Описание: As humanity approaches the 3rd millennium, the sustainability of our present way of life becomes more and more questionable. New paradigms for the long-term coevolution of nature and civilization are urgently needed in order to avoid intolerable and irreversible modifications of our planetary environment. Earth System Analysis is a new scientific enterprise that tries to perceive the earth as a whole, a unique system which is to be analyzed with methods ranging from nonlinear dynamics to macroeconomic modelling. This book, resulting from an international symposium organized by the Potsdam Institute, has 2 aims: first, to integrate contributions from leading researchers and scholars from around the world to provide a multifaceted perspective of what Earth System Analysis is all about, and second, to outline the scope of the scientific challenge and elaborate the general formalism for a well-defined transdisciplinary discourse on this most fascinating issue.
Описание: This book explores the opportunities offered by Strategic Environmental Assessment in the context of guaranteeing the synchronized integration of landscape (in all its aspects) within urban plans, thereby helping to overcome the constraints of rigidly framed, sector-focused laws and a purely aesthetic concept of landscape. In pursuit of this goal, various scholars have previously attempted to construct arrays of indicators relating to the different conceptions of “landscape”. This book critically examines the most complete proposals of this nature, systematizing and comparing them and, finally, offering some guidelines with respect to their codification within specific application protocols. After opening chapters exploring the origins of the problem and analysing the European normative frame for Strategic Environmental Assessment, two case studies are described and discussed. A model is then presented for the evaluation of the effects of urban plans on landscape, including in cultural and perceptual terms. The author demonstrates that, when suitably employed, Strategic Environmental Assessment can indeed facilitate the integration of environmental, economic, and social sustainability into urban planning.
Автор: Jane Carter Ingram; Fabrice DeClerck; Cristina Rum Название: Integrating Ecology and Poverty Reduction ISBN: 1489994289 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781489994288 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 20896.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This volume offers a critical look at what the science of ecology can and cannot provide to the development agenda, in light of the Millennium Development goals. The concluding section integrates lessons and principles outlined in each of the chapters.
Описание: Agroecology not only encompasses aspects of ecology, but the ecology of sustainable food production systems, and related societal and cultural values.
Автор: Walter Leal Filho; Ulisses M. Azeiteiro; Sandra Ca Название: Integrating Sustainability Thinking in Science and Engineering Curricula ISBN: 3319094734 ISBN-13(EAN): 9783319094731 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 23508.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Including considerations of sustainability in universities` activities has long since become mainstream. Created in order to address this need, this book presents a wealth of information on innovative approaches, methods and tools that may be helpful in translating sustainability principles into practice.
Описание: This book provides concise reviews of current important and complex issues in agroecology. It identifies inadequacies, errors and gaps in knowledge that may hinder or oppose effective progress toward improving sustainability.
Автор: I.H. Olcay ?nver; Rajiv K. Gupta; Aysegul Kibarogl Название: Water Development and Poverty Reduction ISBN: 140207431X ISBN-13(EAN): 9781402074318 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 20962.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Presents diverse water management and development practices for poverty reduction, including realistic pricing and effective irrigation practices, the use of water as an engine for sustainable development, small and large scale strategies for reducing the risks and uncertainties in water availability and food security, and more.
Автор: I.H. Olcay ?nver; Rajiv K. Gupta; Aysegul Kibarogl Название: Water Development and Poverty Reduction ISBN: 1461350697 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781461350699 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 13974.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: In the book`s four Parts, the interdisciplinary approach to many issues contributes to the relationship between water and poverty.Part I includes articles on the conceptual and methodological issues concerning poverty reduction through water resources development.
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