scholarly journals Climate and environmental risks in the development of Arctic coastal territories

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 341-352
Author(s):  
V.S. Vasil`tsov ◽  
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N.N. Yashalova ◽  
A.V. Novikov ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
External Environment ◽  
Environmental Risks ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Environmental Damage ◽  
Russian Arctic ◽  
Arctic Zone ◽  
Climate Risks ◽  
Factors Of Influence

The authors have analyzed the essence, structure, rates of negative trends in the Arctic coastal zone, risk factors, the consequences of climate change. They have outlined ways to mitigate and overcome the trends, paying particular attention to the elimination of objects of accumulated environmental damage in the Russian Arctic zone. The article clarifies the concept and methods of assessing climate risk. The researchers have carried out a PEST-analysis for the factors of influence of the external environment on the infrastructure formation of the Arctic coastal territories and proposed to use the mechanism of public-private partnership, develop renewable energy sources, conduct ethnological expertise of projects, create special units for managing climate risks in stakeholder companies.

scholarly journals Problems of power supply in the public utility sector of the Arctic zone of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia)

2020 ◽  
pp. 106-116
Author(s):  
V.A. Shakirov ◽  
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T.F. Tuguzova ◽  
R.I. Muzychuk ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Supply ◽  
Power Plants ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Power Grids ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Arctic Zone ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Installed Capacity

The article assesses the current state and problems of the power supply system, highlights the most pressing problems in the public utilities sector in the Arctic zone of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia). On the basis of statistical processing of information by subdivisions of JSC Sakhaenergo, the authors present an analysis of the structure of generating capacities and the dynamics of the installed capacity of power plants, including those based on renewable energy sources. Diesel power plants account for the largest share of the installed capacity, with renewable energy sources accounting for less than 1.4%. The main problem in power generation is equipment wear. In total, in the Arctic uluses of the republic in the communal and household sector, the standard resource for operating time since the start of operation exceeded more than 30% of the total number and 20% of the total installed capacity of diesel units, of which 60% are operating after major repairs. The authors outline main problems of fuel supply for the considered Arctic uluses: harsh climatic conditions, difficult transport accessibility, unstable hydrological situation, insufficient amount of dredging work, and a shortage of special road equipment. The assessment of the wear of power transmission lines and transformer substations is carried out. Of the total length of overhead power lines, 18.5% exceed the service life limit. For cable lines, this figure is 50.6%. In five uluses, more than half of the installed capacity of transformers exceeds the standard resource. Assessment of the electricity losses level shows that, on average, they amount to 15% for district power grids. In a number of Arctic uluses, there are high energy losses in power grids as well as their constant growth. When replacing and reconstructing outdated infrastructure, it is advisable to implement measures aimed at reducing losses and increasing the capacity of lines.

scholarly journals Potential Impact of Renewable Energy on the Sustainable Development of Russian Arctic Territories

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (12) ◽  
pp. 3691
Author(s):  
Viktoriia Brazovskaia ◽  
Svetlana Gutman ◽  
Andrey Zaytsev
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Co2 Emissions ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Russian Arctic ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Goals

In recent decades, there has been a positive trend in world politics in the field of promoting territories’ sustainable development. At the same time, one of the most relevant areas is to promote the transition to renewable energy sources (RES), which correspond to one of the UN’s goals—Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) “Ensuring universal access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy sources for all”. This article is devoted to the study of the renewable energy sources’ impact on the sustainable development of the Russian Arctic zone. The authors chose the level of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions as an indicator reflecting the impact of RES on sustainable development, since this factor is one of the main factors for assessing trends in the activities of countries aimed at achieving progress on most of the Sustainable Development Goals of territories. The hypothesis of the relationship between the use of renewable energy sources and the achievement of progress on the Sustainable Development Goals, one of the indicators of which is the level of CO2 emissions, was tested and confirmed. An econometric analysis of panel data for 15 countries that are actively implementing the concept of sustainable development, including decarbonizing policies, was carried out ,where the resulting indicator for achieving progress on the SDG was the amount of CO2 emissions. The factors influencing the resulting variable were indicators selected based on a review of existing models, as well as indicators of the Sustainable Development Goals’ achievement. Using an econometric analysis of interdependence, the indicators of progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals that are more likely to have an impact on the level of CO2 emissions were identified. These are electricity consumption, the share of renewable energy sources in the energy balance, the average per capita income of the population, and carbon intensity. Based on the results obtained, it can be concluded that renewable energy sources are a factor contributing to the achievement of progress on the Sustainable Development Goals. The results obtained are also applicable to the Arctic region, since all countries that have territories in the Arctic zone adhere to the policy of decarbonization and try to reduce the use of fossil fuels.

