Concept Of Sustainable Development Research Articles

Foreign trade of organic products in the context of sustainable development

Methods. In the course of study, the following methods were used: analysis and synthesis – when determining the place of production of organic agricultural products in the general industry structure of Ukraine, as well as highlighting the main advantages of the development of organic agriculture in the Ukrainian economy in the context of ensuring sustainability; system approach – when establishing the relationship between organic production and achieving the goals of sustainable development; general and specific – when clarifying the specifics of trade in organic products on foreign markets in order to achieve the goals of sustainable development; statistical methods - when creating ratings of countries importing organic products in the EU. Results. The essence of the global concept of sustainable development is revealed and the position of Ukraine in achieving its goals in comparison with other European countries is determined. The place of organic products in the general structure of agricultural products is determined. The specific features of the formation of demand for organic products in the domestic market of Ukraine and the factors that determine it in foreign markets are analyzed. The dynamics of sales volumes of Ukrainian organic products on foreign markets, in particular the countries of the European Union, are shown. The ranking of the TOP 10 countries importing organic products of Ukrainian production to the European Union in 2022 is presented. Novelty. The relationship between organic production and the achievement of the goals of sustainable development was established. The advantages of the development of organic agriculture in the Ukrainian economy in the context of ensuring sustainability were determined. Practical value. The analysis of the volume of trade in organic products in the context of sustainability allows determining the priority directions for improving the trade balance of Ukraine and its promotion on the path to achieving the goals of sustainable development.

Properties of polyamide epichlorohydrin resin‐modified wood fibers/soybean straw powder copolymerization enhanced soy protein biomass composites

AbstractThe biomass composites were prepared by hot molding with a pressure of 10 MPa, a temperature of 125 °C, a time of 15 minutes using soybean straw powder, poplar wood fibers, and soy protein as raw materials. The effects of different straw species, the ratio of soybean straw powder to poplar wood fibers, the particle size of soybean straw powder, and the theoretical density on the performance of biomass composites were investigated. The experimental results show that under the condition that the ratio of soybean straw powder and poplar wood fibers is 1 : 1, 20 mesh to 40 mesh soybean straw powder and 20 mesh to 60 mesh wood fibers are selected to copolymerize and strengthen the soy protein biomass composites when the theoretical density is 0.80 g/cm3, the actual density of the biomass composites is 0.90 g/cm3, the tensile strength was up to 22.04 MPa, and the bending strength was up to 44.92 MPa. Biomass composites have good water resistance while obtaining excellent mechanical properties. The above figures not only meet the relevant technical requirements of automotive interior parts but also enable the lightweight design of automobiles and the sustainable development concept of green, low carbon, and environmental protection.

Linking Sustainable Development and Urban Spatial Conflicts in Poland: evidence from Warsaw

The article addresses the perception of the concept of sustainability by the participants of urban conflicts that took place in Warsaw in 2015-2019. In the presented article, the research fields for urban conflicts and sustainable development intersect. The aim is to show how the concept of sustainability influences the expectations, attitudes, behaviour and decisions of participants in urban conflicts and, conversely, the relevance of urban conflicts for the implementation of the concept of sustainable urban development. The article is based on material from 96 IDIs with people (residents, city officials, local activists, researchers and media representatives) who were involved in selected conflicts around the functioning of urban space. The findings relate to the public understanding of the concept of sustainability, its relationship to the motivation to participate in urban conflicts, the role of conflicts in setting development directions and the identification and perception of the role of key stakeholders. I demonstrate that: (1) different understandings of what sustainable development is are one of the causes of urban conflicts; (2) the concept of sustainable development contains an agenda of issues around which the 'right to the city' is crystallised, which manifests itself in behavioural form in, among other things, the formula of participation in urban conflicts. The conclusions of the article can support education for urban sustainability and also urban policies to strengthen dialogue and governance.

