CLIMATE, HEALTH, ECONOMY: TRIGGERS OF KUZBASS SUSTAINABLE AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

In the article, the author examines the impact of various climatic fluctuations in the Kemerovo region — Kuzbass from 1960 to 2023 and their impact on the sustainable development and human capital of the region. The study of climate fluctuations and trends is based on methodological recommendations on climate risk assessment by the Ministry of Economic Development of the Russian Federation. The article examines the content of systematic and temporary risks associated with climate change and their impact on the main sectors of the economy, as well as their impact on public health as a component of human capital development. The scientific novelty of the study is the study of climate change in regions with an increased level of environmental stress, which pose a threat to human health and ecosystems. To achieve the results, time series analysis methods were used, as well as panel data for 60 years on the state of the climate in the Kemerovo region from 7 meteorological stations in the region. In conclusion, the importance of developing effective strategies to optimize and mitigate the effects of climate change for the development of the region’s human capital and sustainable economic growth is emphasized.