Sustainable development of energy, water and environment systems index for Southeast European cities

2016 ◽  
Vol 130 ◽  
pp. 222-234 ◽  
Author(s):  
Şiir Kılkış
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
European Cities

scholarly journals European cities in the face of sustainable development

2018 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
pp. 125 ◽  
Author(s):  
Niki Derlukiewicz ◽  
Anna Mempel-Śnieżyk
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
European Cities ◽  
The Face

Tourism megatrends before the pandemic outbreak: a comparative analysis of two destinations

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Markéta Novotná ◽  
Daniela Garbin ◽  
Josef Kunc
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Healthy Lifestyle ◽  
Sharing Economy ◽  
Theoretical Studies ◽  
Online Questionnaire ◽  
Pricing Policy ◽  
Global Trends ◽  
European Cities ◽  
Generation Z ◽  
Potential Impact

The paper deals with the issue of urban tourism and destination sustainability in the context of global megatrends. It builds on previous theoretical studies which identified and analysed current global trends affecting tourism and its sustainable development. Based on the knowledge of the key trends and their potential impact on destination sustainability, the paper compares the situation in two selected European cities (Prague, Split) before COVID-19. It aims to evaluate the main problems putting pressure on these cities, their infrastructure and services. Moreover, it identifies possible performance gaps in managing sustainable development. For this purpose, participatory observation and an online questionnaire including closed questions for destination representatives were adopted. According to the results, these cities faced different challenges. Prague was significantly influenced by the expansion of the sharing economy and the presence of new demand segments (e.g. Generation Z). Split benefited greatly from the preferences of a healthy lifestyle and localism. As far as the approaches to dealing with the impacts of tourism on destination sustainability regards, representatives of Split had lower performance in the monitoring system and pricing policy. Prague needed to focus on innovative and customised product development.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF THE EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE IN USING THE SYSTEM OF THE ECOLOGICAL SECURITY IN SUSTAINABLY-DEVELOPED CITIES

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maryna Melnykova ◽  
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Yelyzaveta Gradoboieva ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Local Governments ◽  
Motor Vehicle ◽  
Legal Aspect ◽  
Security System ◽  
Household Waste ◽  
Ecological Security ◽  
European Cities ◽  
European Experience ◽  
The City

The article examines and summarizes the experience in using the components of the ecological security system in European cities, which ensure the solution of problems concerning sustainable development. The research used the methods of a systematic approach, analysis and synthesis, abstraction, logical generalization. The city's ecological security system is a set of economic methods and legal tools linked by the tasks of protecting the environment and creating comfortable living conditions for the population. Based on considering conditions and factors, the above methods and tools allow making decisions on supporting the ecologically safe development of the city. The experience of sustainably- developed European cities shows that their main ecological priorities at the present stage are the following: developing renewable energy; improving the energy efficiency of buildings and structures, reducing urban motor vehicle traffic in the central part of the city, using bicycles and urban electric transport; forming green spaces in order to strengthen ecosystem resilience and preserve biodiversity; rational handling of industrial and household waste. To achieve these priorities the following methods and tools are used: the development of a circular economy; introduction of resource-saving technologies and environmental innovations; formation of the ecological consciousness of the population; the broad powers of local governments in the environmental sphere, implementation of ecological programs and projects; support for environmental entrepreneurship. It was determined that to use the European experience of the ecological security system in Ukrainian cities, it is necessary to carry out preparatory work in the legal aspect (implementation of legislation and development of regulations, standard acts, provisions) as well as in the organizational and economic aspects (formation of conditions and opportunities for the implementation of decisions made in the environmental sphere). The preposition is made that the introduction of the individual components of the ecological security system used in European sustainably-developed cities should be done in Ukraine gradually, starting with eco-projects, eco-entrepreneurship, eco-cooperation and the formation of eco-spaces. The above components of the ecological security system must be aligned with goals and priorities of the sustainable development of the city in the economic and social aspects, which should be the subject of further research.

scholarly journals How can local energy communities promote sustainable development in European cities?