Small Autonomous kW-Level Power Generation Based on Radioisotope and Renewable Energy Sources for the Arctic Zone and the Far East

Atomic Energy ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 125 (4) ◽  
pp. 231-238
Author(s):  
A. S. Grigoriev ◽  
S. A. Grigoriev ◽  
A. V. Korolev ◽  
O. G. Losev ◽  
D. A. Mel’nik ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Generation ◽  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Far East ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Arctic Zone ◽  
The Far East

Healthcare System in the Arctic Zone of Russia. Known and Emerging Issues and Solutions to Them

2019 ◽  
pp. 3-20
Author(s):  
V.N. Leksin
Keyword(s):  
Metallurgical Industry ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Russian Arctic ◽  
Arctic Zone ◽  
Shift Workers ◽  
The North ◽  
Medical Institutions ◽  
Emerging Issues ◽  
The Impact

The impact on healthcare organization on the territory of Russian Arctic of unique natural and climatic, demographic, ethnic, settlement and professional factors of influencing the health of population, constantly or temporarily living on this territory is studied. The necessity is substantiated of various forms and resource provision with healthcare services such real and potential patients of Arctic medical institutions, as representatives of indigenous small peoples of the North, workers of mining and metallurgical industry, military personnel, sailors and shift workers. In this connection a correction of a number of All-Russian normative acts is proposed.

scholarly journals Prospects for Development of Renewable Energy Sources to Preserve the Ecosystem of Arctic Zone of Russia

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (46) ◽  
Author(s):  
Izabella Damdinovna Elyakova ◽  
Alexandr Alekseyevich Pakhomov ◽  
Innokentiy Innokentyevich Poiseyev ◽  
Eduard Ivanovich Yefremov ◽  
Vasiliy Romanovich Darbasov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Energy Sources ◽  
Arctic Zone

scholarly journals Russia in the Arctic: the Results of 2020 and Development Prospects

2021 ◽  
pp. 89-95
Author(s):  
Valery Zhuravel ◽  
Keyword(s):  
State Policy ◽  
Far East ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Russian Arctic ◽  
Arctic Zone ◽  
Infrastructure Projects ◽  
Arctic Council ◽  
New Members ◽  
The Far East ◽  
The Government

The Arctic has always been in the field of close attention of the Russian leadership. This was especially true in 2020. This year, a number of important strategic planning documents were adopted that define the country’s state policy in the Arctic zone for the next 15 years. These are: The Fundamentals of State policy in the Arctic Zone until 2035 and the Strategy for the development of the Russian Federation’s Arctic zone and ensuring national security for the period up to 2035. In parallel, work continued improving the federal authorities activities on the exploration and development of the Arctic. New members of the State Commission for Arctic development approved including their powers expanded. The newly formed Ministry of the Russian Federation for development of the Far East and the Arctic has begun its activity. Simultaneously, the Government decided on the extension of the Far East development institutions competence in the Arctic zone. The attention of the public was drawn to the planned major infrastructure projects in all the subjects of the Russian Arctic. The author, drawing attention to a wide list of planned major arctic infrastructure projects in all the subjects of the Russian Arctic zone, expresses doubts about the possibility of their implementation, taking into account the existing and potential difficulties. The article points to the need to use the experience in the advancement and development of the Arctic, acquired in 2020, during the Russian presidency of the Arctic Council in 2021–2023.

scholarly journals CHEMICAL AND BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS FOR EVALUATION OF ARCTIC SOIL DEGRADATION AND ITS POTENTIAL TO REMEDIATION

