Building vectors of an ecological sustainable society
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.31558/2307-2318.2022.4.9Keywords:
ecologically sustainable society; environment; social needs; economic success; goals of sustainable developmentAbstract
It has been proven that an ecological sustainable society should be prerequisite for the circular economy model’s implementation. An ecological society is an integral part of a sustainable society, which also includes energy, resource, fiscal and social sustainability. It has be outlined that the life quality is influenced by a combination of economic, social and environmental factors. The main tools for creating a sustainable society have been studied, the characteristics of a sustainable society have been determined. The building vectors of an ecological sustainable society are outlined. It has been determined that this can be implemented using the 11 Goals of the UN SDG (Sustainable Cities and Communities), as well as using other tools, including protecting and improving the environment, meeting social needs, promoting economic success, etc.
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