The Environment Sustainable Development And Public Policies

Author : J. Lemons,Donald A. Brown
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 297 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789401584920

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Sustainable Development: Science, Ethics, and Public Policy by J. Lemons,Donald A. Brown Pdf

Of all the books written about the problems of sustainable development and environmental protection, Sustainable Development: Science, Ethics, and Public Policy is one of the first to examine the role of science, economics and law, and ethics as generally applied to decision making on sustainable development, particularly in respect to the recommendations contained in Agenda 21. Specifically, the book examines the role, capabilities, and certain strengths and weaknesses of these disciplines and their ethical implications in the context of sustainable development problems. Such an analysis is necessary to determine whether sustainable development problems create important new challenges and problems for government so that, where appropriate, new tools or approaches may be designed to overcome limitations or take advantage of the strengths of current scientific, economic and legal capabilities. Audience: Environmental professionals, whether academic, governmental or industrial, or in the private consultancy sector. Also suitable as an upper level text or reference.

Author : Darren Swanson,Suruchi Bhadwal
Publisher : IDRC
Page : 184 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2009-09-04
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9788132101475

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Creating Adaptive Policies by Darren Swanson,Suruchi Bhadwal Pdf

This title describes the concept of adaptive policymaking and presents seven tools for developing such policies. Based on hundreds of interviews with people impacted by policy and research of over a dozen policy case studies, this book serves as a pragmatic guide for policymakers by elaborating on these seven tools.

Author : Sylvie Faucheux,Martin O'Connor,Jan van der Straaten
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 323 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9789401731881

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Sustainable Development: Concepts, Rationalities and Strategies by Sylvie Faucheux,Martin O'Connor,Jan van der Straaten Pdf

3 decision support techniques that do not depend exclusively on market incentives and monetary valuation. The World Conservation Strategy published by the mCN (1980) recognised the full dimensions of these problems, and introduced the concept of sustainable development, placing the emphasis on the exploitation of natural systems and the use of biological natural resources within limits so that the availability of these resources for use by future generations would not be jeopardised by the current use of them. At this time, the imposition of quotas and the definition of critical loads and environmental standards were suggested as the sorts of instruments necessary to cope with the problems of limited availability of environmental resources. Although the mCN publication did not obtain a high international profile, the idea of policy norms to respect critical loads has become quite widely accepted in the environmental policymaking of Western countries. This has often put the policy agencies in difficult situations. Polluting industries are inclined to argue that the critical loads are defined too restrictively. The complexity and time lags of ecological effects makes it hard to say exactly what constitutes a critical load beyond which there will be irreversible damage, and lobbying interests can play on these uncertainties to try and weaken the environmental standards. In addition, polluting industries can use the argument of negative impacts on "the economy" (particularly as regards employment and export prospects) to blackmail governments, regulatory agencies and the general public.

Author : Gedeon M. Mudacumura,Desta Mebratu,M. Shamsul Haque
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 664 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-25
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781351547383

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Sustainable Development Policy and Administration by Gedeon M. Mudacumura,Desta Mebratu,M. Shamsul Haque Pdf

Sustainable Development Policy and Administration provides a learning resource describing the major issues that are critical to understanding the multiple dimensions of sustainable development. The overall theme of each contributed chapter in this book is the urgent need to promote global sustainability while adding insights into the challenges facing the current and future generations. This volume brings together diverse contributions that cover the multiple facets of development, resulting in a rich reference for students, development managers, and others interested in this emerging field.

Author : OECD,Joint Research Centre - European Commission
Publisher : OECD Publishing
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2021-04-08
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9789264765504

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Understanding the Spillovers and Transboundary Impacts of Public Policies Implementing the 2030 Agenda for More Resilient Societies by OECD,Joint Research Centre - European Commission Pdf

The multidimensional and intergenerational nature of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) calls for integrated policies. Progress made in a particular social, economic or environmental area or individual goal may generate synergies and trade-offs across dimensions (spillover effects), and steps taken in one country could have positive or negative impacts beyond national borders (transboundary effects).

