SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY: CONCEPTUAL BASIS

The article is devoted to the analysis of the conceptual foundations of the processes that occur in society on a global scale. In particular, the process of forming the concept of sustainable development, the identification of approaches to interpreting the essence of the concept of "sustainable development", the analysis of legislative initiatives implemented by Ukraine as a state before joining the process of achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. Problems that hinder the process of sustainable development are identified. To achieve the set goal, general scientific methods were used: deduction, analysis, synthesis, comparison, grouping, content analysis, comprehensive assessment, schematic and tabular methods were used to present the results. The sequence of steps for the transition from successful household management to the Sustainable Development Strategy and the definition of the current Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 defined by the UN is given. The essence of the concept of "sustainable development" is determined by various government institutions, it is noted that this definition is officially acceptable and approved for use in various regulatory legal acts. The sustainable development triad is presented - a combination of environmental, economic and social spheres, the harmonious development of which is the key to sustainability. The types of development are revealed provided that two of the three necessary spheres prevail. The assumption is made that sustainable development is possible only if it is shared by all stakeholders from the state to business and the public. The transformation of the Sustainable Development Goals of Ukraine is considered using the example of the Laws on the Basic Principles (Strategy) of the State Environmental Policy of Ukraine in the Environmental Sphere. The transition from declarative goals to clearer ones is noted. The reasons that hinder sustainable development are presented. It is noted that the elimination of these reasons will reduce resistance to change and contribute to the achievement of sustainability, however, it is necessary to strengthen and deepen the work on the implementation of the principles of development with regional, industry and public organizations. Approaches to the definition of sustainable development at different levels are highlighted: global, national, regional / corporate and functional. Understanding and accepting the outlined conceptual principles of sustainable development will contribute to the effective implementation of the process in Ukrainian society.