Understanding the Influences on Green Purchase Intention with Moderation by Sustainability Awareness

The concept of sustainable development has gained significant traction in recent years, leading to a growing emphasis on green consumption. Previous studies have rarely emphasized the important role of sustainability awareness in influencing green consumption. This study explores the mechanism of the influence of sustainability awareness on green purchase intention, using the theory of planned behavior as a conceptual framework. The aim is to contribute to the promotion of environmental protection and green consumption. The research used an online five-point Likert scale questionnaire and collected data from university students in China. Useable data were collected from 419 respondents and were then validated and analyzed using structural equation modeling (SEM) and the PROCESS macro for SPSS 22.0. The findings suggest that attitudes toward green purchases, subjective norms, and perceived behavioral control have a positive effect on green purchase intention; sustainability awareness significantly and positively moderates the direct effect of attitudes toward green purchases on green purchase intention and the predictive effect of subjective norms on green purchase intention; and sustainability awareness significantly and negatively moderates the direct effect of perceived behavioral control on green purchase intention. The findings can be used to develop strategies that influence university students’ intention to purchase green products.

Validation of an organizational sustainable development questionnaire: Exploring dimensions and implications

This study evaluates the concept and discriminant validity of an organizational sustainable development (OSD) questionnaire and discusses its practical implications. The OSD questionnaire measurement model is carefully validated using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Data analysis with well-established statistical methods reveals seven OSD dimensions: Continuous Improvement and Learning, Environmental Stewardship, Social Responsibility, Governance and Ethics, Economic Viability, Integration and Alignment, and Stakeholder Engagement. Fortunately, the questionnaire has strong construct and discriminant validity, making it a reliable OSD assessment tool. Despite encouraging results, this study is limited to a certain group and culture. Future study must validate broad populations and investigate the complex interactions between OSD characteristics and outcomes. This research provides a thorough conceptual framework and a rigorously tested assessment method to improve our understanding of OSD and enable more detailed studies of sustainable organizational practices.

Development of Lean 4.0 Readiness Assessment Tool

The concept of sustainable development focuses on efficient resource utilization and waste minimization, aligning with lean principles, forming the basis for implementing Industry 4.0. When Industry 4.0 technology is applied to inefficient processes, it can exacerbate waste. The integration of these principles, known as Lean 4.0, addresses future challenges by enhancing efficiency, flexibility, and production quality. The initial step toward Industry 4.0 involves evaluating the maturity of lean implementation and readiness for Industry 4.0. However, there is a lack of a unified assessment tool for Lean 4.0, prompting this study to adapt existing tools. Utilizing INDI 4.0 as a reference model for Industry 4.0 readiness in Indonesian companies, the research proposes modifications to create the Lean 4.0 Readiness Assessment Tool, incorporating indicators for both lean and Industry 4.0 readiness. The study employs the Delphi Method for indicator validation. Delphi 1 aims to achieve consensus on suitable indicators to serve as guidelines in the assessment tool, while Delphi 2 seeks expert opinions regarding the importance levels of each indicator. This study suggests 5 dimensions and 69 indicators.

Quo Vadis of Sustainable Development of The Energy Sector in Indonesia

Sustainable development in the energy sector is a necessity, because the need for energy remains constant if not increasing due to population growth. This phenomenon also applies to Indonesia, which unfortunately has not yet properly implemented the concept of sustainable development in the energy sector. This research finds the urgency is because Indonesia does not yet have a clear direction in sustainable development in the energy sector. Using normative research methods with an evaluative approach, this research discovered the fact that the direction of sustainable development in the energy sector in Indonesia does not yet have a legal basis that regulates it comprehensively. Apart from that, population planning factors and providing energy subsidies are an integral part that cannot be separated in order to achieve successful implementation of sustainable development in the energy sector.

