scholarly journals Consumption and Sustainable Development: Ethical Aspects

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 81-88
Author(s):  
Maria Miczyńska-Kowalska ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Synthetic Method ◽  
Ethical Aspects ◽  
Consumer Awareness ◽  
Ecological Awareness ◽  
Excessive Consumption ◽  
New Consumer

Economic growth, excessive consumption and the consequent growing exploitation of natural resources pose the risk of a global ecological disaster. Therefore, it is vital to create a new consumer awareness concerned about the natural environment. This paper describes the issue of sustainable consumption in the context of sustainable development. It has been assumed that the increasing popularity of ecological awareness, plays the key role in the implementation of the objectives of sustainable consumption and sustainable development. The aim of this paper is to explain mechanisms responsible for the increasing role of consumption in the modern world and to draw attention to the need to raise the ecological awareness of consumers. The paper uses the analytic-synthetic method.

scholarly journals Branding and modification of consumer behavior during the cardinal transformation of economy

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-315
Author(s):  
Vitally I. Cherenkov ◽  
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Svetlana V. Karpova ◽  
Alexander V. Tanichev ◽  
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...  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
World Economy ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Social Consequences ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Consumer Society ◽  
The World ◽  
The Impact

By applying the thesis about branding as a modificer of consumer behavior under the impact of cardinal changes of the world economy this paper extends our understanding of branding dualism that could lead to sustainable consumption as well as to unsustainable one. The purpose of this paper is to provide knowledge about impacts of two megatrends of the modern world economy on consumer behavior while the world/domestic product market is transforming into the simulacra market, and to contribute to the current discourse about marketing ideology (in other terms — consumerism), irrational consumption, and overconsumption that are stemmed from the profit-oriented marketing wherein the branding plays a role of the powerful booster of unsustainable consumption. Finally, an appeal to academia has been made to search for effective ways to apply branding tools for achieving the goal of sustainable consumption and production. Thematic content analysis explores multiple (mainly international) sources focused on topics of sustainable development, digital transformation, semiotics and emerging simulacrum market, dualism of branding, marketing ideology and consumerism related to modifying the model of consumer behavior. These sources were analyzed through a sustainable development goals lens. Th e research has identified two directions of the branding impact on consumer behavior due to the phenomenon of branding dualism — towards the sustainable consumption or vice versa depending on accepting or rejecting the sustainability branding strategy, respectively. By applying semantic concepts, the simulacra market paradigm diff erent from the real market paradigm is used to assess contemporary changes in consumer behavior. This unconventional investigation into the branding dualism, including the impact of the above-mentioned trends on it, extends the understanding of the marketing up to the sphere of consumer society ideology and highlights the importance of sustainability branding for achieving the goal of sustainable consumption. By integrating semantics concepts into the marketing discipline, this paper explores the dual role of branding in modifying the model of consumption under the impact of world economy megatrends and provides suggestions for business and academia about how best to overcome perceived barriers to sustainable consumption. These insights have relevance to dissimilarities between social consequences of branding in the frame of micromarketing and macromarketing or macrosocial marketing and could help alter consumption practices to make them more sustainable.

scholarly journals Sustainable education in Russia

2020 ◽  
Vol 208 ◽  
pp. 09032
Author(s):  
Yuliya Masalova
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Professional Education ◽  
Traditional Approach ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Russian Higher Education ◽  
Key Factor ◽  
Integral Element ◽  
Higher Professional Education

In the modern world, many countries recognize that education should act in the interests and for the benefit of the ideas of sustainable development. At the same time, sustainable development itself becomes an integral element of quality education and its key factor. In Russia, the “national strategy of education for sustainable development” has been formed, which provides for a reorientation from ensuring that students have certain knowledge to the ability to analyse real problems and find possible solutions for them. At the same time, the traditional approach to teaching based on the study of specific subjects remains, but it is important to ensure that each student is able to carry out an interdisciplinary analysis of real-life situations. Currently, a project on “Key areas of development of Russian education for achieving the goals and objectives of sustainable development in the education system” until 2035 has been developed and published, which contains indicators that allow us to assess the achievement of the goals set out in it. However, this document hardly presents the level of higher professional education and its contribution to sustainable development. The article will examine the role of Russian higher education in the concept of sustainable development.

