Analysis of the Impact of Economic Development Rates and the Level of Urbanization on the State of the Environment in Russia and in the World

Nowadays the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goal is one of the priorities for any State. Among the indicators that have an impact on the environment, the pace of urbanization, economic growth, as well as the share of industrial activity and agriculture in GDP are noted. The pace of urbanization can have both a positive and a negative impact on the state of the environment in the regions of the Russian Federation and the world. With the growth of cities, the innovative potential increases, economic growth occurs, which is certainly associated with the introduction of new technologies in production. Such innovations reduce harmful emissions into the water and air basins, reducing the number of resources consumed. With the growth of the economy, people tend to invest more in a clean environment to improve both the quality of life and its duration. These findings of the study suggest that innovations in the field of ecology can help reduce the harm to the environment. Their widespread implementation, as well as financial support from government agencies, have a positive effect on the status of the main indicators. Keywords: urbanization, economic development, CO2 emissions, wastewater pollution, environmental innovations