Grassroots Stewardship

Author : F Stuart Chapin III
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2020-06-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780190081201

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In a society more concerned with how to cope with existential dread than how to make actionable changes to save the planet, a surprisingly large number of Americans identify as environmentalists. What can individual people do to lessen human impacts on the planet? This is not an easy question. Most research is focused on large-scale changes that go beyond anything an individual can accomplish, and people are left feeling defeated rather than inspired to make changes in their everyday lives. Change starts at home, and F Stuart Chapin, III has assembled a book for people who want to learn more about global changes and, more importantly, what they can do about them, starting today. Grassroots Stewardship approaches our current situation with an educated sense of hope and positivity. This book emphasizes actions by individuals, rather than governmental or corporate institutions, to trigger transformational change. Readers will learn what they can do to most significantly transform their communities and the planet with more sustainable pathways.

Author : F. Stuart Chapin
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780190081195

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"The book presents a novel strategy for addressing the major environmental and social problems of our time. It emphasizes transformative actions by individual citizens, both ordinary and extraordinary, rather than by government and other groups. It empowers a spectrum of solutions appropriate to people with varying interests, skills, political persuasions, and level of environmental and social commitment. The book draws on social and ecological theory to formulate a four-tiered stewardship strategy to transform our communities, nations, and planet. Key elements of this strategy are (1) individual actions that link people with nature and reduce human impacts on the planet, (2) effective communication to reduce political polarization and share solutions, (3) collaborations that integrate actions of multiple groups, and (4) political engagement to trigger needed transformations. The book builds on diverse visions and goals for the future of ecosystems and society: concern for the future of our children and grandchildren, a spiritual commitment to care for Creation and vulnerable people, a desire to sustain the best of nature and of cultures, and a concern about the security and well-being of our communities, nations, and the world. This is not a book about what should be done. It is a book about what has been and can be done and a pragmatic strategy for tangible progress"--

Author : F Stuart Chapin III
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2020-06-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780190081218

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Grassroots Stewardship by F Stuart Chapin III Pdf

In a society more concerned with how to cope with existential dread than how to make actionable changes to save the planet, a surprisingly large number of Americans identify as environmentalists. What can individual people do to lessen human impacts on the planet? This is not an easy question. Most research is focused on large-scale changes that go beyond anything an individual can accomplish, and people are left feeling defeated rather than inspired to make changes in their everyday lives. Change starts at home, and F Stuart Chapin, III has assembled a book for people who want to learn more about global changes and, more importantly, what they can do about them, starting today. Grassroots Stewardship approaches our current situation with an educated sense of hope and positivity. This book emphasizes actions by individuals, rather than governmental or corporate institutions, to trigger transformational change. Readers will learn what they can do to most significantly transform their communities and the planet with more sustainable pathways.

Author : Francis Stuart Chapin (III)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Environmental management
ISBN : 0190081228

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Grassroots Stewardship by Francis Stuart Chapin (III) Pdf

"The book presents a novel strategy for addressing the major environmental and social problems of our time. It emphasizes transformative actions by individual citizens, both ordinary and extraordinary, rather than by government and other groups. It empowers a spectrum of solutions appropriate to people with varying interests, skills, political persuasions, and level of environmental and social commitment. The book draws on social and ecological theory to formulate a four-tiered stewardship strategy to transform our communities, nations, and planet. Key elements of this strategy are (1) individual actions that link people with nature and reduce human impacts on the planet, (2) effective communication to reduce political polarization and share solutions, (3) collaborations that integrate actions of multiple groups, and (4) political engagement to trigger needed transformations. The book builds on diverse visions and goals for the future of ecosystems and society: concern for the future of our children and grandchildren, a spiritual commitment to care for Creation and vulnerable people, a desire to sustain the best of nature and of cultures, and a concern about the security and well-being of our communities, nations, and the world. This is not a book about what should be done. It is a book about what has been and can be done and a pragmatic strategy for tangible progress"--

Author : Kennon L. Callahan
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 147 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 1997-08-25
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780787938673

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Giving and Stewardship in an Effective Church by Kennon L. Callahan Pdf

This complete guide to giving and stewardship sheds new light on solid financial resources, one of the 12 keys to building an effective church. Here is a practical plan for the growth and development of giving and stewardship in your congregation, complete with action worksheets that advance the progress of the plan over four years.

