2. Problem statement

The systems approach involves the representation of the system S in the form of interrelated elements (infrastructures, key indicators, etc.). Territorial systems are complex ecological and socioeconomic systems, consisting of a large number of interacting elements. They are characterized by a huge variety and complexity of factors, elements of infrastructures, and relations between them [14]. The features of territorial systems can be attributed to [15] multidimensionality, the interconnectedness of components, stochastic nature of the behavior, multicriteriality, and diversity behavior of the elements.

Taking these features into account, the system S can be represented as a random vector Y = (Y1, Y2, ..., Ym). Each component Yi of this vector is a one-dimensional random variable characterizing the functioning of the corresponding element of the system (Figure 1).

The sustainable development concept has to reflect two components: "sustainability" and "development." Therefore, for its formulation, it is necessary to solve the following three tasks:


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Figure 1. A model of the system as a structure model.

Thirdly, formalization of sustainable development is a complicated complexity of the studied systems and the phenomena. Currently, there is no unambiguous, accurate interpretation of a concept of the complex system. However, there are characteristic signs, such as multidimensionality, multiconnectivity, a multiloop, multileveled (hierarchy), the composite and multipurpose nature of construction, and also indeterminacy and stochasticity of behavior. We will give below the definition which, in our opinion, most adequately characterizes the concept of the

Definition 1. A complex system is called a system in the model of which there is

The implementation of sustainable development implies that certain monitoring of the studied system or phenomenon should be carried out. Monitoring is understood as a system of constant overseeing by the current of any phenomenon for the establishment of its compliance to the initial assumptions or desirable result. This phenomenon can occur in any sphere—in social relations, in nature, in the financial and economic sphere, etc. Within monitoring, there is assessment, control of the system, and the formation of management recommendations (management of its

Therefore, the formulation of the formalized concept of monitoring sustainable development, which could be concretized for particular cases, seems to be an urgent problem. One of the possible ways is to use a systems approach [13]. Let us make an

The systems approach involves the representation of the system S in the form of interrelated elements (infrastructures, key indicators, etc.). Territorial systems are complex ecological and socioeconomic systems, consisting of a large number of interacting elements. They are characterized by a huge variety and complexity of factors, elements of infrastructures, and relations between them [14]. The features of territorial systems can be attributed to [15] multidimensionality, the interconnectedness of components, stochastic nature of the behavior, multicriteriality, and

Taking these features into account, the system S can be represented as a random vector Y = (Y1, Y2, ..., Ym). Each component Yi of this vector is a one-dimensional random variable characterizing the functioning of the corresponding element of the

The sustainable development concept has to reflect two components: "sustainability" and "development." Therefore, for its formulation, it is necessary to solve

1.The development of an integral indicator which characterizes the effective

3.The formation of a criterion which characterizes a sustainable development in

attempt to formulate monitoring of the sustainable development concept of

This fact leads to different understandings of "sustainable development" in relation to particular systems [4–11]. For example, in [12], there are more than

not enough information to effectively manage this system [3].

state) depending on the impact of particular factors.

complex systems with the example of territories.

2. Problem statement

diversity behavior of the elements.

functioning of the system.

2.Ensuring the sustainable functioning of the system.

the point of solving the first two tasks.

system (Figure 1).

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the following three tasks:

50 different interpretations of the "sustainable development" concept.

complex system.

Sustainability Assessment at the 21st Century