scholarly journals The Role of Monitoring in Sustainable Development

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 245-254
Author(s):  
Vladyslav Smilka
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Monitoring And Evaluation ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Management Decision ◽  
National Agency ◽  
The Sustainable Development ◽  
Development Indicators ◽  
Object State

Abstract The field of sustainable development has global goals focused on the repletion of wants of natural resources for present-day generations in terms of sustainable consumption so that future generations can meet their needs. Sustainable development can be achieved by substantially transforming national agency systems. The aim of the research is to determine role of monitoring and evaluation in the system of sustainable development of the territory. The methods used in this study are general scientific techniques and methods – analysis, logical access method, monographic and other methods. Some international standards for sustainable development have been adopted today. Monitoring and targeted indicator ratings are measures that promote sustainable development. The following conceptual approaches to monitoring can be distinguished for the purpose of monitoring: 1) monitoring as information and analytical support for the management decision support system; 2) monitoring aimed at generating new knowledge; 3) monitoring as a system for tracking quantitative and qualitative changes; 4) monitoring as sequential activity algorithm; 5) object state on-line monitoring; 6) proactive monitoring. Aims should be set to manage the sustainable development process and evaluate the effectiveness of the tools used to achieve it. Sustainable development indicators are necessary to establish the degree of responsibility of their values to the criteria for sustainable development.

scholarly journals BRICS’ Contribution to the Global Transition to Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-28
Author(s):  
Andrey Sakharov ◽  
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Inna Andronova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Crisis Response ◽  
Brics Countries ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Sustainable Consumption And Production ◽  
International Climate ◽  
The Impact

The rationalization of production and consumption patterns lies at the core of sustainable development as it determines the level of anthropogenic impact on the environment, which is ultimately the subject of all international climate arrangements. This topic broadly encompasses not only sustainable development goal (SDG) 12, but also certain aspects of SDGs 7 and 11. The role of BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) in promoting the concept of sustainability globally is determined by their place among the leading producers and consumers of natural resources and emitters of pollutants, as well as the parties to major global agreements in this area. This article focuses on the institutional contribution of the BRICS agenda to the international community’s efforts to achieve the SDG targets related to the rationalization of resource production and consumption. In addition, because the socio-economic crisis of 2020 caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is seen as one of the factors impeding the implementation of the goals, the article also highlights the impact of COVID-19 and the crisis response of BRICS governments on long-term strategic planning for sustainable development.

CERTAIN ASPECTS OFTHE FORMULATION OF THE MODERN WORLD OF DEMOCRATIC POLITICAL THINKINGIN GOVERNANCE

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 31-38
Author(s):  
Ravshan Ruziev ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Social Competence ◽  
Public Administration ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Political Thinking ◽  
Head Of State

The modern mechanisms of public administration in the society of Uzbekistan, the socio-political aspects of the selection and placement of senior personnel, the liberalization and democratization of the spherehave been researched in the article. In particular, in the speeches of scientists of the East and the head of state, the analysis of aspects related to this problem is presented. The question of the role of democratic thinking in modern governance and itsimpact on sustainable development is studied in detail.The responsibility of the head for improving public administration, his spiritual, professional and social competence, as well as the implementation of political thinking there have been also discussed topical issues

scholarly journals Life Cycle Assessment as a tool of modern ecological education

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 8-17
Author(s):  
Adrianna Dybikowska ◽  
Leszek Kazmierczak-Piwko
Keyword(s):  
Environmental Management ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Life Cycle Assessment ◽  
Life Cycle ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Ecological Education ◽  
Ecological Awareness ◽  
Legal Norms ◽  
Management Processes

The article presents the issues of the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) use in contemporary ecological education, in relation to the problem of sustainable development. Based on the analysis of the literature, legal norms and strategic documents, the theoretical aspects of LCA as a tool used in numerous areas and environmental management processes were discussed and the significance of its use in the process of shaping ecological awareness of both the whole society and enterprises was demonstrated. The role of using computer programs based on LCA technology (such as SimaPro) in the teaching process at the higher education level was also emphasised.   Keywords: Environmental awareness, ecological education, sustainable development, LCA, life cycle assessment.