УПРАВЛІННЯ СТАЛИМ РОЗВИТКОМ ПІДПРИЄМСТВА В УМОВАХ МІНЛИВОГО СЕРЕДОВИЩА

The need to solve the global problems of humanity has already convincingly and indisputably proven the feasibility of introducing the concept of sustainable development into the practical sphere of economic activity and management of business entities. However, the complexity and scale of the components of the trilemma of sustainable development create several risks and threats to the organization's management system. These risks are exacerbated by the unpredictable effects of external and internal business environment factors. The article examines the peculiarities of managing the activities of enterprises based on sustainable development under the influence of factors of a changing business environment. The proposed author's vision of the content of sustainable development is based on the combination of commercial and non-commercial goals of the company's existence. The implementation of the principles of the global concept of sustainable development in the practical sphere of enterprise management showed the urgent need to consider the challenges and risks exacerbated by the high degree of volatility and variability of the external business environment. Under such conditions, modern approaches to management are updated, which are based on the principles of risk management and allow effective management and leveling of the consequences of transformational transformations associated with the sustainable development of the company. It was determined that the key risks for sustainable business are environmental, social and managerial risks. Considering the nature of their origin and the nature of the manifestation, the article examines the phasing of the risk management process recommended by the world's leading companies when the company achieves the goals of sustainable development. A set of management methods based on the principles of sustainable business development is recommended under the conditions of the need to level the risks of the organization's changing environment. Among the main ones, the following are proposed: a method of analyzing hierarchy processes; method of analytical and network processes; a method of assessing the priority of organizational sub-risks of sustainable management; compliance, assessment of codes of business conduct, assessment of sustainability risks of supply chains. It was determined that the achievement of the goals and objectives of sustainable development and modern approaches to risk management of the business environment should be based on a more transparent disclosure of information about activities. The international standard IFRS S1 "General Requirements For Disclosures Of Sustainability-Related Financial Information" is not just a strategic guideline, but a necessity for the disclosure of information and the creation of a transparent information and analytical management base. This practice is now becoming mandatory for large and medium-sized businesses in foreign management practice, underlining its importance in sustainable business management.

Analysis of English Undergraduate Curriculum Through the Lens of Sustainable Development Goals

English language has been recognized as the lingua-frank and had wider scope throughout the globe. Degrees with specialization in English have higher scope in the job market and bureaucracy as well. Sustainable development Goals (SDGs) are the most important concepts for sustainable development that must be considered in our curriculum to increase awareness among learners to promote sustainability. This study is vital because of it investigates potential contributions of undergraduate English courses to sustainable development. In order to improve the world the sustainable development goals (SDGs) aim to solve problems with justice, quality education, gender equality and climate change. Through this lens of analysis, the study aims to demonstrate how the literature, critical thinking and language skills taught in courses can raise students’ awareness of global issues, promote conservative behavior, and motivate them to make a constructive contribution to society. The scope of the study is that it is novel in nature and focuses the curriculum development. It helps to create a strong and stable society. The study used qualitative approach and collects the data from the content of English curriculum courses that based on content related to SDGs concept to increase awareness in learners to promote sustainability. The study aims to analyze the content related to the Sustainable Development Goals SDGs concept to increase awareness in learners to promote sustainable development in the current curriculum of the English in undergraduate Program in universities at Karachi Sindh Pakistan. The total 8 courses of the English curriculum are the sample of this research, and the themes are generated from this content that related to the SDGs concept such as environmental aspects, human rights and dignity, global issues and citizenship and education and empowerment. The findings indicates that the English curriculum courses at undergraduate level includes content and has a course related to the concept of SDGs that increases awareness in students about sustainable development.

Political connections and corporate ESG performance

With the popularization of the concept of sustainable development, corporate ESG performance has attracted more and more attention from all walks of life. However, there is still a lack of in-depth discussion on what factors affect corporate ESG performance, especially in a political and economic system like China. This article takes A-share listed companies as a sample to empirically analyze the impact of political connections on corporate ESG performance. The study found that political connections can promote corporate ESG performance by increasing media attention and reducing financing constraints. Further research found that this promotion performance is more significant in non-state-owned enterprises. This article combines the national conditions with Chinese characteristics, enriches the research on the factors that promote corporate ESG performance from the government perspective, and deepens the research on the role and consequences of political connections.