Author : Das, Rituparna,Mandal, Nivedita
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2019-12-20
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781799803171

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Interdisciplinary Approaches to Public Policy and Sustainability by Das, Rituparna,Mandal, Nivedita Pdf

In today’s global economy, the role of public policy in managing and ensuring sustainability is an emerging area of research considering modern day issues such as climate change and the depletion of energy resources. The impact that these environmental concerns have on human life has brought to light a new era of economic theories and initiatives to promote a better lifestyle. Interdisciplinary Approaches to Public Policy and Sustainability is an essential reference source that discusses the role of public policy in managing sustainability within a wide variety of professional industries such as health, education, and business. Featuring research on topics such as sustainable finance, environmental regulation, and information economics, this book is ideally designed for environmental and policy scientists, researchers, conservationists, policymakers, government officials, lawmakers, academicians, and students seeking coverage on the practices of sustainability pertaining to economic development.

Author : Cl¢vis de Vasconcelos Cavalcanti
Publisher : Edward Elgar Publishing
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2000-05-25
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 178254125X

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The Environment, Sustainable Development, and Public Policies by Cl¢vis de Vasconcelos Cavalcanti Pdf

Government policy for sustainable development: Building sustainability in Brazil. Towards sustainable development. Sacale, ecological economics and the conservation of biodiversity. Environmental valuation in the quest for a sustainable future. Achieving a sustainable world. Policies for sustainable development. Green accounting and macroeconomic policy. A politico-communicative model to overcome the impasse of the current politico-technical model for environmental negotiation in Brazil. Agenda 21: a sustainable development strategy supported by participatory decision-marking processe. International prevate finance and sustainable development: policy instruments for Brazil. Enviromental services as a strategy for sustainable development in rural Amazonia. Exploitation of biodiversity and indigenous Knowledge in Latin America: Challenges to sovereignty and the old order.

Author : Jamie Schnurr,0 Idrc,Susan Holtz,Greg Armstrong,Anne K Bernard
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2023-07-14
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781000950014

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The Cornerstone of Development by Jamie Schnurr,0 Idrc,Susan Holtz,Greg Armstrong,Anne K Bernard Pdf

"Sustainable development" quickly became the universal goal for environmentalists in the 1990s, motivated by the 1988 Brundtland Report and the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio. When the time came to bring theory into reality, sustainable development revealed far more complexity than first anticipated. To attain sustainable development in the full sense of the phrase"meeting present needs without compromising the resources needed for future societies"environmental and social concerns would need a constant presence in all major economic decisions. The Cornerstone of Development: Balancing Environmental, Social, and Economic Imperatives profiles many of the first attempts to implement sustainable development initiatives worldwide. The model: Canada's experience with "multistakeholder" decision-making. Under the guidance of Canada's National Task Force on Environment and Economy, nationwide and provincial round tables brought government officials together with corporate officers to formulate sustainable development guidelines. Authorized by the Canadian government to serve as an "Agenda 21 organization," the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) subsequently researched the feasibility of adapting the multistakeholder approach to the needs and practices of developing countries. The results are in these pages: valuable case histories from Africa, Latin America, Asia and Canada, each recounting the risks and benefits from integrating environmental, social and economic policies. When IDRC members were asked for ways to address environmental sustainability, they had few examples to follow"and little evidence that such endeavors could be fulfilled. The research and problem-solving efforts they produced are now collected here, for the guidance of other environment/development balance programs worldwide.

