Sustainable Development and "Green Economy": Analysis of factors and situation in Kyrgyzstan
Sustainable Development and "Green Economy": Analysis of factors and situation in Kyrgyzstan

Summary/Abstract: The article discusses the essence and basic principles of the sustainable development and "green" economy. The authors have conducted analysis of the factors influencing sustainable development in Kyrgyzstan, and believe that the main factors holding back economic growth and human development in the country are geographical features and a volatility of the political situation. Since gaining its independence, Kyrgyzstan has been characterized by a low level of social well-being, increasing pressure on the environment from the productions, especially agricultural production, and population with a low level of environmental awareness. The authors revealed the correlation between the level of poverty and the deterioration of air quality in Bishkek, namely, the growing level of poverty in the capital city was accompanied by an increase of emissions polluting the air. The state is taking certain measures to reduce poverty and protect the environment. However, many principles of sustainable development and the "green" economy are not being observed across the nation. The article validates the urgent need for active promotion of the sustainable development and the "green economy" in Kyrgyzstan.

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