Abstract: This article continues the research on formation of approaches towards solution of pressing issues of the functionality of the countries within integration processes. The research is devoted to the global threats in the global economy, protection of the environment, and realization of state environmental policy of the BRICS member states on the examples of Brazil and India. The goal of this work is to determine the environmental risks specific to these countries, characterize legislative acts regulating the use of natural resources, and determine efficient directions and measures of environmental policy. The scientific novelty of this research consists in the fact that consideration and generalization of state-specific experience in the sphere of environmental protection will allow devising a single universal mechanism for ensuring environmental safety within BRICS. It is proved that presence of environmental risks is associated with the intensive production and irrational use of natural resources. Application of new enrichment technologies, transition towards renewable energy sources, preservation of biodiversity and reduction of impact of urbanization are prioritized in the states’ activity. Quality standards, environmental monitoring, zoning limitations for commercial activity, and creation of the system of information influence are highlighted as the most efficient instruments of environmental policy.

Abstract: The research is based on the analysis of modern trends in higher education. Popova shares results of her own experience in increasing efficiency of teaching methods. The aim of this research is to demonstrate the need to combine traditional and innovative approaches to teaching as well as to implement interactive forms of teaching in order to develop professional competences and skills of students studying customs and means of customs control of goods in commercial and non-commercial trade. The research methods include analysis of laws and research literature, practical use of innovations in the teaching process and generalization and systematization of the experience in using interactive forms of teaching. The scientific novelty of the research is caused by the fact that the results of the research can be used to develop methodological approaches to organization of the teaching process of the Customs discipline. The recommendations given by the author of the article may be used as the the grounds for further researches on developing an integrated system of purposeful activity of students and will be included in the development plans of the Customs Department of the Tyumen University for the 2019 - 2010 academic year. The descriptive methods offered by the author will be actively implemented in the activityies of the teaching staff as part of seminars and practical training.