scholarly journals The role of religious architecture in the sustainable development of contemporary cities: traditions and innovations

2018 ◽  
Vol 251 ◽  
pp. 05016
Author(s):  
Igor’ Pryadko ◽  
Dar’ja Belinskaya
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Institution ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Social Functions ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Religious Architecture ◽  
Urban Settlements ◽  
History Of ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Architectural Development

The novelty of this paper resides in the fact that its co-authors analyze processes of urban formation and architectural development from the perspective of the city’s performance of social functions. The co-authors study religion as a social institution and the role that it plays in the emergence of medieval cities and in the arrangement of external and internal environments of human beings in present-day cities. Their role is determined as innovative. The performance by the institution of religion of its historic function is studied from the standpoint of the concept of sustainable development. The methodology of this research project is based on the retrospective analysis of historical documents, the comparative analysis of built-up areas, housing planning in traditional and contemporary societies, and the systems concept. As a result of this research, the co-authors have successfully identified several features typical for the operation of the institution of church in a medieval city. The co-authors have analyzed the way the Christian ideology determines the interior and the architectural landscape. The co-authors outline the areas for the application of their research findings. The co-authors believe that these findings must be taken account of in the course of restoration performed in a contemporary megalopolis and in the process of study of the history of urban settlements.

scholarly journals The Planetary Wellbeing Initiative: Pursuing the Sustainable Development Goals in Higher Education

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (6) ◽  
pp. 3372
Author(s):  
Josep M. Antó ◽  
José Luis Martí ◽  
Jaume Casals ◽  
Paul Bou-Habib ◽  
Paula Casal ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Rockefeller Foundation ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Natural Systems ◽  
Leading Role ◽  
History Of ◽  
Health Project ◽  
Development Goals

We live in a time of pressing planetary challenges, many of which threaten catastrophic change to the natural environment and require massive and novel coordinated scientific and societal efforts on an unprecedented scale. Universities and other academic institutions have the opportunity and responsibility to assume a leading role in an era when the destiny of the planet is precisely in the hands of human beings. Drawing on the Planetary Health project promoted by the Rockefeller Foundation and The Lancet, Pompeu Fabra University launched in 2018 the Planetary Wellbeing Initiative, a long-term institutional strategy also animated by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Planetary Wellbeing might be defined as the highest attainable standard of wellbeing for human and non-human beings and their social and natural systems. Developing the potential of these new concepts involves a substantial theoretical and empirical effort in many different fields, all of them interrelated by the crosscutting challenges of global complexity, interdisciplinarity, and urgency. Close collaboration of science, humanities, and culture is more desperately needed now than ever before in the history of humankind.

The Research on the Strategies for Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection

2013 ◽  
Vol 869-870 ◽  
pp. 786-790
Author(s):  
Chen Chen Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Protection Measures ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
National Economic ◽  
History Of ◽  
Dialectical Relationship ◽  
Relationship Of

The strategies for sustainable development have been included in the medium and long term plan of 2010 for national economic and social development. Protecting the environment is the most important prerequisite and safeguards for the sustainable development strategy. In the study, we described the history of the environmental problems in the world, the proposal and implications of sustainable development, and outlined the dialectical relationship of development with the environment. The environmental protection measures for sustainable development were proposed here, according to the environmental situation severely affecting its biophysical environment.

scholarly journals Combating the illegal transplantation as a prerequisite for the sustainable development of regions (on the example of Sverdlovsk region)

2021 ◽  
Vol 94 ◽  
pp. 01018
Author(s):  
Margarita Khomyakova ◽  
Dmitry Bagretsov
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Successful Operation ◽  
Human Organ ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Human Organs ◽  
Legal Literacy ◽  
History Of ◽  
Regional Authorities ◽  
Tissue Transplant ◽  
Made In