2022 ◽  
Vol 84 ◽  
pp. 102363
Author(s):  
Irati Otamendi-Irizar ◽  
Olatz Grijalba ◽  
Alba Arias ◽  
Claudia Pennese ◽  
Rufino Hernández
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Local Energy ◽  
European Cities

scholarly journals The geography of urban environmental protection in Slovenia: The case of Ljubljana

2020 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Aleš Smrekar ◽  
Mateja Breg Valjavec ◽  
Katarina Polajnar Horvat ◽  
Jernej Tiran
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Urban Geography ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Environmental Awareness ◽  
Living Environment ◽  
Water Protection ◽  
Space System ◽  
European Cities ◽  
Gravel Pits

This paper uses findings from sustainability studies to present the development of environmental urban geography in Slovenia in recent decades. Modern European cities, of which Ljubljana is no exception, depart significantly from sustainable development concepts. Compared to other similar cities, Ljubljana has an effective green space system, which its residents also perceive as offering a better-quality living environment. The major, poorly addressed problems are primarily inherited issues, such as gravel pits, illegal dumping sites, and unregulated gardens in suburbanized water protection areas on which residents depend. These, however, show a large gap between claimed and actual environmental awareness.

scholarly journals Explaining Urban Sustainability to Teachers in Training through a Geographical Analysis of Tourism Gentrification in Europe

2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 67 ◽  
Author(s):  
Carlos Martínez-Hernández ◽  
Claudia Yubero
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Critical Thinking ◽  
Primary Education ◽  
Urban Sustainability ◽  
Transfer Of Knowledge ◽  
Geographical Analysis ◽  
Teaching Activity ◽  
Analysis And Evaluation ◽  
European Cities

Urban centres in Europe have been recently affected by touristification processes which endanger their sustainable development. In this context, education in urban sustainability is gaining great importance at all stages of education. It has been noticed that this issue is not appropriately presented in primary education studies where “tourism” is one of the topics to be addressed. This paper provides the design of a teaching activity for teachers in training in order to understand the process of tourism gentrification in European cities. The aim of this activity is to enable the transfer of knowledge to primary education concerning contemporary urban processes involving tourism within a framework of respect and sustainability. This activity is based on an urban geographical analysis in public squares located in touristified districts of several European cities. This is achieved by way of a visual, interactive and cartographic analysis and evaluation. This paper presents the results of the didactic experience in Madrid. The results are positive, since students develop geographic abilities, attitudes of respect, critical thinking, and contrasted knowledge about tourism gentrification. We conclude with a call for a conceptual update of contemporary urban processes involving tourism in primary education curricula and advise that teachers in training should be taken to the field to explain complex spatial phenomena.

The Influence of the Architectural and Landscape Planning on the Development of the Public Space in European Cities

2014 ◽  
Vol 1020 ◽  
pp. 669-673
Author(s):  
Malwina Tubielewicz-Michalczuk
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Public Space ◽  
Landscape Architecture ◽  
Landscape Planning ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
The Public ◽  
European Cities ◽  
Current State ◽  
Paper Work

This paper work, based on own findings, discusses the main directions in the field of landscape architecture representing inspirations in the pursuit of sustainable development. Directions in architecture and landscape designing were presented that are aimed at improve ment of the image, ecological conditions of soci al life, and aesthetics of European cities. The article was exemplified with selected design works of contemporary and former landscape and green landscape architects, which have contributed to meet diverse social needs of selected public spaces in Europe. Consistently, the evolution and current state of the problem concerning issues on greenery, parks, squares and urban details will be analysed.

scholarly journals Utility Method as an Instrument of the Quality of Life Assessment Using the Examples of Selected European Cities

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (10) ◽  
pp. 2770
Author(s):  
Piotr Przybyłowski ◽  
Adam Przybyłowski ◽  
Agnieszka Kałaska
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Urban Policy ◽  
Complex Analysis ◽  
Three Dimensions ◽  
Life Assessment ◽  
European Cities ◽  
Urban Quality Of Life ◽  
Urban Quality

Improving quality of life still remains the main goal of strategic documents and is promoted by leaders on the global, national, regional, and local levels. Moreover, this ambitious challenge should be consistent with the principles of sustainable development, including the social, economic, and environmental aspects. The ISO 37120 indicators within the World Council on City Data (WCCD) database may be used to monitor the urban performance over time. However, the interpretation of the results is not always easy and sometimes requires a complex analysis. The aim of this paper was to investigate the possibility of illustrating in a transparent way the urban quality of life using the utility method. This study also presents that this method may facilitate making data-driven decisions on urban management, planning and investment. Thus, it may be useful for decision makers and help cities and communities of all sizes to become more sustainable, safe and resilient, prosperous, inclusive, and smart. The analysis has been carried out using the examples of selected European cities: Amsterdam, Gdynia, London, and Zagreb. The hypothesis reads as follows: it is possible to use the total and partial utility method in order to assess the level of urban quality of life with regard to the three dimensions of sustainable development in order to monitor progress and results and prioritize and implement the changes within urban policy. Research results indicate that there are significant differences between the compared cities within the economic, social, and ecological aspects. This analysis may constitute an introduction to the development of more complex models in the future.

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