scholarly journals Innovations in Local Public Transport – Significance for the Local Community

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-135
Author(s):  
Justyna Trippner-Hrabi ◽  
Aldona Podgórniak-Krzykacz
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Social Aspects ◽  
Territorial Development ◽  
Technical Innovations

The article deals with the issues of the innovations implemented in public transport. Their theoretical background was defined in the form of the latest concepts of territorial development: the theory of sustainable development, circular economy, and smart city. The examples of innovations quoted above have been analysed in terms of their impact on: the local community, the environment, health, safety, and economic and social aspects. The main conclusion drawn from the analysis is that technical innovations in public transport contribute to improving mobility, the comfort and safety of commute, and, at the same time, have a positive impact on the environment.

scholarly journals How University Acts in the Development of “Smart Cities”

2019 ◽  
Vol 71 ◽  
pp. 05011
Author(s):  
M. Afanasiev ◽  
M. Lysenkova
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Higher Education ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Smart Cities ◽  
Territorial Development ◽  
Higher Education System ◽  
Impact Of Higher Education ◽  
The Impact

“Smart city” is a new model of territorial development, taking into account the growing importance of information, innovation and human capital. One of the main elements of the “smart city” is a developed system of higher education. The aim of this work was to study the impact of higher education on "smart" and innovative cities. The objectives of this work were to obtain quantitative characteristics of the impact of the University on the smart city. Approach to solving this problem was to build indicators based on indicators that characterize the quality of life, and ratings to compare cities on their basis. The hypothesis of the study is that the higher education system has a positive impact on the development of smart and innovative cities. A theoretically justified method of constructing an indicator of a certain direction of socio-economic development is a component analysis of indicators characterizing this direction. As a result, the rankings of Russian and foreign cities based on the characteristics of quality of life, which prove that education is a key indicator of the development of "smart" and innovative cities.

scholarly journals An Assessment Approach to Circular Business Models within an Industrial Ecosystem for Sustainable Territorial Development

2022 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 704
Author(s):  
Leyla Gamidullaeva ◽  
Nadezhda Shmeleva ◽  
Tatyana Tolstykh ◽  
Alexey Shmatko
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Territorial Development ◽  
Industrial Ecosystem ◽  
The Creation

In this work, the authors have made an attempt to develop a methodological approach to substantiate the socio-economic efficiency of enterprise performance within an industrial ecosystem in the context of a circular economy. The proposed approach has been verified via a case study of the industrial ecosystem in Novokuznetsk city. Based on the calculations, it has been evidenced that the creation of an industrial ecosystem in the region where the city is located would eliminate area sources of pollution and improve the quality of life of the population, which would advance regional sustainable development and strengthen territorial attractiveness for citizens. Thus, having used the proposed methodology, the prospects for the implementation of circular business models by enterprises in order to increase the efficiency of resource use and balanced and sustainable economic development of a territory have been substantiated. The transition to a circular economy can support the creation of favorable environmental conditions and increase the local community resilience, well-being, and quality of life.

Renewable Energy Scenario of Pakistan for Sustainable Development

2013 ◽  
pp. 693-712
Author(s):  
Asif A. Shah ◽  
Arabella Bhutto ◽  
S. M. Qureshi ◽  
Ambreen Shah ◽  
A. A. Shah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Policy Documents ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
Energy Scenario ◽  
Awareness Level

In Pakistan, sustainable development through Renewable Energy (RE) is considered an unrealistic idea. This chapter sheds light on this scenario by finding the root causes responsible for creating such assumptions. Therefore, in order to identify the root causes, the emphasis has been given to analyzing Pakistan’s current status of sustainable development through RE on theoretical as well as on practical grounds. For achieving the said task, a framework was developed in which the theoretical background covered on the basis of policy documents was integrated with the real life scenario responsible for the diffusion of Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs) in Pakistan. This integration was performed on the basis of a pilot field study conducted in a local community. Further, a survey has been performed to identify the major groups of stakeholders and their corresponding awareness level towards simple RETs. Throughout this chapter, attempts have been made to provide a mirror view for Pakistan in achieving sustainable development through RE.

scholarly journals Addressing the Social Aspects of a Circular Economy: A Systematic Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (19) ◽  
pp. 7912 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro Padilla-Rivera ◽  
Sara Russo-Garrido ◽  
Nicolas Merveille
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Resource Scarcity ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Social Aspects ◽  
Knowledge Map

