The Concept Of Green Economy As a Challenge and Development Guideline of Gorski Kotar

Authors

Mirjana Kovačić
University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3470-1679
Ana Perić Hadžić
University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies
https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6965-9004
Srđan Kerčević
University of Rijeka, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5435-829X

Synopsis

The passage of time brings a pronounced trend of population decline but also prolongation of life span. The share of the third age population is increasing, and the gap between the rich and the poor is growing. There is also the problem of rural areas lagging urban areas and depopulation, which is not only a problem of the hilly and mountainous region of Gorski Kotar (GK) but is also present in the most developed countries of the European Union (EU). The current socio-economic model is not sustainable in the long term and innovative / different solutions are needed. One of these solutions is the application of the green economy (GE) concept, which links the stimulation of economic growth and job creation with increased care for environmental protection and equality, efficient use of resources and social inclusion. The paper explains the basic determinants, principles, and goals of the GE, as well as the most important challenges in the field of energy transition and establishing a circular economy. The authors analyze needs and potential in the field of sustainable environmental management in GK. Thematic areas were identified as key development challenges. The authors explain the advantages of green construction and emphasize the importance of regional connectivity and mobility. The presentation of the research results is summarized in the SWOT analysis.

Author Biographies

Mirjana Kovačić, University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies

Mirjana Kovačić, PhD, full professor at University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies. She has contributed to numerous publications focusing on coastal managing, maritime spatial planning (domain), nautical tourism and sustainable, green development. Mirjana is an active member of the Croatian Academy of Sciences and Arts’ Scientific Council for Maritime Affairs and the Croatian Scientific Society for Transport.

Rijeka, Croatia. E-mail: mirjana051@gmail.com

Ana Perić Hadžić, University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies

Ana Perić Hadžić, PhD, dean and full professor at University of Rijeka, Faculty of Maritime Studies. She has participated as project researcher and project manager on several European projects (Erasmus+, FP7, FP6, Interreg, IPA CBC, ESF, Horizon) and many professional projects and studies related to maritime transport, research and industry. She published more than forty scientific and professional papers that directly contributed to debates on transport and logistics, seaport organization and management, ports financing, port economics, PPP in port community.

Rijeka, Croatia. E-mail: ana.peric@pfri.uniri.hr 

Srđan Kerčević, University of Rijeka, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management

Srđan Kerčević, Master in Political Science and PhD student of sustainable development management at the University of Rijeka, Faculty of Tourism and Hospitality Management. Srđan is a Member of Team Europe Direct, experienced in political analysis and information and communication. Since 2017 he lectures European Union and International Relations studies at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences University of Zagreb and has coauthored several papers related to EU and sustainable development.

Opatija, Croatia. E-mail: srkercevic@gmail.com

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44th International Conference on Organizational Science Development: Human Being, Artificial Intelligence and Organization, Conference Proceedings

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463-484

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March 19, 2025

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Razvoj organizacijskih znanosti

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(Ed.). (2025). The Concept Of Green Economy As a Challenge and Development Guideline of Gorski Kotar. In 44th International Conference on Organizational Science Development: Human Being, Artificial Intelligence and Organization, Conference Proceedings (Vols. 44, pp. 463-484). University of Maribor Press. https://press.um.si/index.php/ump/catalog/book/962/chapter/300