Sustainability Books
Springer International Publishing AG Contemporary Urban Design Thinking: The
Book SynopsisThis book is oriented on cities and their role in society, from the public places created in cities to the visionary and more abstract views on large scale developments. The chapter authors argue, each in their own way, how urban design can produce an answer to these questions. Furthermore, detailed insights are given into how current designers, architects, urbanists and landscape architects deal with the contemporary urban problems of our time: climate change, migration, resiliency, politics, environmental change This book includes chapters from leading thinkers in urban design, city development and landscape urbanism fields. The authors have included the most recent insights in urbanism ensuring that this book provides a state-of-the -art text which is both actual and timely. Table of ContentsIntroduction.- 1. Growth of Sydney Metropolitan Region Over Time and Current Urban Design Practices.- 2. The City as an Economic Driver.- 3. 20 Years of Spatial Growth and Planning in Sydney.- 4. The Role of Qualitative Public Spaces.- 5. The Need for Developing Sustainability in Urbanism.- 6. The Concept of the Resilient City.- 7. The Design of the Sydney Green Grid.- 8. Landscapes and a Driver for Urban Design.- 9. The Role of Mobility in Current and Future Cities.- 10. The Relationship between Urbanism and Politics.- 11. How Local Economics Play a Role in Community Driven Urban Design.- 12. Sustainable Urban Projects and Urban Architecture.- Conclusions.
£125.99
Springer International Publishing AG A Sustainable Philosophy—The Work of Bryan Norton
Book SynopsisThis book provides a richly interdisciplinary assessment of the thought and work of Bryan Norton, one of most innovative and influential environmental philosophers of the past thirty years. In landmark works such as Toward Unity Among Environmentalists and Sustainability: A Philosophy of Adaptive Ecosystem Management, Norton charted a new and highly productive course for an applied environmental philosophy, one fully engaged with the natural and social sciences as well as the management professions. A Sustainable Philosophy gathers together a distinguished group of scholars and professionals from a wide array of fields (including environmental philosophy, natural resource management, environmental economics, law, and public policy) to engage Norton’s work and its legacy for our shared environmental future. A study in the power of intellectual legacy and the real-world influence of philosophy, the book will be of great interest scholars and students in environmental philosophy, public policy and management, and environmental and sustainability studies. By considering the value and impact of Norton’s body of work it will also chart a course for the next generation of pragmatic environmental philosophers and sustainability scholars grappling with questions of environmental value, knowledge, and practice in a rapidly changing world.Trade Review“Carl Griffin and Briony McDonagh have made an important contribution to the field of British protest studies. … in my view this is a very well-researched, informative and deeply committed collection, and it undoubtedly strengthens and enhances what is already a venerable canon of work on British protest history.” (Peter Jones, Family & Community History, Vol. 22 (2), July, 2019)Table of ContentsChapter 1. Norton on Sustainability as Such (Paul B. Thompson).- Chapter 2. Ecological Sustainability (J. Baird Callicott).- Chapter 3. Norton vs Callicott on Interpreting Aldo Leopold: A Jamesian View (Piers H.G. Stephens).- Chapter 4. The Language of Environmental Ethics: Escaping The Emotivist Trap (Daniel W. Bromley).- Chapter 5. Environmental Pragmatism, Decision Theory, and Systematic Conservation Planning (Sahotra Sarkar).- Chapter 6. Values Pluralism and “Sustainability” (Richard Howarth).- Chapter 7. Shared Values and Scientific Knowledge in Environmental Decision-making (Evelyn Brister).- Chapter 8. Adaptive Management as a Theory of Intergenerational Justice? (Clark Wolf).- Chapter 9. Leadership for Sustainability (R. Bruce Hull).- Chapter 10. The Power of Process: A Role for Norton’s Deliberative Approach to Sustainability in Building Constituencies for Change (Paul D. Hirsch) etc.
£85.49
Springer International Publishing AG Life Below Water
Book SynopsisThe problems related to the process of industrialisation such as biodiversity depletion, climate change and a worsening of health and living conditions, especially but not only in developing countries, intensify. Therefore, there is an increasing need to search for integrated solutions to make development more sustainable. The United Nations has acknowledged the problem and approved the “2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development”. On 1st January 2016, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the Agenda officially came into force. These goals cover the three dimensions of sustainable development: economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection. The Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals comprehensively addresses the SDGs in an integrated way. It encompasses 17 volumes, each one devoted to one of the 17 SDGs. This volume is dedicated to SDG 14 “Conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development". Marine and coastal bio-resources, play an essential role in human well-being and social and economic development. This volume addresses this sustainability challenge providing the description of a range of terms, which allows a better understanding and fosters knowledge about it.Concretely, the defined targets are: Prevent and significantly reduce marine pollution of all kinds, in particular from land-based activities, including marine debris and nutrient pollution Sustainably manage and protect marine and coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for their restoration in order to achieve healthy and productive oceans Minimize and address the impacts of ocean acidification, including through enhanced scientific cooperation at all levels Effectively regulate harvesting and end overfishing, illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and destructive fishing practices and implement science-based management plans, in order to restore fish stocks in the shortest time feasible, at least to levels that can produce maximum sustainable yield as determined by their biological characteristics Conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information Prohibit certain forms of fisheries subsidies which contribute to overcapacity and overfishing, eliminate subsidies that contribute to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing and refrain from introducing new such subsidies, recognizing that appropriate and effective special and differential treatment for developing and least developed countries should be an integral part of the World Trade Organization fisheries subsidies negotiation 16 Increase the economic benefits to small island developing states and least developed countries from the sustainable use of marine resources, including through sustainable management of fisheries, aquaculture and tourism Increase scientific knowledge, develop research capacity and transfer marine technology, taking into account the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission Criteria and Guidelines on the Transfer of Marine Technology, in order to improve ocean health and to enhance the contribution of marine biodiversity to the development of developing countries, in particular small island developing states and least developed countries Provide access for small-scale artisanal fishers to marine resources and markets Enhance the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources by implementing international law as reflected in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, which provides the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of oceans and their resources, as recalled in paragraph 158 of “The future we want” Editorial BoardUlisses M. Azeiteiro, Anabela Marisa Azul, Luciana Brandli, Ernesto Brugnoli, Ana M. M. Gonçalves, Giulia Guerriero, Nathalie Hilmi, Walter Leal Filho, Filipe Martinho, Fernando Morgado, Saleem Mustafa, Nidhi Nagabhatla, Melissa Nursey-Bray, Jessica M. Savage, Teppo VehanenTable of ContentsAdaptation to Sea-Level Rise and Sustainable Development Goals.- Antarctic: Climate Change, Fisheries, and Governance.- Antarctica and NE Greenland: Marine Pollution in a Changing World.- Aquaculture: Farming Our Food in Water.- Artisanal Fisheries: Management and Sustainability.- Artisanal Fishing Gears and Sustainable Development.- Biological Invasions as a Threat to Global Sustainability.- Blue Bioeconomy and the Sustainable Development Goals.- Bycatch: Causes, Impacts, and Reduction of Incidental Captures.- Cetacean Health: Global Environmental Threats.- CO 2-Induced Ocean Acidification.- Coastal Defenses and Engineering Works.
