Sustainability Indicators in Practice
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 incr...
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| author | Latawiec, Agnieszka Agol, Dorice |
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| description | 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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| spelling | doab-20.500.12854ir-603092023-12-20T15:54:30Z Sustainability Indicators in Practice Latawiec, Agnieszka Agol, Dorice HM401-1281 QH301-705.5 QH540-549.5 TA170-171 wastewater biodiversity land-use change case studies air indicators monitoring Sustainable development deforestation agriculture complex systems river basin management land fisheries REDD+ restoration bic Book Industry Communication::J Society & social sciences::JF Society & culture: general::JFF Social issues & processes::JFFP Social interaction 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 2021-02-12T04:56:44Z 2021-02-12T04:56:44Z 2016-01-06 16:24:03 2015 book 17970 9783110450675 9783110450507 https://directory.doabooks.org/handle/20.500.12854/60309 eng image/jpeg Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International https://doi.org/10.1515/9783110450507 De Gruyter 10.1515/9783110450507 10.1515/9783110450507 af2fbfcc-ee87-43d8-a035-afb9d7eef6a5 9783110450675 9783110450507 271 open access |
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