Ecotechnological imperative of international airport development

Abstract

Introduction. The ideology of the ecotechnological imperative generally refers to an ideology or concept that emphasizes the need to develop and use environmentally sustainable technologies and innovations to achieve environmental sustainability and reduce negative environmental impacts. This is particularly relevant for airport complexes, which have a significant impact on the environment. This approach to the use of saving technologies and their minimization of environmental impact requires the search for alternative, efficient and environmentally friendly solutions. The use of innovative technologies minimizes the use of natural resources, pollutant emissions and other negative impacts. Purpose. Research of conceptual and theoretical issues of implementation of the ecotechnological imperative of the world's airports development, the impact of the latest ecotechnologies in the field of sustainable airport development, digital technologies of environmental safety management to minimize the reduction of negative impact on the environment. Method (methodology). The theoretical and research-methodological basis of the study was the provisions of the concept of ecotechnology, based on the idea of using advanced scientific and technical developments to solve environmental problems and achieve sustainable development. In the process of the research such methods and approaches were used as: the method of system analysis – consideration of ecotechnologies as part of system interactions of the airport ecosystem; logical generalization and synthesis – formation of the main conclusions and proposals of the research; graphic – visualization of the results of identification of the main advantages of using energy technologies in airports to improve energy efficiency and reduce the negative impact on the environment. Results. The article identifies that the introduction of energy technologies at airports can lead to outcomes such as reduced energy consumption, lower operating costs, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, improved public image, and increased environmental awareness and development of the country's energy sector as a whole. Conducted analysis has led to the conclusions that the introduction of energy technologies at airports has the potential not only to reduce energy consumption and operational costs, but also to contribute to more environmentally sustainable and efficient airport operations. Proposed advantages of using energy technologies in airports lead to increased energy efficiency and reduced negative impact on the environment. The given classification of implemented ecotechnologies for the airport with the indication of advantages and disadvantages of each of them can become a dynamic and strategic tool for forecasting and implementing future projects in the development of airport infrastructure.