Alexander Bedritsky
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Alexander Ivanovich Bedritsky (in Russian: Александр Иванович Бедрицкий) was the former president of the World Meteorological Organization, a position he had held from 2003 to 2011. In 2009 he was appointed as President Dmitry Medvedev's advisor on climate change.[1]
In the past, he was the Director of the Russian Federal Service for Hydrometeorology and environmental monitoring - The Roshydromet (1993–2009).
Since 25 January 2010 he is the special envoy of the President of Russia for climate affairs.
Honours and awards
- Order For Merit to the Fatherland 4th class
- Order of Courage
- Medal "For Labour Valour"
- Medal "Veteran of Labour"
References
- ^ "Medvedev appoints presidential advisor for climate change". People's Daily. 27 November 2009. Retrieved 4 April 2010.
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