Evaluation of Sustainable Development Management in EU Countries

被引:11
作者
Popovic, Blazenka [1 ]
Soja, Svjetlana Jankovic [2 ]
Paunovic, Tamara [1 ]
Maletic, Radojka [2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Belgrade, Fac Agr, Dept Agribusiness Management, Nemanjina 6, Belgrade 11000, Serbia
[2] Univ Belgrade, Fac Agr, Dept Stat, Nemanjina 6, Belgrade 11000, Serbia
关键词
sustainable development management; sustainable development goal (SDG) indicators; EU countries; cluster analysis; HEALTH-CARE-SYSTEMS; DEVELOPMENT GOALS; AIR-POLLUTION; AGRICULTURE; INNOVATION; EMISSIONS; EDUCATION; CONTEXT; ENERGY;
D O I
10.3390/su11247140
中图分类号
X [环境科学、安全科学];
学科分类号
08 ; 0830 ;
摘要
The term sustainable development is used in many areas and spheres of life and is becoming a modern phenomenon determining the direction of progress of every society. Sustainable development implies continuous economic development with respect to environmental principles and focuses on overcoming conflicts between economy and ecology. The aim of this paper is to evaluate sustainable development management in EU countries through selected indicators characterizing sustainable development and its core dimensions. We present the results of an evaluation of the sustainable development of EU countries using cluster analysis. Countries that are similar in terms of sustainability are identified by cluster analysis. Four clusters were separated, the affiliation of each country to a particular cluster was determined, and the characteristics of each cluster were defined. The goal of sustainability management is to create an adequate approach to development of the economic and environmental performance, and therefore achieve sustainability. The achievements of most developed countries should be an incentive for those that are at a lower level of development. In addition, this research provides insight into some specific goals of sustainable development where some countries are lagging behind. This could be the basis for directing efforts in specific areas of sustainable development to improve their own position in such an important global issue.
引用
收藏
页数:16
相关论文
共 52 条
  • [1] Alestalo M., 2009, The Nordic Model: Conditions, Origins, Outcomes, Lessons
  • [2] Airborne reduced nitrogen: ammonia emissions from agriculture and other sources
    Anderson, N
    Strader, R
    Davidson, C
    [J]. ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL, 2003, 29 (2-3) : 277 - 286
  • [3] [Anonymous], 2007, IND SUST DEV GUID ME
  • [4] [Anonymous], Database
  • [5] [Anonymous], 2016, SUSTAINABILITY BASEL, DOI DOI 10.3390/SU8090861
  • [6] [Anonymous], SUST DEV GOALS
  • [7] [Anonymous], 2017, GUID SDG INT SCI IMP
  • [8] [Anonymous], Database
  • [9] Innovation in the energy sector: Lessons learnt from R&D expenditures and patents in selected IEA countries
    Bointner, Raphael
    [J]. ENERGY POLICY, 2014, 73 : 733 - 747
  • [10] Sustainable innovation, business models and economic performance: an overview
    Boons, Frank
    Montalvo, Carlos
    Quist, Jaco
    Wagner, Marcus
    [J]. JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION, 2013, 45 : 1 - 8