£427.49
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Survival and Sustainability: Environmental
Book SynopsisThe International Conference on Environment: Survival and Sustainability, held at the Near East University, Nicosia, Northern Cyprus 19-24 February 2007, dealt with environmental threats and proposed solutions at all scales. The 21 themes addressed by the conference fell into four broad categories; Threats to Survival and Sustainability; Technological Advances towards Survival and Sustainability; Activities and Tools for Social Change; Defining Goals for Sustainable Societies. Activities and tools that move the society towards greater sustainability were emphasized at the conference. These included environmental law and ethics, environmental knowledge, technology and information systems, media, environmental awareness, education and lifelong learning, the use of literature for environmental awareness, the green factor in politics, international relations and environmental organizations. The breadth of the issues addressed at the conference made clear the need for greatly increased interdisciplinary and international collaboration the survival and sustainability concept. The exchanges at the conference represent a step in this direction.
£224.99
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Klimawandel und Finanzmärkte
Book SynopsisEin vergleichsweise neues Thema hat die Finanzmärkte erreicht: der Klimawandel. Auf verschiedenen Veranstaltungen von Aufsichtsbehörden stand dieser Aspekt im Zentrum. Die Bedeutung des Klimawandels im Hinblick auf seine Auswirkungen auf das Finanzsystem wird durch zahlreiche Studien der Green Finance Study Group unterstrichen, die von der G20-Gruppe der wichtigsten Industrie- und Schwellenländer eingerichtet wurde. Während es zunächst um die Finanzierung einer ökologisch ausgerichteten Wirtschaftspolitik ging (im Sinne von ‚Green Finance‘), stehen zunehmend die Risiken des Klimawandels im Fokus. Joachim Weeber stellt die Auswirkungen des Klimawandels auf die Finanzmärkte insgesamt in den Mittelpunkt. Neben der Beschreibung und Analyse von Risiken durch den Klimawandel betrachtet er auch die Chancen, die sich durch den Einsatz der Finanzmärkte für die Minderung des Klimawandels ergeben. Zahlreiche neue Forschungsfragen sind aus der Thematik ableitbar, für die der Autor Beispiele liefert.Der Autor: Prof. Dr. Joachim Weeber ist Honorarprofessor an der Fachhochschule Nordakademie sowie Sachgebietsleiter bei der Deutschen Bundesbank im Bereich Banken und Finanzaufsicht.Table of ContentsDefinition und Abgrenzung zentraler Begriffe.- Klimarisiken für die Finanzmärkte.- Beitrag der Finanzmärkte zur Abschwächung des Klimawandels – Green Banking.- Regulatorische Auswirkungen.
£11.77
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Corporate Social Responsibility im
Book SynopsisDieses Buch zeigt, wie es vom KMU bis zum größeren Konzern gelingt, nicht nur Nachhaltigkeitsaspekte in nationalen oder internationalen Geschäftstransaktionen zu berücksichtigen, sondern daraus langfristige Wettbewerbsvorteile zu generieren. Neben ausgewählten Theorien, Konzepten und Modellen, widmet es sich der zentralen Frage, wie Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) innerhalb der Wertschöpfungskette erfolgreich eingesetzt werden kann. Wertvolle Handlungsempfehlungen verknüpfen praktische und theoretische Erfahrungen der fünf Autoren im nationalen und internationalen Umfeld. Neben vielen Praxisbeispielen innerhalb der Primärfunktionen Beschaffung, Produktion, Absatz und Sekundärfunktionen wie Personal, Finanzen oder Buchführung werden spannende CSR-Innovationen vorgestellt. Die Lektüre schärft das Verständnis für nachhaltiges Verhalten im Geschäftsverkehr, gerade auch durch Kenntnis möglicher Stolperfallen im internationalen Geschäft. Table of ContentsCSR:Theorien, Modelle, Konzepte.- Stakeholder der CSR.- CSR im Lieferantenmanagement, in der Produktion, im Marketing, im Innovationsmanagement, im Hospitalitymanagement.- CSR-Zertifikate, Normen und Siegel.- CSR als Wettbewerbsvorteil.
