Sustainable Regional Development: A Challenge Between Socio-Economic Development and Sustainable Environmental Management

Medeu A. Askarova M. Zhakupova A. Bauyrzhan U. Klug H.
July 2025 Multidisciplinary Digital Publishing Institute (MDPI)

Sustainability (Switzerland)
2025 #17 Issue 13

In the context of sustainability, the concept of balanced development is crucial at both global and regional levels. This principle is equally significant for specific regions, natural-economic complexes, and local communities. Sustainable regional development necessitates a holistic approach to addressing economic, social, and environmental challenges, which are particularly pertinent at the regional scale. The sustainable development of nations is intrinsically linked to their integration into global processes; however, its resilience and stability are contingent upon balanced regional progress. The West Kazakhstan region exemplifies an economic powerhouse within the country and plays a pivotal role in national regional policy. This study introduces a conceptual model designed to evaluate sustainable development through the balanced interaction of various indicators. The results reveal a disparity between the financial and economic potential of different regions and their environmental challenges. These findings form the foundation for developing a new paradigm of sustainable development that emphasizes the integration of economic growth, social stability, and environmental security. The proposed model has the potential to be adapted in various regions of the world facing similar climatic, water, and social challenges. However, it is necessary to consider local characteristics, data availability, and institutional contexts.

balanced development , regional progress , sustainable growth model , sustainable natural resources use , West Kazakhstan

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Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, 050040, Kazakhstan
Institute of Geography and Water Security, Almaty, 050000, Kazakhstan
UNIGIS, Department of Geoinformatics—Z_GIS, University of Salzburg, Salzburg, 5020, Austria

Faculty of Geography and Environmental Sciences
Institute of Geography and Water Security
UNIGIS

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