scholarly journals DEFINITION OF THE ESSENCE OF THE CONCEPT "ENERGY SAVING" IN THE CONTEXT OF THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY OF UKRAINE

2018 ◽  
pp. 117-122
Author(s):  
N.O. Herasymenko ◽  
Author(s):  
Fu Xiaogeng

With the sustainable development strategy of our country attracting more and more attention, green projects are also designed to all kinds of industries, including construction. In the case of housing construction, the HVAC system is, to some extent, the most energy-intensive projects in the construction process. In order to meet the country’s sustainable development strategy to meet the practical require- ments of sustainable development, the need to green energy-saving environmental protection technology applied to the HVAC system, and the continuous development and popularization, from the country through the success of energy saving and envi- ronmental protection tech- nology to reduce the HVAC system of the energy con- sumption, which makes the building energy consumption to a minimum. HVAC works in the entire construction project have a pivotal role, so HVAC project green energy-saving design in the green building development indispensable. This paper explains the concept of green energy saving design of HVAC project and illustrates the key of green energy  saving  technology in HVAC design under construction industry. The paper analyzes the HVAC design of Guangzhou Library as an example.


2011 ◽  
Vol 374-377 ◽  
pp. 840-842 ◽  
Author(s):  
Je He ◽  
Zeng Feng Yan ◽  
Hui Jun Liu

The building energy saving, a leading trend of building development, is associated with the sustainable development strategy. First of all, the paper introduces the energy consumption situations of large public buildings in China. Next, it puts forward some proposals about energy saving, hoping to be valuable for improvement of the buildings in the aspect of energy saving .


1999 ◽  
pp. 33-36
Author(s):  
Dmytro ONOPRIIENKO

The paper is devoted to the issues of providing the sustainable development of the enterprises in current conditions. The definition of sustainable development in this context is given. The author's definition of sustainable development of the business entity is given, strategic goals (strategies) of sustainable development of the enterprise in economic, social and ecological spheres are formulated, the basic principles of sustainable development strategy of the enterprise are given, theoretical and practical aspects of sustainable development management are considered, in particular, the main subsystems and tools for management's influence of the management system to provide the sustainable development of the enterprise are identified. It is noted that the sustainable development of the enterprise is influenced by a set of both favorable and unfavorable external and internal factors. Such institutional factors as regulatory, tax and (until recently) monetary policy of the state, the law enforcement system activity, and the lack of judicial proceedings have gained particularly negative impact on business activity in Ukraine. Accordingly, its own model of management based on sustainable development in current business sector in Ukraine has not yet formed. This is also due to the lack of market strategic thinking of the management of the vast majority of enterprises in the conditions of increased uncertainty and instability of the external economic environment in our country. Simultaneously, both the economy in general, and individual enterprises in the short term can be competitive only if they operate on the basis of the sustainable development concept, which requires effective interaction of environmental factors with key internal subsystems of enterprises.


Author(s):  
Vasyl Zelenko ◽  
Yaryna Ferenchak ◽  
Nataliya Zelenko

The paper outlines major preconditions of development of energy efficiency programs and the process of their introduction from the perspective of sustainable development concept. Energy saving measures of European Union are examined, its experience and results, like green books and Thermie programs, etc are analyzed. The paper also specifies relevant activities and responsibilities undertaken by Member States by 2030 and the rates planned to be achieved. The experience of neighboring Poland in energy efficiency promotion is analyzed, as far as the country most closely resembles Ukraine by the initial rates in 1990. We calculated conditional losses of Ukraine in 2017 as the gap between the rates of energy efficiency of Ukraine and Poland (similarity of climate conditions and the state of housing funds allowed us to assume that the comparison will be the most correct regarding Ukraine). The results of calculations make us conclude that the funds are used most efficiently if the money designated, for example, for subsidizing of population are directed at strengthening of energy efficiency (at least up to the level of neighboring country). It will result in saving of about 40 billion. This is the amount defined as Ukrainian capacity in terms of improvement of energy saving and possible results of its realization. The paper determines the stage Ukraine is at in introduction of energy efficiency measures and programs: “warm loans” program; conditions regarding energy saving in Ukraine enshrined in the EU-Ukraine Association Agreement; creation of legal basis, namely the Law of Ukraine “On Energy Efficiency Fund” as of 8 June 2017. The role of newly created Energy Efficiency Fund is analyzed. Special attention is paid to the fact that energy efficient construction is one of international liabilities undertaken by Ukraine. The presence of The Active House Alliance at Ukrainian market is an important achievement in this sphere as it is the non-profit association aiming at creation of housing concept corresponding to the sustainable development principles.


