SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF GABON: ECONOMIC AND ENVIRONMENTAL ASPECTS

Introduction. In its development, Gabon relies on a rich mineral resource base and the development of specially protected areas with unique biodiversity. The peculiarity of the state is the intersection of the interests of large TNCs and Gabon's international environmental obligations. The purpose of the study is to study the inclusive directions of sustainable development of the Republic of Gabon. Materials and research methods. The research was based on reports of the Government of the Republic of Gabon and international organizations of the United Nations, documents and reference data of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), the International Union for the Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN), the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). Research results and their discussion. The features of the sustainable development of the Republic of Gabon are revealed, the economic aspects and their impact on the environmental situation are analyzed. Gabon stands out against the background of other sub-Saharan African states with relatively prosperous indicators of economic development. The availability of fuel, ore, and forest resources, the growth of the urban population and a high HDI make it possible to consolidate achievements in the socio-economic sphere, and environmental policy makes it possible to take a leading position on the world stage in solving the global environmental crisis. Conclusions. Gabon is actively involved in solving global environmental problems, is advancing within the framework of sustainable development, actively attracting international investment in various sectors of the economy. The State is currently a representative of the African Union and a leading negotiator at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (UNFCCC) [2]. Among the countries of sub-Saharan Africa, Gabon is an active member of many integration entities, supporting the initiatives of the European Union, without prejudice to its own interests.

sustainable development, Gabonese Republic, environmental policy, pro-tected areas, biodiversity, world oil market, natural resources

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