A Comparative Study of the Planetary Pressures – Adjusted Human Development Index (PHDI) in the European Union and Other Regions
A Comparative Study of the Planetary Pressures – Adjusted Human Development Index (PHDI) in the European Union and Other Regions

Author(s): Onur Yavas, Bülent Arpat
Subject(s): Politics / Political Sciences, Politics, Economy, Business Economy / Management, Energy and Environmental Studies, Economic policy, Environmental and Energy policy, Developing nations, EU-Approach / EU-Accession / EU-Development, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Университет за национално и световно стопанство (УНСС)
Keywords: Planetary Pressures-adjusted Human Development Index; sustainability; Human Development Index; The European Union
Summary/Abstract: Sustainable development has emerged as a significant issue in the late 20th century. This descriptive study compares the environmental pressures of countries and regions according to the Planetary Pressures-adjusted Human Development Index (PHDI). Thus, this paper aims to evaluate sustainable development through its environmental dimension. Data from this study were taken from Human Development Reports published by United Nations Development Programme. The findings indicate that the European Union (EU) is the region with the greatest environmental pressure. EU countries must implement more environmental policies in line with sustainable development.

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