Gela Tsaava
PhD in Russian Studies, Associate Professor, Sokhumi State University
Abstract
This article reviews existing research on sustainability and sustainable development around the world. At the same time, the paper highlights the dimensions of sustainable development based on relevant literature and sources. The presented study uses a literature and source review methodology. We would also like to note that each region of the global world has made some progress towards achieving high levels of sustainable development. However, each region also faces unique challenges that impact the achievement of sustainable development goals in the region. These challenges have social, political, structural, institutional, and economic dimensions. Although sustainable development is a widely accepted concept in academic circles, its practicality is controversial in the political community. This paper examines existing barriers, analyzes economic, environmental, social and political challenges that hinder the full realization of the Sustainable Development Goals, and presents potential solutions to overcome these problems. The aim of the study is to find a new way to answer the question of why the principles of sustainable development are being implemented in practice at such a slow pace. The research conducted confirmed that if sustainable development is to be the most important issue for current and future development, it must be structured around the basic requirements raised by science. Finally, relevant empirical studies show that integrating sustainability or sustainable development issues into business or environmental management provides certain positive benefits.
Keywords: Dimensions, Development, Integration, Research, Management.
JEL: Q01; Q58; O10
DOI: 10.52244/c2025.22
The article is in Georgian.
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