Identification of the social economic and environmental context of the concept of city sustainability, based on the example of Ternopil, Ukraine
Year: 2023
Type: article
Abstract: The main intent of the study is to investigate the conceptual framework of sustainability associated with the social, economic, and environmental context of Ternopil City, Ukraine. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses have been used to understand the conceptual threshold area of sustainability better. Geospatial approaches are used to measure the city's sustainability. The results indicate that Ternopil city's socio-economic context moderately supports sustainability, while the environmental context is less supportive. The study found that the city's economic growth and development have caused environmental degradation, leading to the loss of biodiversity and natural resources. However, the study revealed that cities adopt sustainable practices. The city's strengths, vulnerability, opportunity, and risk (SVOR) have been analysed in light of sustainability. The study recommends that policymakers and stakeholders in Ternopil City should prioritize sustainable development practices, such as adopting public transport and promoting sustainable urban planning. Overall, the study provides insights into the relationship between socioeconomic and environmental factors and sustainability in Ternopil City and highlights the need for sustainable development practices to ensure a sustainable future for the city.
Language: English
Subfield: Urban Studies
Field: Social Sciences
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4391985994