£52.24
Springer Das Weltbudget: Sichere und faire
Book SynopsisDieses Buch beschreibt die zukunftsfähige Gestaltung der physischen Basis von Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft insgesamt durch eine gerechte Steuerung des weltweiten Ressourcenverbrauchs.Es erläutert Strategien, die die Entwicklung von Gesellschaften und Individuen auch bei begrenztem Güterverbrauch ermöglichen und gleichzeitig dem universellen Bedürfnis des Menschen nach Sicherheit und Unabhängigkeit entgegenkommen. Die Idee eines Weltbudgets der globalen Ressourcennutzung kann als wichtige Referenz für das Management auf der internationalen, nationalen und lokalen Ebene dienen und den Verbrauch weltweit auf eine sichere und faire Basis stellen. So lassen sich wirksame Hebel gezielt dort ansetzen, wo der Verbrauch wesentlich bestimmt wird: bei Art und Umfang von Produktion und Konsum sowie der Gestaltung der Infrastrukturen.Als Zielorientierung und Referenz dienen konkrete Obergrenzen für die Nutzung globaler Ressourcen, um ein gutes Leben für alle auf diesem Planeten zu sichern.Table of ContentsÜberleben und gutes Leben sind in Gefahr.- Trügerische Sicherheit auf Kosten anderer.- Verstehen von Ursache und Wirkung – die Systemperspektive.- Auf großem Fuß zu leben macht nicht glücklicher.- Wie eine zukunftsfähige Ressourcennutzung aussehen könnte.- Wie wir in eine sichere und faire Zukunft steuern.- Das Weltbudget natürlicher Ressourcennutzung.- Institutionen für Monitoring und Controlling entwickeln.- Diskurse führen, lernen und Missverständnisse ausräumen.
£19.99
Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden Chancen einer nachhaltigen IT: Wege zu einer
Book SynopsisDas Buch adressiert die zwei Themen Erstellung ressourceneffizienter Software sowie den ressourceneffizienten Betrieb von Software. Für die Mehrheit aller Unternehmen in Deutschland sind bei der Entwicklung von Software die Dimensionen „in budget“, „in time“ und „in function“ wichtig. Die Dimension „in climate“ gewinnt vor dem Hintergrund der Klima- und der Energiekrise stark an Bedeutung. Dabei muss die Dimension „in climate“ nicht im Kontrast zu den anderen Dimensionen stehen. Bei näherer Betrachtung kann sie sogar die anderen Dimensionen ergänzen. In Bezug auf den Betrieb von IT-Systemen liegt aktuell der Fokus bei den deutschen Firmen auf Performance und Verfügbarkeit. Einbußen in diesen beiden Bereichen wird oftmals mit einem Mehr an Infrastruktur begegnet, welches höheren Ressourcenverbrauch bedeutet und damit ggf. höhere CO2-Emissionen impliziert. Dabei müssen Performance und Verfügbarkeit nicht im Widerspruch zu moderaten CO2-Emissionen stehen. Dieses Buch stellt zunächst die Ergebnisse einer Umfrage unter Entscheiderinnen und Entscheidern zum Thema Green-IT dar, mit Fragen zu einer nachhaltigen IT in Bezug auf die Entwicklung und den Betrieb von Software. Aufbauend auf der Umfrage werden konkrete Maßnahmen zur Reduktion von CO2 beim Entwurf und beim Bau von Software dargestellt sowie Möglichkeiten eines energieeffizienten Betriebs im eigenen Rechenzentrum und in der Cloud aufgezeigt. Neben einem ausführlichen Theorieteil bietet das Buch mehrere Best-Practice-Beispiele und eine illustrative Fallstudie.Table of ContentsVorwort.- Einleitung.- Status Quo - Ergebnisse der Umfrage zu Green IT.- Technische Betrachtung.-Methodische Betrachtung.- Fallstudie.- Zusammenfassung und kritischeWürdigung .- Literaturverzeichnis
£26.59
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Mindful Mobility: Ein neuer Ansatz zur Gestaltung
Book SynopsisDie aktuelle Entwicklung der Mobilität in urbanen Räumen stellt alle Beteiligten vor große Herausforderungen. Zunehmende Versorgungströme und der Wunsch nach individueller Mobilität bringen die Verkehrsinfrastruktur an ihre Grenzen. Nachteilige Folgen sind Staus, Luft- und Lärmbelastung sowie zunehmend Schäden an Verkehrsflächen, deren Erhaltung enorme Kosten verursacht und im täglichen Betrieb des urbanen Lebens einen hohen Aufwand und vielfältige Einschränkungen bedeuten. Gesellschaft, Politik und Unternehmen sind gefordert, geeignete Lösungen zu entwickeln und umzusetzen. Dabei müssen ökologische, ökonomische und soziale Themen mit dem Ziel einer Mindful Mobility ausgewogen berücksichtigt werden.Dieses Buch zeigt anhand eines Reifegradmodells nachhaltige Konzepte, Beispiele und schrittweise Lösungen für den urbanen Raum und die Mobilität. Table of ContentsUrbanisierung und Mobilität: Herausforderungen – Nachhaltige Mobilität und Verkehr – Konsequenzen urbaner Mobilität.- Wissenstransfer und Methoden aus der Welt der Logistik – Japanische Management-Philosophien – Lean Production und Toyota-Produktionssystem – Bedeutung der Verschwendung – Lean Management und Lean Logistics – Netzwerke und deren Optimierung – Transportoptimierung.- Handlungsempfehlungen für die Mindful Mobility der Zukunft: Szenario Berlin-Brandenburg 2038 – Zielsetzungen – Strategische Ansätze für die Mobilität der Zukunft – Reifegrad einer Stadt – Einflussfaktoren, Maßnahmen und Erfolgsfaktoren der Umsetzung.
