scholarly journals Using metaphors for addressing urban sustainability

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Pekka Halla ◽  
Romano Wyss ◽  
Aristide Athanassiadis ◽  
Guillaume Drevon ◽  
Michael U. Hensel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Knowledge Creation ◽  
Urban Sustainability ◽  
Complex Task ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Know How ◽  
New Approaches ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Future Work ◽  
Forms Of Knowledge

Enhancing the sustainability of cities is a timely, complex task. It involves the challenge of identifying the concerns and goals of different stakeholders in an inclusive manner and bringing into dialogue the various forms of knowledge and know-how that can address these concerns. At the moment, the lack of suitable concepts and methods for taking on this challenge limits our ability to conceive appropriate measures for promoting the sustainable development of cities. We propose three theses outlining the value of metaphors in tackling the challenge, demonstrated through the analysis of three prominent urban metaphors, and as an outcome, suggest three avenues for future work. With our contribution, we wish to encourage the construction of new approaches to urban sustainability based on transdisciplinary knowledge creation and the inclusive acknowledgement of different sustainability requirements.

scholarly journals Urban Sustainability Evaluation Based on the DPSIR Dynamic Model: A Case Study in Shaanxi Province, China

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (18) ◽  
pp. 7460
Author(s):  
Shidong Liu ◽  
Peiyi Ding ◽  
Binrui Xue ◽  
Hongbing Zhu ◽  
Jun Gao
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Academic Research ◽  
Urban Sustainability ◽  
Urban Agglomeration ◽  
Shaanxi Province ◽  
Mountain Area ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Urban Sustainable Development ◽  
Conceptual Study

The sustainability of urban cities has been the focus of significant academic research in recent years and is emphasized in Goal 11 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In this study, we adopted the Drive-Pressure-State-Impact-Response model (DPSIR) to promote a conceptual study of sustainable development index (SDI) to compare the different urban sustainable development status and try to find the factors that affect the urban sustainable development. The framework of indicators we used is mainly based on Goal 11 of the SDGs’ targets and indicators. We chose six cities in the Shaanxi Province of China and studied them from 2008 to 2018. The results show that: (1) the sustainable development of urban cities is greatly influenced by China’s national economic development plans and urban development strategies; (2) the economic growth and management level of authorities can significantly promote urban sustainability; (3) the urban sustainability of the six cities in Shaanxi Province showed a significant imbalance and this imbalance affected the overall development of the region; (4) compared with Guanzhong urban agglomeration, Shannan urban agglomeration is subject to the policy needs of environmental protection in the Qinling mountain area and its economic development is restricted; therefore, its urban sustainability is relatively low. Theoretical contributions are presented to assist in addressing these challenges and to support policies and initiatives that move these cities in China towards achieving SDG 11.

scholarly journals Sustainable Urban Development: A Review of Urban Sustainability Indicator Frameworks

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (16) ◽  
pp. 9348
Author(s):  
Denis Michalina ◽  
Peter Mederly ◽  
Hans Diefenbacher ◽  
Benjamin Held
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Urban Sustainability ◽  
Sustainable Urban Development ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainability Indicator ◽  
Current Trends ◽  
Key Indicators ◽  
Indicator Frameworks

The issue of urban sustainability is currently exceptionally up to date, and the sustainable development of cities has become an important topic on the political level. Many cities in the world are facing acute challenges concerning growing dangers to the environment and ensuring quality of life for their inhabitants. In connection with cities achieving their individual goals of sustainable development, urban sustainability indicator frameworks (USIFs) are becoming the subjects of attention. Such frameworks enable sustainability to be clearly measured and assessed. In this article, we analysed selected global and European USIFs in terms of their commonalities and differences, sustainability dimensions, thematic categories, and categorised indicators. Based on the analysis of the content of the reviewed frameworks, we compiled a list of generally recognised thematic categories within the four main dimensions of sustainable development, and we identified the key indicators of urban sustainability. Our review showed differences in the existing approaches that substantially contributed to the current inconsistencies in assessing and measuring sustainable development in cities. Our results provide an overview of this issue, e.g., to decision makers, and could concurrently serve as a generally applicable foundation for the creation of new urban sustainability indicator frameworks. We also point out the current trends and challenges in the domain of urban sustainability assessment.