The text of this article emphasizes that the history of transplantation as an independent medical industry originated in the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, the first successful operation to transplant human organs and tissues was performed there by the surgeon Yuri Voronoy. Today Russia is one of the world-leading powers where human organ and tissue transplant operations are performed. Among all the subjects of Russia where transplant operations are carried out, Sverdlovsk region occupies a special place: doctors in this region conduct successful operations on organ and tissue transplantation and make discoveries that are significant for Russian transplantology. The study of Russian laws and regulations regulating relations in the field of transplantology conducted by authors, as well as an analysis of the scientific literature showed that relations in the field of transplantology are not fully regulated by Russian legislation, including criminal law. On the territory of Sverdlovsk region in particular, as well as on the territory of Sverdlovsk region as a whole, it is possible, for example, to carry out transactions for the sale and purchase of human organs and tissues with impunity, if such transactions are not related to causing harm to the life and health of the victim. These deals are illegal, but not punishable. As the analysis of the practice carried out in the framework of this study has shown, the inhabitants of Sverdlovsk region suffered from the imperfection of the norms of Russian legislation regulating relations in the field of transplantology. While the residents of Sverdlovsk region are suffering from illegal transplantation, one cannot speak of the sustainable development of this region. The authors of the study, in order to combat illegal transplantation in Sverdlovsk region, propose that the regional authorities strengthen measures to improve the general legal literacy of the population, introduce a register of citizens' opinions on the posthumous transplantation of their organs and tissues, and introduce mandatory registration of transactions made in Sverdlovsk region, a subject of which are human organs and tissues.

Introduction: Global Governance through Goal Setting

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Norichika Kanie ◽  
Steven Bernstein ◽  
Frank Biermann ◽  
Peter M. Haas
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Global Governance ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Unique Nature ◽  
History Of ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Governance Strategy

This chapter lays out a research agenda to assess conditions, challenges, and prospects for the Sustainable Development Goals to pursue this aim. First, the chapter discusses goal setting as a global governance strategy. Second, to contextualize the Sustainable Development Goals, it discusses the unique nature of the modern challenges that the Sustainable Development Goals must confront and review the historical and political trajectory of sustainable development governance, including the evolution from a primarily rule-based to a more goal-based system and the experience of the earlier Millennium Development Goals. Third, the chapter reviews the negotiating history of the Sustainable Development Goals. Then, the chapter elaborate on how the chapters are organized to address the three questions that guide the book.

Conditions for Development of Renewable Energy in Poland

2016 ◽  
pp. 310-339
Author(s):  
Katarzyna Osiecka-Brzeska
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Renewable Resources ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Indicators ◽  
Sustainable Development Indicators ◽  
Sustainable Policy ◽  
History Of ◽  
Provinces Of Poland ◽  
Definition Of

The Paper examines legal and financial tools which are used in Poland to succor the development of energy from renewable resources. In the first part a definition of sustainable development is given and the short history of this idea is shown. Then the concept of Sustainable energy is introduced. The second part describes main policies of European Union on sustainable policy and the Polish Legal System on Renewable Energy is described. The fifth part of the paper analyzes the sustainable development indicators provided by Eurostat for the energy produced from renewable resources. there are 6 indicators analyzed. In the end the forecasts for the development of RES in Poland is given. There are clues for development of different technologies in different provinces of Poland. There are also forecasts for the development of the renewable energy market in Poland.

Mutual Subversion: A Short History of the Liberal and the Professional in American Higher Education

2006 ◽  
Vol 46 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
David F. Labaree
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Institution ◽  
The Other ◽  
Short History ◽  
Social Functions ◽  
American Higher Education ◽  
History Of ◽  
Complex Patterns ◽  
Historical Accounts ◽  
Do So

I want to tell a story about American higher education. Like many historical accounts, this story has a contrapuntal quality. As we know, historians frequently find themselves trying to weave discordant themes into complex patterns in the hope of making harmony. The reason for this is that simple themes are hard to find in the account of any complex social institution, especially one like education, which is composed of a motley accumulation of historical residues and social functions. We often come across one point about education that makes sense and then find a counterpoint that also makes sense. If we cannot eliminate one in favor of the other, then we try to put them together in a way that does not violate the rules of harmony and historical logic. In the effort to do so we, therefore, find ourselves in the business of writing fugues.

scholarly journals Environmental development of cities: theoretical approaches and experience of forming

2014 ◽  
pp. 22-25
Author(s):  
O. Kononenko
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Policy ◽  
Middle East ◽  
Environmental Problems ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Legal Documents ◽  
Theoretical Approaches ◽  
Ecological Development ◽  
Urban Settlements ◽  
Environmental Development

