scholarly journals Evaluation of Positive Socio-Economic Phenomena in Territorial Systems of Ecological Stability (Case Study)

Land ◽  
2022 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 120
Author(s):  
Renáta Rákayová ◽  
Milena Moyzeová
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Legal Status ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Mineral Resources ◽  
Local System ◽  
Ecological Significance ◽  
Ecological Stability ◽  
Nature Protection ◽  
Landscape Ecological ◽  
Territorial Systems

One of the active tools that increase the ecological stability of a country are projects related to territorial systems of ecological stability (TSES). An important part of the elaboration of TSES projects is also the evaluation of positive socio-economic phenomena (PSEP). Their evaluation is important for the design of measures that will ensure its proper functioning. The PSEP enter, the spatial system as elements that fulfill important ecological functions and help preserve the natural resources, gene pool, ecological stability and diversity of the landscape. Therefore, it is necessary to maintain their functions in the future. The theoretical and methodological basis for the evaluation of PSEP within TSES is the LANDEP methodology. They are not unique in the area, and they can occur in various combinations. Based on varied combinations of positive phenomena ensuing from nature conservation, protection of water sources, forest and soil sources, mineral resources and cultural or historical resources there are various types of territories with different landscape ecological significance and different ecological stability. The resulting combinations are a limiting input for the proposed activities and must be respected when processing ecostabilization measures within TSES projects. The presented study presents a landscape ecological evaluation of socio-economic phenomena of nature protection and natural resources in a project of the local system of ecological stability which was developed for the agriculturally intensively used area of Dolný Lopašov. It assesses the legal status of the territory and specifies and spatially expresses areas with different representations of important landscape elements which come under legislative protection. Based on the occurrence, abundance, character and combinations of PSEP occurring in the cadastral area of the commune Dolný Lopašov, this specifies 8 degrees of landscape ecological significance. Significance categories form the basis for the overall classification of the territory required for the processing of TSES projects at the local level. The obtained results must be applied to the proposals of measures to increase ecological stability, especially in the central and southern part of the cadastral area of the commune Dolný Lopašov.

UNDERSTANDING AND CORRELATION OF THE TERMS «ENERGY RESOURCES», «NATURAL RESOURCES», «MINERAL RESOURCES» AND «MINERALS» IN NATIONAL AND FOREIGN LAW

2020 ◽  
pp. 261-273
Author(s):  
Anastasia E. Vinokurova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Russian Federation ◽  
Legal Status ◽  
Energy Resource ◽  
Mineral Resources ◽  
Legal Regulation ◽  
Energy Resources ◽  
Legal Provisions ◽  
Foreign Law ◽  
The Russian Federation

The article examines the correlation between the terms «energy resources», «natural resources», «mineral resources» and «minerals» in Russian and foreign law. The importance of distinguishing the concepts of «energy resources» and «natural resources» is emphasized. Their legal regulation in fuel and energy complex has a comprehensive nature as it shall be executed in compliance with the legal provisions of environmental, energy and other related legislation. It turns out that there is no clear answer to the objective question whether certain «energy resources» can be classified as «natural resources» in the legislation of the Russian Federation. In this regard, the issue of determining the legal status of energy resources arises. To address the problem, in legal doctrine the pattern was identified. In accordance with it, it is necessary to confirm the fact of anthropogenic impact on a natural resource aiming at considering that resource as an energy resource. This means natural resources used as energy sources for economic activities by industry entities are converted into energy resources (energy carriers or certain types of energy) as a result of their implementation. It is noted that in this process, the removal of natural resources from the natural environment can be carried out or not. The article presents the norms of the Constitution of the Russian Federation and Federal Russian legislation, which apply and, in some cases, give the meaning of the terms «energy resources», «natural resources», «mineral resources» and «minerals». With a view to improving the Russian legislation, the author proposes to eliminate the existing legal uncertainty by applying such legal techniques as concretization and definition as follows: distinguish between the concepts of «natural resources» and «energy resources», adding the words «non-energy» or «energy» to the concept of «natural resources». This approach is completely new for Russian legal science, since it is borrowed from foreign law.

scholarly journals Improving Relations between a State and a Business Enterprise in the Context of Counteracting Adverse Effects of the Resource Curse

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 1067
Author(s):  
Marek Szturo ◽  
Bogdan Włodarczyk ◽  
Alberto Burchi ◽  
Ireneusz Miciuła ◽  
Karolina Szturo
Keyword(s):  
Economic Policy ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Resource Sharing ◽  
Global Economy ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
Resource Curse ◽  
Mineral Resources ◽  
Strategic Resources ◽  
Key Resources

Natural resources play a significant role in the development of the global economy. This refers, in particular, to strategic fuel and mineral resources. Due to the limited supply of natural resources and the lack of substitutes for most of the key resources in the world, the competition for the access to strategic resources is a feature of the global economy. It would seem that the countries which are rich in resources, because of this huge demand, enjoy spectacular economic prosperity. However, the results of empirical studies have demonstrated what is known as the ‘resource curse’. This article concentrates on the characteristics of the paradox of plenty, and in particular on the possibilities of preventing this phenomenon. The aim of this article is to identify the measures of economic policy with which to counteract the resource curse, based on the relationship between the state and the extraction business. Upon the critical analysis of the relevant literature, we concluded that the state’s economic policy, implemented in cooperation with the extraction business, is increasingly important for the prevention of the resource curse. In the context of the resource curse, the optimal and most consensual instrument, in comparison with other resource sharing agreements, is a production sharing agreement (PSA), which should also be adjusted to the current local economic conditions in a given country.

