Sustainability Indicators in Practice

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Tác giả: Dorice Agol, Agnieszka Latawiec

Ngôn ngữ: eng

ISBN-13: 978-3110450507

ISBN-13: 978-3110450675

Ký hiệu phân loại: 338.927 Appropriate technology

Thông tin xuất bản: London, UK : De Gruyter, 2015

Mô tả vật lý: 1 electronic resource (271 p.)

Bộ sưu tập: Tài liệu truy cập mở

ID: 224016

The goal of sustainable development is to meet the socio-economic and environmental objectives without comprising the needs of future generations. Since the Rio Summit of 1992, the concept of sustainability has captured our imaginations and aspirations and efforts to develop its indicators have increased. A range of sustainability indicators have been developed within various socio-economic, environmental and cultural contexts- including biodiversity, economy, energy, water, land use and transport. Sustainability indicators are widespread in international development arena. They have become popularized among governments, non-governmental organizations, private sector and the wider public.Based on multiple cases across the world, this book explores opportunities and challenges associated with the practical application of sustainability indicators. The book reflects diversity of professionals of inter-disciplinary backgrounds covering contemporary issues within different socio-economic and environmental contexts. Each chapter presents practical examples of the merits and challenges of using sustainability indicators and draws conclusions and lessons learned. The book targets a range of audience from students, academics to development practitioners and policy-makers. The two editors of this book: Dr. Agnieszka Ewa Latawiec and Dr. Dorice Agol are inter-disciplinary scientists who both have experience in research at the environmental conservation and development nexus
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