Key technologies of the modern digital economy

2020 ◽  
pp. 25-36
Author(s):  
N. Rodigina ◽  
S. Moleva ◽  
M. Logina ◽  
V. Musikhin
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
World Economy ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Digital Revolution ◽  
Key Technologies ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Positive Results

This article is devoted to digitalization as a challenge of the modern world economy. The digital revolution has changed our lives and societies with unprecedented speed and scale, providing huge opportunities as well as daunting challenges. New technologies can make a significant contribution to achieving sustainable development goals, but positive results should not be taken for granted.

Global issues

2021 ◽  
Vol 49 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-9
Author(s):  
CSG-Ed team
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Big Data ◽  
Science Education ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Global Issues ◽  
Economic Problems ◽  
The World ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Analytical Approaches

The growing role that computing will play in addressing the world's pressing global issues has begun to move to center state, as Big Data for the SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) is now included among the United Nations' Global Issues. The UN summarizes this Big Data issue as "The volume of data in the world is increasing exponentially. New sources of data, new technologies, and new analytical approaches, if applied responsibly, can allow to better monitor progress toward achievement of the SDGs in a way that is both inclusive and fair" [2], Elsewhere, we have applauded and argued for computing initiatives, including computer science education, that specifically focus on such "pressing social, environment, and economic problems" [1] and we acknowledge our SIGs commitment to directly tackling such issues.

scholarly journals Circular Economy: Tendencies and Development Perspectives

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (2) ◽  
pp. 33-42
Author(s):  
Tatjana T. Tambovceva ◽  
Leonid Hr. Melnyk ◽  
Iryna B. Dehtyarova ◽  
Stanislav O. Nikolaev
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Natural Resources ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Business Models ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Renewable Materials ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
By Products ◽  
New Jobs

The research represents the analysis of the circular economy and its essential characteristics of circular economy in the modern world. The circular economy makes it possible to "detach" the country's GDP growth from the consumption of natural resources and environmental pollution. It explains how the circular economy should stimulate sustainable development and inclusion in the system of Sustainable Development Goals. The research presents how the circular economy can ensure labor productivity, efficient environmental and energy conservation, and the creation of new jobs. It analyzes principles and tools of the circular economy. This research shows how economies should move from the current linear take, make, use, dispose practice to reuse and longer product life. It shows how current business models change and what principles are used to develop a circular economy. It examines the circular approaches based on the 3-R principle: Reduce: reduce resource use and prioritize renewable materials; Reuse: make the most of the products; Recycle: recover by-products and waste for further use in the economy. The research shows how seven key tools of the circular economy may be applied. It reveals the international experience in implementing the circular economy principles. The research describes the benefits that the transition to a circular economy brings. It analyses major circular economy barriers, such as financial, social, and technical. The research distinguishes the benefits of a circular economy. They include a decrease in costs, a cleaner and safer environment, sensitive use of natural resources, new job creation, reducing dependence on imports. This research presents the examples of Norrköping Industrial Symbiosis Network in Sweden, Latvia’s circularity business models.

scholarly journals Implications of the Fourth Industrial Revolution on sustainable development

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 45-60 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrija Popović
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Industrial Revolution ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Comprehensive Overview ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Agenda 2030 ◽  
Fourth Industrial Revolution ◽  
Development Goals

We are at the cusp of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, and its implications on the society are far-reaching. The purpose of this paper is to give a comprehensive overview of the implications that Industry 4.0 has on the Sustainable Development Goals from the UN Agenda 2030, based on the review and the analysis of the available literature. The paper is structured to give an insight into the basic concepts of Industry 4.0 and Sustainable Development, then moves through the implications of new technologies on the Sustainable Development Goals, and finally, points out the areas that need to be addressed by policymakers. This paper just tapped into the potentials and issues that the Fourth Industrial Revolution brings while leaving the room for in-depth research of any of the analyzed areas.

One Man’s Trash is Another Man’s Treasure: How the Circular Economy Contributes to Achieving SDGs -The Case of Used Tires in Spain

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 32 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marina Mattero ◽  
María Esperanza Calvo Centeno ◽  
María Del Pilar López Portillo
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Circular Economy ◽  
Manufacturing Industry ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Un Global Compact ◽  
Private And Public ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Results

During the end of the 20th century and beginning of 21st century, there is a trend to evaluating the actions undertaken to improve the socio-economic environment in which we live, to achieve a greater level of wellbeing for all citizens. In the context of Stakeholder Theory, considering an organization should always operate towards creating positive value for society, the creation of the UN Global Compact and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals created a shift in many regions. The present study evaluates this context and how the implementation of circular economy policies has affected the achievement of SDGs in Spain. Specifically, the role of different private and public agents is evaluated in the tire manufacturing industry and the impact in each of the SDGs. Results show positive results as well as areas of improvement to further improve the roadmap towards achieving the 17 SDGs.