£28.49
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Mit Digitalisierung und Nachhaltigkeit zum
Book SynopsisDas Buch zeigt anhand von strategischen Frameworks sowie Best-Practice-Beispielen, wie Unternehmen durch die Nutzung von Digitalisierung ihre Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie positiv beeinflussen können. Dabei wird nicht nur der Umgang mit politischen Rahmenbedingungen berücksichtigt, sondern es werden auch Transformationspfade von Organisationen und Prozessen sowie die Einführung neuer Methoden, Kooperationen und datengetriebener Geschäftsmodelle beschrieben. Die Autorinnen und Autoren zeigen, welchen Chancen, Risiken und Perspektiven Unternehmen in der Auseinandersetzung mit Digitalisierung und Nachhaltigkeit gegenüberstehen und wie mit diesen umgegangen werden kann. Denn die Wirtschaft steht in den nächsten Jahrzehnten vor extremen Herausforderungen: Nachhaltigkeit und Biodiversität in all ihren Facetten werden Unternehmen zum Umdenken zwingen und radikale Veränderungen erfordern. Ein wichtiges Zwischenziel stellt die Erreichung der hundertprozentigen Klimaneutralität bis 2050 dar. Um dies zu erreichen, sind Transformationsprozesse in allen Wirtschaftsbereichen erforderlich. Megatrends wie die Nachhaltigkeit und Konnektivität treffen aufeinander und bestärken sich gegenseitig. Diese beiden Themenkomplexe gemeinsam zu denken, bietet Potenzial für innovative Dienstleistungen, Produkte und Lösungen für eine klimaneutrale Zukunft.Der Inhalt Veränderung der Rahmenbedingungen und soziokulturelle Einflüsse Harmonisierung der Transformationspfade von Nachhaltigkeit und Digitalisierung Methoden für Nachhaltigkeits- und Digitalisierungsmanagement Digitale nachhaltige Geschäftsmodelle und Innovation Table of ContentsVeränderung der Rahmenbedingungen und soziokulturelle Einflüsse.- Harmonisierung der Transformationspfade von Nachhaltigkeit und Digitalisierung.- Methodiken für Nachhaltigkeits- und Digitalisierungsmanagement.- Digitale nachhaltige Geschäftsmodelle und Innovation.
£36.09
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Nachhaltigkeit in Unternehmen integrieren:
Book SynopsisGesetzgeber, Kunden und Mitarbeiter fordern von Unternehmen ökologisches Handeln sowie soziales Arrangement. Unternehmerische Aktionen sind dabei nicht neu, jedoch wird ein ganzheitlicher Ansatz, eine sogenannte Corporate Responsibility (CR), gefordert. Was dies im Einzelnen bedeutet und wie eine CR im Unternehmen umgesetzt werden kann, zeigt dieses Essential. Neben Erklärungen der Bedeutung der wichtigsten Fachterminologien und ihrer Zusammenhänge, wird der Prozess hin zu einem nachhaltigen Unternehmen beschrieben. Da nur ein sichtbares CR gemessen und somit verbessert werden kann, sind auch Methoden zur Erzeugung der Sichtbarkeit und zur Messbarmachung des CR enthalten.Table of ContentsGrundlagen.- Nachhaltigkeit: Wirtschaft, Ökologie, Soziales, Corporate Governance, Corporate Citizenship, Corporate Responsibility.- Nachhaltigkeit als Prozess: Commitment, Strategien, Ziele und Maßnahmen, Führung und Organisation, Umsetzung der Maßnahmen, Messung und Evaluation, Kommunikation, Analyse und Aufbereitung.
£11.77
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG CSR und Hidden Champions: Mit
Book SynopsisDieses Buch wirft einen Blick auf den deutschen Mittelstand, insbesondere auf Hidden Champions. Erfolgreiche, nicht selten familiengeführte Unternehmen leisten einen wichtigen Beitrag für den Wirtschaftsstandort Deutschland, sie sind zudem wesentliche Akteure im Sinne des ehrbaren Unternehmertums und der Verantwortungsübernahme durch die Wirtschaft. Hidden Champions tragen maßgeblich zu Innovationskraft, Resilienz und Zukunftsfähigkeit von Wirtschaftsregionen bei. Und nicht zuletzt in der öffentlichen Wahrnehmung als Träger von CSR wächst deren Relevanz zusehends. Das Buch liefert durch Fachbeiträge sowie insbesondere durch das Aufzeigen von Best-Practice-Beispielen erfolgreicher Hidden Champions einen wichtigen Beitrag in der Diskussion, warum gerade diese Unternehmen zu den internationalen Spitzenleistern gehören. Der Wahrnehmung von CSR in all ihren Facetten kommt hierbei ein besonderer Stellenwert zu, den es lohnt, näher zu betrachten. Table of ContentsEinleitung.- Teil I: Wissenschaftliche Auseinandersetzung mit CSR & Hidden Champions.- Teil II: Relevanz und Umsetzungspraxis von CSR aus Sicht von Hidden Champions (kategorisiert nach verschiedenen CSR-Handlungsfeldern). Teil III: Erarbeitung von Besonderheiten von Hidden Champions mit Blick auf die Umsetzung von CSR inklusive Handlungsempfehlungen.