CURRENT STATE OF FINANCING ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES IN UKRAINE

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 241-249
Author(s):  
Nataliya KOVSHUN ◽  
Nataliya PIATKA
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Environmental Protection ◽  
Social Transformation ◽  
Financial Support ◽  
Capital Investments ◽  
Nature Protection ◽  
Rational Use ◽  
Current State ◽  
Environmental Measures ◽  
Main Components

Introduction. The processes of globalization and social transformation have made environmen-tal conservation a priority, and therefore require some action to be taken to address environ-mental issues and the rational use of natural resources. The solution of the existing problems depends to a great extent on the functioning efficiency of the financial security system established in the country, the established composition and the volume of financing sources and certain directions of their use, which necessitates their scientific-based analysis. The purpose of the study is to investigate the state of financing environmental measures in Ukraine, to study the directions, dynamics and structure of costs for environmental protection, identifying features of financing environmental protection. Results. The comprehensive analysis of the dynamics of costs for environmental protection and rational use of natural resources is carried out. The main components of environmental expenditures are identified. Costs for environmental protection and rational use of natural resources by financing sources have been structured. The dynamics and structure of capital investments by nature conservation measures are investigated. The dynamics of the share of expenditures for environmental protection and rational use of natural resources in the GDP of Ukraine, as well as the share of capital investments (environmental) in the structure of capital investments of Ukraine are analyzed. The features of the current state of financing environmental protection and rational use of natural resources are highlighted. Conclusions. The results of the research made it possible to identify the main problems in the field of financial support for environmental protection and to outline the ways of their solution. The necessity of investments mobilization into nature protection activity is proved through development of appropriate means of economic stimulation and their legislative fixing, which will allow to solve the problem of financial support of environmental protection by diversification of financing sources. Keywords: costs for environmental protection, environmental activities, environmental measures, recurrent costs, capital investments, cost structure, financial support.

PRIORITIES AND RESOURCES OF GEORGIA: MYTHS, HISTORY, PERSPECTIVES

2020 ◽  
pp. 95-102
Author(s):  
Givi Talakvadze ◽  
Zurab Lomsadze ◽  
Joseph Archvadze
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Management System ◽  
Historical Review ◽  
Mineral Resources ◽  
Soviet Period ◽  
Project Management System ◽  
Material Resources ◽  
Current State ◽  
Single Category ◽  
Characteristic Features

The article deals with issues related to the study of the main socio-economic priorities of Georgia. The brief historical review refutes the widely circulated thesis that during the Soviet period the Georgian Republic allegedly consumed much more goods than it produced; that per capita incomes were calculated astronomically. The issues of the current state of the country's resource supply were also considered. The concept of integral resources is used and it is proposed to combine a number of traditional and newly formed group of potential opportunities over the past decades into a single category of the so-called. "Partial resources", which, along with traditional types - natural, human and material resources, allow the most complete and comprehensive characterization of the possibility of their use for solving urgent socio-economic problems of the country. Particular attention is paid to the current state of Georgia's natural resources on the example of a brief analysis of mineral resources with an emphasis, in particular, on the resources of building and facing materials. In order to improve the efficiency of managing economic processes, it is proposed to radically improve the activities of ministries and departments of the country by switching to the so-called "Project management system" of the entire economic and economic complex of Georgia. The main feature of this system is associated with the introduction of a three-level classification of the main projects, which will be assigned National, Sectoral and Regional levels, depending on their scale and characteristic features. This will allow developing specific programs for the rational use of natural resources, to optimize the management system at all levels of authorities, to introduce innovative models of sustainable management, intended to significantly improve the living standards of the population of Georgia.

scholarly journals Sustainable governance in forestry and nature protection

2014 ◽  
pp. 113-140
Author(s):  
Dragan Nonic ◽  
Mersudin Avdibegovic ◽  
Jelena Nedeljkovic ◽  
Aleksandar Radosavljevic ◽  
Nenad Rankovic
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Transition Process ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Nature Protection ◽  
Role Of Government ◽  
Economic Changes ◽  
Countries In Transition ◽  
Over Exploitation ◽  
And Control