Sustainable Consumption and Social Institutions

2016 ◽  
pp. 409-428 ◽  
Author(s):  
Neha Purushottam
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Developing Countries ◽  
Developing Country ◽  
Research Agenda ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Social Institutions ◽  
Business Sector ◽  
Simultaneous Presence ◽  
Media Institutions

Sustainable development has been identified as a strategic priority for both developed and developing countries. The role of sustainable consumption in addressing challenges of sustainable development is undisputed Developing country context is complex due to simultaneous presence of hyper/over-consumption and under-consumption in different sections of society. Efforts to address sustainable consumption cover initiatives by individual consumers, business sector, governments, education and media institutions. It emerged that addressing sustainable consumption in the current times requires multiplicity of approaches, collaboration of multiple institutions and coordination, synergy and cohesiveness among various institutions. Social institutions were identified perfect fit for the purpose. This chapter intends to establish research agenda to explore possibilities for social institutions in propagating sustainable consumption in India.

The economic estimation of the potential forusing the ocean resources

2017 ◽  
pp. 150-155
Author(s):  
A. Kunashko ◽  
A. Sosnilo
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
World Economy ◽  
Economic Value ◽  
Modern World ◽  
Russian Economy

The study reveals the role of the ocean resources in the modern world economy, as well as calculates the economic value of ocean assets for Russia. The paper gives some proposals for the strategy of utilizing ocean resources in accordance with the policy of sustainable development of the Russian economy.

scholarly journals Social Acceptance of Forest-Based Bioeconomy—Swedish Consumers’ Perspectives on a Low Carbon Transition

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (14) ◽  
pp. 7628
Author(s):  
Emil Nagy ◽  
Carolina Berg Rustas ◽  
Cecilia Mark-Herbert
Keyword(s):  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Renewable Resources ◽  
Path Dependence ◽  
Social Acceptance ◽  
Forest Biomass ◽  
Low Carbon ◽  
Consumer Awareness ◽  
Future Studies ◽  
Production And Consumption

The concept of the bioeconomy is associated with sustainable development changes and involves transitions in both production and consumption within systems. Many of these transitions relate to using renewable resources, like forest biomass, to meet basic needs, such as food, energy and housing. However, consumers must become aware of the forest-based bioeconomy so that they can contribute to the transition. This study aims to contribute to an understanding of this matter that may lead to social acceptance of the forest-based bioeconomy and, in particular, to Swedish consumer awareness of the concept and of a particular product (wooden multi-story buildings) representing the forest-based bioeconomy. The results show consumer awareness of forest sequestration capacity but less awareness of the connection to the forest-based bioeconomy and the role of wooden multi-story buildings. The results indicate a slow transition that is hindered by path dependence and limited comprehension among consumers of the effects of their choices for a forest-based bioeconomy. This study provides valuable insights for future studies of how consumer awareness and social acceptance of the forest-based bioeconomy are interconnected.

On Not Designing Tools

2006 ◽  
pp. 429-434
Author(s):  
Sarah Kettley
Keyword(s):  
Social Movements ◽  
Sustainable Consumption ◽  
Use Value ◽  
Digital Products ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
Consumer Values ◽  
Critical Approaches ◽  
Task Oriented ◽  
New Consumer

The reader is no doubt well aware of HCI’s emphasis on the analysis of systems in which the computer plays the role of tool. The field encompasses positivist and pragmatic approaches in analyzing the products and the trajectories of use of technology (Coyne, 1995; Ihde, 2002; Preece et al., 1994), and many useful guidelines for the design of task-oriented tools have been produced as a result. However, use value and efficiency increasingly are leaving consumers cold; society has always needed things other than tools, and expectations of personal digital products are changing. Once utilitarian, they are now approached as experience, and Pat Jordan, for example, has successfully plotted the progression from functionality to usability to pleasure (Jordan, 2000). A precedent set by the Doors of Perception community (van Hinte, 1997) has seen slow social movements becoming more prevalent, design symposia dedicated to emotion, and traditional market research challenged by the suggestion that the new consumer values something other than speed and work ethics. This search for authenticity appears to be resistive to demographic methodologies (Boyle, 2003; Brand, 2000; Lewis & Bridger, 2000) yet underpins important new approaches to sustainable consumption (Brand, 2000; Bunnell, 2002; Csikzsentmihalyi & Rochberg-Halton, 1981; Fuad-Luke, 2002; van Hinte, 1997). The next section introduces pragmatic and critical approaches to HCI before examining the importance of the artwork as authentic experience.

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