Authors:
Irina Makarova
1
;
Ksenia Shubenkova
1
and
Krzysztof Zabinski
2
Affiliations:
1
Kazan Federal University, Syuyumbike Avenue, 10A, Naberezhnye Chelny, 423822, Russia
;
2
University of Silesia in Katowice, Będzińska 39, Sosnowiec, 41-200 Poland
Keyword(s):
Risk management, Ecosystems, Northern Sea Route, Problem Tree, Delivery time, BSC, KPI.
Abstract:
Climate change opens up great opportunities for the development of the Russian Arctic. Significant reserves of minerals, easy access to the sea for the transportation of crude oil, liquefied natural gas and other resources make this region promising and energetically important. This investment area is a priority for Russia and can bring positive effects. At the same time, development of the northern territories is associated with inevitable problems caused by the vulnerability of their ecosystems. Air pollution poses serious health, environmental and economic problems for urban areas and contributes to global climate change. Among the atmospheric pollutants, black carbon has an extremely negative impact on the environment, especially in the Arctic territories. Although the Northern Sea Route is a direct route, some sections of it are too shallow for large container ships. There are a number of other equally important operational restrictions, for example, environmental issues: emissi
ons from ships, oil spills on ice, etc. Article presents main directions for the implementation of the Arctic region development concept in the framework of the large infrastructure projects realization. Factors that negatively affect ecological state of the Arctic territories are highlighted, methods to reduce black carbon emissions for the Murmansk region are described taking into account various types of activities in the region. As a result, authors show that there is a significant potential for reducing emissions of pollutants, including black carbon. In order to increase the sustainability of the region, authors classify possible types of risks and suggest a conceptual model of the risk management system. As an example, the reasons and consequences of improper planning of supply chains are considered. While drawing up development strategies, risks that can disrupt the balance of ecosystems should be taken into account. This in general will contribute to the sustainable development of the Arctic territories.
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