scholarly journals ECONOMIC POLICY OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN LEADING COUNTRIES: LESSONS FOR UKRAINE

Author(s):  
Julia Orlovska ◽  
Alyona Khlivitskaya

The article is devoted to the peculiarities of the introduction of the model of sustainable development in the economic systems of the leading world countries. Sustainable development is understood as a state of preserving the integrity of ecosystems, conservation of natural resources, constant maintenance of material and social well-being of the population. Economic policy of sustainable development is characterized as a state-defined system of scientifically sound measures aimed at improving economic processes and phenomena in order to simultaneously achieve economic growth, social justice and environmental management. The features of economic policy of sustainable development of Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark, Iceland and Czech Republic have been analyzed. The experience of establishing additional taxes for pollutants and tax benefits for enterprises that take measures for environmental modernization of production has been suggested to use in Ukraine. It has been considered necessary to create a system of national grants for the implementation of such models of economic management of natural resources, which not only will not harm the environment, but will also correct the already caused harm. The obligatory principle of implementation of specific environmental measures has been recognized the administrative and financial decentralization.

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Hasyim Ibnu Abbas ◽  
Hadi Sumarsono ◽  
Farida Rahmawati ◽  
Inayati Nuraini Dwiputri

The concept of sustainable development has begun to be developed, namely in line with current needs and without endangering future generations. In addition to focusing on environmental issues, this concept covers economic development, environmental protection and social development. However, this concept still tends to focus on short- term economic development. With the limitation of the State Revenue and Expenditure Budget (APBN) and the resources we have, it is not surprising that policymakers prefer shortcuts. As a result, the quality of economic growth has deteriorated. One of the efforts to harmonize the needs of economic growth and conservation of natural resources is the concept of a Green Economy. This article discusses how to calculate economic development as seen from the amount of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) from a Green Economy perspective. Batu City, as a tourism city that relies on natural conditions and its environment, needs to analyze its economic development from a Green Economy perspective in order to be sustainable. This article aimed to analyze the depletion of natural resources of the sub-sector “Provision of Accommodation and Food – Beverage” which supports tourism in Batu City. The results showed that in 2015-2019, natural resource depletion increased every year. Keywords: Sustainable Development, Green Economy, Depletion, Natural Resources


2021 ◽  
Vol 291 ◽  
pp. 07001
Author(s):  
Inobbat Alieva ◽  
Saltanat Omurova ◽  
Dmitry Kuznetsov ◽  
Inga Pankina ◽  
Irina Shchepkova

Given the demand for green economic growth and sustainable development, many economic practices demonstrate different rates and characteristics of the transition to a green economy, which in one way or another are determined by the initial socio-economic factors and the economic policy implemented by the state. Stimulating green growth and increasing the well-being of society through the rational use of natural resources, natural capital and ecosystems require the elaboration and development of alternative measures for ensuring the rational use of natural resources, the development of environmental innovations and human capital. An equally important factor contributing to green growth is the formation of a state policy of green economic growth, as well as tools and mechanisms for its implementation. The conceptual foundations of a supranational green growth policy have already been developed and the methodological basis has been elaborated. The study of the experience and best practices of green growth in different countries allows us to identify certain shortcomings that require a deeper study and revision of state regulation documents. In addition, the post-Covid economy requires a separate consideration from the point of view of both the relevance of the policy of green growth and the measures and tools for its implementation. Thus, the study of modern trends and principles of the implementation of the state policy of green growth is a topical area of research that requires critical rethinking for the introduction of more constructive measures for reaching the set goals and objectives.


Author(s):  
L. N. Orlova ◽  
V. V. Kuznetsov

The current technological development provides a foundation for fast growth of well-being in industrialized countries and at the same time causes global economic misbalance. Growing production and consumption lead to wasteful use of resources and increasing contamination of air, water and soil. In order to meet basic needs we cause damage to the environment. The article investigates the issues of strategic survival of society in conditions of natural resources deficit. The concept of sustainable development adopted and accepted in the whole world is, unfortunately just a concept in many spheres and it requires development and introduction of economic mechanisms of rational use of resources of all types. The continuously increasing speed of changes has become a principle factor of economic growth. But the economic approach is a pivot of the concept of sustainable development. The authors proved that only observance of balance between economic, social and ecological interests of business entities and their harmonization at the expense of innovation, which were used in economic, social and ecological life of society, could result in sustainable development of economic systems.


