Policy coherence for sustainable development and environmental security: A case study of European Union policies on renewable energy

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra Häbel ◽  
Emma Hakala
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Environmental Security ◽  
Policy Coherence

Environmental and Economic Transformation of an Old Industrial Area

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu Gao ◽  
David Wadley
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Industrial Area ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Economic Transformation ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Land Uses ◽  
Industrial Upgrading ◽  
Textile Production

Since the national reform and opening policy of 1978, textile manufacturing has played a vital role in China’s advance. Confronted with the global importance of sustainable development, the industry faces a range of environmental and economic challenges. This inquiry addresses the issues created in an old industrial area and outlines ways in which textile production can be updated. Xiangyang City is taken as the case study, with the focus on three aspects: the use of renewable energy, energy recycling, and industrial tourism initiatives. This study summarizes the current situation and main environmental challenges in China’s textile production and can assist researchers by suggesting development directions and strategies for industrial upgrading and land uses.

scholarly journals The Role of Biogas for Economic Sustainability in Nepal: User’s Perspective

2017 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 36-46
Author(s):  
Maheshwar Prasad Yadav
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Economic Sustainability ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
Analytical Research

 Background: Economic sustainability is an important ingredient of sustainable development. Sustainable development is the positive changes in a pattern of resources use in such a way that present needs can be met without destroying the ability for the future generations to meet their needs. Furthermore, renewable energy as an essential ingredient of environment comes from resources which are continually replenished. Renewable energy technologies such as biogas, solar and micro-hydro are widely promoted in Nepal and biogas only considered for this study.Objective: To examine role of biogas for economic sustainability in Nepal based on a case study of Niglihawa VDC of Kapilvastu district.Methodology: This study consists of descriptive cum analytical research design and based on both primary and secondary data. The users’ perspectives of sixteen out of twenty two biogas users have been collected by using structured questionnaire. Moreover, the simple statistical techniques of analysis such as table, percentage, and graphs have been employed in this study.Results: Biogas is an important factor in relation to enterprises and employment through saving time and creating agro-based micro enterprises. Biogas also contributes for economic activities through utilizing bio-slurry as feed and fertilizer.Conclusion: Biogas plays the vital role for the economic sustainability through creating enterprises and employment as well as utilizing bio-slurry as fish meal and fertilizer in the context of Nepal in one way or another. The results may be varied in other area and/or sector of Nepal and beyond.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT SCHEMES AND THE POSSIBILITIES OF SETTLEMENT OF THE BALANCE OF ELECTRICITY GENERATED FROM RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
Jozef Holjenčík ◽  
František Janíček ◽  
Vladimír Šály ◽  
Katarína Knošková ◽  
Dáša Šišková ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Kyoto Protocol ◽  
Energy Supply ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
The European Union ◽  
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 10pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-ansi-language: EN-GB; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;" lang="EN-GB">Support for electricity produced from renewable energy sources is a key priority for the European Union due to reasons of security and diversification of energy supply, environmental protection, sustainable development, and because the use of electricity from renewable sources is an important part of the measures necessary to comply with the Kyoto Protocol. The article is also focused on several options settlement balance between the producer and supplier of electricity produced from renewable energy sources.</span>

scholarly journals On the Sustainability Performance of the European Union’s Economic Recovery Strategy – A Case Study with Lessons for Policymakers

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Theodoros Zachariadis
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Economic Recovery ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Recovery Strategy ◽  
Sustainability Performance ◽  
Environmental Considerations ◽  
Development Objectives

Abstract The European Union pursues an economic recovery strategy with explicit environmental considerations but less clear alignment with broader sustainable development objectives. Using as a case study one national Recovery Plan that was published in May 2021, we perform a rapid but detailed sustainability assessment of its measures. At times when policymakers need immediate advice, this framework helps identify weaknesses and guide the inclusion of sustainability-oriented policies in national budgets.

Ecological features of the use of renewable energy in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (4) ◽  
pp. 51-58
Author(s):  
ALEXANDER BUCHNEV ◽  
Keyword(s):  
European Union ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Nuclear Energy ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The Eu

The article discusses the environmental features of the active use of renewable energy and its impact on the decarbonization process on the example of the EU countries to achieve sustainable development goals. The materials consider the comparative assessment of environmental impacts of renewable and nuclear energy in the context of assessing the carbon footprint of these types of energy, comparative analysis of harmful substances over the life cycle of an electric power generator, and the possibility of referring nuclear energy to renewable energy sources. The article discusses the stimulating role of the EU Taxonomy regulatory document, which was specially developed in the European Union. The document is part of the state regulatory policy in the conjugate development of renewable and non-renewable energy; the paper provides active support to subjects of innovation and investment activities, demonstrating the best performance in their segment or industry in terms of greenhouse gas emissions, and does not prevent the development and implementation of new low-carbon alternatives, including based on ESG. Particular attention is paid to the disposal of end-of-life equipment, including such promising areas as solvolysis technology. The author offers a number of recommendations for further improvement in this area of activity. The article shows the role of environmental costs in the tariffs for electricity production from different types of primary energy sources. The author examines the contribution of national economies of countries outside the European Union that have stabilized and reduced carbon dioxide emissions on a global scale.

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