In the article the essence and main characteristics of Eco-Cities are highlited. The main types of Eco-Cities in Europe, China, the Middle East and other countries are revealed. The basic ways of Ecological Development of Cities are determined. The basic environmental problems of cities in Ukraine are identified. The opportunities of use of international practices in conducting of regional environmental policy are determined. The normative legal documents and measures concerning the sustainable development of urban settlements in Ukraine are analyzed.

scholarly journals Competence in light of the challenges of the VUCA reality as an important element of human rights

2021 ◽  
pp. 210-225
Author(s):  
Bartosz Sobotka ◽  
Iwona Florek
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Human Rights ◽  
Central Element ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Right To Education ◽  
International Debate ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The Right ◽  
International Document

The article presents the genesis of human rights of the different generations in the aspect of development, describes the role and place of human beings in the context of technological change and competence mismatch as a challenge for the education system. The aim of the article is to consider the essence of understanding the content of human rights and in particular the right to education in the context of changing realities and changing competence needs under VUCA conditions. The research hypothesis is the claim that currently the understanding of the content of human rights is less and less adapted to the labile reality. The article contains a recommendation to start an international debate on the elaboration of a new international document (successor to the Sustainable Development Goals), the central element of which should be the partnership for education (Education Alliance 2050).

scholarly journals Teachers’ Training in the Intercultural Dialogue and Understanding: focussing on the Education for a Sustainable Development

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
María Concepción Domínguez Garrido ◽  
Adiela Ruiz-Cabezas ◽  
María Castañar Medina Domínguez ◽  
María Cecilia Loor Dueñas ◽  
Eufrasio Pérez-Navío ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Professional Identity ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Intercultural Competence ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Intercultural Dialogue ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Ecology ◽  
The Impact

The present research is embedded in the professional development and research line and in the needs of secondary education and first-year university teachers. We focussed on evidencing the importance of teachers’ professional training to include some specific adaptation and skills in intercultural dialogue and understanding -often called Intercultural Competence- because of its direct impact on the sustainable development of human beings, groups, and ecosystems. We investigated the role played by each of the main competencies linked to the following intercultural dimensions: Professional Identity, Ethics and Axiology, Methodology, and Inclusive Education. We used an integrated methodology and a cross-study of data, performed after the obtention of a three-cornered evaluation of results collected in focus groups, interviews, and questionnaires. We were able to show the impact of intercultural dialogue and understanding in the education for a sustainable development pattern. This is fundamental to set up a new ecology of forms, knowledge, attitudes, and educational meanings, further used to update teachers and students’ training in sustainable ecology and cultural diversity. Progress made in these complementary competencies -Professional Identity, Ethics and Axiology, Methodology- were appraised by teachers participating in the present study; the latter showing an increased interest and demand for the intercultural competence, after increasing their proficiency in the other complementary competencies.

scholarly journals INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY TRAINING IN FULFILLING INCLUSIVE EDUCATION AS THE ACHIEVEMENT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS) POINTS 4

ICCD ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 257-264
Author(s):  
Samsinar Samsinar ◽  
Denada Faraswacyen L. Gaol
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Communication Technology ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Educational Process ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Persons With Disabilities ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Agenda ◽  
Development Goals

The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) covers 17 goals with 169 measurable achievements and deadlines determined by the United Nations in 2015 as the world development agenda for the benefits of human beings and the Earth. The joint development ambition is set to be done in 2030. For the community service discussed in this article, the team focuses on the 4th goal, namely quality education. The goal ensures the quality of inclusive and equitable education, and promotes a lifetime learning opportunities for all. The practical objectives of such education include direct goals by children, teachers, parents, and the community. Such education means providing equal and fair opportunities for all disregarding their backgrounds, circumstances, economic abilities, etc., which are considered as obstacles to obtain education. The development of Information Communication Technology (ICT) has touched many fields in everyday life and is no exception for persons with disabilities. For persons with disabilities, ICT devices are widely used to support and ease the process of completing tasks and encourage creativity. The ICT training for educators and caregivers is an educational process aiming to provide sufficient understanding on the use of ICT device systems as supporting systems for completing daily tasks thus increasing productivity.

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