MUNICIPAL CONCEPT OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT OF THE REGION

2020 ◽  
pp. 48-62
Author(s):  
Dmitriy Klimov ◽  
Sofia Feofanova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Urban Development ◽  
Goal Setting ◽  
Scientific Literature ◽  
Public Private Partnership ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Balanced Model ◽  
The Moment

The article is devoted to the sustainable development of municipality. To develop a long-term strategy for sustainable development, the authors use the methods of generalization of scientific literature and model-ing of a balanced system of elements of sustainable development and the subjects of goal-setting, the for-mation of the concept of a balanced model and forecasting its development. The authors reveal the ways of interaction of actors in the municipal formation. Particular attention is focused on the creation of successful public-private partnership and the strategic potential of the territory. The results indicators and methods of their determination for actors are considered. The authors give a description of economic, social and envi-ronmental instruments of sustainable development. On the basis of the accepted aspects of sustainable devel-opment and the selected factors, the municipal formation sustainability matrix was created. At the moment, the model of sustainable development of the state is defined as the most relevant.

scholarly journals Applying president Ho Chi Minh’s working style in building female leaders at all levels and sectors in the current situation

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (2) ◽  
pp. 1-10
Author(s):  
Anh Thi Que Nguyen ◽  
Hoa Ngoc Dinh
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Role Model ◽  
Modern Society ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Global Integration ◽  
Female Leaders ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Know How ◽  
Creative Style

This article generalizes female leaders at all levels and sectors in Vietnam nowadays learning creatively Ho Chi Minh’s working style, as well as practising and establishing working style and leadership which are democratic, scientific, suitable for public and taking the role model. They have a democratic, decisive, close leadership; know how to encourage talents; have scientific, revolutionary, active, creative style in line with 10 leadership principles in the modern society. They have ethics, talent, full competencies to meet all requirements of reform, global integration for the sustainable development of the nation.

scholarly journals Migration bridges in Eurasia: new approaches to the formation of migration policy on behalf of the sustainable development: Proceedings of the XI International Scientific and Practical Forum (Moscow, December 5–6, 2019)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergey Ryazantsev ◽  
Marina Khramova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Migration Policy ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
New Approaches

В сборник вошли статьи по результатам работы ХI Международного научно-практического форума «Миграционные мосты в Евразии: новые подходы к формированию миграционной политики в интересах устойчивого развития», который прошел в Москве 5 и 6 декабря 2019 г. Форум был организован кафедрой демографической и миграционной политики МГИМО МИД России и Институтом социально-политических исследований ФНИСЦ РАН. Форум проведен при финансовой поддержке Российского фонда фундаментальных исследований (грант № 19-010-20083). Настоящий сборник рекомендуется студентам, аспирантам, преподавателям, ученым и экспертам в области миграции, формирования миграционной политики, рынка труда.

scholarly journals Urban development and 2030 Agenda

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (73) ◽  
Author(s):  
Marcia Regina Farias da Silva ◽  
Nildo da Silva Dias ◽  
Carlos Aldemir Farias da Silva ◽  
Alexandre de Oliveira Lima
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Public Policies ◽  
Urban Sustainability ◽  
Sustainable Cities ◽  
Public Servants ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Education And Health ◽  
2030 Agenda ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Public Archives

Discussions about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and urban sustainability can help in the search for elucidating urban problems, considering the imprecision and conflicts that orbit around the debate on urban sustainability and the term sustainable development. This debate can contribute to future actions and proposals for urban public policies. Thus, the objective was to discuss Objective 11 of the 2030 Agenda, which deals with Sustainable Cities and Communities, from the perspective of collaborating with the debate on urban sustainability, based on the case study of Mossoró (RN). As a methodological procedure, documental and bibliographical research was carried out, around themes such as urban sustainability, sustainable development, and the 2030 Agenda, aiming to raise a theoretical reflection on these themes. Primary sources were researched in public archives of the Municipality of Mossoró and academic websites. In addition, 70 questionnaires were applied together to students and public servants of  Mossoro's public  university . It was found that the city only fulfills its social function when it guarantees its inhabitants, habitation; circulation, leisure; work, accessibility, education, and health. The challenges to thinking about sustainable cities are numerous and, on the other hand, the solutions are in place, and, therefore, the admission of public policies aligned with the production and adoption of technologies for sustainable cities is the possible path.

