The global environmental problems of mankind are analyzed in the article The analysis of major factors and consequences of an adverse effect of human activity on the environment is carried out. Some possible measures which could reduce the consequences of adverse anthropogenic effect of person on the environment are offered.

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The modern education system today is represented by a variety of various educational technologies existing and used in the practice of educational institutions. The system of higher education in this case is no exception, since it is in the practice of universities responsible for the training of future specialists that we can observe the variety of available educational technologies. The use of innovative technologies in the educational process is justified, because the modern federal state educational standard, which regulates the training of highly qualified personnel, makes certain requirements for the training of specialists. This means that these requirements primarily relate to the quality and content of education. In this case, the quality of education can be ensured if the education system is rebuilt in accordance with the new trends in state policy and the modern order of society. Thus, in accordance with the new requirements, the modernization of education took place, as a result of which the competence-based approach replaced the knowledge one. In this connection, the changes affected, first of all, the content of education and the methods and technologies of teaching used in the educational process.

Tourism as one of the areas of socially significant activity is becoming increasingly widespread both at the domestic and international level. The interaction of tourists with the natural environment can bring irreparable harm and significant benefits. At a time when attention to the environment has grown significantly, the movement of environmentally responsible tourism has arisen and is rapidly developing. Its purpose is to learn about the world and promote environmental protection. The article considers some issues of legal regulation of ecotourism in Russia, analyzes proposals for amendments to regulatory and law enforcement sources, proposes the formulation of the concept of “ecotourism”, codifies this area in order to properly protect and protect natural territories and their economic and social development.

In the light of recent events (COVID 19), we are increasingly hearing about the use of information and communication technologies in the educational process. Moreover, the use of the information and educational environment in the current epidemiological situation is relevant and in demand for all educational institutions without exception, since only it can, in a situation of distancing, provide high-quality meaningful education that meets all the requirements of modern times and the demands of society. Currently, among the main requirements of our time, the state is faced with the task of strengthening the quality of education, which is responsible for the training of highly qualified specialists. This means that the system of higher and additional education is becoming the leading ones in the training of such personnel. Achieving high quality education that meets the requirements of didactics and scientific and technological progress of society is possible with the introduction of modern practice-oriented, individualized forms of education into the practice of universities and additional education. Among such forms of education, one of the most popular and relevant are information and communication technologies.