scholarly journals Environmentally Sustainable and Socioeconomically Responsible Management of Natural Resources in the Ecosystem of Olkhon Island

2020 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-13
Author(s):  
Genrietta Rusetskaya ◽  
Diana Bykova
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Lake Baikal ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Conservation Areas ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
Natural Site ◽  
Business Entities ◽  
Recreational Use

The authors consider the main problems of Olkhon Island ecosystem caused by anthropogenic activities and fast developing tourism. They suggest possible solutions of these problems in order to conserve and develop the microecological system of the island as part of the integral ecosystem of lake Baikal. Both systems are interconnected as any natural system develops due to the environment and, in its turn, influences it. Olkhon Island is a part of the central ecological area of Baikal natural territory and is a natural site of the UNESCO World Heritage «Lake Baikal». The main kinds of economic activities of the local population are cattle breeding and agriculture with the use of artificial irrigation. A lack of proper infrastructure, irresponsible exploitation of natural resources, a consumers attitude towards the unique natural site, frequent ignoring of the emerging problems by the authorities and also the attempts of business entities to expand their recreational activities on the territory of the island damage its ecosystem bringing it to the critical state and depriving people of the due quality of life at present and in the future. The authors proved it necessary to evaluate the population carrying capacity of the island area, to define the boundaries of stability of its ecosystem and to substantiate scientifically the optimal recreation capacity of this area. They suggest that the boundaries of the areas of traditional agriculture, recreational use and conservation areas should be set legislatively. In these areas, mans interference with nature should be prohibited in order to prevent irreversible consumption and loss of natural resources.

scholarly journals Non-timber forest products and climate change adaptation among forest-dependent communities in Bamboko forest reserve, the southwest region of Cameroon

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tieminie Robinson Nghogekeh ◽  
Chia Eugene Loh ◽  
Tieguhong Julius Chupezi ◽  
Nghobuoche Frankline Mayiadieh ◽  
Piabuo Serge Mandiefe ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Crop Production ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Forest Products ◽  
Safety Net ◽  
Forest Reserve ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
Climate Change Effects ◽  
Non Timber Forest Products

Abstract Background: Forests are naturally endowed to combat climate change by protecting people and livelihoods as well as creating a base for sustainable economic and social development. But this natural mechanism is often hampered by anthropogenic activities. It is therefore imperative to take measures that are environmentally sustainable not only for mitigation but also for its adaptation. This study was carried out to assess the role of Non-timber forest products (NTFPs) as a strategy to cope with the impacts of climate change among forest-dependent communities around the Bamkoko Forest Reserve in the South West Region of Cameroon.Methods: Datasets were collected through household questionnaires (20% of the population in each village that constitute the study site was a sample), participatory rural appraisal techniques, transect walks in the 4 corners of the Bamboko Forest Reserve with a square sample of 25 m2 x 25 m2 to identified and record NTFPs in the reserve, and direct field observations. ). SPSS package for social scientists was used. The results were used for the construction of tables.Results: A total of 18 plant species were identified as being harvested as Non-Timber Forest Products by the residents around the Bamkoko Forest Reserve. The majority of the respondents (88%) perceived that there has been a change in climate patterns due to increased temperatures and unpredictable rainfalls. Eru was the most affected NTFPs with an std deviation of 1.66799 and crops was the most livelihood by climate change around Bamboko Forest Reserve with an std deviation of 1.20459 and local population used more than one strategy to cope with these adverse effectsConclusions: The study concluded that with the increasing climate change effects on crop production and other livelihoods, non-timber forest products still play a safety net role to assist communities. The need to ensure sustainable harvesting, improved processing, and access to non-timber forest products markets cannot be over-emphasized.

scholarly journals ANALYSIS OF ECONOMIC SECURITY OF THE BUSINESS ENTITY

2021 ◽  
pp. 45-55
Author(s):  
Vera Shumilina ◽  
Vlada Poluyan
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Economic Security ◽  
Economic Conditions ◽  
Accounting System ◽  
Financial Security ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Economic Entity ◽  
The Future ◽  
Business Structures ◽  
Business Entities

