International legal dimension of the sustainable development concept and the Arctic region: old challenges and new approaches.

Abstract

Sustainable development of the Arctic is one of the main topics on the agenda of the Arctic states and the international community as a whole. The need to consolidate international environmental obligations of states, prevent environmental damage from economic activities, as well as establish environmental responsibility in the region is dictated by the uniqueness of the ecosystem of the Arctic region. Intensive development of oil and gas production, transport infrastructure inevitably entails an increase in negative impact on the environment. The article discusses the essence of the concept of sustainable development of the Arctic, as well as international legal mechanisms to ensure the environmental safety of the region and issues of responsibility for the damage to the environment.