Sustainability Perspectives: Science, Policy and Practice
A Global View of Theories, Policies and Practice in Sustainable Development
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Beschreibung
The book presents methodological and applied aspects of sustainability and sustainable management from different countries and regions around the globe. It discusses approaches to sustainability assessment, demonstrates how ideas of sustainability and sustainable management are incorporated into public policies and private actions at local and national levels. Authors focus on promoting greater sustainability in natural resource management, energy production and storage, housing design, industrial reorganization, coastal planning, land use, and business strategy, including sustainability indicators, environmental damages, and theoretical frameworks. Chapters reflect environmental, economic and social issues in sustainable development, challenges encountered, and lessons learned as well as solutions proposed.
The book presents methodological and applied aspects of sustainability and sustainable management from different countries and regions around the globe. It discusses approaches to sustainability assessment, demonstrates how ideas of sustainability and sustainable management are incorporated into public policies and private actions at local and national levels. Authors focus on promoting greater sustainability in natural resource management, energy production and storage, housing design, industrial reorganization, coastal planning, land use, and business strategy, including sustainability indicators, environmental damages, and theoretical frameworks. Chapters reflect environmental, economic and social issues in sustainable development, challenges encountered, and lessons learned as well as solutions proposed.
Presents methodological and applied aspects of sustainability and sustainable management Demonstrates how ideas of sustainability and sustainable management are incorporated into public policies and private actions at local and national levels Focuses on promoting greater sustainability in natural resource management, energy production and storage, housing design, industrial reorganization, coastal planning, land use, and business strategy, including sustainability indicators, environmental damages, and theoretical frameworks Reflects environmental, economic and social issues in sustainable development
Autor*in
Peter A. Khaiter
Themen in »Sustainability Perspectives: Science, Policy and Practice«
Water resources Crop agriculture Forest management Energy storage Environmental damages Sustainability management Sustainability policy Sustainability assessment Sustainability implementation Sustainability indicators Sustainability planning sustainability natural resources and energy economics