Ecosystem Approach Research Articles

INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS: RESEARCH OF CORPORATE INNOVATION ECOSYSTEMS AND PROSPECTS FOR THE FORMATION OF INTERCORPORATE ECOSYSTEMS IN RUSSIA

The author examines the ecosystem approach, corporate innovation ecosystems and intercorporate innovation ecosystems. Considering the importance of their development for achieving the required pace of innovative development of Russian companies and the Russian economy, the study of their condition and development prospects determines the purpose of this paper. An analysis of the literature revealed an increase in the number of studies on innovation ecosystems and their diversity, indicating the potential for further development of the concept of innovation ecosystems. The analysis of the innovative activity of Russian companies shows that the main indicators reflecting the degree of innovative development in Russia in 2019–2022 are growing, but not enough. The average share of innovation costs in 2020–2022 was 2.1%, and in industry – only 1.7%, there was a reduction in the volume of inter-enterprise cooperation on the development of innovations. The author formulated the definition of a corporate innovation ecosystem as a singular innovation ecosystem established by a given company to create innovative value necessary for its development. The author has also formulated the features of its configuration that determine the logic of its functioning. The results of the study show the high potential for scientific and technological cooperation between Russian companies. Therefore, the author formulated the concept of an Intercorporate Innovation Ecosystem, which is a singular innovation ecosystem created on the initiative of two or more participants by partially integrating their corporate innovation ecosystems into an Intercorporate Innovation Ecosystem. Their aim is to carry out joint innovation activities and then independently commercialise the results. The proposed concept, implemented in accordance with the principles of the ecosystem approach, in terms of contractual relations, as well as implying the development of a single platform or functioning on a multi-platform basis, has theoretical validity and seems applicable in the practice of Russian companies and significant for the development of the Russian economy.

The need for a change in medical research thinking. Eco-systemic research frames are better suited to explore patterned disease behaviors.

Many practicing physicians struggle to properly evaluate clinical research studies - they either simply do not know them, regard the reported findings as 'truth' since they were reported in a 'reputable' journal and blindly implement these interventions, or they disregard them as having little pragmatic impact or relevance to their daily clinical work. Three aspects for the latter are highlighted: study populations rarely reflect their practice population, the absolute average benefits on specific outcomes in most controlled studies, while statistically significant, are so small that they are pragmatically irrelevant, and overall mortality between the intervention and control groups are unaffected. These observations underscore the need to rethink our research approaches in the clinical context - moving from the predominant reductionist to an eco-systemic research approach will lead to knowledge better suited to clinical decision-making for an individual patient as it takes into account the complex interplay of multi-level variables that impact health outcomes in the real-world setting.

THE PSYCHOAFFECTIVE EXPERIENCE AND PSYCHOSOCIAL SUPPORT OF PARENTS OF PREMATURE NEWBORNS IN 267 CASES

Prematurity is a birth that occurs before the term of the pregnancy. It is a public health priority. Despite improvements in its management in recent years, prematurity remains a very worrying problem. The parental experience of premature birth can be traumatic, impacting on the quality of the parent-child relationship and requiring social support. The aim of this study is to apprehend the psycho-affective experience of parents of premature newborns and their relationships with the newborn, and with professionals using the eco-systemic approach. This is a prospective, descriptive and analytical study of 267 cases of premature newborns hospitalized in the neonatology department of Tangier University Hospital over a 12-month period from February 01, 2023 to January 31, 2024. Our study reflected the ambivalence of the parents, who oscillated between a feeling of happiness in 58 cases of the mothers (21.7%) versus 52 cases of the fathers (19.4%) for the child they were expecting, and a feeling of anxiety in 89 cases of the mothers (33, 3%) versus 82 cases of the fathers (30, 7%), as well as narcissistic wounding in 29 cases (10.8%), and guilt in 28 cases (10.4%) are more evoked in the mothers discourse compared to responsibility in 77 cases (28.8%) and unreality in 25 cases (9.3%) predominant in the fathers words. The most important source of social support, apart from the family in 214 cases (80%), was the nursing team in 33 cases (12.4%) and other relatives on the ward in 20 cases (7.4%).

