The article analyzes the links between environmental factors and the quality of life in regions. It emphasizes the importance of environmental security as a fundamental element of sustainable development that directly impacts citizens’ well-being. The authors identify the key aspects determining quality of life in the context of ecology, including environmental conditions, the availability of environmentally friendly resources and technologies, pollution levels, and the impact of urbanization. The purpose of the article is to explore the relationship between the quality of life and environmental conditions, taking into account economic, social, and managerial aspects. The analysis is based on an interdisciplinary approach that integrates the principles of ecological economics, social ecology, and regional policy to develop a comprehensive understanding of the mechanisms ensuring sustainable regional development. In this context, ecological economics provides tools for assessing the interaction between economic activities and environmental conditions, social ecology examines the impact of environmental changes on population well-being, and regional policy facilitates the implementation of sustainable development strategies at the local level. The need to integrate these approaches to create an effective regional natural resource management strategy is emphasized. The article proposes recommendations for improving environmental security by promoting green technologies, raising public environmental awareness, and enhancing regional policies considering social and economic factors. The study underlines the need to integrate environmental factors into regional development strategies. The key recommendations include: developing a methodology for assessing the quality of life that incorporates environmental factors; implementing the tools of ecological economics for the rational use of natural resources; strengthening social ecology through environmental education and public initiatives; enhancing regional planning by considering environmental risks and opportunities. The study concludes that forming a comprehensive sustainable development strategy is essential to maintaining a harmonious balance between environmental, economic, and social components in a constantly changing environment. The study emphasizes that sustainable regional development depends on a holistic understanding of the links between the economy, society, and the environment. Only through comprehensive and inclusive approaches can policymakers create resilient and liveable communities. The proposed recommendations can serve as a guideline for future research and policy initiatives in the pursuit of an optimal balance between economic growth, social equity, and environmental protection. 

quality of life, environmental factors, sustainable development, environmental safety, regional policy, social ecology, ecological economics, green technologies, environmental awareness 

The article emphasizes the significant role of environmental factors in the development of sustainable tourism and the need to strengthen the environmental component in the development of the tourism and recreation sector of the oblasts of the Carpathian region. The authors note the reviewing of the environmental requirements for the functioning of economic entities as their number is increasing in the western regions under the conditions of war. The main elements that impact the environmental stability of the tourism and recreation sector are substantiated. The main measures to improve the quality of water resources in the region are determined. The current state and prospects for expansion/modernization of wastewater treatment facilities in Zakarpatska, Ivano-Frankivska, Lvivska, and Chernivetska oblasts are analyzed. Ways to reduce the level of atmospheric air pollution in the region are identified. Suggestions for reducing emissions from industrial enterprises are developed. Attention is drawn to significant volumes of emissions from the private sector and proposals for their reduction are offered. The importance of urban greening measures in improving atmospheric air quality is indicated. The article emphasizes that the preservation of natural heritage and the development of ecotourism and ecologically responsible tourism are key factors for the sustainable development of the tourism industry. It is important to introduce science-based approaches to natural resource management and adaptation to climate change, which will enable the Carpathian region to remain an attractive tourist destination for many years to come. The definition of the “green” economy in the tourism and recreation sector of Ukraine is substantiated. Ways to increase the competitiveness of the tourism and recreation sector in the Carpathians through the integration of environmental principles and sustainable development are considered. Measures for the development of ecotourism in the Carpathian region are outlined. The authors emphasize that during 2020-2023, a general trend was observed for the oblasts of the Carpathian region in the field of waste management. There was a low level of waste treatment and disposal and a high rate of its disposal in landfills. The development of the waste management system in Zakarpatska, Ivano-Frankivska, Lvivska, and Chernivetska oblasts during the research period is analyzed. The authors conclude with the fact that while the war undoubtedly creates additional difficulties in the modernization of the tourism and recreation sector of the region, however, it can also become an incentive for rethinking priorities and developing a more sustainable and environmentally-friendly economy. Ongoing coordination and cooperation between various parties, including government agencies, local communities, tourism businesses, and community organizations, are crucial factors for success. 

tourism and recreation sector, competitiveness, environmental factors, region, “green” economy, sustainable development