Human potential as a strategic resource of the Russian Arctic sustainable development

• Published in: SHS Web of Conferences
• Main Authors: Bolsunovskaya Y., Sentsov A.
• Format: Article in Journal/Newspaper
• Language: English; French
• Published: EDP Sciences 2016
• Subjects: droit; envir; Arctic
• Online Access: https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/20162801013; https://doaj.org/article/fd9e958d97c74f1091c3d37124fe0183

Efficiency of the Russian Arctic development depends greatly on human potential of the population inhabiting and conducting work activities in the Arctic regions. Human development is a key factor facilitating sustainable development of the area. Nowadays, there are negative social tendencies in the Russian Arctic, which does not ensure social safety of the population. It necessitates revision of the existing legal standards and development of a target-oriented federal policy that would take into account Arctic indigenous peoples’ interests and enhance the attraction of workforce from other regions. The paper covers basic social problems of the Russian Arctic and offers some ways to solve them. The author considers the human potential as a strategic resource for sustainable development of the region. Therefore, the human potential should remain the focus of government’s attention and undergo regular assessment.