scholarly journals Experience of integration of the Kola Scientific Center of RAS with Universities in solving complex problems of sustainable development in the Russian Arctic

2015 ◽  
Vol 19 ◽  
pp. 96-114
Author(s):  
Vladimir Masloboev ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Russian Arctic ◽  
Scientific Center ◽  
Complex Problems

scholarly journals КЛЮЧИ К УСТОЙЧИВОМУ РАЗВИТИЮ АРКТИЧЕСКОЙ ЗОНЫ РОССИЙСКОЙ ФЕДЕРАЦИИ: МОДЕЛЬ ЦИРКУЛЯРНОЙ ЭКОНОМИКИ И ЛОГИСТИЧЕСКАЯ ИНФРАСТРУКТУРА

2020 ◽  
Vol 70 (4/2020) ◽  
pp. 5-20
Author(s):  
N. I. Didenko ◽  
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D. F. Skripnuk ◽  
V. I. Cherenkov ◽  
A. V. Tanichev ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Physical Space ◽  
Holistic Approach ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Necessary Condition ◽  
Special Role ◽  
Russian Arctic ◽  
Holistic Model

The article examines the infrastructure approach to the implementation of the concept of sustainable development in the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation (AZRF). This is done from the point of view of compliance of this development with the so-called megatrends of the world economy, highlighting theoretical, conceptual, and technological aspects. he characteristic of modern geoeconomic and geopolitical factors of development of the AZRF is given. A brief comparative analysis of applicability of economic models that are relevant the concept of sustainable development in the case of the Russian Arctic: bioeconomy, green economy, and circular economy. A few conditions for the implementation of the circular economy model in the Russian Arctic is considered. In connection with the representation of the AZRF as a heterogeneous socio-economic, real-virtual, socio-cyber-physical space, a special role of logistics infrastructure is shown as necessary condition for ensuring the sustainable development of this largest Russian region. The emphasis is made on the need to conceptualize the concept of "logistics infrastructure". Based on a holistic approach to logistics, a 5-layer (underwater, water, ground, air, space) conceptual research holistic model is proposed that could be used for designing, constructing, and monitoring the system of logistics flows in the Russian Arctic. The result of an analytical assessment (in dimensions of "digitalization" and "sustainability") of the state of the Art and possible development for the underwater layer of the logistics infrastructure of the Russian Arctic. The conclusions of the article could be useful both for designing the logistics infrastructure of the Russian Arctic, and for designing the courses of disciplines of higher education relevant to the problem under consideration.

scholarly journals Planning Sustainable Economic Development in the Russian Arctic

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 357 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Evseev ◽  
Tatiana Krasovskaya ◽  
Vladimir Tikunov ◽  
Irina Tikunova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Ecological Factors ◽  
Basic Research ◽  
Environmental Data ◽  
Green Economy ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Russian Arctic ◽  
Territorial Planning

Recent federal documents devoted to the Arctic zone economic development highlighted eight basic areas—future innovative centers of regional development. Totally 150 investment projects are planned by 2030, where 48% are designated for mineral resources extraction, 16%—for transport development, 7%—for geological survey, 2%—for environment safety protection etc. At the same time, these ambitious plans should meet green economy goals. This means that territorial planning will have to consider at least three spatially differentiated issues: Socio-economic, ecological and environmental (nature hazards, climatic changes etc.). Thus, the initial stage of territorial planning for economic development needs evaluation of different spatial combinations of these issues. This research presents an algorithm for evaluation of joint impact of basic regional components, characterizing “nature-population-economy” interrelations in order to reveal their spatial differences and demonstrate options and risks for future sustainable development of the Russian Arctic. Basic research methods included system analysis with GIS tools. Accumulated data were arranged in three blocks which included principle regional factors which control sustainable development. In order to find different patterns of sustainability provided by these factors pair assessments of ecological/economic, environmental/economic and ecological/environmental data was done. Independent variable-environmental factors offered different spatial natural patterns either promoting or hampering economic development. It was impossible to assess jointly all three blocks data because the discussed framework of regional sustainability factors attributed to spatial regional system, which demonstrated its panarchy character. Ranking results were visualized in a map where the selected pair groups were shown for each basic territory of advanced development. Visualization of proportional correlation of social, economic and ecological factors was achieved using color triangle method (RGB).

scholarly journals Competences for Solving Complex Problems: A Cross-Sectional Survey on Higher Education for Sustainability Learning and Transdisciplinarity

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (15) ◽  
pp. 6016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Filippina Risopoulos-Pichler ◽  
Fedor Daghofer ◽  
Gerald Steiner
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Continuing Education ◽  
Real World ◽  
Academic Disciplines ◽  
Education For Sustainability ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Human Environment ◽  
Complex Problems