scholarly journals A RANKING FOR THE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS FOCUSING ON THE 5PS

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 129-137
Author(s):  
Agris L. Dumpe ◽  
Arnoldo De Hoyos Guevara
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Know How ◽  
2030 Agenda ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Using Data

Moving strategically toward the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the UN organized a Sustainable Development Solutions Network (UNSDSN) and a Platform (HLPF) in order to harness the so-called Data Revolution that could help to achieve systemically the 17 Goals, by attaining local and globally the corresponding targets. For this purpose, there is a need to keep joining efforts and know-how to develop an appropriate framework and roadmap. This paper represents a contribution for monitoring the SDG based on the 5Ps People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnership; by using data from the Iberoamerican Foresight Network Observatory (ORIBER).

scholarly journals A new revolution: Data revolution (the first steps of Moldova)

2018 ◽  
Vol 325 ◽  
pp. 43-54
Author(s):  
Igor Cojocaru ◽  
Ion Cosuleanu ◽  
Anastasia Stefanita ◽  
Irina Cojocaru ◽  
Costel Todor
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Quality Data ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Agenda 2030 ◽  
Development Agenda ◽  
Ict Tools ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Global Initiative ◽  
The Moment

The new Agenda 2030 for sustainable development universally adopted by the UN in 2015 with the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) aims to fight poverty, inequality and climate change. It requires collective action at all levels, more evidence-based development policy-making, better availability of quality data and statistics, and strengthened accountability of development stakeholders, requiring in other words a “Data Revolution for Sustainable Development”. At the moment, Republic of Moldova is in process of nationalizing the SDGs with the support of UNDP. Since data revolution represents the process of monitoring the progress and response to SDG challenges, Moldova was part of a global initiative undertaken in 7 different countries, for mapping and inventory of the data system in each country, required for measuring the sustainable development progress. Its overall objective was to assess the availability of data and institutional modernization capacity needed to implement the post-2015 development agenda. The paper presents the steps undertaken in Moldova for mapping the situation for future localization/adaptation of SDGs to ensure their monitoring in order to achieve the post-2015 Agenda using ICT tools.

scholarly journals Situational analysis of the problem of assessing the effectiveness of cluster development of the territory as an aspect of the implementation of its sustainable development

2021 ◽  
Vol 296 ◽  
pp. 03007
Author(s):  
Oleg Lyamzin
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Effects ◽  
Situational Analysis ◽  
Russian Regions ◽  
Cluster Approach ◽  
Private Partnership ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Cluster Development ◽  
The Moment ◽  
Close Integration

The development of territorial economic clusters is one of the important conditions for the growth of the competitiveness of economy, for the intensification of public-private partnership instruments and, ultimately, is a significant aspect of ensuring the sustainable development of territories [1,2,3,4]. It should be noted that the sustainability of such development is determined, first of all, by the establishment of close integration links both in terms of resources and products generated by the cluster participants. This leads to their joint interest in the overall end result of the cluster, cross-interest in the efficiency of the participants, insurance of the risks of each of them, and a number of other useful economic and social effects [5,6,7]. At the moment, the cluster approach to the intensification of development has taken a prominent place in the relevant concepts and strategies of a number of Russian regions and their municipalities. Today, it can be argued that a set of mechanisms has been formed at the state and regional levels, allowing, for example, to provide flexible financing for measures for the development of clusters [8,9]. Nevertheless, the situation is paradoxical when, in the presence of tools, the conceptual and methodological-instrumental part of the solution to the problem of assessing the effectiveness of cluster activities has not yet been sufficiently reflected and developed. This article examines this problem and identifies approaches to overcoming it.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document