scholarly journals Sustainable Development of Arid Rangelands and Managing Rainwater in Gullies, Central Asia

Water ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (9) ◽  
pp. 2533
Author(s):  
Zheng Li ◽  
Wentai Zhang ◽  
Yilahong Aikebaier ◽  
Tong Dong ◽  
Guoping Huang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Central Asia ◽  
Rainwater Harvesting ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Pasture Management ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Decision Making System ◽  
Complex Environmental Problems ◽  
Degraded Grassland

Along with the global climate change, gully erosion, flood and drought jointly restrict the sustainable development of arid rangeland in Central Asia. Rainwater harvesting (RWH) system in gully is a flexible practice that alleviate complex environmental problems. In the Kulusitai watershed of Xinjiang, China, our study presented a decision-making system using GIS combined with multi-criteria analysis and a field survey to identify suitability of gully for RWH. The results showed that nearly 40% of rangeland belonged to high runoff potential area, and gullies as the runoff collection channel became the potential site of RWH. The selection of RWH systems depended on catchment environment and gully characteristics. Therefore, based on the unique natural conditions of Xinjiang and successful RWH cases in other regions, we discussed some suitable low-cost RWH techniques to restore degraded grassland and promote community development. Our study will provide some suggestions for ecological restoration and pasture management in arid regions of Central Asia.

scholarly journals Small business and its place in promoting sustainable development

2021 ◽  
Vol 250 ◽  
pp. 06007
Author(s):  
Elena Korneeva ◽  
Natalia Skornichenko ◽  
Tatiana Oruch
Keyword(s):  
Climate Change ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Small Business ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Small And Medium Enterprises ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
Global Changes ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Medium Enterprises

Sustainable development is becoming a very important issue in the 21st century. Facing global changes such as the global warming, global climate change, as well as other pressing issue, all spheres of economy and social life need to take part in mitigating them and preventing disasters from happening. Our article studies the role of the small business in the above processes and the place of the small business in promoting sustainable development through its actions, public and social awareness and responsibility. We show how even small and medium enterprises can become a decisive power in tackling the climate change and promoting green thinking and sustainable awareness. This can be achieved through enhancing social responsibility of business companies which can greatly contribute to supporting the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and promoting sustainable economic growth.

scholarly journals The Nexus of World Electricity and Global Sustainable Development

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (18) ◽  
pp. 5843
Author(s):  
Veronika Wittmann ◽  
Elif Arici ◽  
Dieter Meissner
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Fossil Fuels ◽  
Energy Transport ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Technical Developments ◽  
Road Map ◽  
Electricity Grids ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The Impact

The main part of mankind’s ecological footprint is the carbon footprint, a measure of the environmental impact of humanity’s energy release from fossil fuels. The use of fossil fuels will have to change in the forthcoming decades to a largely climate-neutral use of solar energy enabled by dramatic cost reductions for PV and wind energy systems. The impact of this trend on world society has been discussed in a previous paper. In connection with these important technical developments, the role of electricity, its transport and storage will alter in the coming decades, allowing the design and use of larger and larger electricity grids and a parallel use of hydrogen for both storage and energy transport. This will further change the energy landscape of the world. All these developments and their relationship to global sustainable development are elaborated in this cross-disciplinary paper by specifically analyzing whether the Sustainable Development Goals by the United Nations are an effective road map for humanity to handle global climate change risks.

Sustainable Development of China’s Cement and Concrete Industry

2012 ◽  
Vol 174-177 ◽  
pp. 600-603
Author(s):  
Xin Wei Ma
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Greenhouse Gases ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Mineral Resources ◽  
Resource Depletion ◽  
Cement Production ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Cement And Concrete

China's cement and concrete industry is still in rapid development period. Cement production and application consumes amount of mineral resources and fuels. A mass of greenhouse gases are released. Resource consuming and greenhouse gases releasing has a direct impact on resource depletion and global climate change. By using new technologies to reduce consumption of cement and concrete is of importance for conserving resources, reducing emissions and achieve the sustainable development of the industry.