The category "economic security of an economic entity" is a combination of legal and economic conditions that ensure the sustainable functioning of business structures in the future. The importance of financial security lies in eliminating the risks of decreasing the productivity of an organization through the use of economic, labor, financial and natural resources in legal and efficient ways. Analysis and diagnostics of financial and economic activities of business entities are considered an integral part of ensuring economic security.The reliability of the results of these studies depends on the reliability of the information that is used as the main base. Ultimately, this is determined by the reliability of the enterprise's accounting system.

Problems of socioeconomic development of the districts of the central ecological zone of Lake Baikal in the Irkutsk Region, demographic and environmental factors

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (4) ◽  
pp. 442-453
Author(s):  
Timur Miryazov
Keyword(s):  
Economic Development ◽  
Lake Baikal ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Economic Security ◽  
Federal State ◽  
Ecological Zone ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Irkutsk Region ◽  
Socio Economic Development

The article deals with the current demographic, economic, social, and environmental problems of three districts of the Irkutsk Region, which are part of the Central Ecological Zone of the Baikal Natural Territory. The study was conducted using statistical data from the Federal State Statistics Service, articles and monographs on the topic under consideration, data from sociological surveys, mass media, and information obtained during a scientific expedition to Lake Baikal, in which the author participated. The socio-economic development of municipalities within the boundaries of the Central Ecological Zone of Lake Baikal remains difficult due to environmental legislation that restricts the economic development of the territory. The inability to fully use land resources provokes the local population to migrate. Tourism is one of the few economic activities permitted in the coastal area of the Lake Baikal. Despite the growing number of tourists visiting the region every year, the weak level of economic diversification of the municipalities threatens the prospects for sustainable socio-economic development. The region risks losing most of its revenue in the event of political, economic, or epidemiological shocks. The development of other types of economic activities will contribute to the socio-economic security of the areas under consideration. This is also influenced by the demographic potential of the territory – the employment of local residents and the training of personnel will allow us to effectively implement alternative directions of economic development. It is also important to develop other types of economic activities in connection with the negative impact of tourists on the ecosystem of Lake Baikal. The revision of the approaches to the economic, social, and environmental policies carried out in the region is an urgent task today

CONSERVATION OF RARE SPECIES PLANTS AND LICHENS IN SITU WITH PLANNED ANTHROPOGENIC ACTIVITIES: BASIC APPROACHES AND IMPLEMENTATION PRINCIPLES

2018 ◽  
Vol 12 (7-8) ◽  
pp. 38-45
Author(s):  
A. N. EFREMOV ◽  
N. V. PLIKINA ◽  
T. ABELI
Keyword(s):  
Rare Species ◽  
Technology Implementation ◽  
Technology Development ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities ◽  
Natural Habitat ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Main Stage ◽  
Social Risks

Rare species are most vulnerable to man-made impacts, due to their biological characteristics or natural resource management. As a rule, the economic impact is associated with the destruction and damage of individual organisms, the destruction or alienation of habitats. Unfortunately, the conservation of habitat integrity is an important protection strategy, which is not always achievable in the implementation of industrial and infrastructural projects. The aim of the publication is to summarize the experience in the field of protection of rare species in the natural habitat (in situ), to evaluate and analyze the possibility of using existing methods in design and survey activities. In this regard, the main methodological approaches to the protection of rare species in the natural habitat (in situ) during the proposed economic activity were reflected. The algorithm suggested by the authors for implementing the in situ project should include a preparatory stage (initial data collection, preliminary risk assessments, technology development, obtaining permitting documentation), the main stage, the content of which is determined by the selected technology and a long monitoring stage, which makes it possible to assess the effectiveness of the taken measures. Among the main risks of in situ technology implementation, the following can be noted: the limited resources of the population that do not allow for the implementation of the procedure without prior reproduction of individuals in situ (in vitro); limited knowledge of the biology of the species; the possibility of invasion; the possibility of crossing for closely related species that сo-exist in the same habitat; social risks and consequences, target species or population may be important for the local population; financial risks during the recovery of the population. The available experience makes it possible to consider the approach to the conservation of rare species in situ as the best available technology that contributes to reducing negative environmental risks.