£42.74
Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Landwirtschaft - Wege aus der Krise: von Artenvielfalt bis Klimawandel
Book SynopsisLandwirtschaft geht uns alle an!Mit immer ertragreicheren Sorten, modernen Düngemitteln und potenten Pestiziden haben wir jahrelang eine intensivierte Landwirtschaft auf Kosten der Natur vorangetrieben. Nun schielen immer mehr Landwirte auf naturnahe, nachhaltige Ansätze. Doch was bedeutet dies für die Agrarwirtschaft? Sind an den Klimawandel angepasste Kulturpflanzen nachhaltig? Und sollen wir diese durch klassische, langwierige Züchtung entwickeln oder ist grüne Gentechnik durch Schnelligkeit im Vorteil? Wie steht es um Patente auf Naturprodukte? Können wir die Agrarwirtschaft in unsere immer größeren Städte integrieren und vielleicht durch Digitalisierung retten? Die im Buch gesammelten Beiträge aus Spektrum der Wissenschaft, Spektrum – die Woche und Spektrum.de bieten vielfältige Ansätze und Denkanstöße mit Blick auf Herausforderungen, Risiken und Möglichkeiten für ein Umlenken in der Landwirtschaft. Table of ContentsTeil I Warum Landwirtschaft sich ändern muss .- Leidtragende und Mitverursacherin.-Deutschland verarmt auch an Pflanzen.- IPCC warnt vor Ausbeutung des Ackerlandes.- Teil II Was bedroht unsere Landwirtschaft?.- Bedrohte Ernte.- Massensterben im Olivenhain.-Bakterium Xylella fastidiosa: Gefährlicher Pflanzenschädling stammt aus Kalifornien.- Kakao: Die größte Bedrohung, seit es Schokolade gibt.- Sind bald die Bananen alle?.- Panamakrankheit: In Zukunft nur noch Genbananen?.- Weiße Fliege: Mit Genklau zum Superschädling.- Bestäuber im Sinkflug.- Teil III: Neue Wege in der Landwirtschaft.- Pestizidverbot - und nun?!.- Die Landwirtschaft wetterfest machen.- Getreide für alle Bedingungen.- Capsaicin: mit Schärfe gegen Mäuse.- Mit Spürnasen gegen die Zitrusplage.- Mit CRISPR und Mikroben gegen Ernteausfälle.- Weinbau ohne Gift - unvorstellbar, aber möglich.- Nitrat & Co: Jenseits der Landwirtschaft.- Alles eine Frage der Haltung.- Mit grünen Oasen gegen die Wüsten.- Teil IV: Grüne Gentechnik: Potenzial und Risiken.- Die neue grüne Revolution.- Im Bund mit selbstsüchtigen Genen.- Mit RNA gegen Schädlinge.- Ausgesuchte Impfstoffe gegen Pflanzenkiller.- Patente: Natur als "Erfindung".- Streitgespräch: Es geht um nachhaltige Landwirtschaft.- Teil V: Zukunftsvisionen oder bald Realität?.- Kleinbauern: Von der Scholle geschubst.- Sind Roboter die besseren Bauern?.- Ackerbau und Viehzucht im Hochhaus.- Wächst die Zukunft der Chemieindustrie auf dem Acker?.- Nachhaltige Intensivierung - Fast jede dritte Farm orientiert sich in Richtung Nachhaltigkeit.- Biolandwirtschaft: Welche Strategie die Welt ernähren kann.
£17.99
New India Publishing Agency Waste and By-products Utilization
Book SynopsisThe book Waste and By-products Utilization presents a comprehensive approach to waste management, incorporating both theoretical concepts and practical applications. This balanced approach aims to enable readers to make informed decisions, design and operate waste management systems in a responsible manner. The book provides a detailed examination of waste management in urban environments, including both liquid and solid waste management, as well as industrial waste management, including hazardous and non-hazardous waste streams. Additionally, the book covers a range of waste management technologies, providing readers with options for controlling pollution and maximizing resource recovery from waste. The inclusion of new technologies in the book equips readers with the necessary tools to plan and evaluate alternative solid waste management systems. The book is not only suitable as a textbook for academic institutions but also serves as an important resource for professionals, such as engineers, biologists, chemists, and environmental scientists, working in consulting firms or environmental agencies. Overall, the information presented in the book is valuable for waste management practitioners, helping them to effectively manage waste in an environmentally conscious manner.
£209.90
New India Publishing Agency Renewable Energy Sources for Sustainable
Book SynopsisThis book has been written to raise awareness about the importance of incorporating renewable energy sources in various sectors for sustainable development. The objective of this book is to analyze the diverse perspectives on renewable energy for sustainable development and their implications. The authors have made the concepts and theories related to renewable energy technologies and sustainable development more accessible and understandable. Sustainable development is characterized by a focus on environmental issues and their connection to renewable energy sources. In todays context, it is crucial to adopt a systematic approach to organize the subject matter and promote the development of knowledge. The built environment plays a significant role in society and needs to be developed holistically. The integration of renewable energy sources is a critical factor in determining the long-term sustainability of a community. This book emphasizes various aspects of energy planning, such as energy assessment, energy integration, energy forecasting, energy modeling, computer modeling, and techno-economic analysis of conventional and non-conventional renewable energy sources. The information presented in this book aims to provide an understanding of integrated energy planning, including its design, development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation through feedback. This book will be beneficial for individuals involved in energy planning and related activities.
£40.37
New India Publishing Agency Rural Livelihood and Food Security
Book SynopsisThe book, which is a collection of research conducted at both macro and micro levels by prominent scientists and educators from various fields, is particularly relevant in todays society due to the pressing issue of food security and livelihood. This volume includes a variety of articles that explore different aspects of food security and livelihood in different states and regions of the country, as well as on a national scale. The book employs quantitative techniques to analyze and estimate demand and supply gaps, making it particularly useful for understanding the scope of the problem. Additionally, it provides strategies for conserving food resources through proper processing and value-added techniques, which can help enhance livelihood options. The book also addresses the issue of nutritional demand-supply gaps, malnutrition, and related concerns comprehensively. Overall, this book is expected to serve as a valuable reference for researchers, planners, and public officials seeking to understand the conceptual framework of livelihood and food security and to develop practical policies for achieving food security through the attainment of livelihood security at both macro and micro levels.
£46.24
New India Publishing Agency Numericals and Short Questions in Farm
Book SynopsisThe book covers recent trends in Farm Machinery, Farm Power, Renewable energy and Engineering Mechanics. It will be beneficial to students of B.Tech Agriculture Engineering, M.Tech. Farm Machinery & Power as well as Renewable Energy.Table of Contents1. Farm Machinery. 2. Farm Power. 3. Renewable Energy. 4. Engineering Mechanics.
