Modern mechanisms of state management of sustainable development

Abstract

Aim. To analyze contemporary mechanisms of public governance of sustainable development (SD) with a focus on the energy transition and climate agenda.Objectives. To focus on strategies and practices adopted in China and Russia, comparing their approaches to achieving SD goals; to examine international experience, analyze investments in renewable energy sources (RES) and decarbonization; to review adopted regulations and management strategies in these areas; to study national and international strategies, legislation and practices aimed at increasing the share of RES and reducing carbon dioxide emissions; to assess the effectiveness of measures taken to manage SD (with special attention to the eMethods. This article is based on the analysis of data from reports of international organizations, statistical data of governmental bodies, as well as on the review of national strategies and legislation. Mechanisms and results of RES management, climate policy and decarbonization in different countries are compared.Results. Despite differences in approaches and strategic priorities, both Russia and China are making significant efforts to accelerate the transition to sustainable energy systems and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. However, China demonstrates a more active and ambitious RE policy and climate initiatives, while Russia is at an early stage of this process.Conclusions. The importance of global and regional cooperation in sharing experiences and technologies to achieve SD goals is emphasized. Both Russia and China demonstrate a growing understanding of the need to regulate SD, but their approaches and strategies differ depending on internal and external factors.