Priority principles of sustainable use of land resource potential In the conditions of modern challenges

The article examines issues related to the features and current trends in the functioning of land and resource potential in the context of the sustainable development paradigm. It is substantiated that the land and resource potential of Ukraine is a strategic asset of the country, its effective use contributes to economic development, food security and environmental stability. The essence of the concept of land and resource potential and its content through the concept of sustainable (balanced) use are determined. An assessment of trends in the use of land and resource potential of Ukraine is carried out. It is substantiated that since the beginning of the war, land resources and their potential have undergone significant transformations. The dynamics of changes in the land fund for 2021–2024 are determined. The current state of functioning of agricultural lands and their potential, which is a key factor in ensuring food security, is investigated. It is substantiated that the implementation of the global UN Sustainable Development Goals, in particular Goal 2 (“No Hunger”), Goal 12 (“Responsible Consumption and Production”), Goal 13 (“Combating Climate Change”) and Goal 15 (“Conservation of Terrestrial Ecosystems”), in the context of sustainable use of the country’s land and resource potential is aimed at ensuring environmentally balanced, economically efficient and socially responsible management of land resources. Priority areas of sustainable use of land and resource potential and mechanisms for their implementation are identified.