EXPLORING THE EVOLUTION OF SUSTAINABILITY SCIENCE UNDERSTANDING THE COMPLEXITY AND DEVELOPMENT OF SUSTAINABILITY PROGRAMS

Objective: The objective of this study are to investigate what and how existing sustainability programs are, to group and map these sustainability programs' main ideas to gain a more constructive and integrated understanding, and to find clues or opportunities to improve efforts to achieve sustainability. Theoretical Framework: The concept of sustainable development remains complex, ambiguous, and challenging to implement. The global environmental situation is worsening, leading to disasters and unfavorable climate change. Despite numerous efforts such as seminars, research, conferences, and work programs, both locally and globally, the understanding and implementation of sustainability remain unclear. There are differing views on the focus and strategy needed to address the development paradox, indicating a lack of consensus on the true meaning of sustainability. Method: This qualitative descriptive research employs a two-tiered literature review approach. The first focuses on the historical correlation between development and sustainability, examining early human civilization's development activities during the Neolithic era. The second tier analyzes and categorizes existing sustainability programs, reviewing various research articles on environmental preservation, natural resource protection, impact reduction, and social equity programs since the first industrial revolution. The findings are synthesized critically and comprehensively to identify common themes and core ideas. Results and Discussion: This study acknowledges the complexity and challenges of sustainability, emphasizing the ongoing relevance of conservation and resilience as core concepts. To address the dichotomy of development, new sustainability programs must also consider the revitalization of natural resources, continuity of ecosystem services, biodiversity maintenance, and resilience building. Approaches such as ecosophy and predictive methods based on dynamic phenomena can contribute (as a clue) to achieving sustainability goals by encouraging holistic thinking, balancing human and environmental needs, and promoting co-evolution. Research Implications: The complexity and constellation of diverse and intricate sustainability programs can be seen through this research. Although limited, these findings are expected to contribute to Sustainability science through a more comprehensive and constructive understanding of sustainability history and knowledge that has been described. Originality/Value: This study conducts a comprehensive research method covering various disciplines and a broad scope of sustainable development, including its evolution since the industrial revolution and aspects related to history of development. The research result creates a visual map representing the structure of existing sustainability programs, serving as a guide for proposing new research initiatives. This knowledge facilitates aligning new proposals with existing themes, bridging gaps in theories, and fostering the exploration and development of innovative sustainability ideas.

High capacity adsorption of antimony by hollow Co-MnO2 and its consequential utilization in SbO2--based aqueous batteries

Toxic metal pollution is one of the environmental problems that seriously affect water resources and ecosystems. Antimony, recognized for its teratogenic and carcinogenic properties, poses significant health risks due to its widespread presence in natural water sources. In this study, cobalt-doped manganese oxide bimetallic composites were designed as an efficient adsorbent for the antimony removal from water. The adsorbent exhibits robust performance over a range of pH values, achieves a significant adsorption capacity of 591.1 mg/g, and exhibits adsorption equilibrium within 25 min. The effectiveness of the adsorption is attributed to the interaction between metal-O bonds and antimony, as well as the hydrogen bonding. In line with the concept of sustainable development, waste adsorbents are used as negative electrodes for SbO2--based aqueous alkaline batteries. It exhibits a high reversible specific capacity of 122.8 mAh·g−1. This research not only sheds light on innovative approaches to antimony removal but also opens up avenues for the sustainable reuse of waste materials, in line with the principles of sustainable development.

