Ecological Modelling For Sustainable Development

Author : Koh Hock Lye,Teh Su Yean,Shahrul Anuar Mohd Sah,Zary Shariman Yahaya,Anita Talib
Publisher : Penerbit USM
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789838616584

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Ecological Modelling for Sustainable Development (Penerbit USM) by Koh Hock Lye,Teh Su Yean,Shahrul Anuar Mohd Sah,Zary Shariman Yahaya,Anita Talib Pdf

In view of the current global scenario, which highlighted the importance of sustainable development and sustaining natural resources, the theme selected for the 2nd Regional ECOMOD 2007 Conference was indeed appropriate. This conference has generated overwhelming interest and I am sure the participants have focussed diligently on the serious issues concerning important environmental issues and steps needed to be taken towards a sustainable development and management of our natural resources and environment. As governments in the Asian region introduce new initiatives and development policies to rejuvenate and protect their environment and natural resources, it is imperative that universities and research institutions play a fundamental role in ensuring that the objectives of these policies are realized. Such institutions can complement government proposals by embarking on research that is relevant and valuable to the needs of respective nations and pursuing extensive research so that the outcome and technology generated can be transferred effectively to the end users. This concerted effort by all the researchers from different fields to improve and manage our natural resources should be lauded. I strongly believe that this conference is an extraordinary testimony to our capacity building at regional and local levels. I believe USM has something interesting to share with all of you in this area. Finally, on behalf of the Organizing Committee, I hope readers will find this book of proceedings useful, informative and stimulating.

Author : Koh, Hock Lye,Universiti Sains Malaysia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 609 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013
Category : Ecology
ISBN : 9838615013

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Ecological Modelling for Sustainable Development by Koh, Hock Lye,Universiti Sains Malaysia Pdf

Author : Olej, Vladim¡r,Obr? lov , Ilona,Krupka, Jir¡
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 492 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2010-11-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781609601584

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Environmental Modeling for Sustainable Regional Development: System Approaches and Advanced Methods by Olej, Vladim¡r,Obr? lov , Ilona,Krupka, Jir¡ Pdf

Understanding the advancement of sustainable development is critical to managing human activities to avoid the overexploitation of resources and pollution of the environment beyond tolerable levels. Sustainable development involves not only preservation and care of the environment, but also recognition of the complex relations between economic, social and living systems. Environmental Modeling for Sustainable Regional Development: System Approaches and Advanced Methods presents processing methods and their applications, which are practical for decision making and task management at the regional level as well as for scientific studies in sustainable development assessment. This book serves as a reference guide for post-graduate students in the field of management as well as a critical guide for managers, government officials, and information professionals.

Author : Kanchan Ratna Chopra,Gopal K. Kadekodi
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 1999-01-01
Category : Développement durable - Pays en voie de développement - Modèles mathématiques
ISBN : 8170367956

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Operationalising Sustainable Development by Kanchan Ratna Chopra,Gopal K. Kadekodi Pdf

Author : Sylvie Faucheux,David Pearce,David William Pearce,John L. R. Proops
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105019255327

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Models of Sustainable Development by Sylvie Faucheux,David Pearce,David William Pearce,John L. R. Proops Pdf

A rigorous approach to environmental sustainability suitable for researchers and graduate students in environmental economics. Surveys a wide range of approaches to modeling sustainable development, including neo-classical, evolutionary, ecological economics, and neo-Ricardian. Examines how they deal with such fundamental issues as equity between and within generations, the very long term, the irreversibility of ecological change, uncertainty and system complexity, and processes of technological change. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : Rao Y. Surampalli,Tian C. Zhang,Manish Kumar Goyal,Satinder K. Brar,R. D. Tyagi
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 696 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2020-03-19
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781119433897

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Sustainability by Rao Y. Surampalli,Tian C. Zhang,Manish Kumar Goyal,Satinder K. Brar,R. D. Tyagi Pdf