Theoretical and methodological approaches to environmental and economic assessment of the Baikal territory

2019 ◽  
pp. 40-56
Author(s):  
S.M. Nikonorov ◽  
S.N. Kirillov ◽  
S.V. Solovieva ◽  
A.A. Pakina
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Economic Activity ◽  
Local Population ◽  
Economic Assessment ◽  
Environmental Indicators ◽  
Natural Area ◽  
Management Efficiency ◽  
Methodological Approaches

Current assessments of sustainability are based on traditional indicators and need to be adjusted. The article analyzes the factors of environmental management efficiency and shows the interdependence of ecosystems’ state and economic development on example of the Baikal natural area. The development of economic activity in the region largely dependson the ability to use the water resources of the lake Baikal, which is experiencing a significant anthropogenic load, and the basis for the regulation of natural resources are prohibitive and restrictive mechanisms that do not take into account the interests of the local population. The article proposes approaches to improving the assessment of development, taking into account the socio-economic and environmental indicators of the Baikal natural area.

The Existence of Geothermal Energy in Communication Perspective and Sustainable Environment in Indonesia

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 43-52
Author(s):  
Indriyati Kamil ◽  
Oekan S Abdoellah ◽  
Herlina Agustin ◽  
Iriana Bakti
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Geothermal Energy ◽  
Nature Reserve ◽  
Nature Reserves ◽  
Communication Model ◽  
Conservation Areas ◽  
Conservation Area ◽  
Environmentally Sustainable ◽  
Communication Models ◽  
The Government

This article highlights the dynamics of geothermal energy in the Kamojang nature reserve in Indonesia. A nature reserve is a conservation area that must be protected and preserved, because it has unique flora and fauna, and rare ecosystems whose existence is threatened with extinction. After going through a long study process by an integrated team, the government finally made a policy to change the function of the nature reserve into a Nature Tourism Park. Changes in policy changes to the function of nature reserves cause pros and cons in the community, and cause conflicts between government and environmental activists. The purpose of this study is to identify the factors that cause changes in the function of nature reserves into natural tourism parks in the Kamojang conservation area of Indonesia, as well as to identify appropriate communication models in the management of geothermal energy through communication and environmentally sustainable approaches. Research findings show that the factors that cause changes in the function of nature reserves into tourist parks include; the interests of geothermal energy to meet national energy needs and electricity infrastructure, accommodate the needs of surrounding communities that utilize water resources in conservation areas, and restore ecosystems. The communication model for geothermal energy management that we propose at the same time is also a novelty namely; ecopopulism approach, negotiation approach, collaboration, and equating meaning and orientation to environmental sustainability. Type of Paper: Empirical Keywords: Geothermal Energy, Nature Reserves, Conservation Policies, Communication Models and Sustainable Development.

Assessment of recreational use of specially protected natural territories of Tatishchevsky district of Saratov region

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-127
Author(s):  
Yulia M Andriyanova ◽  
Irina V Sergeeva ◽  
Yulia M Mokhonko ◽  
Natalia N Gusakova
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Protected Areas ◽  
Saratov Region ◽  
Future State ◽  
Forest Phytocenoses ◽  
Long Time ◽  
Main Components ◽  
First Time ◽  
Recreational Use ◽  
Specially Protected Natural Territories

