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De Gruyter Sustainability, Green Management, and Performance
Book SynopsisIn a world facing environmental challenges and socio-economic inequalities, SMEs can drive positive change by integrating sustainability principles into their business practices. This book examines the relationship between sustainability, green management, and SME performance, providing insights, strategies, and case studies to guide SMEs towards a more sustainable future and long-term viability. Drawing from extensive research, the book analyzes the drivers, barriers, and motivations influencing SMEs' adoption of sustainability practices. It offers practical recommendations on overcoming resource constraints, awareness gaps, regulatory complexities, and resistance to change. It explores emerging trends such as digital technologies, circular economy approaches, clean energy transitions, and social innovation and discusses collaboration among SMEs, academia, and government agencies as a crucial factor for innovation and scaling up sustainable practices. Sustainability, Green Management and Performance of SMEs is a comprehensive and practical guide for SMEs seeking to integrate sustainability into their business strategies. It inspires and supports SMEs on their journey towards environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and long-term profitability, thus enabling them to unlock new business opportunities, gain a competitive edge, and secure their future in a changing global economy.
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Springer International Publishing AG Spatial Information Technology for Sustainable
Book SynopsisThis textbook aims to develop a scientific knowledge base on spatial information technology to communicate the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) among students, researchers, professionals and laymen. The book improves understanding of the spatial database and explains how to extract information from this for planning purposes. To enhance the knowledge of geoscientists and environmentalists, the book describes the basic fundamental concepts to advance techniques for spatial data management and analysis and discusses the methodology. The Geographic Information System (GIS), remote sensing and Global Positioning System (GPS) are presented in an integrated manner for the planning of resources and infrastructure. The management of these systems is discussed in a very lucid way to develop the reader's skills. The proper procedure for map making and spatial analysis are included along with case studies to the reader. Where the first part of the book discusses the conceptual background, the second part deals with case studies using these applications in different disciplines. The presented case studies include land use, agriculture, flood, watershed characterization and infrastructure assessment for the Sustainable Development Goals. Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Chapter 1. Spatial information technology: types, definitions and linkages.- Chapter 2. GIS database: spatial and non-spatial databases.- Chapter 3. Remote Sensing technology.- Chapter 4. Global Positioning System technology.- Chapter 5. Geo-Referencing system.- Chapter 6. Spatial mapping and sustainable resource management.- Chapter 7. Spatial database analysis.- Chapter 8. Map visualization process.- Chapter 9. Aerial Photography.- Chapter 10. Application and Case studies for the Sustainable Development Goals (five case studies including land use, agriculture, flood, watershed characterization and infrastructure assessment).
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Springer International Publishing AG Communicating the Environment to Save the Planet:
Book SynopsisThis book, based on authoritative sources and reports, links environmental communication to different fields of competence: environment, sustainability, journalism, mass media, architecture, design, art, green and circular economy, public administration, big event management and legal language. The manual offers a new, scientifically based perspective, and adopts a theoretical-practical approach, providing readers with qualified best practices, case studies and 22 exclusive interviews with professionals. A fluent style of writing leads the readers through specific details, enriching their knowledge without being boring. As such it is an excellent preparatory and interdisciplinary academic tool intended for university students, scholars, professionals, and anyone who would like to know more on the matter.Table of Contents1. The Environmental Communication under the magnifying lens.- 2. Journalism and Environment: two opposed trends which attract each other.- 3. Which shades of “green” are the new Nets of communication disseminating?.- 4. Communicating the Environment at the state of art. Ciak /Action!- 5. Communicating the Environment in the Green and Circular Economy.- 6. Communicating the Environment is a “public right and duty”.- 7. Eco-communication: environmental management, big events and legal eco-language.- Bibliography.
£29.99
Springer International Publishing AG Sustainable Development and Renovation in Architecture, Urbanism and Engineering
Book SynopsisThis book provides an overview of the environmental problems that arise from construction activity, focusing on refurbishment as an alternative to the current crisis in the construction sector, as well as on measures designed to minimize the effects on the environment. Furthermore, it offers professionals insights into alternative eco-efficient solutions using new materials to minimize environmental impacts and offers solutions that they can incorporate into their own designs and buildings. It also demonstrates best practices in the cooperation between various universities in Andalusia in Spain and Latin America and many public and private companies and organizations. This book serves as a valuable reference resource for professionals and researchers and provides an overview on the status of investigations to find solutions to improve sustainable development in terms of materials, systems, facilities, neighborhoods, buildings, and awareness of the society involved.Table of ContentsSustainable planning and urban development.- Architecture and society.- Sustainable Renovation of Buildings and Neighbourhoods.- Minimizing the consumption of material resources.- Sustainable engineering.- Energy efficiency.- Index.