Sustainable Development of Largest Cities and Megalopolises: a Factor of Ecosystem Services

2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 (6) ◽  
pp. 3-21
Author(s):  
Sergey Bobylev ◽  
Boris Porfiriev
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Long Run ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Urban Problems ◽  
The Relationship

Development strategy of the world's largest cities in recent years "turned green" substantially and include as priority the maintenance of the quality of the environment and reduce the risks posed by global climate change. The article analyzes the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations (2016-2030) from the standpoint of sustainability and quality of life of communities, primarily in the big cities. Proceeding from these positions the authors consider the relationship and interaction between different Goals, targets and indicators for their implementation. Particular attention is paid to international indices of city prosperity and cities outlook, the global cities index. Constructive methodological and instrumental basis for solving urban problems is the concept of ecosystem services and payments for these services. The largest cities and megalopolises should be prioritized and pioneer objects in the system of payments for ecosystem services or compensation for the loss of the quality of these services, which eventually should become nationwide and provide a sustainable long-run development of the country.

Smart Tourism and Local Heritage

2021 ◽  
pp. 206-232
Author(s):  
Claudete Oliveira Moreira ◽  
Rui Ferreira ◽  
Tiago Santos
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Contemporary Society ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
New Concepts ◽  
Technological Developments ◽  
Tourism Resources ◽  
Smart Tourism

Contemporary society is sustained by a growing digitalization of social processes, with exponential growth in the uses of ICT, which opened up new interaction possibilities with objects and places. In the field of tourism, these technological developments have given rise to the emergence of new concepts: smart tourism, smart destinations, smart experiences, and smart heritage. These concepts and their implications for the success of tourist activities are discussed first, and then the focus of analysis is shifted to the local tourism resources and characteristics. The case study focuses on the municipality of São Pedro do Sul, an area located in the Viseu Dão Lafões subregion, within the Central Region of Portugal. Several low-cost digital strategies are proposed to enrich tourism activities based on endogenous cultural and natural resources and empower route tourism as a relevant strategy for diversifying tourism and support the sustainable development of local communities based on a digital application that aims to integrate storytelling in the territorial context under study.

scholarly journals Research on the Sustainable Development of Traditional Dwellings

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (19) ◽  
pp. 5333 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hai-fan Wang ◽  
Shang-chia Chiou
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Building Materials ◽  
Global Climate ◽  
Space Structure ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Space Planning ◽  
Wooden Frame ◽  
Construction Methods

Balustrade architecture is mainly distributed in south and southwest China and southeast Asia. Dai dwellings in Yunnan, China, are a typical balustrade dwelling. Traditional dwellings of Dai contain the concepts of architecture, physics, ecology, and sustainability in space planning, building materials, and construction methods. At a time when the global climate environment is deteriorating and energy saving, emission reduction, and low-carbon life are advocated, Dai dwellings should be studied from the perspective of sustainable development, from which we can draw lessons and inspiration. This paper investigated plane layout, space structure, and materials of Dai dwellings, and found that traditional Dai dwellings are wooden frame structures with wood and bamboo; the roof has two layers and long overhang eaves, which is good for diverting rain water, shading and shelter, and integrating the building with the natural landscape as well. Analyzing the spatial characteristics and problems of Dai dwellings at present, discussing the sustainable development ideas of Dai dwellings, constructing Dai dwellings with low energy consumption and high quality of life, combining traditional culture with ecological technology, and designing a sustainable new green living model are beneficial to the inheritance of Dai residence culture.

Putting sustainability research into practice on the university campus

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
pp. 54-75
Author(s):  
Maarten B. Eppinga ◽  
Jenny Lozano-Cosme ◽  
Tobia de Scisciolo ◽  
Patrick Arens ◽  
Maria J. Santos ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Local Environment ◽  
Small Island ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Survey Results ◽  
The University