The influence of recreation being a set of measures to restore health and recreation, on the main components of forest phytocenoses in specially protected natural territories of the Tatishchevsky district of the Saratov region has been studied for the first time. These phytocenoses have been intensively used for tourism for a long time. The intensity and visits activity of protected areas has been determined; the recreational capacity of territorial objects has been studied. The degree of forest landscapes has been revealed in specially protected natural territories. The findings allow predicting the future state of the natural resources of the Saratov region and can be taken into account when assessing their optimal use.

scholarly journals Assessing Water Quality by Statistical Methods

Water ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 1026
Author(s):  
Alina Bărbulescu ◽  
Cristian Ștefan Dumitriu
Keyword(s):  
Water Quality ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Statistical Methods ◽  
Anthropogenic Activities

Water is one of the natural resources most affected by anthropogenic activities, like industry, agriculture, and traffic [...]

scholarly journals MENINGKATKAN HASIL BELAJAR SISWA KELAS IV DI SDN BABAKAN TAROGONG 5 BANDUNG PADA PEMBELAJARAN IPS MELALUI STRATEGI PEMBELAJARAN PEMECAHAN MASALAH

2017 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 207
Author(s):  
Eros Rosilah Rosilah
Keyword(s):  
Social Studies ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Learning Strategies ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Average Value ◽  
Technological Advances ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Fourth Grade Students ◽  
Material Reality ◽  
Compulsory Subject

Learning Social Studies (IPS) is a compulsory subject taught. Learning IPS has a very wide range of material. Reality on the ground results of test scores of fourth grade students of SDN Babakan Tarogong 5 in social studies subject of natural resources, economic activity and technological advances in the district / city and province is still very low. This is due to social studies learning not meet minimum completeness, because the strategy used so far have not matched the learning process. The purpose of this study to determine the activities of students in participating in learning by using learning strategies of problem solving. The results of this research has reached the average value of the class.Keyword : Natural resources, economic activities, technological progress.

scholarly journals A new approach to assess marine opportunity costs and monetary values for spatial planning and conservation; the case study of Gulf of Naples, Mediterranean Sea, Italy

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Luca Appolloni
Keyword(s):  
Local Population ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Conservation Priorities ◽  
Opportunity Costs ◽  
Tyrrhenian Sea ◽  
Economic Activities ◽  
Fishing Activity ◽  
Flexible Approach ◽  
Gulf Of Naples ◽  
Total Turnover

Conservation actions (as Marine Protected Areas) are key tools to maintain coastal ecosystems. However, many reserves are characterized by several problems related to inadequate zonings that preclude important areas from economic activities, determining a strong hostility by local populations. Thus, estimations of marine economic values-in-use are needed for protection of marine ecosystem in order to find the best compromise between conservation priorities and local population needs. Algorithms to estimate monetary values of the main human activities in marine territories (large scale and small scale fishings, aquaculture, beach resorts, yachting, diving and commercial shipping) are here implemented using Gulf of Naples (centre Tyrrhenian sea, Italy) as study area example. These algorithms are based on different sources data (questionnaires, monitoring activities, official local authority reports, web and scientific literature). They can also be compared with each other being their outputs all expressed in the same measure unit. During the models development process a new flexible approach, called “Systematic Costs Assessment” (SCA), to assess opportunity costs in systematic conservation planning process was developed and applied. Results show that the total turnover in the Gulf of Naples is 3,950,753,487 € per year and 747,647,887 € per year excluding small scale fishing estimation, and one hectare of marine territory is worth 40,672 € and 7,696 € per year excluding small scale fishing activity. In particular, excluding small scale fishing activity, beach resort and yachting show the highest values referred to one hectare of marine territories. In conclusion, SCA is a flexible approach where no long and costly sampling campaigns are always needed, provided that two assumptions have to be taken into account, in order to estimate credible values-in-use costs: i) do not use economic activities data and ecosystem services data in the same assessment layer, since it could lead to costs overestimation and ii) SCA method are efficient when used by operators with strong knowledge of the study area, since they are able to recognize parameters affecting economic activities of local population.

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