Today’s world is always leads to development in technology as well as the economic growth though sometime these will affect the environment badly. That’s why world environmental commission coined the termed called sustainable development where development takes place without hampering the others’ needs. Concrete industry is rapidly growing industry in India which consumes lots of natural resources during the production of concrete. Here Stone dust is used as a sustainable material in place of sand partially. M25 grade of concrete has been chosen for the experiments. Different mechanical properties of concrete like compressive strength, Split tensile, flexural strength etc. and Microstructural features like SEM, EDX have been included in this study. Compressive Strength and flexural strength test results shown the increase in the strength. Sulphate Resistance Properties have been tested by curing the cubes in the MgSO4 solution and increase in weight has been observed. Similarities are found in the SEM pictures


Author(s):  
Mariana Imaz ◽  
Claudia Sheinbaum

Purpose In September 2015, the UN member states approved an ambitious agenda toward the end of poverty, the pursuit of equity and the protection of the planet in the form of 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and 169 targets. The purpose of this paper is to raise a concern about the context and framework that science, technology and innovation have in the finalized text for adoption that frames the SDGs especially regarding environmental degradation. The authors argue that emphasizing technology transfer in the agenda has the risk to do not recognize other technological alternatives such as eco-technologies, and endorse a limited vision of the role of science and innovation in the achievement of the SDGs. Science for sustainability has to go further than technology transfer, even questioning the limits of the current patterns of intensive use of natural resources and inequity in consumption. By discussing the historical backgrounds of this paradigm and elaborating on the role of science to achieve sustainability in a broader sense. It is in these terms that inter- and intra-discipline and the roles of researchers in sustainability transitions acquire relevance. Design/methodology/approach Although many theories regarding human development are in place and under discussion, the dominant view, reflected in the UN agreement, is that the progress of a country can be measured by the growth in the per capita gross domestic product. This variable determines if a society is able to reduce poverty and satisfy its basic needs for present and future generations (Article 3: United Nations (UN), 2015). Progress and economic growth in several aspects of human development has been substantial over the past 40 years. However, at the same time, the state of the environment continues to decline (UNEP, 2012). The obvious inquiry of these opposing trends is whether progress irremediably comes at the cost of environmental degradation. In 1972, the Club of Rome’s report entitled “Limits to growth” (Meadows et al. 1972) confronted the viability of perpetual economic growth. The report alerted of the impossibility of endless growth in population and production in a finite planet (Gómez-Baggethun and Naredo, 2015). The essay forecasted future crises of food and energy if the population and economic growth continued to grow at the same rate of the first half of the twentieth century. Nevertheless, the catastrophic projections were not met, mostly because of great advances in agriculture, water and energy technologies. Findings The SDGs constitute a relevant international recognition of the importance of the three edges of sustainable development. However, the pathways toward the achievement of the SDGs need to fully recognize that poverty, inequalities and global environmental problems are expressing a deeper crisis in the shape of economic growth, patterns of production and consumption and, in general, the logic of no limits in the exploitation of natural resources (Sheinbaum-Pardo, 2015). For this reason, the science of sustainability requires a deep understanding of the technological change and that technology is not the only approach toward sustainability. Research limitations/implications The paper reflects a conceptual discussion of the narrow vision of science and technology in the SDGs and their UN framework. The most important objective in the UN documents is technology transfer. This has the risk to do not recognize other technological alternatives such as eco-technologies, and endorse a limited vision of the role of science and innovation in the achievement of the SDGs. Practical implications An important discussion of the key points regarding SDGs is developed. Social implications “Transforming our world: The 2030 agenda for sustainable development (UN, 2015)” presents a narrow vision and a limiting role to the science of sustainability. Moreover, if these issues are not recognized, the achievement of the SDGs will continue to gain only marginal success. Originality/value It brings out a very important discussion of the role of science and technology in the ambitious UN agenda of the SDGs.