Purpose Despite increasing efforts to incorporate sustainability in curricula and practices of institutions of higher education, effective implementation remains challenging. The purpose of this study is to present an approach to incorporate sustainability into a practice-oriented research skills course, which was implemented at a small island state university in the Caribbean. Design/methodology/approach First-year university students followed a four-week course module, starting with the introduction of the sustainable development goals, and culminating in a symposium in which the students present the findings of their research projects to the campus community. Pre-course module and post-course module surveys measured the students’ knowledge and perceptions regarding sustainability. These survey results were also compared with the result of a similar survey held for the university’s employees. Findings The survey results suggested that following the course module increased students’ knowledge about sustainable development, as well as their support for the university campus and its community putting more emphasis on teaching, practicing and encouraging sustainability. Interestingly, university employees scored significantly higher on the latter component than students, suggesting that in this case a lack of interest of the staff is not a barrier toward a sustainable campus. Originality/value The presented course module offers a novel and low-cost approach to introducing sustainability into a broad range of academic curricula, specifically tailored to the needs of institutes of higher education in small island states. The survey results suggest that this type of education may not only ensure reaching academic goals but also increase students’ interest in sustainable development within their local environment.

scholarly journals A New Method for the Quantitative Assessment of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and a Case Study on Central Asia

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (13) ◽  
pp. 3504 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yizhong Huan ◽  
Haitao Li ◽  
Tao Liang
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Central Asia ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Time Series Data ◽  
Series Data ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Central Asian ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Indicator Data ◽  
Term Performance

Regarding the sustainable development goals (SDGs) formulated by the United Nations (UN), how to effectively measure, assess and compare the progress and trends of these SDGs in different countries was the problem we wanted to address. Based on past quantitative assessments, this paper proposed a new methodological framework for SDG assessment and analysis, and used two typical Central Asian countries, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan, as the sample area to test the framework. Our study chose 209 indicators and indicator sets, including 429 specific indicators and collected relevant indicator data for the two countries from 2000 to 2017, then proposed a new direction for the unification of indicator data as well as methods for normalization. Afterward, the scores of each goal and SDG performance were calculated. This analysis was also done innovatively using the Chow Test to conduct further analysis of the SDG performance. According to the assessment, over those 18 years, Kyrgyzstan’s SDGs had been performing poorly, especially the economic SDGs, while the performance of Kazakhstan’s SDGs had remained in constant fluctuation. It could be said that the SDG performance in Central Asia as a whole was not very optimistic. It required the devotion of greater efforts in the gathering of different types of indicator data because there were still gaps in data collection between countries as well as the missing of time-series data, which could challenge the indicator selection and further restrict the follow-up assessment and analysis. The assessment framework presented in this paper can be applied for assessing the long-term performance of national SDGs of different countries, helping analyze the internal relationship dynamic among and within countries, underscoring specific issues of sustainable development, assessing policy and selecting development models and directions.

scholarly journals Key Principles of Sustainable Development of a Company’s Business System

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 21-32
Author(s):  
A. V. Kolobov
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Audit Quality ◽  
Methodological Approach ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Progressive Movement ◽  
Business System ◽  
Decision Making System ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
A Company

Nowadays, the economic situation of a company is influenced by the dynamics of changes in external factors that directly affect the company development. This significantly complicates the decision-making system of the management aimed at improving the sustainability of implemented changes. At the same time, the problem is affected by the lack of understanding at what stage of sustainable development the enterprise itself is in order to choose a set of tools correctly (methods and practices) for a transformational project. The paper describes the progressive movement of the organization along the path of sustainable development, reveals the concept of sustainable development and examines existing approaches to its implementation. The problem of sustainable development is considered by domestic and foreign authors. The result of the work is an approach to assessing the level of sustainable development of a company, which uses a matrix for assessing the level of maturity in the context of the company’s development stages. There has been proposed the structure of the project office as a resource for the implementation of its development. The paper offers a set of sustainable development principles which allow to ensure for the promotion and support of transformation. To support the processes of regular analysis of the achievement of the sustainable development goals, it is proposed to apply methods of activity analysis within the management system. The author suggests to use a system of audits, defines a set of analysis indicators of audit quality and the list of evaluation questions. It is concluded that the system for assessing the level of sustainable development of the enterprise is adequate and effective in the long term. The application of the presented methodological approach based on the proposed eleven elements in the practical activities of enterprises will allow determining the points of application of efforts and correctly choosing the list of tools used. The proposed approaches contribute to ensuring the sustainability of the results obtained and the rational usage of resources in the course of the ongoing changes.

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