in our country. On the second stage the author has provided an overview of international legal instruments in the field of the green economy, sustainable development and agreements on the reduction of CO2 emissions. Moreover, the research is considered the participation of countries in the fight against greenhouse gas emissions, the importance of a low-carbon scenario for the development of the global economy, as well as innovation, technology and green initiatives to achieve the goals set in the world agreements. On the third, practical part, the analysis is made of Russia's participation in international climate agreements, the prospects and problems of the development of green technologies. The practical application of green initiatives and the strategy of transition to low-carbon development were also illustrated by the example of Gazprom. Based on the results of the study, the author has drawn general conclusion and recommendations for Russian practice.