Developing management plans for sprat (Sprattus sprattus) in the Celtic Sea to advance the ecosystem approach to fisheries

Sprat are commercially valuable and are an important component of the North-East Atlantic ecosystem as major predators of zooplankton, competitors with herring, and prey for piscivorous fish, marine mammals, and seabirds. Despite this, insufficient information exists for Celtic Seas sprat, one of five North-East Atlantic stocks, to estimate stock status. To ensure the sustainable exploitation of sprat, the health of the Celtic Seas ecosystem, and the wider fisheries sector, we conduct a management strategy evaluation to stress test the current single-species advice framework. The aim is to evaluate whether ecosystem objectives can be achieved under single-species maximum sustainable yield and precautionary advice frameworks. An operating model was conditioned on life history theory and strategic information from ecosystem models. We showed that in-year advice using an empirical rule could achieve management objectives and help balance the trade-offs between fishing activities and ecosystem health. The approach allows ecosystem understanding to be incorporated within existing precautionary and maximum sustainable yield frameworks to provide a robust management framework that can meet multiple objectives despite uncertainty.

Implementation of a client–centric model of customer service (based on the example of customer service in the field of telecommunications and communications)

Growing competitive pressure and problems of customer churn in the telecommunications industry determine the need for an intensive transition to customer–centric service. The article studies the features of the implementation of a client–centric model of customer service using the example of customer service in the field of telecommunications and communications. The key stages and principles of transition to a customer–centric model are formulated, and the maturity levels of the customer relationship management system are highlighted. Based on the analysis of scientific literature on the research topic, the features and key approaches to managing customer service, development and strategic planning in the activities of telecommunications companies are determined. Objective differences are established in building relationships with B2C and B2B client segments. Based on the results of the study, recommendations are formulated for the implementation of a client–centric model of client service in the field of telecommunications and communications, suggesting a transition to an integrated construction of a client–centric business model for the telecommunications business. It is emphasized that despite the historical tendency towards short–term planning in the telecommunications industry, a customer–centric business model is becoming increasingly in demand in inextricable connection with the ecosystem approach and maximum customer retention.

Ecosystem approach as a tool for solving meat market problems

he article is devoted to identifying factors and solving problems related to the fact that the Russian consumer market of meat and processed products remains one of the most vulnerable sectors of the economy.The research uses general scientific methods: complex, systematic and situational, as well as graphical methods, comparative analysis, index methods, forecasting methods, factor analysis, correlation analysis.It is shown that the high rate of concentration of the agricultural sector of the Russian economy leads to a reduction in the total number of active agricultural organizations, the absorption or squeezing out of this industry of small enterprises and the self-employed population. This leads to the emergence of a small number of agricultural giants and a decrease in the efficiency of using acreage and other agricultural land. It is proved that the growth in the size of agricultural organizations and an increase in the share of agricultural land controlled by them leads to a decrease in the share of agricultural areas for forage crops, a reduction in the number of cattle and a drop in beef production. The expediency of applying an ecosystem approach in the agricultural sector is proved. This approach makes it possible to use natural and human resources more efficiently based on the principles of the distributed use economy — the sharing economy.The conclusions drawn from the results of the study are important for theorists and practitioners, as they complement the existing knowledge necessary to solve problems related to ensuring sustainable development of the agricultural sector of the economy and meeting consumer demand.

Female entrepreneurship in the start-up ecosystem of Saudi Arabia

PurposeTo date, few studies have incorporated female entrepreneurship into the context of a country that relies heavily on natural resources and still has a wide gender gap due to historically established cultural norms. This study aims to investigate the impact of entrepreneurial ecosystem factors on women’s ability and desire to become entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia.Design/methodology/approachThe study applied a quantitative method using secondary data from the Adult Population Survey conducted by Global Entrepreneurship Monitor and built upon the recently proposed “Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Approach,” which has three levels: institutional, organisational and individual.FindingsThe findings demonstrate the significant roles that different entrepreneurial ecosystem dimensions can play in determining female entrepreneurial activity. Relationships were found among the variables of the three dimensions, indicating that broader institutional conditions can impact women becoming entrepreneurs.Research limitations/implicationsA multi-year analysis could not be performed because the country data from one year limited the research to conditions in that time frame.Originality/valueThe findings advance entrepreneurial research by empirically examining the influencers' factors on women becoming entrepreneurs in a fast-growing emerging economy, collectivist society and non-European and non-North American institutional environment. The research tested a framework that gives more insight into the diverse factors affecting women in entrepreneurship at different levels.