Author(s):  
Manuel D'Assunção Do Nascimento José da Costa ◽  
Lúcio Correia Miranda

DEFORESTATION, COMMUNITY WELLNESS AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: an integrated analysis in Sao Tome and Principe - AfricaDÉFORESTATION, BIEN-ÊTRE COMMUNAUTAIRE ET DÉVELOPPEMENT DURABLE: une analyse intégrée à Sao Tomé-et- Principe – AfriqueA preocupação com a natureza, frente aos impactos negativos provocados pela ação humana, tem sido objeto de grande reflexão internacional. Vários eventos já foram realizados sobre a matéria, mormente apelando à conservação dos recursos naturais e à necessidade do desenvolvimento sustentável. Entretanto, atrocidades contra a natureza têm defasado fauna e flora em diversos lugares, como é caso de São Tomé e Príncipe. Eis o objeto do presente trabalho: analisa-se a relação socioambiental no país, sobretudo as causas e efeitos da acentuada prática do desmatamento. E para tanto, usou-se uma metodologia centralizada na revisão da literatura complementada com uma análise interpretativa e reflexiva sobre os problemas ambientais. Assim, convém destacar subsídios teóricos usados: Eiffert (2010); Castro et al. (2005); Filho (2000); Rodriguez et al. ( 2009); Souza et al. (2012). Outrossim, diplomas legais que dispõem sobre a matéria foram de capital importância, sobretudo a Constituição da República Democrática de São Tomé e Príncipe 2003 e da Lei n.º 05/2001, Lei de Florestas. No decorrer da análise, constatou-se que o fator desmatamento registrado, em parte, está condicionado ao fator econômico (pobreza), e isso impôs à necessidade da reflexão socioeconômica em conjugação com o fator socioambiental. Por fim, instiga-se a importância de planos estratégicos para uso sustentável de recursos naturais, visando à estabilidade ecológica local. São essas reflexões que deram sustentação e especificidade no desenrolar do presente estudo, o qual se espera ensejar mais reflexões e debates sobre a matéria em epígrafe.Palavras-chave: Impacto Ambiental; Bem-estar Comunitário; São Tomé e Príncipe.ABSTRACTThe concern with nature, in the face of the negative impacts caused by human action, has been the object of great international reflection. Several events have already been held on the subject, especially appealing to the conservation of natural resources and the need for sustainable development. However, atrocities against nature have lagged fauna and flora in several places, as is the case of São Tomé and Príncipe. The objective of the present study is to analyze the socio-environmental relationship in the country, especially the causes and effects of the marked deforestation practice. For this purpose, a centralized methodology was used in the review of the literature and complemented with an interpretative and reflexive analysis on the environmental problems. Thus, it is worth mentioning the theoretical subsidies used: Eiffert (2010); Castro et al. (2005); Filho (2000); Rodriguez et al. (2009); Souza et al. (2012). In addition, the legal provisions on this matter were of paramount importance, especially the Constitution of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe 2003 and Law no. 05/2001, Law on Forests. In the course of the analysis, it was found that the recorded deforestation factor, in part, is conditioned to the economic factor (poverty), and this imposed the need for socioeconomic reflection in conjunction with the socio-environmental factor. Finally, the importance of strategic plans for the sustainable use of natural resources is instigated, aiming at the local ecological stability. It is these reflections that gave support and specificity in the course of the present study, which is expected to lead to more reflections and debates on the subject in question.Keywords: Environmental Impact; Community Well-being; Sao Tome and Principe.RÉSUMÉLa préoccupation de la nature, face aux impacts négatifs causés par l'action humaine, a fait l'objet d'une grande réflexion internationale. Plusieurs événements ont déjà eu lieu sur le sujet, en particulier pour la conservation des ressources naturelles et la nécessité d'un développement durable. Cependant, les atrocités contre la nature ont retardé la faune et la flore dans plusieurs endroits, comme c'est le cas à São Tomé et Príncipe. L'objectif de la présente étude est d'analyser les relations socio-environnementales dans le pays, en particulier les causes et les effets de la pratique de la déforestation. À cette fin, une méthodologie centralisée a été utilisée dans l'examen de la littérature et complétée par une analyse interprétative et réflexive des problèmes environnementaux. Ainsi, il convient de mentionner les subventions théoriques utilisées: Eiffert (2010); Castro et al. (2005); Filho (2000); Rodriguez et al. (2009); Souza et al. (2012). En outre, les dispositions légales sur cette question revêtaient une importance primordiale, en particulier la Constitution de la République démocratique de São Tomé et Príncipe de 2003 et la Loi n ° 05/2001, Loi sur les forêts. Au cours de l'analyse, on a constaté que le facteur de déforestation enregistré, en partie, est conditionné au facteur économique (pauvreté), ce qui a imposé la nécessité d'une réflexion socio-économique en conjonction avec le facteur socio-environnemental. Enfin, l'importance des plans stratégiques pour l'utilisation durable des ressources naturelles est instigée, en vue de la stabilité écologique locale. Ce sont ces réflexions qui ont apporté un soutien et une spécificité au cours de la présente étude, ce qui devrait conduire à plus de réflexions et de débats sur le sujet en question.Mots-clés: Impact Environnemental; Bien-être Communautaire ; Sao Tomé-et-Principe.


