scholarly journals A Conceptual Framework for Heritage Impact Assessment: A Review and Perspective

2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Baharak Ashrafi ◽  
Carola Neugebauer ◽  
Michael Kloos
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Impact Assessment ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
Assessment Methods ◽  
Mitigation Strategies ◽  
Multiple Impacts ◽  
Development Policies ◽  
Practical Tool ◽  
Cultural World ◽  
Further Development

Heritage Impact Assessment (HIA) has recently emerged as a conflict-solving tool to improve World Heritage (WH) conservation in line with sustainable development policies. The increasing number of requested HIAs for affected WH properties over the last years reveals that more attention is being paid to HIA as a practical tool to adequately support the protection and management of historic monuments and sites against new constructions and development. However, the application of integrated and systematic impact assessment methods within HIA still remains a key challenge in different HIA projects. Therefore, this paper contributes to the further development of a transparent and systematic procedure of HIA in accordance with Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). It also explores different standard methods of impact assessment in EIA and discusses their applicability to cultural World Heritage properties. Finally, the paper emphasizes a need for developing integrated impact assessment methods to address the multiple impacts of development projects. Such methodological enhancement can further contribute to mitigation strategies and decision-making to protect World Heritage properties within the context of sustainable development.

The economic strength and tax capacity of the Krasnoyarsk Krai: Challenges and the prospects for development

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 642-651
Author(s):  
V.V. Zozulya ◽  
I.S. Goryunova ◽  
I.V. Zozulya
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Import Substitution ◽  
Krasnoyarsk Krai ◽  
Resource Potential ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Comparative Analyses ◽  
Graphic Visualization ◽  
Further Development ◽  
Tax Capacity

Subject. The article discusses the prospects for the development of the Krasnoyarsk Krai and the implementation of the import substitution programme. Objectives. The article aims to analyze the tax potential of the Krasnoyarsk Krai, highlight the main problems, and identify possible directions for further development of the Krai. Methods. For the study, we used systems and institutional approaches, the methods of statistical and comparative analyses, and data tabular and graphic visualization. Results. The article identifies the main obstacles to the sustainable development of the Krasnoyarsk Krai. Conclusions. The Krasnoyarsk Krai has a strong economic and resource potential for further development, which is not being implemented properly.

scholarly journals Neighbourhood Modelling for Urban Sustainability Assessment

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (9) ◽  
pp. 4654
Author(s):  
Javier Orozco-Messana ◽  
Milagro Iborra-Lucas ◽  
Raimon Calabuig-Moreno
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Urban Policy ◽  
Sustainability Assessment ◽  
Open Data ◽  
Policy Impact ◽  
Physical Parameters ◽  
Data Repositories ◽  
Digital Twins ◽  
Climate Action

Climate change is becoming a dominant concern for advanced countries. The Paris Agreement sets out a global framework whose implementation relates to all human activities and is commonly guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), which set the scene for sustainable development performance configuring all climate action related policies. Fast control of CO2 emissions necessarily involves cities since they are responsible for 70 percent of greenhouse gas emissions. SDG 11 (Sustainable cities and communities) is clearly involved in the deployment of SDG 13 (Climate Action). European Sustainability policies are financially guided by the European Green Deal for a climate neutral urban environment. In turn, a common framework for urban policy impact assessment must be based on architectural design tools, such as building certification, and common data repositories for standard digital building models. Many Neighbourhood Sustainability Assessment (NSA) tools have been developed but the growing availability of open data repositories for cities, together with big-data sources (provided through Internet of Things repositories), allow accurate neighbourhood simulations, or in other words, digital twins of neighbourhoods. These digital twins are excellent tools for policy impact assessment. After a careful analysis of current scientific literature, this paper provides a generic approach for a simple neighbourhood model developed from building physical parameters which meets relevant assessment requirements, while simultaneously being updated (and tested) against real open data repositories, and how this assessment is related to building certification tools. The proposal is validated by real data on energy consumption and on its application to the Benicalap neighbourhood in Valencia (Spain).

scholarly journals Relationship between the Geotourism Potential and Function in the Polish Part of the Roztocze Transboundary Biosphere Reserve

Geosciences ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 120
Author(s):  
Teresa Brzezińska-Wójcik
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Biosphere Reserve ◽  
The Other ◽  
Partial Indices ◽  
Function Index ◽  
Intensive Exploitation ◽  
Potential Indicator ◽  
Current Product ◽  
And Function ◽  
Further Development