A comprehensive resource to sustainability and its application to the environmental, industrial, agricultural and food security sectors Sustainability fills a gap in the literature in order to provide an important guide to the fundamental knowledge and practical applications of sustainability in a wide variety of areas. The authors – noted experts who represent a number of sustainability fields – bring together in one comprehensive volume the broad range of topics including basic concepts, impact assessment, environmental and the socio-economic aspects of sustainability. In addition, the book covers applications of sustainability in environmental, industrial, agricultural and food security, as well as carbon cycle and infrastructural aspects. Sustainability addresses the challenges the global community is facing due to population growth, depletion of non-renewable resources of energy, environmental degradation, poverty, excessive generation of wastes and more. Throughout the book the authors discuss the economics, ecological, social, technological and systems perspectives of sustainability. This important resource: • Explores the fundamentals as well as the key concepts of sustainability; • Covers basic concepts, impact assessment, environmental and socio-economic aspects, applications of sustainability in environmental, industrial, agricultural and food security, carbon cycle and infrastructural aspects; • Argues the essentiality of sustainability in ensuring the propitious future of earth systems; and • Authored by experts from a range of various fields related to sustainability. Written for researchers and scientists, students and academics, Sustainability: Fundamentals and Applications is a comprehensive book that covers the basic knowledge of the topic combined with practical applications.

Author : J.C. van den Bergh,M.W. Hofkes
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1998-06-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0792349989

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Theory and Implementation of Economic Models for Sustainable Development by J.C. van den Bergh,M.W. Hofkes Pdf

There is widespread concern for long-term environmental issues in relation to economic processes and developments. Among the concerned scientists are economists, who have taken up the challenge to apply economic insights and tools for the study of long-term environment-economy interactions, and to give the concept of sustainable development 'economic hands and feet'. This book presents a pluralistic perspective on efforts, problems and successes in this area. This collection of papers was originally prepared for an international symposium titled Economic Modelling of Sustainable Development: Between Theory and Practice, which was hosted by the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam, on December 20th 1996. The main motivation for this symposium was that the usefulness of the concept of sustainable development for theoretical and applied modelling is still being debated; growth theorists, resource economists, ecological economists, policy makers and many others are trying to deal with the concept in various, and sometimes conflicting, ways. The aim of the symposium was to bring together different theoretical and implementational perspectives on modelling for sustainable development. We hope that this volume will inform a wide audience about the perspectives and progress in this important area of research, as well as stimulate further research, notably on applied modelling and practical methods for the analysis of sustainable development at various (spatial) scales. The papers have, in due course, been revised several times based on comments made by discus sants, referees and the editors.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-10-08
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780444635433

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Advanced Modelling Techniques Studying Global Changes in Environmental Sciences by Anonim Pdf

Advanced Modelling Techniques Studying Global Changes in Environmental Sciences discusses the need for immediate and effective action, guided by a scientific understanding of ecosystem function, to alleviate current pressures on the environment. Research, especially in Ecological Modeling, is crucial to support the sustainable development paradigm, in which the economy, society, and the environment are integrated and positively reinforce each other. Content from this book is drawn from the 2013 conference of the International Society for Ecological Modeling (ISEM), an important and active research community contributing to this arena. Some progress towards gaining a better understanding of the processes of global change has been achieved, but much more is needed. This conference provides a forum to present current research using models to investigate actions towards mitigating and adapting to change. Presents state-of-the-art modeling techniques Drawn from the 2013 conference of the International Society for Ecological Modeling (ISEM), an important and active research community contributing to this arena Integrates knowledge of advanced modeling techniques in ecological and environmental sciences Describes new applications for sustainability

Author : J.C. van den Bergh,M.W. Hofkes
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 327 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789401735117

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Theory and Implementation of Economic Models for Sustainable Development by J.C. van den Bergh,M.W. Hofkes Pdf

There is widespread concern for long-term environmental issues in relation to economic processes and developments. Among the concerned scientists are economists, who have taken up the challenge to apply economic insights and tools for the study of long-term environment-economy interactions, and to give the concept of sustainable development 'economic hands and feet'. This book presents a pluralistic perspective on efforts, problems and successes in this area. This collection of papers was originally prepared for an international symposium titled Economic Modelling of Sustainable Development: Between Theory and Practice, which was hosted by the Vrije Universiteit in Amsterdam, on December 20th 1996. The main motivation for this symposium was that the usefulness of the concept of sustainable development for theoretical and applied modelling is still being debated; growth theorists, resource economists, ecological economists, policy makers and many others are trying to deal with the concept in various, and sometimes conflicting, ways. The aim of the symposium was to bring together different theoretical and implementational perspectives on modelling for sustainable development. We hope that this volume will inform a wide audience about the perspectives and progress in this important area of research, as well as stimulate further research, notably on applied modelling and practical methods for the analysis of sustainable development at various (spatial) scales. The papers have, in due course, been revised several times based on comments made by discus sants, referees and the editors.

