Resolution No. 649 of the Council of Ministers validating the National Strategy for the Development of the System of Specially Protected Natural Areas until January 1, 2030.

The Resolution outlines the National Strategy for the Development of the System of Specially Protected Natural Areas, aiming for comprehensive legal regulation of public relations concerning the protection and use of these territories.
It emphasizes the completion of the national ecological network and its integration with neighboring states' ecological networks, with a goal of ensuring at least 8.3% of the country's territory is designated as specially protected areas by 2030.
Key legal principles include the establishment of scientifically substantiated norms for anthropogenic load and management plans for these territories.
The document specifies several measures for the development of tourism in specially protected natural areas, including the promotion of birdwatching, botanical, and scientific tourism. It lists prospective areas for tourism development, such as national parks and landscape reserves. In order to maintain a favorable ecological situation in the country, ensure water supply for rivers and lakes, preserve rare and endangered species of wild animals and (or) wild plants, and develop ecotourism, it is necessary to ensure the preservation of natural or slightly modified marsh ecological systems.
The Strategy also includes the implementation of a comprehensive monitoring system for ecological systems in these territories and initiatives to enhance public awareness and education regarding the importance of protected areas.
The implementation of the Strategy will involve partnerships among governmental bodies, local authorities, scientific organizations, and other stakeholders, with clearly defined responsibilities. The document outlines a timeline for the development of specially protected areas, with specific measures to be conducted by 2025. It also emphasizes the importance of public participation in the management of these areas and the need for investment in the development of the protected territory system, ensuring sustainable functioning and environmental impact assessments are integral to decision-making processes.