Author : Marianne E. Krasny
Publisher : Cornell University Press
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781501714993

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Grassroots to Global by Marianne E. Krasny Pdf

"This edited volume presents diverse case studies about the implications of civic ecology practices worldwide. It answers how civic ecology practices emerge, the role the practices play in the ability of communities and individuals to address social-ecological stresses, and given climate-associated disturbances, what strategies can be used to expand impacts of community driven practices to foster large-scale resilience and sustainability"--

Author : Lance H. Gunderson,Craig Reece Allen,Ahjond Garmestani
Publisher : Island Press
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2022-04-21
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781642830897

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Applied Panarchy by Lance H. Gunderson,Craig Reece Allen,Ahjond Garmestani Pdf

Although humans desire stability in our lives to help us understand the world and survive, nothing in nature is permanently stable. How can society anticipate and adjust to the changes we see around us? Scientists use panarchy theory to understand how systems--whether forests, electrical grids, agriculture, coastal surges, public health, or human economies and governance--interact together in unpredictable ways. Applied Panarchy, the much-anticipated successor to Lance Gunderson and C.S. Holling's seminal 2002 volume Panarchy, documents the extraordinary advances in interdisciplinary panarchy scholarship and applications over the past two decades. Intended as a text for graduate courses in environmental sciences and related fields, Applied Panarchy picks up where Panarchy left off, inspiring new generations of scholars, researchers, and professionals to put its ideas to work in practical ways.

Author : Mary Ann Beavis,University of Winnipeg. Institute of Urban Studies
Publisher : Institute of Urban Studies, University of Winnipeg
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Cities and towns
ISBN : UIUC:30112000371192

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Environmental Stewardship by Mary Ann Beavis,University of Winnipeg. Institute of Urban Studies Pdf

Proceedings of the workshop, covering the theoretical side of stewardship from the historical, theological, ecofeminist, and Aboriginal standpoints; the relevance of stewardship in federal aquatic management policy; local environmental awareness/action programs; watershed management initiatives; and indigenous knowledge systems. A case study of the Red River watershed was addressed.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2012
Category : Forests and forestry
ISBN : UCBK:C083229407

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Research Note PNW by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anna Carr
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 1862873380

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Grass Roots and Green Tape by Anna Carr Pdf

The ecological alarm has sounded, and rural community groups world-wide have responded with determination and creativity to local environmental crises. Once grass roots and peripheral, these voluntary organisations are becoming increasingly central to sustaining our environment. Governments are increasingly adopting policies that devolve their economic and environmental responsibilities, placing pressure on environmental stewardship groups to assume responsibility for their local environment. Grass Roots and Green Tape is a ground-breaking work investigating community-based environmental stewardship. It explores the dynamics within these groups, and how these groups interact with government. Readers will find valuable information on how rural environmental groups work: how a group forms what keeps it motivated what features of group dynamics contribute to on-ground change what hinders the group process what type of changes rural environmental groups are likely to make and on environmenal groups' relations with government: the extent to which stewardship groups are used by states to implement sustainable development policies what forms of government support are needed to enable communities to care for their environments what governments understand about group process. Dr Carr presents the experiences of three Australian stewardship groups, each in different localities, environmental issues, people and mangement styles. These are framed by international examples from developed nations, and analysis of trends around the world. Dr Carr focuses on the point of contact between stewardship groups and government agencies with the aim of enhancing the relationship between bottom-up and top-down stewardship/management styles. She identifies the principles and conditions under which groups can actively contribute. Her concise analysis and friendly style makes Grass Roots and Green Tape a must read for members of community environmental stewardship groups, those developing and implementing policy at all levels, students and teachers of environment related subjects. It will also appeal to the global citizen, the layperson or anyone interested in finding out, making sense and taking action on environmental stewardship.

