Sustainable Development
Economic, Social, and Environmental Dimensions and Paradoxes
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Beschreibung
This edited book addresses the paradox of sustainability amidst the complexities of economics, enterprises, environment, and society. It delves into the economic, social, and environmental dimensions, examining not only the interconnections and alignments, but also the conflicts across various levels of sustainable development.
With the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as a backdrop, the book addresses the trending topic of sustainability among economists, scholars, practitioners, environmentalists, policymakers, and the general public. Despite the SDGs’ projected realization by the 2090s, significant "why not" challenges remain. Current research, policies, and practices are often fragmented, relying on specialized or professional works.
The contents of this book transcend geographical, sectorial, and professional boundaries to examine the intersections and paradoxes among the three dimensions of sustainability, provoking further debates and generating societal impacts. The book is divided into four parts: the first three present original research from various disciplines addressing specific concerns of each sustainability dimension. The fourth part includes perspectives of practitioners such as founders of social enterprises and non-profits, alongside editorial analysis of the complexities and paradoxes of sustainability for theoretical, practical, and policy recommendations.
Adopting a holistic approach, this book offers actionable insights and strategies to address sustainability challenges, fostering ecosystem resilience and long-term global development.
This edited book examines the paradox of sustainability across the intertwined realms of economics, enterprises, environment, and society. It delves into the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of sustainable development, analyzing their interconnections, alignments, and persistent conflicts across multiple levels.
Against the backdrop of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the book engages with one of the most pressing global debates of our time. Although the SDGs are projected to be fully realized only by the 2090s, significant "why not" challenges remain. Current research, policies, and practices often operate in silos, relying on specialized or profession-specific approaches that overlook systemic tensions.
Transcending geographical, sectorial, and disciplinary boundaries, this book brings together diverse perspectives to illustrate the intersections and paradoxes among the three dimensions of sustainability. It provokes deeper debate and aims to generate meaningful societal impact. The book is organized into four parts: the first three present original research addressing the specific concerns of each sustainability dimension, while the fourth offers business cases, management perspectives, and a concluding editorial synthesis. This final chapter highlights the complexities and paradoxes of sustainability and proposes sustainable innovation as a pathway toward triple alignment across economic, social, and environmental goals.
Adopting a holistic and integrative approach, the book provides actionable insights and strategies for addressing sustainability challenges, strengthening ecosystem resilience, and advancing long-term global development.
Applies holistic approach to address potential sustainability traps Offers actionable insights into sustainability challenges across enterprises, economies, environments, and societies Provokes debate on alignments and conflicts among economic, environmental, and social dimensions of sustainability
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Yingying Zhang-Zhang
Themen in »Sustainable Development«
Sustainability SDGs Social Innovation Environment Social Responsibility Ecosystem Poverty Alleviation Social Capital Sustainable Economic Growth Green Innovation