SYNERGIES OF REGIONAL RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY PARADIGMS. EXPLORING ADAPTIVE CAPACITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION
SYNERGIES OF REGIONAL RESILIENCE AND SUSTAINABILITY PARADIGMS. EXPLORING ADAPTIVE CAPACITIES IN THE CONTEXT OF ECONOMIC TRANSFORMATION

Summary/Abstract: The increasingly complex and interconnected global economy has heightened the significance of regional resilience as an essential element of sustainable development. In this context, regions face multifaceted challenges, including climate change, economic instability, and social inequality, necessitating a strategic approach that integrates resilience and sustainability paradigms. This paper examines the synergies between these paradigms, focusing on how regions undergoing economic transformation can enhance their adaptive capacities while adhering to sustainability principles. Drawing upon resilience theory, ecological economics, and regional development studies, the research proposes a multidimensional framework to assess the capacity of regions to withstand and adapt to external shocks without compromising long-term sustainability goals. The framework highlights critical drivers of resilience, such as institutional flexibility, innovation capacity, and socio-economic inclusivity, which together contribute to a region's ability to navigate crises and emerge stronger. Additionally, the study investigates how sustainable development objectives, such as environmental conservation, equitable economic growth, and social cohesion, can be integrated into resilience strategies to ensure that short-term adaptations do not undermine long-term sustainability. Through a comparative analysis of regions in various stages of economic transformation, ranging from post-industrial regions to emerging economies, the paper identifies key mechanisms that facilitate the alignment of resilience and sustainability objectives. These include adaptive governance structures, diversified economic bases, technological innovation, and participatory planning processes that engage local communities in decision-making. The findings suggest that regions capable of fostering such adaptive capacities are better positioned to achieve a sustainable economic trajectory in the face of global challenges such as climate change, resource scarcity, and geopolitical instability. In doing so, it underscores the critical role of adaptive capacities in ensuring that regions can not only survive but thrive in the context of economic transformation, while maintaining a commitment to sustainability.

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