IRYNA B. DEHTYAROVA , OLEKSANDRA V. KUBATKO
Green Economy and Sustainable Development: The Vision of Economists
(original language – English)
The paper analyses the main directions for “green” economy and sustainable development, with special attention being paid to energy efficiency, wind energy, eco-tourism, and the formation of regional recreational facilities. The paper studies the socio-economic problems of sustainable development strategies implementation by enterprises caused by an increased anthropogenic impact on the environment. It highlights the environmental problems, such as water, air and land pollution caused by urbanization, industries, agricultural runoff and improper agricultural practices. It also suggests the directions for successful realization of sustainable development among which recycling, waste management, eco-efficiency increase.
Key words: alternative energy, ecological economics, green economy, pollution, recreation, sustainable development.
Placed in №2, 2013.
Affiliations:
Iryna B. Dehtyarova, C.Sc. (Economics), Associate Professor, Department of Economics and Business-Administration, Sumy State University, Sumy, Ukraine;
Oleksandra V. Kubatko, C.Sc. (Economics), Assistant Professor, Department of Economics and Business-Administration, Sumy State University, Sumy, Ukraine.
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