Global Conditions and Changes in the Level of Renewable Energy Sources

The progressing globalization of the contemporary economy impacts its volatility and unpredictability. The directions of changes in the socioeconomic development of the contemporary global economy are determined by a number of interrelated diverse factors. Factors clearly influencing the development of the modern international economy include innovation, digitization processes, instability of the economy caused by armed conflicts or pandemic outbreaks, the concept of sustainable development, climate policy, as well as issues related to the depletion of energy resources and the necessity of ensuring global energy security. The purpose of the article is to identify the factors of the development of the contemporary economy along with the analysis and evaluation of their impacts on changes in the level of renewable energy sources (RESs) in the EU countries. The time scope of the analysis covers the years 2013 and 2022 (a 10-year perspective). The study used the methods of literature study, literature criticism, statistical data analysis (statistical databases: EUROSTAT and IRENA), and linear ordering methods (TOPSIS and EDAS). The study results indicate that the levels of the RESs have changed in response to the factors diagnosed in the study. In the years studied, the leaders in terms of levels of RES development were France, Spain, and Denmark.

“Because they have technology”

Over the last forty years, the concept of sustainable development has gained attention in large parts of the world. With it comes the need for comparative research on how the concept is understood in different contexts. This article is a comparative discourse analysis of how Tanzanian and Norwegian secondary school teachers conceptualize sustainable development. By applying Laclau and Mouffe’s (2014) discourse apparatus, I trace articulations of sustainable development across Tanzanian and Norwegian discourses. The findings indicate that the Tanzanian teachers in the study primarily conceptualize sustainable development within a socioeconomic discourse, while the Norwegian teachers are rooted in an environmental discourse. The teachers are also embedded in a Western exceptionalism discourse constructed around the myth of “the West” as sustainable, and favour solutions emerging from Western technology and innovation. However, the study also finds that there is a critical discourse opposing this articulation of “the West”.

Current state and prospects for the development of the green economy of Azerbaijan

In recent years, the green economy and sustainable development have become major issues of particular concern to economists. The green economy is considered the most reliable model of sustainable development. The widespread application of the concept of “green” economy from the point of view of improving the standard of living and social well-being of the population is one of the most important tasks of the present and future. In this regard, one of the important issues is the development and implementation of governmental programs containing the concept of a “green” economy. It involves finding the new, environmentally friendly sources of energy to start the economic “engine”. The concept of sustainable development includes the creation of “green” jobs, rational use of natural resources, production of environmentally friendly products, the use of harmless and low-waste fuels, and a sustainable increase in the standard of living and well-being of the population. In the article, the author examines in detail the current situation in the world and in the Republic of Azerbaijan, as well as the efforts made by its government to achieve sustainable development based on a green economy. The main goal of the study is to assess the role of the green economy in sustainable development.

Changing the paradigm of agricultural business development based on Industry 5.0 Technologies

The article is devoted to the generalization of the main provisions of the leading economic theories in the field of investment, the main stages of the development of the investment process research theory are systematized. The purpose of the article is to study the evolution and systematization of the theoretical foundations that reveal the essence of investment relations, and their deepening of the theory in the context of the concept of sustainable development actualization, the knowledge economy, and the formation of the information economy. It has been proven that there is a close internal connection between investments and innovations, leading investments in ensuring economic growth and the transition to the technological structure of Industry 4.0, implementing structural and institutional transformations, digitizing the investment process, overcoming the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, military conflicts, etc. The author critically reviewed the position of the leading economic schools in the field of investment and made a conclusion regarding the development of the investment activity research theory, as well as changes in the investment behavior of business entities. The methodological approaches of the classical, neoclassical, Keynesian, and institutional economic schools, which are set forth in the theories of investment and accumulation, are systematized, revealing the issue of the investment process transformation under the influence of endogenous and exogenous factors. It was concluded that the investment process of reproduction of social capital, on which economic development is based, changes within the historical transformation of the entire system of economic relations, which led to the improvement of investment quality in accordance with the challenges of the economy industrial development. It has been proven that the system-synergistic methodology has the highest level of validity and effectiveness for researching the investment category, as it allows to deepen the understanding of the investment category. The author emphasizes that the system-synergistic methodology takes into account the information and ecosystem nature of the modern investment process, which reflects the non-linear trends of movement and development of the economic system, and is also a mechanism for innovation by business entities. It is substantiated that investment is an independent economic category, which represents the process of accumulation and extended reproduction of social capital, which are considered as a single integrated complex system. It is argued that investments represent a complex multi-level, multi-subject and multi-object system of relations regarding the accumulation of social capital in the national economy. It has been proven that the development of investment processes at the macro-, meso-, and micro levels in modern conditions requires the creation of an appropriate ecosystem for the organization of the investment process, the effective functioning of which is achieved under the condition of full satisfaction of all stakeholders interests. It was highlighted that in the context of the actualization of the sustainable development concept, circular and green economy, it is necessary to ensure the implementation of sustainable investment in order to increase socially responsible economic development based on ESG development standards. Key words: investment theories, investment process, investment, investment ecosystem, sustainable investment, digitalization.