Author : Marion Hersh
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 573 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2006-01-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783540312246

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Mathematical Modelling for Sustainable Development by Marion Hersh Pdf

This reference offers both a basic introduction and advanced technical details of available mathematical and computing methods for modeling sustainable development, closing an exisiting gap in this field, as well as illustrating their use through case studies and examples. The methods and case studies presented here are targetted at sustainable development, although they have a wide range of other applications, including economics, medicine and control systems.

Author : Kanchan Ratna Chopra,Gopal K Kadekoki
Publisher : SAGE Publications Pvt. Limited
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 1999-08-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : UOM:39015048556404

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Operationalising Sustainable Development by Kanchan Ratna Chopra,Gopal K Kadekoki Pdf

In this volume, the authors apply the concept of sustainable development to the development of the forest, water, agricultural and livestock sectors of Palamau, one of India's most underdeveloped districts.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 690 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2014-04-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780444632555

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Ecological Modelling and Engineering of Lakes and Wetlands by Anonim Pdf

Ecological modelling has developed rapidly in recent decades, with the focus primarily on the restoration of lakes and wetlands. Ecological Modelling and Engineering in Lakes and Wetlands presents the progress being made in modelling for a wealth of applications. It covers the older biogeochemical models still in use today, structurally dynamic models, 3D models, biophysical models, entire watershed models, and ecotoxicological models, as well as the expansion of modeling to the Arctic and Antarctic climate-zones. The book also addresses modelling the effect of climate change, including the development of ecological models for addressing storm water pond issues, which are increasingly important in urban regions where more concentrated rainfalls are a consequence of climate change. The ecological engineering topics covered in the book also emphasize the advancements being made in applying ecological engineering regimes for better environmental management of lakes and wetlands. Examines recent progress towards a better understanding of these two important ecosystems Presents new results and approaches that can be used to develop better models Discusses how to increase the synergistic effect between ecosystems engineering and modelling

Author : I. Moffatt,N. Hanley,M.D. Wilson
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2001-02-15
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1842140086

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Measuring and Modeling Sustainable Development by I. Moffatt,N. Hanley,M.D. Wilson Pdf

This is a graduate-level reference documenting the results of two years of research into sustainable development in Scotland, supported by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) Global Environmental Change Programme (GEC). Written for a broad audience of scientists, students, and environmentalists, it reflects the growing recognition that current patterns of economic and social development are not sustainable, and that if science is to offer ways of living within the constraints of our ecological systems, alternative paths of ecologically sound economic development must be found. Beginning with simple definitions and principles of sustainable development, it then covers the historical context of Scotland, from the Highland clearances to the present oil-rich days. It continues with examples of measuring sustainable development, environmental indicators, economic and sociopolitical measures in other countries. This is followed by a time series analysis for Scotland, outlining the natural limits to development, the theory of sustainable corridors, and alternative approaches. The authors explain the mathematics of systems dynamics and economic modelling of sustainable development policies. The work concludes with the forward-looking chapter, "Towards sustainable societies."

Author : Steven Gray,Michael Paolisso,Rebecca Jordan,Stefan Gray
Publisher : Springer
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2016-12-16
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783319250533

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Environmental Modeling with Stakeholders by Steven Gray,Michael Paolisso,Rebecca Jordan,Stefan Gray Pdf

This volume brings together, in a central text, chapters written by leading scholars working at the intersection of modeling, the natural and social sciences, and public participation. This book presents the current state of knowledge regarding the theory and practice of engaging stakeholders in environmental modeling for decision-making, and includes basic theoretical considerations, an overview of methods and tools available, and case study examples of these principles and methods in practice. Although there has been a significant increase in research and development regarding participatory modeling, a unifying text that provides an overview of the different methodologies available to scholars and a systematic review of case study applications has been largely unavailable. This edited volume seeks to address a gap in the literature and provide a primer that addresses the growing demand to adopt and apply a range of modeling methods that includes the public in environmental assessment and management. The book is divided into two main sections. The first part of the book covers basic considerations for including stakeholders in the modeling process and its intersection with the theory and practice of public participation in environmental decision-making. The second part of the book is devoted to specific applications and products of the various methods available through case study examination. This second part of the book also provides insight from several international experts currently working in the field about their approaches, types of interactions with stakeholders, models produced, and the challenges they perceived based on their practical experiences.

Author : M.A. Quaddus,M.A.B. Siddique,
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-09-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780857932167

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Handbook of Sustainable Development Planning by M.A. Quaddus,M.A.B. Siddique, Pdf

Acclaim for the first edition: ŠThe book Handbook of Sustainable Development Planning is perfect for readers in different professions who deal with planning and development management. It contains interesting theoretical considerations, provoke