ФІНАНСОВИЙ КОНТРОЛІНГ ПРОЦЕСУ ЗЛИТТЯ ТА ПОГЛИНАННЯ КОМПАНІЙ В УМОВАХ ГЕОПОЛІТИЧНИХ РИЗИКІВ

Introduction. Geopolitical risks and crises have become a significant factor affecting financial and investment decisions. Military actions, pandemics, climate change, supply chain disruptions, and social upheavals have become drivers of uncertainty, leading to unpredictable volatility in global markets. This necessitates a reevaluation of traditional tools for supporting financial and investment decisions, including decisions regarding mergers and acquisitions (M&A transactions). Problem Statement. The problem lies in the insufficient adaptation of traditional decision-support tools for M&A to the new geopolitical reality, characterized by permanent crises, supply chain disruptions, and increased levels of uncertainty. Purpose. To determine the nature of the impact of geopolitical risks and behavioral factors on investment decision-making and to substantiate the concept of financial controlling in M&A. Methods. A mixed-method approach (Mixed Methods Research) was employed, whereby hypotheses were formulated based on inductive observations and then deductively tested. Within this framework, both qualitative and quantitative research methods were applied, including content analysis, abstract-logical and synthesis methods, regression-correlation analysis, and the online survey method (CAWI – Computer Assisted Web Interviewing). Results. The nature of the impact of geopolitical risks on the dynamics of the merger and acquisition market has been clarified. Based on empirical analysis, the influence of the subjective, behavioral component on investment decision-making as a whole and decisions regarding mergers and acquisitions in particular has been confirmed. For the first time, the concept of financial controlling in M&A has been substantiated, aimed at providing informational, methodological, and analytical support for relevant decisions. The essence of the ecosystem approach to the process of mergers and acquisitions has been revealed. Conclusions. It has been proven that geopolitical risks are insufficiently taken into account in the process of making investment decisions regarding M&A, which often leads to unsuccessful deals. This is a consequence of the shortcomings of existing company valuation and rating methodologies, as well as the influence of the subjective, behavioral component on investment decision-making. To address the complex issues associated with M&A, it is advisable to implement a comprehensive concept of financial controlling and an ecosystem approach to the merger and acquisition process.

APPEAL: a toolkit for attracting people who inject drugs with hepatitis C to healthcare systems

Abstract Aim The “APPEAL” toolkit was developed to address the challenges in diagnosing people who inject drugs (PWID) with hepatitis C (HCV) and engaging them with healthcare systems. It introduces an ecosystemic approach based on health and well-being literacy across awareness, prevention and diagnosis dimensions of the hepatitis C’s care cascade (CC) for PWID. Subject and methods The framework incorporated a scoping review and thematic analysis of 54 studies, alongside contributions from 57 hepatitis C key opinion leaders across seven countries. The toolkit is structured around five main axes: problems, solutions, outputs, outcomes and feedback process, employing a holistic perspective that considers economic, legal and social contexts. Eighteen policy prescriptions (PP) are proposed and supported by selective references to ensure relevance and applicability. Results The APPEAL toolkit facilitates a strategic workflow for policymakers, health authorities and patient advocacy organizations, guiding them through action flowcharts to evaluate and enhance their interventions within the hepatitis C’s CC for PWID. Notably, its implementation demonstrated potential in identifying and attracting PWID to hepatitis C treatment pathways, contributing to increased diagnostics, education on risk behaviours and raising overall disease awareness. The toolkit’s intelligent cycle system supports accountability, enabling continuous data-driven improvement and innovation in addressing hepatitis C. Conclusion The APPEAL toolkit was developed to attract PWID living with HCV to healthcare systems in a proactive manner. By managing information and fostering education on HCV, it aims to amplify awareness, prevention and diagnosis. The toolkit’s design and functionality underscore the importance of continuous quality improvement and the potential for its use in internal or external quality audits of healthcare services related to hepatitis C.

