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[20] We shall fulfill calculation of an Index of Sustainable Development ( Isd ) using mathematical model 1 (Figure 2) and the global data for 2005-2006. The model includes complex mathematical formulas to integrate a large number of indexes and metrics measuring the development of countries. This interdisciplinary model seeks to integrate economic, ecological, and social/institutional factors into its analysis. All three areas need to be developed in harmony in order for a country to ensure "sustainable development."
[21] Sustainable development requires a balance between economic, environmental, and social/institutional development. Factoring in the dozens of data sets produced by international monitoring groups, the model can produce a numerical value for all three types of development, and also an overall development metric that takes all three into account.
[22] The model takes into account reports from various international organizations, including the United Nations, Heritage Foundation, World Economic Forum, Economist Intelligence Unit and a Yale University working group on the environment (Table 1).
[23] As a result, according to mathematical model 1 and global indices, corresponding indicators and datasets for 2006 year, the sustainable development index ( Isd ) is calculated for 116 countries (Table 2).
[24] In Tables 3, 4, 5, accordingly, are presented: a group of the world leaders in terms of sustainable development index, the G-8 countries and a group of the post socialist countries, positioned by the Index of Sustainable Development.
[25] According to the model, Finland is one of the most harmonized countries in the world with good scores in all three sectors. Within the last two years Finland steadily holds the leading position in the world in terms of sustainable development index, the New Zealand, Great Britain, France, USA, Czech Republic and Poland have essentially improved their positions, the sustainable development index for Estonia, Romania and Moldova has considerably decreased. Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, Australia, Canada, Austria, Japan, Germany, Italy, Russia, Slovakia, Croatia, Bulgaria and Ukraine have remained practically on the same level of sustainable development.
Citation: 2007), Sustainable development global simulation: Opportunities and treats to the planet, Russ. J. Earth Sci., 9, ES2003, doi:10.2205/2007ES000273.
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