The Polish part of the Roztocze Transboundary Biosphere Reserve area is characterized by diversified geotourism resources with relatively high value. However, their potential seems not to be fully used in the current product offer. The aim of the study was therefore to assess the spatial variability of the geotourism potential and function and to determine their interrelations in view of further development of geotourism in the Roztocze TBR and the perspective of creation of the “Kamienny Las na Roztoczu” geopark. The study was carried out with the use of the taxonomic method of multidimensional comparative analysis consisting of calculation and analysis of general, total, and partial indices of the geotourism potential and function in 22 communes. The results showed the highest total indicator of geotourism potential in two communes, i.e. Józefów and Krasnobród, and the highest value of the total geotourism function index in Krasnobród. The results of the analysis of the relationships between the geotourism potential and function indicate that the geotourism resources and products are fully used in terms of the development of the function only in Krasnobród commune. In turn, the value of the total geotourism function index in the Zwierzyniec commune exceeds the geotourism potential indicator, which implies that this area is overloaded by tourist movement. The total indicators of geotourism potential in the other communes, especially Józefów, Krasnobród, Lubycza Królewska, and Susiec, indicate the possibility of more intensive exploitation of geotourism resources in preparation of interesting products in compliance with the principles of sustainable development and, consequently, the development of the geotourism function.

scholarly journals Potential for Sustainable Development in the Southeastern Spanish Region of Guadix

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 727
Author(s):  
Tamara Álvarez-Lorente ◽  
Francisco Entrena-Durán
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Correlation Analysis ◽  
Qualitative Interviews ◽  
Development Programs ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
Demographic Dynamics ◽  
Development Policies ◽  
Local Actors ◽  
Quantitative And Qualitative Methods ◽  
Spanish Region

The Southeastern Spanish Region of Guadix is a mainly agrarian territory located in the Granada province, which is in demographic decline and has low economic dynamism. Reversing such a difficult socioeconomic situation requires the implementation of policies capable of promoting demographic revitalization and fruitfully exploiting potential for sustainable development in the zone. Such policies must be based on an appropriate diagnosis of the existing problems. In order to provide elements to make said diagnosis, this research combines the use of quantitative and qualitative methods. Quantitatively, the evolution of demographic dynamics in the region have been analyzed, as well as its levels of occupation, education, its economic situation, or its environmental conditions. In this regard, correlation analysis, factorial analysis, and clustering have been completed with the aim of revealing internal territorial imbalances. A series of qualitative interviews with key actors has also been conducted. Finally, given the little success of development programs applied to date, among other things, it is concluded that a greater involvement of local actors in said programs is needed. Thus, these actors have to be involved in development policies, which in turn must take into account the socioeconomic, cultural, environmental, and geological resources available in the area.

Conference Report: WORKSHOP ON "LINKING IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT TOOLS"

2002 ◽  
Vol 04 (04) ◽  
pp. 465-474 ◽  
Author(s):  
WILLIAM R. SHEATE
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Environmental Assessment ◽  
Conference Report ◽  
Management Tools ◽  
Decision Aiding ◽  
Sustainability Appraisal

As the concepts associated with sustainable development mature, and new and modified decision aiding tools are developed, so links between environmental assessment and management tools become all the more essential. Increasingly there is experience of trying to make links between tools, e.g. EIA/SEA and EMS, LCA and SEA, SEA and sustainability appraisal etc. The purpose of this workshop was to exchange experience and to discuss theoretical and practical linkages between tools that can be made and further developed.

AN INTERNATIONAL OVERVIEW OF STRATEGIC ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, WITH REFERENCE TO WORLD HERITAGE AREAS GLOBALLY AND IN AUSTRALIAN COASTAL ZONES

2002 ◽  
Vol 04 (01) ◽  
pp. 31-66 ◽  
Author(s):  
SIMON MARSDEN
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Impact ◽  
Impact Assessment ◽  
Environmental Assessment ◽  
Best Practice ◽  
World Heritage ◽  
Strategic Environmental Assessment ◽  
Specific Reference ◽  
Coastal Zones ◽  
Successful Development ◽  
Development Methods

This paper examines international best practice with strategic environmental assessment (SEA), which is designed to advance sustainability and overcome weaknesses in environmental impact assessment (EIA). It illustrates how government, business and the community have identified the need for SEA. It explains why there has been a substantial debate regarding the importance of establishing key principles, and why consideration must be given to decision and policy contexts in order to guide future successful development. Methods and procedures are outlined, and SEA practice and potential nationally, regionally and globally is considered with particular regard to World Heritage Areas (WHAs). Conclusions and recommendations are drawn with specific reference to the current and future position of SEA and WHAs in Australian coastal zones.

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