THE CONCEPT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN THE CONTEXT OF ENERGY SECURITY
Abstract
This article examines the theoretical and conceptual aspects of sustainable development in relation to energy security. Energy is analyzed as a key factor in economic progress and the provision of sustainable development, highlighting conceptual ambiguities between its goals and implementation approaches. The stages of forming the concept of sustainable development, from the adoption of the United Nations framework and international discussions including the Club of Rome to the introduction of concepts such as “green economy” and “sustainable growth,” are analyzed. The impact of the 2008–2009 global financial and economic crisis on the revision of energy policy and the strengthening of energy security is demonstrated. The authors justify the necessity of forming a comprehensive theoretical assessment of sustainable development in the context of energy security, emphasizing the integration of social, economic, and environmental components as the foundation of this process.
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