Modern Issues of Development of the System of Specially Protected Natural Areas in the Context of the Concept of Sustainable Development

The article proposes a new perspective on the issues of development of the system of specially protected natural areas (SPNAs) in the context of the concept of sustainable development. The authors suggest ways of finding a balance of economic, environmental and social interests in SPNAs, which will not lead to a decrease in their number or area, however, prevent a number of economic and social problems. The change in approaches to the management of the system of SPNAs including in terms of their creation, modification of their boundaries or termination of their operation will allow including SPNAs in the system of social economic relations of regions and certain countries, provide an opportunity to withdraw from the current one-sided bias solely in favor of environmental factors. This will ensure the necessary balance of the interests of the local population, business and protection of nature.