£69.62
United Nations Les Objectifs de Développement Durable: Illustré
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United Nations Regional trends report on energy for sustainable
Book SynopsisThe achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 7 (SDG 7) - ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all by 2030 - is challenging for the region. The objective of this report is to examine the progress made by Asia-Pacific countries towards achieving SDG 7 in the decade of action on the SDGs. In it, key energy trends are examined, immediate challenges are reviewed and the preparation of more ambitious agendas towards net-zero emissions are assessed to give recommendations of the steps needed to be taken by stakeholders and policymakers to achieve the goal of access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all
£38.21
United Nations Global sustainable development report 2023: times
Book SynopsisAuthored by an independent group of scientists appointed by the United Nations Secretary-General, the Global Sustainable Development Report 2023 presents a science-based call for transformations to achieve the 2030 Agenda. The authors analyse the phases of transformation, including emergence, acceleration and stabilisation, and offer recommendations on how to achieve these phases in a range of sectors. The authors also present recommendations on making science itself more fit for purpose to achieve sustainable development
£48.00
United Nations Statistical indicators of inclusive and
Book SynopsisThe report on Statistical Indicators of Inclusive and Sustainable Industrialization provides an analysis of global progress towards inclusive and sustainable industrial development in the frame of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The report is primarily based on the six SDG 9 indicators related to industrialization, for which UNIDO is designated as a custodian agency, showing the patterns of the recent changes in different country groups
£29.71
United Nations Feminist climate justice: a framework for action
Book SynopsisThe climate crisis is the most pressing issue of our times, one that is threatening progress on gender equality and human rights and hindering the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Against this backdrop of rising global temperatures and unfulfilled national pledges, women, girls and gender-diverse people are mobilizing to demand that their voices be heard in decision-making on climate policy. To answer their demands, this paper describes how to achieve feminist climate justice through four interlinked dimensions (recognition, redistribution, representation and reparation) and the principles of interdependence and intersectionality. It provides practical guidance on what countries need to do to transition to low-emission economies that are resilient to a changing climate, while advancing gender equality and recognising the leadership of women, girls and gender-diverse people in driving the change that is so urgently needed. In doing so, it zooms in on the global food system as just one illustration of how this framework can be applied, as well as provides analysis of the major barriers to accountability for gender-responsive climate action and how they can be overcome. The vision for feminist climate justice is of a world in which everyone can enjoy the full range of human rights, free from discrimination, and flourish on a planet that is healthy and sustainable. With this conceptual framework, UN-Women aims to open up space for discussion of feminist alternatives to the status quo and to inform the next edition of its flagship report, Progress of the World's Women, on gender equality in the age of climate crisis
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United Nations Frieda Fait la Différence: Les Objectifs de
Book SynopsisJoin Frieda as she learns how to make a difference in the world! This is the story about a young girl named Frieda who embarks on a wonderful adventure to bring about positive change in the world. One day, Ana from the United Nations visits Frieda's school to teach her class about the Sustainable Development Goals- the world's plan to reduce poverty and protect the planet by 2030. Frieda develops a global perspective and is encouraged to take action against the biggest issues of our day: from combating climate change and protecting endangered species to ending poverty and fighting inequality. But most important, Frieda learns that ""everyone must work together to make the world much better for all."" With colourful illustrations, engaging text, and tips on how to change the world, children will discover what they can do to make a difference in their lives and the lives around them.
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United Nations The sustainable development goals report 2020
Book SynopsisThis year marks the start of the Decade of Action to deliver the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. It is a critical period to advance a shared vision and accelerate responses to the world's gravest challenges - from eliminating poverty and hunger to reversing climate change. Yet, in only a brief period of time, the precipitous spread of the novel coronavirus turned a public health emergency into one of the worst international crises of our lifetimes, changing the world as we know it. Now, due to COVID-19, an unprecedented health, economic and social crisis is threatening lives and livelihoods, making the achievement of Goals even more challenging.
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United Nations The sustainable development goals report 2022
Book SynopsisThe Sustainable Development Goals Report 2022 presents how far we have come towards reaching the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This seventh edition of the annual report also looks at the trends since 2015 and impact of COVID-19 on the progress. It uses the latest available data and inputs from custodian agencies of the United Nations system other international agencies and is prepared by the Statistics Division of the Department of Economic and Social Affairs
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United Nations Financing for sustainable development report 2022
Book SynopsisThe Financing for Sustainable Development Report (FSDR) assesses progress in implementing the commitments and actions in the Addis Ababa Action Agenda
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United Nations Report of the Inter-agency Task Force on
Book SynopsisThe Financing for Sustainable Development Report (FSDR) assesses progress in implementing the commitments and actions in the Addis Ababa Action Agenda. Global sustainable development prospects continue to diverge. Two years ago, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Inter-agency Task Force warned of a global divergence that could lead to a lost decade for development. By 2022, these risks had materialized - a great finance divide was translating into a development divide. Over the past 12 months, the war in Ukraine, sharp increases in food and energy prices and rapidly tightening financial conditions further exacerbated challenges for many countries, increasing hunger and poverty and reversing progress on the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Despite some positive signs, the global macroeconomic outlook remains highly uncertain and particularly bleak for many of the poorest and most vulnerable countries faced with growing debt service burdens and tight fiscal constraints. Delaying investment in transformation is thus not an option. The multiple crises can shorten the time horizons for decisions - by policymakers, investors, businesses and individuals. Delaying investments would put the 2030 targets out of reach and exacerbate financing and macroeconomic challenges down the line. Sustainable and productive investments today can transform and diversify economies and enhance resilience to shocks, including inflationary supply-side shocks, tomorrow. As laid out in the 2022 Financing for Sustainable Development Report, such investments also enable countries to mobilize resources over time and better service debt. This is why the 2023 Task Force report focuses on sustainable transformations, including a roadmap for governments, along with changes in the way finance works
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United Nations Smart sustainable cities profile: Tbilisi,