Successfully coping with complex, real-world challenges, such as those related to sustainable development and the resilience of coupled human–environment systems, calls increasingly for adapted forms of education and extended competences. Hence, we argue that, beyond knowledge and expertise in professional domains, additionally, personal, systemic, creative, and sociocultural competences are required to meet such challenges. Herefor, institutions of higher and continuing education play a crucial role. In this paper, universities as institutions of higher education are critically considered in relation to delivering education for sustainable development by raising awareness and providing the necessary competences to cope with complex problems such as sustainable development through effective forms of higher and continuing education as well as training. Research on attitudes and perceptions regarding sustainable development and the perceived need for comprehensive competences required to deal with such complex problems is still lacking. Our study provides a first attempt to elucidate core aspects of these attitudes, perceptions, and competences aiming to contribute to future, more tailored education approaches. We discuss the outcomes of a survey on sustainability in teaching and learning conducted at four Austrian universities. The analyzed sample comprised 3200 students as the recipients of, and 498 lecturers as the providers of, sustainability education in various academic disciplines at four distinct Austrian universities. Applying a questionnaire-based investigation of self-reported sustainability-related perceptions, attitudes, and competences and conducting factor analysis and cluster analysis, five sustainability types were identified that revealed a type of specific core awareness of sustainability and the perception of required competences related to sustainable development. The results presented are positioned to build a basis for further investigation that goes beyond the self-reported assessments to enable a comparison with sustainability-related, real-world problem-solving performance.

scholarly journals INTEGRATION MODEL OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF NORTHERN MONOTOWNS BASED ON THE PRINCIPLES OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

2018 ◽  
Vol 2018 (1) ◽  
pp. 103-110
Author(s):  
Г. Князева ◽  
G. Knyazeva
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Strategic Management ◽  
Regional Level ◽  
Russian Arctic ◽  
Mining Operations ◽  
Integration Model ◽  
Cumulative Impact ◽  
Cumulative Impact Assessment ◽  
Urban Settlements ◽  
Special Approach

<p>The article is devoted to the research of sustainable development of northern (arctic) one-industry urban settlements. The author provides an assessment of state support for Russian monocities in the modern conditions and identifies specifics of the functioning of northern (arctic) monocities, which require a special approach to supportive measures for their development. The paper considers the method of diversification of a city-forming enterprise in strategic documents of multi-profile settlements. It is noted that such an approach does not provide a systematic management of the socio-ecological and economic processes of singleindustry towns. The strategy does not take into account the environmental factor, which does not solve the accumulated environmental problems in the Russian Arctic. The current study stresses the necessity of an integrative (cumulative) assessment of the environmental impact resulting from mining operations, which will allow for measuring and managing socioecological and economic processes. The author proposes an integration model of strategic management based on cumulative impact assessment at the regional level.</p>

Sustainable Development of the Russian Arctic zone energy shelf: the Role of the Quintuple Innovation Helix Model

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 456-470 ◽  
Author(s):  
Elias G. Carayannis ◽  
Alexey E. Cherepovitsyn ◽  
Alina A. Ilinova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Russian Arctic ◽  
Arctic Zone

Environmental Assessment in Russian Law: Can It Promote Sustainable Development in the Russian Arctic?

2013 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 321-336 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inna A. Ignatyeva
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Environmental Assessment ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Russian Arctic ◽  
The Past ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
Russian Law

Abstract The current plans of the Russian Federation to intensify significantly economic and other activities in Russian Arctic include the widespread exploitation of Arctic natural resources. At the same time, however, high vulnerability of the Arctic environment has been recognized in the country’s legislation. The plans for development in such a vulnerable region as the Arctic give rise to concern as to how it can be realized sustainably. For this reason, it is useful to examine one legal tool of environmental protection, an environmental assessment (EA) procedure, since this institution at least provides the possibility to enable the exploitation of Arctic’s natural resources in a way that protects the environment. Yet, as the article will point out, the conditions for effective EA have been in recent years severely limited, which can be seen in the current legislation. It is hence justifiable to be concerned of the future of Arctic vulnerable environment and, as the article proposes, restore some of the elements of the past EA legislation, which enable a stronger EA mechanism.

scholarly journals Complex problems and unchallenged solutions: Bringing ecosystem governance to the forefront of the UN sustainable development goals

AMBIO ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 46 (7) ◽  
pp. 731-742 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liette Vasseur ◽  
Darwin Horning ◽  
Mary Thornbush ◽  
Emmanuelle Cohen-Shacham ◽  
Angela Andrade ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Complex Problems ◽  
Development Goals
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