Circular Economy (CE) is a growing topic among scholars, industries, and governments, and is aimed at decoupling economic growth and development from the consumption of finite resources. CE incorporates different meanings, from reduce, reuse, and recycle activities, to environmental degradation or resource scarcity, and is supported by specific indicators to attain sustainable development. However, so far, there has been no agreement to measure how effective an industry/product is in making the transition from linear to circular approaches, particularly those that affect society. This research work aims to perform a systematic literature review (n = 60) to analyze and discuss how social aspects have been considered and integrated in CE research so far. Moreover, this review provides an overview of the literature on social impact within the CE, which results in three main outputs: a knowledge map of the CE, an analysis of social aspects within CE, and the theories/frameworks used to evaluate social impact of CE. Finally, this study brings to light how CE implementation can affect society and highlights the importance of social dimension in the domains of CE and a policy-making community, which could help move CE towards a sustainable development.

Renewable Energy Scenario of Pakistan for Sustainable Development

2012 ◽  
pp. 79-99
Author(s):  
Asif A. Shah ◽  
Arabella Bhutto ◽  
S. M. Qureshi ◽  
Ambreen Shah ◽  
A. A. Shah ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Theoretical Background ◽  
Current Status ◽  
Policy Documents ◽  
Energy Technologies ◽  
Energy Scenario ◽  
Awareness Level

In Pakistan, sustainable development through Renewable Energy (RE) is considered an unrealistic idea. This chapter sheds light on this scenario by finding the root causes responsible for creating such assumptions. Therefore, in order to identify the root causes, the emphasis has been given to analyzing Pakistan’s current status of sustainable development through RE on theoretical as well as on practical grounds. For achieving the said task, a framework was developed in which the theoretical background covered on the basis of policy documents was integrated with the real life scenario responsible for the diffusion of Renewable Energy Technologies (RETs) in Pakistan. This integration was performed on the basis of a pilot field study conducted in a local community. Further, a survey has been performed to identify the major groups of stakeholders and their corresponding awareness level towards simple RETs. Throughout this chapter, attempts have been made to provide a mirror view for Pakistan in achieving sustainable development through RE.

scholarly journals Tramway as an indicator of the realisation of Smart City concept

2020 ◽  
Vol 159 ◽  
pp. 05013
Author(s):  
Ivan Savchuk ◽  
Tymofii Nahornyi
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
European Community ◽  
Urban Space ◽  
Smart City ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Urban Transport ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Mode Of Transport

Nowadays, the world’s leading cities are focused on the Smart City concept, due to the widespreading of innovations that enhance quality of life. The need for sustainable development for the harmonious prolongation of the humanity existence raises attention to attempts for improving the economic, social and environmental conditions. Among the modes of transport, the most harmonious in the modern city, which strives for sustainable development, is the tramway. The experience of the tramway renaissance during the last decades indicates that it is not only a mode of transport but also a positive impact on the urban space and community. In the context of Ukraine’s integration into the European Community, it is important to analyse the experience of cities that have been successful in implementing urban transport innovations. In the article, we compare the cities of Kyiv and Budapest to find spatial patterns that should be obeyed for the sustainable development of a post-socialist city based on smart solutions.

scholarly journals Conceptual features of the circular economy and the possibilities of its formation using smart systems

2021 ◽  
Vol 244 ◽  
pp. 10012
Author(s):  
Elena Avdeeva ◽  
Tatiana Davydova ◽  
Tatyana Makeeva ◽  
Alina Korovkina
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Practical Implementation ◽  
Territorial Development ◽  
Smart Systems ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
The World ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Relationship

Development, leading to the depletion of resources, in modern conditions is not seen as long-term and sustainable. Accordingly, national strategies for security, long-term and territorial development of the countries of the world are being developed in accordance with the existing goals of sustainable development. This study examines the relationship of sustainable development with the goals of countries in the framework of the orientation towards the introduction of new models of economic development - a green and circular economy. The highly specialized applications of the noted models are considered, the ambiguity of the possibilities and results of their practical implementation is noted, depending on the level of development of states, the level of their incomes, social or economic priorities of their development. The advantages and disadvantages of the circular economy model are summarized.

scholarly journals Using the Sustainable Development Goals to Evaluate Possible Transport Policies for the City of Curitiba

