Nagorniuk, O. та Ciepiela, M. та Sobczyk, E. та Yashnyk, S. та Sobczyk, W. (2023) CULTIVATION OF ENERGY CROPS IN LINE WITH SUSTAINABILITY. UNIVERSITAS Publishing. с. 501-510.

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The research objective of this paper is to answer the question of whether obtain- ing energy from biomass is consistent with sustainable development indicators. A new direction of regional policy was proposed, which is the cultivation of energy crops. The demand for clean energy is now a key global issue where global ideas are being implemented through local action. Drawing on a global sustainability science and practice perspective, we provide the use of biomass for energy purposes, justi- fied through the analysis of three selected indicators of the pillars of sustainable development: the exposure of the urban population to the excessive effects of PM10, eco-innovation, greenhouse gas emissions in CO2 equivalent. Using these indicators, we found that the cultivation of energy crops is consistent with the objectives of sustainable development and gives the opportunity to activate the rural society. The use of biomass for energy purposes enables the achievement of eight goals belong- ing to the three pillars of sustainable development: goal 2 zero hunger; goal 3 good health and well-being; goal 7 affordable and clean Energy; goal 8 good jobs and economic growth; goal 9 industry, innovation, and infrastructure; goal 10 reduced inequalities; goal 12 responsible consumption and production: ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns; goal 13 climate action: take urgent action to combat climate change. The improvement in the economic situation of the inhabit- ants of rural areas can be seen in additional employment in the alternative energy sector. It is shown that a compromise in achieving the SDGs is possible by putting in place an appropriate energy policy that reconciles the interests of economics, ecolo- gy, and man. We conclude our paper by discussing the results of our research and their implications for the country's environmental and energy policies.

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