A Survey Of Sustainable Development

Author : Jonathan Harris,Timothy Wise,Kevin Gallagher,Neva R. Goodwin
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2013-04-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781597267830

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A Survey of Sustainable Development by Jonathan Harris,Timothy Wise,Kevin Gallagher,Neva R. Goodwin Pdf

Perpetual economic growth is physically impossible on a planet with finite resources. Many concerned with humanity's future have focused on the concept of "sustainable development" as an alternative, as they seek means of achieving current economic and social goals without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own goals. Sustainable development brings together elements of economics, public policy, sociology, ecology, resource management, and other related areas, and while the term has become quite popular, it is rarely defined, and even less often is it understood. A Survey of Sustainable Development addresses that problem by bringing together in a single volume the most important works on sustainable human and economic development. It offers a broad overview of the subject, and gives the reader a quick and thorough guide to this highly diffuse topic. The volume offers ten sections on topics including: economic and social dimensions of sustainable development the North/South balance population and the demographic transition agriculture and renewable resources energy and materials use globalization and corporate responsibility local and national strategies Each section is introduced with an essay by one of the volume editors that provides an overview of the subject and a summary of the mainstream literature, followed by two- to three-page abstracts of the most important articles or book chapters on the topic. A Survey of Sustainable Development is the sixth and final volume in the Frontier Issues of Economic Thought series produced by the Global Development And Environment Institute at Tufts University. Each book brings together the most important articles and book chapters in a "frontier" area of economics where important new work is being done but has not yet been incorporated into the mainstream of economic study. The book is an essential reference for students and scholars concerned with economics, environmental studies, public policy and administration, international development, and a broad range of related fields.

Author : David Runnalls,Aaron Cosbey,International Institute for Sustainable Development
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 130 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Commerce
ISBN : OCLC:246447533

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Trade and Sustainable Development by David Runnalls,Aaron Cosbey,International Institute for Sustainable Development Pdf

Author : Jeffrey D. Sachs
Publisher : Columbia University Press
Page : 564 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2015-03-03
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780231539005

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The Age of Sustainable Development by Jeffrey D. Sachs Pdf

Jeffrey D. Sachs is one of the world's most perceptive and original analysts of global development. In this major new work he presents a compelling and practical framework for how global citizens can use a holistic way forward to address the seemingly intractable worldwide problems of persistent extreme poverty, environmental degradation, and political-economic injustice: sustainable development. Sachs offers readers, students, activists, environmentalists, and policy makers the tools, metrics, and practical pathways they need to achieve Sustainable Development Goals. Far more than a rhetorical exercise, this book is designed to inform, inspire, and spur action. Based on Sachs's twelve years as director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University, his thirteen years advising the United Nations secretary-general on the Millennium Development Goals, and his recent presentation of these ideas in a popular online course, The Age of Sustainable Development is a landmark publication and clarion call for all who care about our planet and global justice.

Author : DIANE Publishing Company
Publisher : DIANE Publishing
Page : 138 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 1994-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780788110474

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Trade and Sustainable Development by DIANE Publishing Company Pdf

Author : David Runnalls,Aaron Cosbey
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:246447533

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Trade and Sustainable Development by David Runnalls,Aaron Cosbey Pdf

Author : Lorenz M. Hilty,Eberhard K. Seifert,René Treibert
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 378 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2005-01-01
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781591403449

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Information Systems for Sustainable Development by Lorenz M. Hilty,Eberhard K. Seifert,René Treibert Pdf

Information Systems for Sustainable Development provides a survey on approaches to information systems supporting sustainable development in the private or public sector. It also documents and encourages the first steps of environmental information processing towards this more comprehensive goal.

Author : Jack Appleton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 369 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2013-08-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136165672

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Values in Sustainable Development by Jack Appleton Pdf

To enhance sustainable development research and practice the values of the researchers, project managers and participants must first be made explicit. Values in Sustainable Development introduces and compares worldviews and values from multiple countries and perspectives, providing a survey of empirical methods available to study environmental values as affected by sustainable development. The first part is methodological, looking at what values are, why they are important, and how to include values in sustainable development. The second part looks at how values differ across social contexts, religions and viewpoints demonstrating how various individuals may value nature from a variety of cultural, social, and religious points of view. The third and final part presents case studies ordered by scale from the individual and community levels through to the national, regional and international levels. These examples show how values can motivate, be incorporated into and be an integral part of the success of a project. This thought-provoking book gives researchers, students and practitioners in sustainable development a wealth of approaches to include values in their research.

Author : Jeffrey Sachs,Christian Kroll,Guillame Lafortune,Grayson Fuller,Finn Woelm
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 517 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-10-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781009098915

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Sustainable Development Report 2021 by Jeffrey Sachs,Christian Kroll,Guillame Lafortune,Grayson Fuller,Finn Woelm Pdf

Contains insights on current issues in research on sustainable development, featuring the SDG Index and Dashboards.

