TY  - JOUR
TI  - GREEN GOVERNANCE: THE CONCEPT OF ENVIRONMENT-ORIENTED REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT
T2  - Public Administration Issues
IS  - Public Administration Issues
KW  - environment-oriented regional development
KW  - «green» region
KW  - low carbon development
KW  - geotrionic approach
KW  - biocapacity
KW  - ecological footprint
KW  - indicators of development dynamics
KW  - regional governance
AB  - Implementation of sustainable development goals, climate action among others, is becoming one of the most crucial objectives of regional governance. The purpose of the article is to present the concept of regional development designated as a «green» region and to show why this concept can serve as the framework for effective governance in Russian regions in accordance with current global trends. In our understanding, a «green» region means a region targeted at environmentally oriented development, i.e. economic growth correlated with growth in natural capital. The study was carried out in four stages: conceptualizing and theoretical foundations of «green» region developed by analyzing existing conceptual approaches; specifying the concept of «green» region based on a systematic approach; determining links between the elements of the governance system; formulating main directions of governance and its impact on system elements and links. We have defined geotrion as a theoretical framework for the concept which is a system of three elements - a territory, economy and population. Functional interlinks between the elements are considered with methodology of load-state-response (PSR). The most important characteristic of a «green» region is a positive balance between biocapacity and ecological footprint. The goal of «green» governance is to achieve growth of natural capital (natural assets that provide ecosystem services) and well-being of the population.To achieve «green» governance it is necessary not only to formulate the concept of a «green» region and to designate governance goals, but also to select indicators and targets, to determine how they are interconnected and to structure them in accordance with geotrion elements. The focus of «green» governance and its impact are determined by the ratio of ecological footprint and biocapacity. In the system of «green» governance, mechanisms and management tools should be developed aimed at maintaining, restoring or technological replacement of natural capital. The described governance system can be included in regional strategic documents and justify decision-making process taking into account the specifics of territories.
AU  - Elena Gladun
AU  - Olga Zakharova
AU  - Natalia Zherebyateva
AU  - Irina Akhmedova
UR  - https://vgmu.hse.ru/en/2021--3/508430466.html
PY  - 2021
SP  - 31-52
VL  -