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SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE ARCTIC REGION OF THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION.
- Source :
- Proceedings of the International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM; 2020, p763-769, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2020
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Abstract
- The Russian Federation has the largest Arctic coastline and the highest level of population among the other Arctic nations. The Arctic region of the Russian Federation occupies the territory of more than 3 million square kilometers. It is the Mother land of more than 2 million people. The Arctic zone is a unique geographical, climatic and ecological region. It is considered to be a special object of the state administration. The importance of the sustainable development in the Arctic region is determined by the national interests of the Russian Federation. The sustainable development in the Arctic is the main priority of the Russian state policy on the regional level. However, at the present moment the development of the Arctic is influenced by a number of factors that need to be taken into account for shaping sustainable development strategy. The most significant objective of scientific support for the development of the Russian Arctic region is to preserve ecosystems, creating efficient life support technologies, providing large-scale scientific projects, etc. The study of the Russian Arctic region includes forming principles, methods, strategies, management system for sustainable development. The paper discusses the features of sustainable development in the Arctic region of the Russian Federation. The theoretical aspects of sustainable development are considered. It gives a brief review of the regulatory documents keeping control on the development of the region. The paper analyses some specific factors having impact on the development in the Arctic region, which determine the whole complex of problems for the long-term sustainable development. The recommendations for shaping concept of sustainable development in the Arctic region are given. The principles of sustainable development in the Russian Arctic region are formulated. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 13142704
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- Proceedings of the International Multidisciplinary Scientific GeoConference SGEM
- Publication Type :
- Conference
- Accession number :
- 148050034
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5593/sgem2020/5.1/s20.096