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (21) ◽  
pp. 12222
Author(s):  
Constança Martins Leite de Almeida ◽  
Semida Silveira ◽  
Erik Jeneulis ◽  
Francesco Fuso-Nerini
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Public Transport ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Transport Sector ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The City

Cities across the world are becoming more engaged in tackling climate change and contributing to the achievement of international agreements. The city of Curitiba in Brazil is no exception. In December 2020, the city published PlanClima (Plano Municipal de Mitigação e Adaptação às Mudanças Climáticas), a climate plan developed with local and international organizations. PlanClima aims to guide policies and actions to mitigate and adapt to climate change. This study focuses on selecting and qualitatively evaluating transport policies that contribute to the city’s 2030 climate and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With PlanClima’s analysis for the transport sector in mind, nine targets for 2030 are identified and connected to different transport policies. To evaluate the possible interactions between the policies and the different dimensions of the SDGs, four types of linkages were designed: essential, uncertain, limited, and opposite. These categories were developed to evaluate the several dimensions in which a policy can have a positive or negative impact. The results show that the implementation of zero emission zones/low emission zones, green public procurement, subsidy schemes for the uptake of clean vehicle technology, and the digitalization of the transport system through smarter public transport and digital platforms that couple bike sharing, taxis, and public transport are some of the measures that can contribute to the achievement of Curitiba’s targets and ensure a positive impact on the sustainable development of the city. The study highlights how different policy instruments can contribute to achieve the city’s targets, thus providing guidance to policymakers.

scholarly journals Addressing the Social Aspects of Circular Economy: A Systematic Literature Review

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alejandro Padilla-Rivera ◽  
Sara Russo-Garrido ◽  
Nicolas Merveille
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Literature Review ◽  
Systematic Literature Review ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Social Impact ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Resource Scarcity ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Social Aspects ◽  
Knowledge Map

Circular Economy (CE) is a growing topic among scholars, industry and government aiming at decoupling economic growth and development from the consumption of finite resources. CE incorporates different meanings, from reduce, reuse and recycle activities to environmental degradation or resource scarcity, and supported by specific indicators to attain sustainable development. However, so far, there has been no agreement to measure how effective an industry/product is in making the transition from linear to circular approaches, particularly those affected the society. This research work aims to perform a systematic literature review (n=60) to analyze and discuss how social aspects have been considered and integrated in the CE research so far. Moreover, this review provides and overview of the literature on social impact within CE, that resulted in three main outputs: a knowledge map of the CE, an analysis of social aspects within CE, and the theories/frameworks used to evaluate social impact of CE. Finally, this study brings to light how CE implementation can affect society and highlights the importance of social dimension in the domains of CE and policy-making community, which could help moving CE towards a sustainable development.

scholarly journals The Tourism Sector in Puerto Vallarta: An Approximation from the Circular Economy

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 4442
Author(s):  
Jose Luis Cornejo-Ortega ◽  
Rosa María Chávez Dagostino
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Economic Model ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Local Economy ◽  
Tourist Destination ◽  
Tourism Sector ◽  
The World ◽  
Negative Impacts

The linear economic model consumes large amounts of energy and resources, but the limits on its physical capacity are being reached. The circular economy (CE), conversely, is reparative and regenerative; it aims to ensure that products, components, and resources maintain their usefulness and value. Tourism is a generator of wealth and employment worldwide (9.8% of world GDP and 9.1% of world employment), but it also contributes to a variety of environmental problems all over the world. Reducing the negative impacts of the practices of the tourism sector is essential. Therefore, implementing CE practices in this sector is crucial for producing changes that benefit the environment to reach the goal of sustainable development. The objective of this research was to explore the tourism sector knowledge of a CE and the actual implementation of its practices in Puerto Vallarta, and to determine companies´ willingness to design a transition to the CE. Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, is a national tourist destination that ranks among the top three places in the country in terms of the number of tourist visitors, and therefore tourism is the basis of the local economy. A questionnaire was designed to collect information about attitudes and motives, which was answered by key informants from 64 tourism companies. The results show an incipient knowledge about the CE concept. However, companies conducting environmental activities, such as reducing consumption of fossil fuels and improving treatment of waste, indirectly generate a positive impact on the environment. In conclusion, Puerto Vallarta is prepared to implement the CE.

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