2015 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 01-08 ◽  
Author(s):  
Negin Vaghefi ◽  
Chamhuri Siwar ◽  
Sarah Aziz

Sustainability has become an important concept in economic growth and development in the world. Malaysia, as a rapidly developing economy in Asia, has been able to achieve a positive economic growth; however, there is a big question: is it on a sustainable growth path? Due to weaknesses of traditional GDP in reflecting sustainability path, Green GDP as an indicator of sustainability could be implemented with adjustments in calculations. This paper aims to calculate the Green GDP for Malaysia. This measure will almost give policy makers a more arguable estimate for the area of environmental challenges. This paper highlights the role of natural resources depletion and environmental damages in sustainable development of the country. Green GDP is associated with some uncertainties such as lack of comprehensive calculations in estimating data and difficulties in setting the price of natural resources. These uncertainties and how Malaysia would be able to implement more accurate Green GDP in future were also discussed.


Author(s):  
Kirk Hamilton ◽  
John Hartwick ◽  
Kirk Hamilton ◽  
John Hartwick

In 1974, it was a live question whether the exhaustion of natural resources, such as oil, would necessarily lead to the decline of economic activity. Solow showed that constant levels of consumption could be sustained if there is sufficient substitutability between produced and natural factors of production. Hartwick then proved that underpinning this result is a saving rule—set investment in produced capital equal to the value of resource depletion at each point in time. A large literature has shown that a comprehensive measure of the change in real wealth—net saving—plays a central role in determining whether current well-being can be sustained. The current composition of wealth serves to define the policy challenges that countries face in achieving sustainable development. If substitution possibilities are limited between natural and other factors of production, as one might expect, then technical progress is a necessary complement to policies for sustainability.


2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 644-661
Author(s):  
G.T. Shkiperova ◽  
P.V. Druzhinin ◽  
A.E. Kurilo

Subject. The article discusses issues that arise in evaluating and monitoring the transition to sustainable development, being important aspects researchers and politicians focus on. Successful planning of future growth and decision-making are recognized to require comprehensive actions addressing economic, environmental and social aspects of sustainability. The analysis of the sustainability window seems as one of possible methods to evaluate the quality of economic growth in line with environmental and social prospects. Objectives. The study evaluates boundaries of the sustainable economic growth of the northern regions of Russia, referring to its environmental footprint and well-being of people. Methods. We applied methods of statistical and comparative analysis and evaluated boundaries of the sustainable development of regions with the sustainability window analysis. Results. The sustainability window is proved to exist for all regions of the European North of Russia, except the Republic of Komi. However, GRP grew out of the sustainability limits in certain years. The lower bound of the sustainable economic development slowly decreased until 2013, but reassumed its growth afterwards. After 2013 an expected increase in the public well-being required higher rates of economic growth. Some regions failed to ensure them. Conclusions and Relevance. The analysis of the sustainability window and the analysis of environmental efficiency gap are critically informative for specialists in charge of planning and decision-makers. The method helps use various sets of indicators and analyze various time series, thus streamlining the elaboration of economic development scenarios, conditions in line with environmental and social sustainability.


Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document