Akademik Məlumat İdarəetmə Sistemi
37th International Scientific Conference on Economic and Social Development - Socio Economic Problems of Sustainable Development, Baku, Azerbaijan, 14 - 15 February 2019, pp.142-151
The article analyzes the current ecological and economic situation of the natural resource potential of the Republic of Azerbaijan. One of the key issues within the framework of the "State Program on Socio-Economic Development of the Regions of the Republic of Azerbaijan for 2014-2018" is to achieve ecological and economic balance. For this purpose, the important part of the Republic's environmental policy is to protect the existing ecosystems to meet the needs of present and future generations. One of the key factors for sustainable development is the protection of the environment and the solution of environmental problems. Thus, some of the provisions proposed in the 21st century are related to the protection of the environment and the rational use of natural resources. In order to ensure sustainable development in our country, it is important to utilize complex minerals and primary raw materials. Continuous increase in the number of population, rapid development of science and technology also increases demand for raw materials and products. The complex utilization of natural resources has already been formed in relation to oil and gas. Its economic assessment and stimulation are fully implemented. Certain institutional measures have been taken to ensure the systematic management of the environment and natural resources in accordance with the principles of transition to sustainable development. The most obvious example of this is the creation of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources in Azerbaijan. The article considers the mineral resources resources, the ecological and economic aspects of their use, and the environmental impact dimensions. Sustainable development has been highlighted in the future use of fuels and ore sources. It was noted that limited land, water and forest resources of our republic should be utilized and recultivation and reclamation measures should be taken to eliminate environmental damage. Measures are taken to ensure environmental sustainability in accordance with the main objectives of the "Azerbaijan-2020: A Look Into Future" development concept. Sustainable development is a development that ensures the needs of the present day without endangering the possibilities of future generations. The ecological and economic aspects of this development include the oceans and seas, climate change, environment, waste management, ecosystems and biodiversity. Effective and comprehensive use of our country's natural resource potential, including biodiversity conservation, neutralization of the negative impact of the fuel and energy complex on the environment, restoration of useless areas and the effective protection of existing resources, will continue in the coming years as well. Ecological and economic aspects of the use of natural resource potential in sustainable development of the Republic of Azerbaijan.