Theoretical basis of investments and investment activity research

The article is devoted to the generalization of the main provisions of the leading economic theories in the field of investment, the main stages of the development of the investment process research theory are systematized. The purpose of the article is to study the evolution and systematization of the theoretical foundations that reveal the essence of investment relations, and their deepening of the theory in the context of the concept of sustainable development actualization, the knowledge economy, and the formation of the information economy. It has been proven that there is a close internal connection between investments and innovations, leading investments in ensuring economic growth and the transition to the technological structure of Industry 4.0, implementing structural and institutional transformations, digitizing the investment process, overcoming the negative impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, military conflicts, etc. The author critically reviewed the position of the leading economic schools in the field of investment and made a conclusion regarding the development of the investment activity research theory, as well as changes in the investment behavior of business entities. The methodological approaches of the classical, neoclassical, Keynesian, and institutional economic schools, which are set forth in the theories of investment and accumulation, are systematized, revealing the issue of the investment process transformation under the influence of endogenous and exogenous factors. It was concluded that the investment process of reproduction of social capital, on which economic development is based, changes within the historical transformation of the entire system of economic relations, which led to the improvement of investment quality in accordance with the challenges of the economy industrial development. It has been proven that the system-synergistic methodology has the highest level of validity and effectiveness for researching the investment category, as it allows to deepen the understanding of the investment category. The author emphasizes that the system-synergistic methodology takes into account the information and ecosystem nature of the modern investment process, which reflects the non-linear trends of movement and development of the economic system, and is also a mechanism for innovation by business entities. It is substantiated that investment is an independent economic category, which represents the process of accumulation and extended reproduction of social capital, which are considered as a single integrated complex system. It is argued that investments represent a complex multi-level, multi-subject and multi-object system of relations regarding the accumulation of social capital in the national economy. It has been proven that the development of investment processes at the macro-, meso-, and micro levels in modern conditions requires the creation of an appropriate ecosystem for the organization of the investment process, the effective functioning of which is achieved under the condition of full satisfaction of all stakeholders interests. It was highlighted that in the context of the actualization of the sustainable development concept, circular and green economy, it is necessary to ensure the implementation of sustainable investment in order to increase socially responsible economic development based on ESG development standards. Key words: investment theories, investment process, investment, investment ecosystem, sustainable investment, digitalization.

Progress in the Research of Features and Characteristics of Mountainous Rural Settlements: Distribution, Issues, and Trends