Book SynopsisThe Smart Sustainability Profile of Tbilisi presents the outcome of the evaluation of the city against the Key Performance Indicators for Smart Sustainable Cities. It proposes actions for the city to make progress toward achieving the SDGs. The City Profile will guide Grodno in developing, reviewing and implementing urban policies, programmes, and projects, and in building partnerships with other stakeholders with a view to reinforcing the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and SDG11 at the city level
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United Nations Sustainability standards: a new deal to build
Book SynopsisThis report shows how sustainability standards can be a powerful tool for post-pandemic recovery. It traces the origin of sustainability standards, their evolution from niche to mainstream, and industry trends. Companies use them widely in their value chains. Investor choices and government policies are also being shaped by these standards
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United Nations Better trade for sustainable development: the
Book SynopsisThe 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development defines international trade as 'an engine for inclusive economic growth and poverty reduction, [that] contributes to the promotion of sustainable development'. In order to become a 'sustainable engine' one approach that seems to be increasingly used is to internalise social, economic and environmental concerns in international trade. This can be done by many different means and policy instruments and tools. This report focuses on a specific tool, namely Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) which comprise of certification schemes, labeling programs and private standards. VSS aim to make global value chains - from producer to consumer - more sustainable, taking into account social and environmental requirements in the production process. VSS also often link developing countries (where many producers are based) to developed countries
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United Nations SDG Pulse 2022: UNCTAD Takes the Pulse of the
Book SynopsisSDG Pulse provides quantitative assessments of progress with the 2030 Agenda through both a selection of official SDG indicators as well as complementary data and statistics. It also presents recent conceptual and methodological developments regarding SDG indicators of which UNCTAD is the custodian. It has become UNCTAD's reference publication in mapping the organization's work with the SDGs, not only from an analytical perspective but also in terms of technical cooperation and capacity development. This year's edition particularly focuses on the "two-speed recovery" from the pandemic which manifests through trade, finance and investment, investigates the issue of inclusive growth with UNCTAD's new composite indices and provides some prospects on economic and social repercussions of the war in Ukraine.
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United Nations Guidance on Core Indicators for Sustainability
Book SynopsisThis Guidance document (GCI) provides practical information on how the Core Indicators for Sustainability and SDG Impact Reporting can be measured in a consistent manner and in alignment with countries' needs on monitoring the attainment of the SDG Agenda. It is intended to serve as a tool to assist governments in assessing the private sector contribution to the SDGs, enabling them to report on SDG indicator 12.6.1. It also intends to assist entities in providing data on sustainability issues in a consistent and comparable manner. Beyond the objective of SDG impact measurement, the GCI also facilitates capacity building in the area of sustainability reporting in general.
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United Nations Best policy practices for promoting energy
Book SynopsisThis is the second edition of the Best Policy Practices for Promoting Energy Efficiency publication prepared in the framework of the United Nations Development Account project "Promoting Energy Efficiency Investments for Climate Change Mitigation and Sustainable Development". It provides additional exemplars of the best policy practices for promoting energy efficiency in UNECE region and beyond. The objective of the publication is to present a structured framework of policies and measures to promote energy efficiency investments for climate change mitigation and sustainable development, as well as to develop a menu of energy efficiency policies and measures.
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United Nations Innovation for sustainable development: review of
Book SynopsisThe Innovation for Sustainable Development Review of Uzbekistan contains the outcomes of a policy advisory exercise that drew on the experience accumulated by the UNECE in the identification of good practices and policy lessons in the area of knowledge-based development, with particular reference to the problems of countries with economies in transition. It provides a set of recommendations and policy options to stimulate innovation activity in the country, enhance its innovation capacity and improve the overall efficiency of the national innovation system
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United Nations Supporting innovative high-growth enterprises in
Book SynopsisThe handbook aims to support policymakers in the seven countries of the UN Special Programme for the Economies of Central Asia (SPECA) to design and implement policies in support of innovative, high-growth enterprises (IHGEs) as a powerful driver of sustainable development, a resilient post-Covid-19 recovery and the green and circular economy transitions. Innovative high-growth enterprises, due to their outsized role in job and value creation as they experiment with new ideas and respond to new incentives, hold much potential for transformative change. Differing greatly from the rest of the business sector, these enterprises require targeted support to realize their potential. This Handbook provides tailored guidance to SPECA policymakers on policy support for IHGEs
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United Nations A sustainable world for all ages: joining forces
Book SynopsisThis publication will document the fourth cycle review and appraisal of the implementation of the Madrid International Plan of Action and its Regional Implementation Strategy (MIPAA/RIS, 2002) in UNECE member States between 2017 and 2022. The regional review will conclude with the 5th UNECE Ministerial Conference on Ageing to be held in Rome, Italy, in May 2022 (tbc). The Conference Proceedings aim to support the work done by policy makers, researchers, and civil society by providing an overview of where we stand today and of the challenges that need attention
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United Nations Safer and cleaner used vehicles for Africa: part
Book SynopsisThe Project of Safer and Cleaner Used Vehicles for Africa was established to contribute to the safer sustainable development of Africa by creating access to safer and cleaner used vehicles. This report highlights some of the key research carried out by notable organizations and it gives the basis for the reason behind the establishment of this project while creating awareness to the problem faced in the importing regions. Due to its Technical nature, this report highlights some of the key elements of the three United Nations Agreements which are the United Nations Regulations for vehicle approval (1958 Agreement), Periodic Technical Inspection (1997 Agreement) and Global Technical Regulations for vehicle certification (1998 Agreement) which may be used to facilitate the project objectives. The three UN Agreement are important technical work that may be applied in international vehicle regulations and is overseen by the World Forum for the Harmonization of vehicle Regulations (WP.29)
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United Nations Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development Journal
Book SynopsisThis journal is published twice yearly and aims to stimulate debate and enrich research in the formulation of policy in the Asia-Pacific region towards the fulfilment of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. It is the successor of two earlier journals, the Asia-Pacific Development Journal (APDJ) and the Asia-Pacific Population Journal (APPJ), which were merged in recognition of the interconnected and multidisciplinary nature of sustainable development.