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-39
Author(s):  
Tatiana S. Smirnova ◽  
Elena A. Mazlova ◽  
Olga A. Kulikova ◽  
Ilya M. Ostrovkin ◽  
Adam M. Gonopolsky ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Biological Indicators ◽  
Climatic Conditions ◽  
Chloride Ions ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Environmental Damage ◽  
Arctic Zone ◽  
Arctic Soils ◽  
Arctic Soil ◽  
Restoration Ability ◽  
High Concentrations

In recent years, significant efforts have been made to accelerate the economic development of the Arctic zone, leading to intense environmental pollution of this region, accompanied by the significant impact of accumulated environmental damage in the region. The solution to these problems is difficult due to the remoteness of these areas and severe climatic conditions. Therefore, it is important to evaluate the potential for restoration of arctic soils. For this purpose, various indicators are used, including biological ones. In the analyzed arctic soil samples, high concentrations of petroleum hydrocarbons (up to 47,000 mg/kg) and chloride-ions (0.10–0.14 wt %) were established. Microbioassay demonstrated a presence of hydrocarbon-oxidizing microorganisms: Penicillium, Azotobacter chroococcum, Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas oleovorans. A low enzymatic activity and specific Arctic climate point out a low self-restoration ability of the soil, demonstrated the need for its remediation. The microbioassay with microbial strains identification and soil remediation methods suitable for the Arctic zone were recommended.

scholarly journals Improving the Assessment of the Tourism Potential of the Russian Arctic

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (1) ◽  
pp. 235-248
Author(s):  
Vladimir N. Myakshin ◽  
Alexander E. Shaparov ◽  
Daria V. Tikhanova
Keyword(s):  
Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Information Needs ◽  
Time Lag ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Russian Arctic ◽  
Arctic Zone ◽  
The Balanced Scorecard ◽  
Target Values ◽  
Tourism Potential ◽  
Assessment Results

The development of the domestic tourism market, including the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation, is important for overcoming the consequences of the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A comprehensive and reliable methodology for assessing the tourism potential is necessary for effective decision making and attracting tourists. Based on the analysis of international and Russian experience of assessing tourist destinations, we identified the shortcomings of the existing methods and substantiated the necessity of a nuanced approach to assessing the tourism potential of regions using authors’ balanced scorecard. Our methodology relies on the balanced approach, demonstrating the compliance of the assessment results with the interests of tourism stakeholders. The developed method considers information needs and main interests of tourists, business representatives, regional population and authorities. Based on key parameters of the tourism potential of the Arctic zone, we defined the structure of the balanced scorecard (economic, infrastructural and cultural-natural aspects) using systems and structural-functional analysis. Further, using the multivariate mean (with target values of indicators as a standardised coefficient), we calculated integral indicators, eliminating the influence of dynamics of other regions on the assessment results. Structural and comparative analysis of a matrix of integral indicators allowed us to examine the dynamics of the tourism potential of the Russian Arctic and ways to improve it (on the example of Arkhangelsk oblast). Correlation analysis of the relations between the tourism potential and tourist flows within a time lag confirms the reliability of the developed methodology. Research results can be used by authorities managing the Russian Arctic for identifying the ways to increase its tourism potential

Prospects for Energy Supply of the Arctic Zone Objects of Russia Using Frost-Resistant Solar Modules

2021 ◽  
pp. 149-169
Author(s):  
Vladimir Panchenko
Keyword(s):  
Service Life ◽  
Energy Supply ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
General Characteristic ◽  
Scientific Work ◽  
The Arctic ◽  
Arctic Zone ◽  
Ambient Temperatures ◽  
Electrical Generation ◽  
Extended Service

The scientific work is devoted to the prospect of using frost-resistant solar modules with extended service life of various designs for energy supply of infrastructure facilities of the Arctic zone of Russia. The general characteristic of the region under consideration is given, and its energy specifics, directions of energy development based on renewable energy sources are considered. In the work, frost-resistant planar photovoltaic modules and solar roofing panels with an extended service life for power supply of objects are proposed. For simultaneous heat and electrical generation, frost-resistant planar photovoltaic thermal roofing panels and concentrator solar installation with high-voltage matrix solar modules with a voltage of 1000 V and an electrical efficiency of up to 28% are proposed. The considered solar modules have an extended rated power period due to the use of the technology of sealing solar cells with a two-component polysiloxane compound and are able to work effectively at large negative ambient temperatures and large ranges of its fluctuations.

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