CORSIA application in Russia

   The article examines the process of adaptation of Russian civil aviation to the requirements of the Global Emissions Compensation and Reduction Scheme CORSIA in the context of sanctions restrictions since 2022. The authors analyse the current state of Russian preparations for the implementation of carbon regulation mechanisms considering the reorientation of international air transportation to the markets of the Global South, the closure of the airspace of unfriendly states and restrictions on the supply of aviation equipment.

   Special attention is paid to the technical aspects of creating a national monitoring, reporting and verification system compatible with the requirements of both International Civil Aviation Organization and potential BRICS and SCO partners.

   The legal risks of Russian airlines' participation in CORSIA and the prospects for the formation of alternative carbon accounting mechanisms are discussed.

   Therefore, it is necessary to develop a sovereign methodology for assessing the environmental impact of aviation based on domestic scientific schools and the regulatory framework.

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