Author : United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Publisher : United Nations
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2017-01-04
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9789210581561

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United Nations E-Government Survey 2016 by United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs Pdf

Since 2001, the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA), Division for Public Administration and Development Management (DPADM) has published the United Nations E-Government Survey (“the Survey”). Now in its ninth edition, the Survey provides an analysis of emerging public administration trends and issues and of how e-government can support the realization of the internationally agreed development agenda and goals. The Survey offers insights about common challenges, broad trends and different strategies in e-government development among regions and across countries. By tracking the progress of countries globally over time, the Survey seeks to better understand the challenges and opportunities that the Member States face in developing their e-government programmes.

Author : Jack Appleton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2013-08-22
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781136165689

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Values in Sustainable Development by Jack Appleton Pdf

To enhance sustainable development research and practice the values of the researchers, project managers and participants must first be made explicit. Values in Sustainable Development introduces and compares worldviews and values from multiple countries and perspectives, providing a survey of empirical methods available to study environmental values as affected by sustainable development. The first part is methodological, looking at what values are, why they are important, and how to include values in sustainable development. The second part looks at how values differ across social contexts, religions and viewpoints demonstrating how various individuals may value nature from a variety of cultural, social, and religious points of view. The third and final part presents case studies ordered by scale from the individual and community levels through to the national, regional and international levels. These examples show how values can motivate, be incorporated into and be an integral part of the success of a project. This thought-provoking book gives researchers, students and practitioners in sustainable development a wealth of approaches to include values in their research.

Author : Joel C. Gill,Martin Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2021
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 3030388166

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Geosciences and the Sustainable Development Goals by Joel C. Gill,Martin Smith Pdf

Meeting the targets of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) requires contributions by scientists focusing on understanding, monitoring, protecting, managing and restoring the natural environment, including geoscientists. This book presents the first detailed discussion on the role of the geological sciences (geosciences) community in the implementation of the SDGs. Unlike traditional geosciences textbooks, it is structured according to development priorities, framed in the context of the 17 SDGs. Written by international experts from diverse range of geosciences / development disciplines, it explores themes linked to both science and the professional practice of science (e.g., ethics, equity, conduct, and partnerships). The book is intended for graduate and senior undergraduate students in the earth sciences, as well as practicing geologists and experts from other sectors involved in sustainability initiatives.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 49 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2004-01-01
Category : Local government
ISBN : 1840494476

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Working for a Sustainable Future by Anonim Pdf

Author : Artur Pawlowski
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2011-05-24
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780203093382

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Sustainable Development as a Civilizational Revolution by Artur Pawlowski Pdf

As a concept, sustainable development is in conflict with traditional development based upon economic growth. Sustainable development is an attempt to formulate a programme that integrates different aspects (ecological, social, and economical) which were usually considered as separate from each other. Sustainable Development as a Civilizationa

Author : Geir B. Asheim
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2010-11-30
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781402062001

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Justifying, Characterizing and Indicating Sustainability by Geir B. Asheim Pdf

This volume brings together 18 articles published during the last 20 years, devoted to understanding the concept of sustainable development. The volume analyzes sustainability from three different perspectives and addresses sustainable development from prescriptive, descriptive and operational points of view. Each part begins with an article which functions as a survey. An up- to-date introduction serves to tie the three parts of the volume together.

Author : Bingtao Qin
Publisher : Springer
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2015-03-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783662464762

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Sustainable Development in Rural China by Bingtao Qin Pdf

The book provides a study of sustainable development in rural China. Because of its huge population and vast land area, this is an important issue not only for China but for the whole world. The research presented is both multi aspect and systematical. It can be likened to a tree where the trunk is the three main aspects: economy, environment and rural society, and the five main branches are agricultural development, industrial pollution, energy security, labor migration and social welfare, and these are the book’s five main topics. The research methods of field survey and Sino-Japanese comparison will be of particular interest to readers. The field survey enables readers to become familiar with the environment of rural China. Survey reports and data provide readers with a more profound and vivid understanding of rural China and comparative methods benefit readers from different countries and a variety of cultural backgrounds. For Japanese readers or readers who understand Japanese well, they make China more easily understandable, while Chinese readers gain insights into the country’s future and the direction of current developments based on a Japanese frame of reference. For readers outside China and Japan, this book serves as an introduction to Chinese society and also to Japan. Finally, the author provides various paradigmatic scenarios, including default and sustainable. After reading this book, readers will be aware that the earlier and the more we pay attention to these issues, the easier it will be for rural China to achieve a sustainable situation.