Innovative Design of Marketing Ecosystems

This study is devoted to the issues of ecosystems and the ecosystem approach. The formation and use of marketing ecosystems can simplify both the processes of transformation of technological patterns and the interaction of different types of business models of enterprises. A separate focus is on marketing ecosystems as one of the important innovations of Industry 5.0. The transition from Industry 4.0 to Industry 5.0 is accompanied by the creation of the necessary software and algorithmic base of quantum computing, introduction of technologies for visualisation of management decisions, development of neuromorphic models of enterprise architecture, digital twins of business processes.The purpose of the study is to develop approaches to designing a marketing ecosystem within the framework of Industry 5.0 and Industry 4.0, which is necessary for building effective interactions between innovative enterprises of different business spheres. The article considers the stages of innovative design of new marketing ecosystems, the result of which is the end-to-end integration of information resources of their member enterprises, which is necessary for the consolidation and synchronisation of structured and unstructured data on different business models of companies and the organisation of predictive analytics mechanisms. In the course of the work, the method of scientific analysis of literature on the research problem was applied, and the empirical experience of the authors of the article was used. The results of the study will be useful to all managers of innovative companies as well as the heads and employees of marketing departments of these companies.

Экосистемный подход в практической подготовке лингвистов к профессиональной деятельности

Changes in the economy, socio-cultural sphere, geopolitics and society as a whole require reforms in the approaches to teacher training. Graduates should be prepared for modern requirements of educational institutions. Traditional approaches to the organisation of pedagogical practice do not respond to all challenges, it is necessary to consider new approaches. The paper defines modern didactic approaches to the organisation of practice of linguists: competence-based, personal-activity oriented, system-activity oriented and ecosystem approaches. The main characteristics of the ecosystem are considered. The analysis of scientific literature, the experiment with the organisation of practices of UrFU linguists, the survey of participants and the results obtained make it possible to verify the effectiveness of the ecosystem approach. The methods of the organisation of educational scientific-research work and pedagogical practices linguists are defined. The research provides examples of various activities for the organisation of educational scientific- research work and pedagogical practices of linguists in various educational institutions, provides statistics on satisfaction with the organisation of scientific-research work and pedagogical practices of all participants in the events. Statistics are provided on the evaluation of the experiment by all participants. The results demonstrate the effectiveness of the ecosystem approach to the organisation of students' pedagogical practice.

Contributing to ecosystem-based management: a personal scientific journey

Abstract After three decades of working as a research scientist, I am stepping back to consider the events, questions, and principles that have guided my scientific journey. Important questions and research objectives have been how to implement the ecosystem approach to fisheries management in practice, the development of new data uses, the application of new observation methods and models, and estimating and accounting for uncertainty. Stakeholder engagement—why and how—is a topic that has increased in importance over time. While our observation methods did not change much over many decades, they are now changing rapidly due to new technological developments, but also societal and environmental changes.

Implementation of the Ecosystem Services Concept in the Environmental Legislation of Ukraine: Current State and Prospects

The article outlines the general principles of the concept of ecosystem services and examines the current state and prospects of its implementation in national environmental legislation. It is established that the need to introduce this concept has already been envisaged by a number of strategic programmatic documents, headed by the “Basic Principles (Strategy) of the State Environmental Policy of Ukraine for the Period up to 2030”, but this concept is still not reflected at the level of key environmental legal acts, in particular, the Law of Ukraine “On Environmental Protection” and resource-specific codes and laws which not only lack any mention of ecosystem services, but also hardly ever use the term “ecosystem” at all. It is proved that one of the ways to implement the concept of ecosystem services in Ukraine is to develop an appropriate legal framework, namely: The Law of Ukraine “On Ecosystem Services” and other related bylaws, which should be done in the near future. At the same time, it is substantiated that in addition to the adoption of new legislation in this area, it is extremely important to analyze the current environmental legislation through the prism of the ecosystem approach and make appropriate changes and additions to it, since only under such conditions can legislative gaps and conflicts be avoided and a coherent model for implementing the concept of ecosystem services be developed, which in the current realities of the armed aggression of the russian federation will help to assess and take into account all the damage caused to the environment of Ukraine.

Ecosystem approach то digitization of the agricultural industrial complex

The theoretical foundations of the ecosystem approach to the digitalization of the Russian agro-industrial complex are considered. The hypothesis of this study was the assumption that the digital ecosystem is a higher level of cooperation in the agro-industrial complex, involving the unification of all participants on a digital platform and with the help of digital technologies. Digital ecosystems meet all the requirements of the sixth technological order and allow agricultural producers to move to it at a faster pace. It is shown that digital ecosystems accelerate the process of introducing digital technologies into the agro-industrial complex (its digitalization), thereby contributing to the effective functioning of ecosystems, i.e. these are interrelated categories. It is proposed to understand the digitalization of the agro-industrial complex as “the mass introduction of digital technologies, the increase in the use of digital and/or computer technologies in the economic activities of an individual agro-industrial complex enterprise, a household or the agricultural sector of the economy as a whole." and the “digital ecosystem of the regional agro-industrial complex” is a set of organizational and economic tools, promoting the construction of mutually beneficial production relations between subjects of the region’s agro-industrial complex using a digital platform to increase the share of small and medium-sized agricultural producers in the regional market for agricultural products, and ultimately, to ensure the sustainability of the rural economy through the creation of new cooperative ties.

