SPATIAL STUDIES AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: AN OVERVIEW OF CONCEPTS AND PRACTICES
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Sustainable development is a global goal aimed at meeting the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. Achieving sustainable development requires a comprehensive understanding of the interactions between social, economic, and environmental systems. Spatial studies provide a valuable framework for analyzing these complex relationships and designing policies and practices that support sustainable development. This study examines the concepts and practices of spatial studies and their relationship with sustainable development. The use of technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and spatial modeling is becoming increasingly important across various fields, including urban planning, environmental management, and natural resource management. Spatial studies enable the mapping of areas vulnerable to climate change, the analysis of resource distribution, and the evaluation of the impact of development on both the environment and society. Despite its benefits, integrating spatial studies with sustainable development faces challenges such as the need for interdisciplinary collaboration, limitations in accurate spatial data, and complex political and economic dynamics. However, leveraging evidence-based approaches through spatial studies can enhance decision-making processes to achieve more inclusive and sustainable development. By analyzing theories, concepts, and case studies from different regions and sectors, this research contributes to a deeper understanding of how spatial studies can strategically and data-drivenly support sustainable development goals.
Keywords: Environmental Studies, Future Generations, Policies, Sustainable Development, Spatial Studies
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