Author : Allan Howatson,Conference Board of Canada. Business amd Environment Research Program
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 19 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Environmental policy
ISBN : 0887632831

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Reforming Public Policies for Sustainability by Allan Howatson,Conference Board of Canada. Business amd Environment Research Program Pdf

Author : Melody Hessing,Michael Howlett
Publisher : UBC Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Environmental policy
ISBN : 0774806141

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Canadian Natural Resource and Environmental Policy by Melody Hessing,Michael Howlett Pdf

This book examines policy-making in one of the most significant areasof activity in the Canadian economy -- natural resources and theenvironment. It discusses the evolution of resource policies from theearly era of exploitation to the present era of resource andenvironmental management. Using an integrated political economy andpolicy perspective, the book provides an analytic framework from whichthe foundation of ideological perspectives, administrative structures,and substantive issues are explored. The integration of social scienceperspectives and the combination of theoretical and empirical work makethis innovative book one of the most comprehensive analyses of Canadiannatural resource and environmental policy to date.

Author : Roland Bardy,Arthur Rubens,Raymond Saner,Lichia Yiu
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-18
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781527566255

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Public Goods, Sustainable Development and the Contribution of Business by Roland Bardy,Arthur Rubens,Raymond Saner,Lichia Yiu Pdf

This book provides an expansive review of the public goods theme and highlights the inherent linkage between sustainable development and corporate responsibility for improving the current and future welfare of communities both at home and abroad. The main proposition here is that sustainable development is focused on preserving and maintaining public goods. Consequently, whoever uses public goods is liable for their preservation, their maintenance, and, where they are underdeveloped, for their expansion. Successful delivery, both now and in the future, depends on a positive relationship of the public sector with the private sector. This book will serve to stimulate discussions of scholars and policy makers in the field of sustainable development with business leaders, and will close the gap between the public and the private sectors by building a common understanding and common methodologies for implementing and measuring sustainable development in the macro- and the micro-spheres.

Author : Jamie Schnurr
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2017-08-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1138465445

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The Cornerstone of Development by Jamie Schnurr Pdf

"Sustainable development" quickly became the universal goal for environmentalists in the 1990s, motivated by the 1988 Brundtland Report and the 1992 Earth Summit in Rio. When the time came to bring theory into reality, sustainable development revealed far more complexity than first anticipated. To attain sustainable development in the full sense of the phrase"meeting present needs without compromising the resources needed for future societies"environmental and social concerns would need a constant presence in all major economic decisions. The Cornerstone of Development: Balancing Environmental, Social, and Economic Imperatives profiles many of the first attempts to implement sustainable development initiatives worldwide. The model: Canada's experience with "multistakeholder" decision-making. Under the guidance of Canada's National Task Force on Environment and Economy, nationwide and provincial round tables brought government officials together with corporate officers to formulate sustainable development guidelines. Authorized by the Canadian government to serve as an "Agenda 21 organization," the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) subsequently researched the feasibility of adapting the multistakeholder approach to the needs and practices of developing countries. The results are in these pages: valuable case histories from Africa, Latin America, Asia and Canada, each recounting the risks and benefits from integrating environmental, social and economic policies. When IDRC members were asked for ways to address environmental sustainability, they had few examples to follow"and little evidence that such endeavors could be fulfilled. The research and problem-solving efforts they produced are now collected here, for the guidance of other environment/development balance programs worldwide.

Author : Natalia Mirovitskaya,William L. Ascher
Publisher : Duke University Press
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 0822327457

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Guide to Sustainable Development and Environmental Policy by Natalia Mirovitskaya,William L. Ascher Pdf

DIVA compilation of definitions, terms, and critical commentary on aspects of sustainable development and environmental policy, with a strong emphasis on policy tools, policy practices, and systems of international environmental governance./div

Author : Steven C. Hackett
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 556 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Electronic books
ISBN : STANFORD:36105123345964

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Environmental and Natural Resources Economics by Steven C. Hackett Pdf

Providing an accessible treatment of the subject, including the economics of sustainability, this book includes the balanced coverage, and the integration of economics with science and public policy. It covers a chapter on global climate change to incorporate scientific information and evolving public policy.

Author : Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Publisher : Paris, France : Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2001-05-14
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105110489460

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Policies to Enhance Sustainable Development by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Pdf

This report identifies some of the main barriers -- conceptual and practical -- that stand in the way of progress in sustainable development, and some of the areas where concrete government actions will allow a better integration of environmental, economic and social goals.