The theoretical foundations of ecology are presented, aspects of factorial, demographic, synergistic, social ecology, human ecology are considered . An overview of the main global environmental problems, their causes and approaches to solving them. The review includes the main directions of environmental management, types and mechanism of environmental monitoring, environmental certification, audit and key issues of environmental economics . The material is presented in a concise form at a high scientific level. Conforms to the GEF of the latest generation. For undergraduate and graduate students, graduate students and teachers of higher educational institutions, as well as researchers and practitioners in the field of environmental management .