Abstract
Development of small ports for recreational purposes is one of the most discussion perspectives in both Lithuania and Western Europe. There is no single opinion on the possibility to accomplish this development without badly affecting natural systems. Different methods that estimate sustainable development are suggested for large ports that have loading docks, ship repair units, etc. These methods cannot be applied to small recreational ports. The analysis suggests newly developed methods that allow to evaluate sustainable development of recreational ports and to calculate certain indicators on an example of Sventoji small port. The systematic analysis of port activity consists of existing port operations and processes, technogenic port processes identification, evaluation of the significant natural environment and technogenic environment aspects. According to the values of selected aspects the evaluation of current and planned situation is carried out and the factors mostly affecting the environment are identified. Effective use of energy and waste in port activity and the change of indicators for reaching the balance are evaluated.
Highlights
The marine environment constitutes two thirds of our planet and due to its significant recourses, on which many economic activities relay, it provides tremendous opportunities for the welfare of the population of the Earth
In achieving ecoefficiency the coherent and rigorous environmental assessment is to be carried out, which would reflect the environmental parameters change over time, so that possible effects on the environment caused by Sventoji small port could be predicted
The biggest problem is that scientific workers pay too little attention to small recreational sea ports and their environmental assessment
Summary
The marine environment constitutes two thirds of our planet and due to its significant recourses, on which many economic activities relay, it provides tremendous opportunities for the welfare of the population of the Earth. In achieving ecoefficiency the coherent and rigorous environmental assessment is to be carried out, which would reflect the environmental parameters change over time, so that possible effects on the environment caused by Sventoji small port could be predicted. One of the methods used in the environmental assessment of the subject is the use of eco-indicators which summarize a large amount of environmental data and provide a summary of concentrated information. Such indicators guarantee a quick access to the information for the people who make decisions and identify either positive changes or weaknesses. The biggest problem is that scientific workers pay too little attention to small recreational sea ports and their environmental assessment
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