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Proposal of a conceptual framework for creating a model for the implementation of green growth indicators in the conditions of the Slovak Republic

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Green growth promotes sustainable economic development byprotecting the environment and efficiently using natural resources. Supporting green growth enhances long-term sustainability, quality oflife, and climate change mitigation. This article aims topropose aconceptual framework for implementing green growth indicators inSlovakia bycomparing their perception with that ofthe Czech Republic. Aquestionnaire survey was conducted among 3281 Slovak and Czech forestry enterprises [Nomenclature ofEconomic Activities (NACE) classification 02.10], with1365 responses. The findings highlight significant differences inthe approach togreen growth indicators between small and large enterprises and between state and non-state enterprises. Additionally, the study examines how Slovakia and the Czech Republic manage these indicators, forming the basis for aconceptual framework for their implementation inSlovakia. The research contributes tothe discourse ongreen growth and sustainability, key concepts inthe 21st century.

Source: Journal of Forest Science

DOI: 10.17221/22/2025-jfs

Authors: Samuel Fekiač, Iveta Hajdúchová, Roman Dudík, Kim Hortenská, Martin Halász

Institutions: Technická univerzita vo Zvolene, Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Language: English

Topic: Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy

Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Agentúra na Podporu Výskumu a Vývoja, NextGenerationEU