A roadmap to reduce the risk of overexploiting EU marine living resources in a changing ocean

We provide a balanced overview of how risk assessment and management is being tackled in the European Union (EU) and beyond to address the challenges of overexploiting marine living resources in EU waters. We aim to guide EU fisheries and aquaculture policymakers towards key actions to foster the transition to responsible, sustainable, clean energy, and resilient fisheries and aquaculture sectors, aligning with EU environmental objectives under the European Green Deal and the Common Fisheries Policy. Despite progress in reducing fishing pressure on some stocks in recent years, most of the stated (single-stock) sustainability objectives still need to be met. The risk of overexploiting marine resources remains high, especially when combined with other pressures such as pollution and climate change. Risk is defined as the probability of an adverse event arising from natural or human activities and excessive pressures. Scientists have documented these pressures, proposing regional risk assessments to support adequate risk-based management of human activities impacting marine and coastal regions. As a next step, we recall actionable short- to long-term recommendations to reduce the risks associated with exploiting these natural resources and ensure their sustainability and resilience. This includes actions the EU can take to improve and implement fisheries policy while prioritising less harmful alternatives among current fishing methods and considering the three pillars of sustainability i.e. environmental, economic and social. Such actions include capturing in scientific advice the strong, causal links between pressures induced by human activities, natural disturbances and ecosystem states; such understanding can be used in an uncertain and changing environment, with ocean productivity possibly trending towards new levels. Finally, we restate that conserving by reducing pressures and restoring the integrity of marine ecosystems is crucial for minimising the risk of overexploitation and ensuring future fishing and farming opportunities. This is the aim of an Ecosystem Approach to fisheries and aquaculture – it should safeguard the long-term economic and social capital already invested by the public and private sectors in exploiting marine living resources to continue delivering healthy, low-carbon, low-impact seafood to EU citizens and beyond.

Theoretical insights into telemedicine and healthcare ICT: lessons from implementation in Africa and the United States

This review paper explores the theoretical insights and practical lessons learned from the implementation of telemedicine and healthcare Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in Africa and the United States. By comparing the challenges, strategies, and outcomes of telemedicine initiatives in these diverse healthcare settings, the paper highlights the importance of context-specific solutions, supportive policy frameworks, and the role of technology in overcoming barriers to healthcare access. The analysis reveals key theoretical frameworks such as the adaptive model of telemedicine implementation and the ecosystem approach, emphasizing the necessity for flexibility, interoperability, and equity in telemedicine services. The paper concludes with implications for healthcare providers, policymakers, ICT developers, and recommendations for future research, aiming to enhance the global understanding and deployment of telemedicine.

A “watered-down” solution? Deconstructing the ecosystem approach in Swedish policy affecting fisheries management

This study seeks to deconstruct an ecosystem approach in Swedish national policy pertaining to fisheries management, not least because fisheries are integral to the global agenda of improved marine environmental status. The ’ecosystem approach’ is identified across European Union (EU) policy as the pathway for sustainable management of natural resources, due to its ambition to balance a diversity of interests and account for social and ecological interdependencies within and across ecosystems. Yet an ambiguous and inconsistent representation of the ecosystem approach in policy makes it difficult to implement. In EU policy and many other contexts, the ecosystem approach is largely uncontested as the solution for sustainably managing resources yet can lead to unintended material consequences based on how it is implemented. It therefore becomes pertinent to critically analyze what the ‘ecosystem approach’ solution is represented to be across policy calling for its implementation. Using a poststructuralist approach to analyze three of Sweden’s national policy documents pertaining to fisheries, my study finds that the ecosystem approach in these policy documents is ‘watered-down’ in terms of its use as a solution for making fisheries management more sustainable. At a minimum, implementing an ecosystem approach in fisheries requires a consistent definition of what this entails. Yet differences between the documents in terms of whether they assume a systemic approach that accounts for intersectoral impacts, and the extent to which they prioritize industry, people, or nature, makes the implementation of an ecosystem approach in Swedish fisheries management improbable. Should policy pertaining to fisheries in Sweden wish to manage ecosystems sustainably, I suggest it needs to better account for land-sea interactions to incorporate the social and ecological impacts of the fishing sector more strategically.

