Environmental innovations in the Context of the Formation of the Sustainable Development Concept

The article is devoted to studying aspects of environmental innovations in the context of the formation of the sustainable development concept. The aim of the article is a thorough analysis of the development process of the environmental innovation concept within the context of the emerging paradigm of sustainable development of that time. Examples of transformations in production approaches that occurred due to the intensification of the environmental movement, the emergence of the first environmental standards and legislative initiatives are provided. Conceptual features of environmental innovations in the context of the emerging sustainability paradigm of that time are formulated. A thorough analysis of the contribution of environmental innovations to achieving sustainable development goals is conducted. The contribution of environmental innovations to the development of renewable energy sources, improved energy efficiency, as well as support for the circular economy and "clean" production technologies is investigated. The role of environmental innovations in biodiversity conservation and ecosystem restoration through biotechnology, sustainable land use, and monitoring of natural resource conditions is defined. The analysis showed how environmental innovations can become an important tool for implementing sustainable development strategy, promoting environmentally responsible production and the conservation of planetary resources.