Ключевое слово: «protected areas»

This article examines the contribution of the system of specially protected natural areas to achieving sustainable development goals. As an example, the system of specially protected natural areas of the Nizhnekolymsky district of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) is considered as an Arctic territory that includes vast land and sea areas. The study region is characterized by the presence of vulnerable ecosystems, as well as unique biological diversity, rare species of flora and fauna, and local population engaged in a traditional way of life. The study takes into account the presence of current and potential environmental threats in the region, their brief description is provided. The prospects for tourism development in the protected areas of the studied region and the potential consequences of such activities in protected areas are briefly considered. Visual cartographic material has been developed to visualize the system of specially protected natural areas of the studied region.