The oil and gas complex efficiency: An ecosystem-based approach

Subject. The article considers approaches to improving efficiency. Objectives. The purpose is to determine the possibility to increase efficiency in shaping the prospects for the development of modern Russian organizations of the oil and gas complex from the standpoint of the ecosystem approach. Methods. The study draws on methods of content analysis, synthesis, and verbal modeling. Results. The paper shows that organizations of the country's oil and gas complex can create ecosystems. It established that the ecosystem functioning ensures an increase in the efficiency of interaction and mutual development of its participants, customers, and external environment as a whole. The novelty of the obtained results consists in the justification of the ecosystem approach, which is based on a combination of categories, like cooperation, coevolution, competition, and strategic management. Conclusions. The findings prove the feasibility of implementing a synergistic effect as a model that ensures the development of modern Russian oil and gas complex organizations based on an ecosystem approach, in the process of finding solutions to increase the efficiency of core activities of all ecosystem participants, including suppliers and consumers of goods and services.

Interacciones tierra-mar-tierra, con énfasis en la actividad pesquera en la región norte del Ecosistema Costero Bonaerense, Argentina

[Introduction]: Coastal areas constitute the interface between land and marine environments, connected through multiple natural and socioecological processes that contribute to human well-being. [Objective]: Identify land and marine uses and activities with mutual implications and biophysical processes in the northern region of the Bonaerense Coastal Ecosystem (Argentina), in order to evaluate the degree of compatibility or conflict between these activities, with emphasis on the fishing activity. [Methodology]: The land-sea-land (T-M-T) methodological analysis was applied. Uses and activities (U&A) and biophysical processes of marine and land origin were determined. Interactions between marine-land and biophysical processes T-M-T were identified for further categorization and analysis. [Results]: A total of 121 U&A sea-land-sea (L-S-L) interactions related to fishing were detected. Medium conflicts were mainly caused by competition for space or resources and were associated with the coexistence of U&A (tourism, fishing, and communication activities), both spatially and temporally. Of the total, 68 negative interactions were observed between biophysical processes and U&A L-S-L, which were linked to climatic events and the effects of climate change (variation in sea surface temperature, atmospheric and oceanic circulation, as well as variations in sediment transport and coastal erosion). [Conclusions]: The analysis carried out constitutes an advancement in the study of U&A T-M-T in coastal-marine areas of the Atlantic coast and their interactions, with emphasis on fishing activities, as a contribution to their management with an ecosystemic approach.

The state and trends of land use development in Krasnoarmeysky district of the Krasnodar territory

The article analyzes the state and trends in the development of land use in the rice-growing zone of Kuban. The lands of Krasnoarmeysky district were chosen as the object of study, since it is the main rice growing area in Krasnodar region. It has been established that rice production makes significant influence to the nature, as it changes and transforms the environment, and especially land resources. An analysis of indicators characterizing the state of the lands in Krasnoarmeysky district was carried out, and a forecast for each of these indicators was calculated here as well. The results of this forecast until 2035 indicate a gradual decrease of agricultural lands (and arable lands) in the area, that can lead to reduction of the resource potential of agricultural production. The dynamics of indicators of the sown area, gross harvest and yield of rice in Krasnoarmeysky region are considered by the authors. It was found that rice production is growing steadily, however, an analysis of changes in the area under crops and the gross yield of rice indicates the insufficient efficiency of the existing technology for cultivating this crop, based on the intensive use of mineral fertilizers. Forecasting shows huge increase of used mineral fertilizers, accompanied by a reduction of organic substances in the soil and deterioration of the environmental situation. In order to ensure the environmental sustainability of Krasnoarmeysky district, the new ecosystem approach to land use in the rice-growing zone has been proposed, including a set of environmental and resource-saving measures. As a result of the proposed measures, the structure of land use, crop rotation patterns and production technology have to be changed, use environmentally friendly directions, and preserve and improve the conditions of land resources.