The study of Features and Characteristics of Mountainous Rural Settlements (RFCMRS) is a key factor in the development of rural settlements during the urbanization process. Mountainous rural settlements, due to their unique mountainous conditions, climate, living environments, and regional culture, are among the important subjects of research for governments and the academic community worldwide. This paper, utilizing the knowledge mapping software CiteSpace (6.2.R3) for co-citation and collaboration analysis, keyword clustering, keyword time zoning, and keyword emergence, analyzes the research trajectory, key issues, and future trends of RFCMRSs. The study finds that current RFCMRS research can be categorized into the following three key issues: “implications of climate change: risks and adaptive responses”, “regional cultural heritage and economic development”, and “ecological conservation and fostering harmonious symbiosis”. Future research will focus on the following three development trends: “risk response based on climate resilience and ecological protection”, “factors of features and characteristics based on regional culture and landscape configurations”, and “human settlements based on low-carbon objectives and sustainable development principles”. Lastly, the paper proposes the following three future research suggestions: “improving the evaluation system for features and characteristics of mountainous rural settlements”, “deepening the study on the evolutionary phenomenon and mechanism for features and characteristics of mountainous rural settlements”, and “exploring the design methods for features and characteristics of mountainous rural settlements based on the concept of sustainable development”.

ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL ASPECTS OF A CITY-FORMING ENTERPRISE ACTIVITY IN ARCTIC INDIVIDUAL CITY (EVIDENCE OF KOSTOMUKSHA)

An extended use of natural and geostrategic potential of the Arctic determines the relevance of studying the development of mono-cities as key elements of settling framework of a macroregion. GO Kostomuksha has been a positive exception for a long time due to a favorable socio-economic situation and successful leveling of environmental risks. The article examines social and environmental aspects of the activity of the city-forming enterprise GO Kostomuksha. The purpose of the work is to identify the key social and environmental aspects of the activity of a city-forming enterprise that determines the sustainable development of a single-industry town. The research methodology includes the concept of sustainable development, dialectical and formal-logical approaches, a combination of methods of statistical and sociological analysis. The originality of the study lies in the choice of an object - the city of Kostomuksha, which recently received “Arctic” status, which has not been sufficiently studied in this status from a socio-economic point of view. The study is based on official statistics, reporting data of holdings and enterprises, as well as the results of a survey of the population of Kostomuksha. The study reveals that, despite a high burden of existing production on the environment, ecological problems occupy the last place (only 3,7% of respondents noted the environmental situation as a problem) on the list of crucial issues for the city. At the same time, almost half of respondents share the responsibility for the environment condition as personal. The perceived connection of the personal future with the city is higher among the employees of the enterprise than among other residents (78,6% vs. 60%). The conclusion is made about the expediency of a wider media and social networks coverage of such areas of the enterprise's activity as “preservation of the environment”, “social security and charity”, “household welfare of the population”, as well as a more intensified interaction in these areas with local authorities. The results are applicable in the framework of regulating the development of local communities in single-industry towns in the Arctic and maximizing social effects as a part of ESG agenda by large holdings and enterprises.

Концепция устойчивого развития в теории левого альтерглобализма: теоретические источники и ограничения

The concept of sustainable development has garnered significant attention in political discourse, particularly within left-wing alterglobalism. This article examines the formation of the concept of sustainable development and its key tenets through the lens of Marxist and neo-Marxist political theory within the framework of left-wing alterglobalism. Special emphasis is placed on the specificity of the left-wing alterglobalism position on issues pertaining to the possibility and necessity of sustainable development worldwide. A historical overview of the development of the concept under the auspices of the United Nations (UN) is provided. It is noted that the current Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a refined version of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs), which were in effect until 2015. The complexity of implementing the SDGs due to the differing initial levels of states is discussed. The specificity of the theory of sustainable development in left socio-political theory is defined, along with the prospects for its utilization in shaping the paradigm of development in post-capitalist society. Despite its theoretical appeal, the implementation of sustainable development faces numerous challenges, including political resistance, vested interests, and unequal power dynamics among nations. The heterogeneity of states’ development levels complicates efforts to achieve global consensus and cooperation in pursuing sustainability goals. In conclusion, the concept of sustainable development within left-wing alterglobalism offers a compelling vision for addressing the interconnected challenges of environmental degradation, social injustice, and economic inequality. By grounding sustainability efforts in Marxist and neo-Marxist principles, this perspective provides a robust framework for envisioning a post-capitalist society based on democratic governance, social equity, and ecological resilience.