At the global level, due to the negative effects of over-exploitation of natural resources, numerous processes and initiatives for their conservation and sustainable governance have started. The beginning of the transition process, as well as political and economic changes that followed in the countries in transition, were in line with the new orientation of the international forest and nature protection policy. The transition process has caused, among other things, a redefinition of the role of government in managing natural resources. This meant a shift from ?government? to ?governance? concept. This concept refers to the change from the classical approach of ?command and control? to active participation of all involved parties and establishing rules for the division of responsibilities and benefits. The aim of the paper is to identify, analyze and systematise the current concepts of sustainable governance in forestry and nature protection, their characteristics and the principles on which they are based, with a main purpose of preparation of a research platform for more detailed research in this area. The paper gives recommendations for the application of the principles of governance in forestry and nature protection, as well as recommendations for future research in this area.

scholarly journals Determination of natural assets of territorial communities: theoretical discourse

2021 ◽  
Vol 69 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-43
Author(s):  
K. Patytska
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Natural Resource ◽  
Asset Management ◽  
Legal Status ◽  
User Cost ◽  
Resource Potential ◽  
Dual Approach ◽  
Domestic Legislation ◽  
The Relationship

The paper determines the natural assets of territorial communities and reveals their components in the context of domestic legislation. Scientific approaches to the specified problem in domestic and western scientific thought are developed. The essence of the concept «natural assets» is revealed and their main features – the presence of the identified owner, active manager and user; cost; Legal Status; economic return are defined. The relationship between the categories «natural assets», «natural resources» and «natural resource potential» are established. The main difference between natural resources as the asset of territorial community and other types of assets – the need for dual approach to their management: to generate income, ensure community development and in the interests of all stakeholder groups; in order to preserve the natural environment is revealed. The scientific approach to natural resource management with the participation of local communities, which is based on the principles of subsidiarity, sustainability, fairness, accountability, efficiency, activity, adaptability, environmental responsibility, inclusiveness is analyzed. This approach has the following common features: decentralization of powers to manage natural assets; reconciling the interests of stakeholders and opportunities for efficient of natural resources use; combination of environmental and socio-economic goals in the process of natural asset management; development of institutions for increasing decision-making efficiency in the field of natural asset management at the community level; stakeholders education and notification. Scientific approaches to the systematization of natural assets of territorial communities in terms of stakeholders groups (by ownership of the asset, the possibility of access to the asset and competition in their use) are studied. The expediency of classifying stakeholders as natural assets of territorial communities by their interests is substantiated. The peculiarities of the use/utilization and possession of natural resources in accordance with the legislative acts regulating natural resource relations in Ukraine are revealed.

scholarly journals Attitudes of employees about conflicts in the forestry sector

2018 ◽  
pp. 123-133
Author(s):  
Zoran Poduška ◽  
Vlado Čokeša ◽  
Ivana Živanović
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Theoretical Framework ◽  
Descriptive Statistics ◽  
Economic Aspects ◽  
Administrative State ◽  
Nature Protection ◽  
The People ◽  
Forestry Sector ◽  
The Social ◽  
Latent Phase

The paper presents the research results on conflicts in the forestry sector. The theoretical framework of the research is based on the belief that conflicts are a universal phenomenon. The basic constituents of conflicts are elements and aspects. The elements of conflicts are the substance, processes and relations between participants, which affect the social, cultural, institutional and economic aspects. They also include the aspect of natural resources, which is a feature of the forestry sector. Such a theoretical framework gave grounds for the analysis of employees' opinions about the type and significance and the stage in which the observed conflicts were. The opinions of the people employed in enterprises and organizations benefiting from state forests, protected areas and administrative state bodies in the forestry sector were collected through a survey. The data collected were processed using descriptive statistics. A lot of conflicting situations were identified and they were classified into 10 groups. The most serious one is the conflict between regular measures and works in the forest of nature protection. Nine participants were identified in these conflicts. It was found that some conflicts had been resolved, while some were in the latent phase, with the possibility to escalate.

scholarly journals Decentralized Natural Resource Management: A Review of Devolution of Property Rights and People’s Participation

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 92-96
Author(s):  
Pratyusna Patnaik
Keyword(s):  
Resource Management ◽  
Property Rights ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Natural Resource Management ◽  
Natural Resource ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Natural Resources Management ◽  
Resources Management ◽  
User Groups ◽  
Over Exploitation

Recent decades have witnessed an increased attention towards emergence of decentralized strategies in natural resource management, as a solution to problems of over exploitation and degradation of natural resources. However, it is important to note that central to the processes of decentralisation in natural resource management is that of the concept of property rights. Successful decentralisation in natural resource management requires effective institutions be in place at local level with clearly defined property rights. In this context, the present paper analyses the process of changing property rights in decentralized natural resources management. It explores different forms of property rights and answers the question as to which type of property rights must be devolved to the user groups, if decentralized natural resource management is to be effective and sustainable.

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