A symbiosis between renewable energy and tourism: The case ofDnipro region in Ukraine

Hanna Shevchenko,Mykola Petrushenko,S Bourekkadi,O Omari,J Abouchabaka,K Slimani

doi:10.1051/e3sconf/202123400087

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Abstract

Transition economies have less ambition to achieve the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals in comparison with developed economies. However, if to compare the benchmarks under Goal 9 “Affordable and clean energy” for Ukraine with the trends of its energy balance, the satisfaction of the relevant ambitions is possible only with a comprehensive approach. Purpose of the study is to analyse the multifaceted innovative intersectoral cooperation and inclusion of energy-tourism projects in the regional socio-economic and ecological programs, in accordance with the reference benchmarks under SDGs in Ukraine. The paper has outlined an approach to activation the relationship between renewable energy and tourism sphere, on the example of solar power plants in the Dnipro region. Implementation of the proposed, in the study, part of the regional program will create opportunities: for tourism sphere – improving the tourist image of the region, increasing in the number of domestic tourists, creating new jobs, increasing in volume of tourist services, increasing in revenues from tourism to regional and local budgets; for renewable energy sphere: also improving an image and information policy, increasing in number of future customers, generating additional income, improving indicators of social and environmental effectivness. The proposals set out in the paper will serve in the future as basis for the development of the ideas of energy-tourism symbiosis within the European Green Deal.

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According to the provisions of the European Green Deal, climate change policy and clean and affordable energy have social, economic and environmental aspects that are organically linked to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals
The logic of the study consisted in the realization of a sequence of such stages: to clarify the possibilities of interaction between the energy and tourism sectors on the principles of sustainability in Ukraine, to substantiate the proposals for their use to improve regional tourism and renewable energy programs at the regional level in compliance with the European Green Deal
The paper has outlined an approach to activation the relationship between renewable energy and tourism sphere, on the example of Ukrainian solar energy

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According to the provisions of the European Green Deal, climate change policy and clean and affordable energy have social, economic and environmental aspects that are organically linked to the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. If the positive impact of “green” energy policy on tourism sphere is clear and widely disclosed, the reverse impact needs further coverage. Understanding, that such a symbiotic relationship is rather an exception, especially in transition economies, we will present arguments and justify the benefits for the Ukrainian energy and tourism spheres that are possible with the implementation of effective organizational steps. The funds received from tourism can be used for the inclusive development of “green” and wellness recreation [5, 6] and environmental protection in one of the largest industrial regions of Ukraine

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