AI and Ethics ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aimee van Wynsberghe

AbstractWhile there is a growing effort towards AI for Sustainability (e.g. towards the sustainable development goals) it is time to move beyond that and to address the sustainability of developing and using AI systems. In this paper I propose a definition of Sustainable AI; Sustainable AI is a movement to foster change in the entire lifecycle of AI products (i.e. idea generation, training, re-tuning, implementation, governance) towards greater ecological integrity and social justice. As such, Sustainable AI is focused on more than AI applications; rather, it addresses the whole sociotechnical system of AI. I have suggested here that Sustainable AI is not about how to sustain the development of AI per say but it is about how to develop AI that is compatible with sustaining environmental resources for current and future generations; economic models for societies; and societal values that are fundamental to a given society. I have articulated that the phrase Sustainable AI be understood as having two branches; AI for sustainability and sustainability of AI (e.g. reduction of carbon emissions and computing power). I propose that Sustainable AI take sustainable development at the core of its definition with three accompanying tensions between AI innovation and equitable resource distribution; inter and intra-generational justice; and, between environment, society, and economy. This paper is not meant to engage with each of the three pillars of sustainability (i.e. social, economic, environment), and as such the pillars of sustainable AI. Rather, this paper is meant to inspire the reader, the policy maker, the AI ethicist, the AI developer to connect with the environment—to remember that there are environmental costs to AI. Further, to direct funding towards sustainable methods of AI.


2013 ◽  
Vol 869-870 ◽  
pp. 786-790
Author(s):  
Chen Chen Zhang

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.


Spatium ◽  
2011 ◽  
pp. 9-15
Author(s):  
Branislav Djordjevic ◽  
Tina Dasic

Reasons why water storage reservoirs are necessary in accordance with the sustainable development strategy are described in the paper. The main positive and negative impacts of reservoirs on the environment are analyzed. The most important are: the improvement of hydrological regimes (decreasing maximal and increasing minimal flows), the creation of optimal water management, utilization and protection of water, and the creation of better conditions for river and coastal ecosystems. Negative impacts and measures for its mitigation or elimination are also analyzed. The conclusion is that water storage reservoirs can be harmoniously incorporated into the environment. Serbia has a limited number of locations suitable for the construction of reservoirs, therefore it is necessary to retain these areas for storage in regional development plans and other legal acts.


2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Jelena Ignjatovic

The Sustainable Development Strategy implies a targeted long-term process that affects economic, social, environmental and institutional aspects of life. The goal is to meet the social and economic interests of citizens, reduce poverty, reduce unemployment and gender inequalities and reduce negative impacts on natural resources and the environment, resulting in long-term economic growth with economic efficiency, technology and innovation. Accordingly, in 2015, the United Nations adopted Resolution A / RES / 70/1 - Transforming our world: the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, based on three dimensions of sustainable development: economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection. At the end of the 20th century, parallel with the theory of development, which turned into the concept of sustainable development, there was globalization that integrated the entire world regions in order to gain as strong economic and financial positions as possible on the world stage. Today, Serbia is not in a position to choose whether to engage in modern globalization processes, but it must continue the initiated transitional reforms and accession to the European Union, regardless of the economic, political or environmental consequences. By implementing national policies, Serbia should aim at national and economic sovereignty, which will further influence sustainable development. Only by changing the current economic policy, by creating a national strategy based on the exploitation of domestic economic and industrial potentials, by reducing unemployment, social responsibility and individual freedom, economic growth and sustainable development can be achieved. This work, besides the introduction, consists of materials based on the presentation of the sustainable development strategy of the Republic of Serbia and also presents the results and discussion that draft the current situation with possible solutions to achieve sustainable development in the future. Finally, the final ratifications are provided.      


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