ENERGY AND AGRICULTURAL SECTOR TRANSFORMATION IN THE CONDITIONS OF A "GREEN" ECONOMY: IMPERATIVES OF INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS

Abstract

Relevance. The global energy transition, increasing climate challenges, decarbonization of production and the introduction of new environmental standards of international trade necessitate the transformation of the energy and agricultural sectors on the basis of a "green" economy. In these conditions, ensuring international competitiveness increasingly depends on the level of development of renewable energy, resource efficiency of production, the introduction of digital technologies and the integration of sustainable development principles into economic activity.
The purpose of the study is to substantiate the role of green transformation of energy and the agricultural sector in shaping international competitiveness and identify key areas for increasing resource efficiency in the context of the transition to a low-carbon economy.
Research methods. Methods of analysis and synthesis were used to generalize theoretical approaches to the green transformation of the economy and the formation of competitive advantages; comparative analysis - to study international experience in the development of renewable energy and the greening of agricultural production, as well as statistical analysis of development indicators of the energy and agricultural sectors of Ukraine and the European Union countries; a systemic approach – to assess the relationship between the energy and agricultural sectors in the context of sustainable development; generalization method – to determine the prospects for the application of digital technologies in decarbonization and resource conservation processes.
Results obtained. A comparative analysis of selected indicators of green transformation in Ukraine and the European Union was conducted, which made it possible to identify key directions for strengthening international competitiveness in the context of economic decarbonization. It was determined that the green transformation of the energy and agricultural sectors is an important prerequisite for increasing international competitiveness, energy security and economic sustainability. The role of renewable energy, circular business models and resource-efficient technologies in the formation of new competitive advantages is substantiated. It was established that digital tools, in particular intelligent energy monitoring systems, Big Data, artificial intelligence and distributed ledger technologies (DLT), contribute to increasing the transparency of energy flows, optimizing resource use and ensuring compliance with environmental and ESG requirements of international markets. It is proven that the synchronization of digital and green transitions creates additional opportunities for strengthening the export potential of the agri-food sector and the development of low-carbon energy.
Practical value of the work. The results of the study can be used by government agencies in the formation of green transformation policies, by enterprises in the energy and agricultural sectors in the development of sustainable development strategies, as well as to justify investment decisions in the field of renewable energy, digitalization and decarbonization of production.
Conclusions. It has been proven that the integration of green economy principles, digital technologies and innovative management models is an important factor in increasing the international competitiveness of the energy and agricultural sectors. The formation of low-carbon, resource-efficient and technologically oriented management systems creates the prerequisites for strengthening Ukraine's positions in global markets and ensuring long-term sustainable development.