FACTORS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF CONSUMER COOPERATION

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (7) ◽  
pp. 9-22
Author(s):  
V. G. EGOROV ◽  
◽  
A. A. INSHAKOV ◽  
◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Growth Factors ◽  
State Policy ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
Historical Context ◽  
Modern State ◽  
Cooperative Development ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Cooperative Organization

The article considers the conditions and factors of development of Russian consumer cooperation against the background of global cooperative development Renaissance. It is stated that this form of cooperative organization can make a significant contribution to the implementation of the UN sustainable development Goals. The conditions and growth factors of Russian consumer societies are analyzed taking into account a deep axiological and concrete historical context. For the research of the object set in the article, the data of the original sociological material are used. For the objectivity of the described prerequisites for the development of Russian consumer cooperation, the facts of the most successful international experience in stimulating the cooperative initiative of the population are given. The conclusions summarizing the author's research state that the modern state policy of Russia in the sphere of cooperation needs a significant restructuring.

scholarly journals Impact of Industry 4.0 on Environmental Sustainability

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 4674 ◽  
Author(s):  
Judit Oláh ◽  
Nemer Aburumman ◽  
József Popp ◽  
Muhammad Asif Khan ◽  
Hossam Haddad ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Environmental Sustainability ◽  
Industry 4.0 ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Negative Relationship ◽  
Efficient Production ◽  
German Industry ◽  
Development Goals

Industry 4.0 is a concept that originated from the German industry, and whose essence is the use of technology for efficient production. In business today, the emergence of Industry 4.0 for production, and its related technologies, such as the Internet of Things (IoT) and cyber-physical systems, amongst others, have, however, a negative impact on environmental sustainability as a result of air pollution, the poor discharge of waste, and the intensive use of raw materials, information, and energy. The method used in this study is an analysis of a literature review of manuscripts discussing topics related to Industry 4.0 and environmental sustainability published between 2000 and 2020. There is currently a gap existing between the actual and the desired situation, in that production occurs in a weak sustainability model, and, therefore, this research debates the effects on environmental sustainability and the challenges facing Industry 4.0. Four scenarios are discussed: a deployment scenario, an operation scenario, integration and compliance with sustainable development goals, and a long-run scenario. The results indicate that there is a negative relationship related to the flow of the production process from the inputs to the final product, including raw materials, energy requirements, information, and waste disposal, and their impacts on the environment. However, the integration of Industry 4.0 and the sustainable development goals enhance environmental sustainability to create ecological support that guarantees high environmental performance with a more positive impact than before. This paper will help stakeholders and companies to provide solutions to the existing environmental challenges that can be mediated through adopting new technologies. The novelty of this study is its depiction of Industry 4.0 and its technologies integrated with sustainable development goals to create a sustainable Industry 4.0 combining environmental protection and sustainability.

scholarly journals Gender mainstreaming and sustainable development goals: a systematic literature review in post disaster reconstruction area

2018 ◽  
Vol 229 ◽  
pp. 02016
Author(s):  
Tri Yumarni ◽  
Dilanthi Amaratunga
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
Gender Mainstreaming ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Facilitators And Barriers ◽  
Meta Analyses ◽  
Post Disaster

This paper explores the linkage between gender mainstreaming and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in the field of post-disaster reconstruction (PDR). A systematic review was conducted using Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). We found a significant contribution of gender mainstreaming in achieving SDGs in the context of PDR. Some facilitators and barriers of mainstreaming gender into sustainable PDR were identified. Policy makers and implementers should aware those factors by reducing barriers while at the same time strengthening facilitators.

scholarly journals Sustainable Development Goals and BRICS: In search of the contours of the post-COVID world economy

2020 ◽  
pp. 4-24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sergey Bobylev ◽  
Leonid Grigoryev
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
World Economy ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Primary Group ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Brics Countries ◽  
Catching Up ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Points Of View

The global COVID-19 pandemic and an unexpected recession of a dangerous magnitude have provided strong reasons to look at the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) from three points of view: the SDGs as a victim of the recession; the SDGs as an opportunity for better coordination on the way out of recession; and the SDGs as an object of modernization for better adaptation to the realities on “the global ground”. The BRICS countries are, naturally, the primary group of interest for developing and implementing the SDGs on the global scale as a way of catching up.“Pandemic protocol” and additional indicators are proposed as an urgent update to several SDGs.

scholarly journals Development of Superior Plantation Commodities Based on Sustainable Development

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 683-692
Author(s):  
Almasdi Syahza ◽  
Djaimi Bakce ◽  
Mitri Irianti ◽  
Brilliant Asmit ◽  
Besri Nasrul
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Strategy ◽  
Rural Economy ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Significant Contribution ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Fair Use ◽  
Added Value ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Goals

Riau is an Indonesian province known for its large plantations. The plantation business makes the most significant contribution to the fiscal revenues of the province. This paper aims to innovate rural economy through the sustainable development of superior commodities in the plantation sub-sector of agriculture. Specifically, multi-criteria analysis (MCA) was performed to determine the superior commodities in each locality. The results show that the superior commodities include palm oil, rubber, coconut, cocoa, coffee, and sago. The development of these commodities could boost farmers’ income with the added value of planation products. On this basis, the fair use of land for all categories was highlighted from social, economic, and environmental perspectives, and recognized as essential to the development of sustainable plantations, which are integral to rural economy and land sustainability. The proposed development strategy for superior commodities in plantation is in line with the sustainable development goals (SDGs) in Riau Province, Indonesia.

Sustainable/responsible mining and ethical issues related to the Sustainable Development Goals

2020 ◽  
pp. SP508-2020-113
Author(s):  
Gavin M. Mudd
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Development Goals ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Modern World ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Telecommunications Infrastructure ◽  
Mining Companies ◽  
Development Goals ◽  
Certification Type ◽  
Radical Shift

AbstractThe modern world needs an ever-increasing amount and variety of metals and minerals to meet demands for energy, telecommunications, infrastructure, transport vehicles and the like. Despite the basic perception of mining being unsustainable, there has been a radical shift in thinking about mining and sustainable development in recent decades, led by the introduction of numerous guidelines, schemes and protocols to address specific issues and improve reporting and accountability by mines and mining companies – in simple terms, using certification-type schemes to justify a sustainable or responsible approach to mining based on more ethical underpinnings. This chapter presents a unique and concise synthesis of these complex issues and outlines how mining can be described as responsible, sustainable or perhaps ethical even – or not as the case may be.

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