Problems of developing regional environmental programs

The article analyzes the current problems in development of regional environmental programs, in particular the experience of Russian regions in the implementation of national policy tools aimed at a balanced solution of environmental and socio-economic problems. We have substantiated the necessity of developing separate program documents, taking into account the special model of nature management. The article considers the organizational, managerial and methodological problems of regional environmental programs development, as well as the issues of coordinating interests of the state, population and business structures. We have revealed the problem of data verification in assessing the effectiveness of environmental measures, and the predominance of federal budget funds in the resource provision of expenses for the implementation of programs. It is emphasized the expediency of a broad public discussion of draft environmental programs and careful choice of events for subsequent coordination with federal authorities.