Author : Wayne J. Caldwell
Publisher : Univ. of Manitoba Press
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-15
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780887554612

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Planning for Rural Resilience by Wayne J. Caldwell Pdf

Climate change and an evolving non-renewable energy sector threaten the future viability and sustainability of communities across the country. While rural communities have a special place in the national fabric, they often lack the resources to tackle these important and evolving threats. Planning for Rural Resilience: Coping with Climate Change and Energy Futures makes clear that communities and municipalities have opportunities to make informed and constructive decisions in the face of uncertainty: many of these decisions are “win-win” in the sense that they benefit the community in the short term while also building resilience for the future. Case studies include a town rebuilding itself after a tornado and an individual farmer’s commitment to creating a resilient farm. They provide examples of innovative, successful, and practical on-the-ground actions and strategies. Planning for Rural Resilience asks central questions about the nature of change and the ability to adapt in rural regions. While change is often feared, communities have capacity that can be rallied, harnessed, and turned towards planning policy and action that responds to threats to the future. This important work will assist municipal decision makers, planners, and community members as well as anyone who has a passion for the future and betterment of rural life.

Author : Dionysia Katelouzou,Dan W. Puchniak
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 723 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2022-05-12
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781108843102

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Global Shareholder Stewardship by Dionysia Katelouzou,Dan W. Puchniak Pdf

The first in-depth comparative analysis of shareholder stewardship, which reveals the complexities of this global movement that were previously unknown.

Author : L. Anders Sandberg,Adrina Bardekjian,Sadia Butt
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 393 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-07-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781134687701

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Urban Forests, Trees, and Greenspace by L. Anders Sandberg,Adrina Bardekjian,Sadia Butt Pdf

Urban forests, trees and greenspace are critical in contemporary planning and development of the city. Their study is not only a question of the growth and conservation of green spaces, but also has social, cultural and psychological dimensions. This book brings a perspective of political ecology to the complexities of urban trees and forests through three themes: human agency in urban forests and greenspace; arboreal and greenspace agency in the urban landscape; and actions and interventions in the urban forest. Contributors include leading authorities from North America and Europe from a range of disciplines, including forestry, ecology, geography, landscape design, municipal planning, environmental policy and environmental history.

Author : Fausto O. Sarmiento
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2023-01-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783031132988

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Montology Palimpsest by Fausto O. Sarmiento Pdf

This book introduces an innovative approach to sustainable and regenerative mountain development. Transdisciplinary to biophysical and biocultural scales, it provides answers to the "what, when, how, why, and where" that researchers question on mountains, including the most challenging: So What! Forwarding thinking in its treatment of core subjects, this decolonial, non-hegemonic volume inaugurates the Series with contributions of seasoned montologists, and invites the reader to an engaging excursion to ascend the rugged topography of paradigms, with the scaffolding hike of ambitious curiosity typical of mountain explorers. Chapter 8 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.

Author : Daniel H. Chen
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781482215199

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Sustainable Water Management by Daniel H. Chen Pdf

While the world’s population continues to grow, the availability of water remains constant. Facing the looming water crisis, society needs to tackle strategic management issues as an integrated part of the solution toward water sustainability. The first volume in the two-volume set Sustainable Water Management and Technologies offers readers a practical and comprehensive look at such key water management topics as water resource planning and governance, water infrastructure planning and adaption, proper regulations, and water scarcity and inequality. It discusses best management practices for water resource allocation, ground water protection, and water quality assurance, especially for rural, arid, and underdeveloped regions of the world. Timely topics such as drought, ecosystem sustainability, climate change, and water management for shale oil and gas development are presented. Discusses best practices for water resource allocation, ground water protection, and water quality assurance. Offers chapters on urban, rural, arid, and underdeveloped regions of the world. Describes timely topics such as drought, ecosystem sustainability, climate change, and water management for shale oil and gas development. Covers water resource planning and governance, water infrastructure planning and adaptation, proper regulations, and water scarcity and inequality Discusses water resource monitoring, efficiency, and quality management.