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United Nations Policy approaches to direct digital frontier
Book SynopsisDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, digital frontier technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data analytics, amongst others, have been mobilised to fight against the pandemic. But it is also important that digital technologies serve the needs of the Sustainable Development Goals. This report reviews the status of digital frontier technologies in the Asia-Pacific region. It stresses that the policy framework for the next generation of technology and innovation should focus on creating an enabling environment for digital frontier technologies to positively impact economy, society, and environment; and to reduce inequalities
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United Nations Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development Journal
Book SynopsisThe Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development Journal (APSDJ) is a rebranded publication issued by the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP). It builds on the success of two former ESCAP journals - the Asia-Pacific Population Journal (APPJ), launched in 1986, and the Asia-Pacific Development Journal (APDJ), launched in 1994. APSDJ us based on the recognition of the interconnected and multidisciplinary nature of sustainable development. Published biannually, it aims to stimulate debate and assist in the formulation of evidence-based policymaking in the Asia-Pacific region towards the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
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United Nations Asia and the Pacific SDG progress report 2022:
Book SynopsisThe Asia and the Pacific SDG Progress Report 2022 analyses regional and subregional progress towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and targets. This publication applies a measurement framework developed by ESCAP to identify progress gaps and acceleration requirements at goal, target and indicator levels. On chapter 3 (Vulnerabilities and the pandemic: Risk of widening disparities), the report was developed in cooperation with UN agencies; ILO, IOM, UNDP, UNEP, UNESCO, UNFPA, UNHCR, UNICEF, UNODC, and UNWomen. The following topics are introduced in the report: Chapter 1 - Regional overview Chapter 2 - Around Asia-Pacific: Diverse progress across subregions Chapter 3 - Vulnerabilities and the pandemic: Risk of widening disparities Chapter 4 - Unpacking the SDG data gaps
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United Nations Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development Journal
Book SynopsisThe Asia-Pacific Sustainable Development Journal (APSDJ) is published twice a year by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP). It is the continuation of UNESCAP's Asia Pacific Development Journal (APDJ) with explicit recognition of sustainable development in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). APSDJ provides a platform for policymakers to share their experiences. It also offers opportunities to academics and researchers in their early careers to develop their capacity for policy-oriented and applied research.
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United Nations Towards transformation of the development model
Book SynopsisIn a regional and international context of weak growth, high inflation and growing inequality, the countries of Latin America and the Caribbean must focus policies on reactivating, rebuilding and transforming economic and production systems to advance towards low-carbon and high-tech economies that address climate change and reduce their historical gaps, structural heterogeneity and dualism. This document considers the complex conditions that pose significant challenges to accelerating growth, tackling high inflation and the cost-of-living crisis, maintaining transfers to the most vulnerable households, mitigating the social costs of the crisis and boosting investment. Its chapters analyse the dynamics of globalization and the policy challenges in changing the production structure and moving towards sustainable development. In addition, they consider strategies for reducing inequality and creating universal protection systems and decent jobs in a challenging world. Nine strategic sectors expected to drive a big push for sustainability are examined through the prism of green growth. The document concludes with policy recommendations for advancing towards a renewed model for inclusive and sustainable growth
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United Nations Tracking SDG 7: energy progress report 2019, Arab
Book SynopsisThis publication is the latest and most thoroughly updated regional edition of the SDG7 regional tracking report which addresses access to sustainable and modern energy for all. This report aims to build capacity in the Arab region, through access to information, with the aim of strengthening proactive policy to improve energy security, enhance resilience in the face of climate change and mainstream sustainable development goals into regional and national policy processes. This report tracks progress in SDG7 at the Arab regional and country levels through the three main indicators of energy access, energy efficiency and renewable energy. It also traces the interlinkages between progress in SDG7 and SDG13 on climate change
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United Nations The global forest goals report 2021: realizing
Book SynopsisThe "Global Forest Goals Report 2021" is the first flagship publication produced by the UN Forum on Forests Secretariat of the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs. The publication presents an overview of progress towards achieving the Global Forest Goals and associated targets of the United Nations Strategic Plan for Forests. It provides a summary of actions taken and challenges encountered by Member States in their efforts to achieve the Global Forest Goals and highlights the areas of progress and areas where more action is required. The publication also highlights how progress toward the Global Forests Goals contributed to progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals and outlines several "success stories" to illustrate best practice and innovative ideas. The publication is based on fifty-two national reports submitted by Member States to the fifteenth session of the United Nations Forum on Forests (UNFF15) as well as nineteen voluntary national contributions announced by Member States. This information from national reports is also supplemented with bio-physical data from FAO Global Forest Resources Assessment 2020
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United Nations Rescuing SDG 11 for a resilient urban planet: SDG
Book SynopsisThe current report shows that the world is off track in achieving SDG 11. Rescuing SDG 11 is urgent for the sake of present and future generations. The report points to the immense opportunities that exist and the innovations that are already underway. It was prepared by UN-Habitat as a lead coordinator, with inputs from several UN custodian agencies, other UN entities, civil society, academia, United Cities and Local Governments, and various other stakeholders and partners
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United Nations Global population growth and sustainable
Book SynopsisThe report covers the dependencies between population growth and the Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on regions were population numbers are rising fast. The analysis elaborates on the social, economic and environmental implications of population growth. It highlights demographic trends and drivers of population change, namely fertility, mortality and international migration and describes the complex interaction between of population growth and poverty, hunger, health, education and human capital, gender equality, sustained economic growth and decent work. It further investigates the impact of population growth on the environment
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United Nations Asia Pacific Disaster Report 2025
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