£125.99
Springer International Publishing AG Disaster Risk Reduction in Indonesia: Progress, Challenges, and Issues
Book SynopsisThis book is a unique, transdisciplinary summary of the state of the art of disaster risk reduction (DRR) in Indonesia. It provides a comprehensive overview of disaster risk governance across all levels and multiple actors including diverse perspectives from practitioners and researchers on the challenges and progress of DRR in Indonesia. The book includes novel and emerging topics such as the role of culture, religion, psychology and the media in DRR. It is essential reading for students, researchers, and policy makers seeking to understand the nature and variety of environmental hazards and risk patterns affecting Indonesia.Following the introduction, the book has four main parts of key discussions. Part I presents disaster risk governance from national to local level and its integration into development sectors, Part II focuses on the roles of different actors for DRR, Part III discusses emerging issues in DRR research and practice, and Part IV puts forward variety of methods and studies to measure hazards, risks and community resilience.Table of ContentsPart I: Hazards and risks in Indonesia.- Chapter 1. Volcanic eruption.- Chapter 2. Earthquake.- Chapter 3. Tsunami.- Chapter 4. Landslide.- Chapter 5. Flood.- Chapter 6. Windstorm.- Chapter 7. Forest fire. Chapter 8. Coastal erosion.- Part II: Measuring and Reducing Vulnerability.- Chapter 9. Poverty and disaster.- Chapter 10. Gender and disaster.- Chapter 11. Children, youth and disaster.- Chapter 12. Ethics, culture, religion and disaster.- Chapter 13. Building community resilience at the coastal areas.-Part III: Institutions and governance for DRR.- Chapter 14. Actors and programming/activities at the national level.- Chapter 15. Actors and programming/activities at the sub-national level.- Chapter 16. Actors and programming/activities at the local level: case study of Kendari City.- Chapter 17. Programs by international agencies: UNDP, Mercy Corps, USAID.- Chapter 18. Programs by international agencies: MPBI, HFI.- Chapter 19. Financing DRR: World Bank.- Chapter 20. Research activities: ITB, IPB, TDMCR, UNU.- Part IV: Managing Disaster risks.- Chapter 21. Tsunami Early warning system.- Chapter 22. Community preparedness.- Chapter 23. On physical reconstruction.- Chapter 24. 10 Years of Aceh tsunami.- Part V: DRR and beyond.- Chapter 25. Role of Indonesia in the ASEAN region.- Chapter 26. Review of the implementation of the Hyogo Framework for Action, and the SFDRR MPBI.- Chapter 27. Latest DRR and CCA Integration in Indonesia.- Chapter 28. The SDGs RD.
£143.99
Springer International Publishing AG Responsible Corporate Governance: Towards Sustainable and Effective Governance Structures
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Peri-urban futures: Scenarios and models for land use change in Europe
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Springer-Verlag Berlin and Heidelberg GmbH & Co. KG Chemistry of Renewables: An Introduction
Book SynopsisThis textbook introduces the industrial production and processing of natural resources. It is divided into six major topics (fats and oils, carbohydrates, lignin, terpenoids, other natural products, biorefinery), which are divided into a total of 20 chapters.Each chapter is self-contained and therefore a compact learning unit, which can be worked on by students in self-study or presented by lecturers. Clear illustrations, flow diagrams, apparatus drawings and photos facilitate the understanding of the subject matter. All chapters end with a succinct summary, the "Take Home Messages". Each chapter is supplemented by ten short test questions, which can be solved quickly after working through the chapter; the answers are at the end of the book. All chapters contain bibliographical references that focus on essential textbooks and reference works. As a prior knowledge, only basic knowledge of chemistry is required. Table of Contents1 Overview/Introduction.- I Fats and Oils.- 2 Plant Oils.- 3 Fat Products/Oleochemicals.- 4 Reactions of fatty acid chains/Special Oleochemical Products.- 5 The by-product of Oleochemistry/Glycerol.- II Carbohydrate.- 6 Sugar Chemistry.- 7 From wood to pulp/Cellulose.- 8 Starch Chemistry.- 9 Carbohydrates from the sea.- 10 Cyclodextrins.- III Lignin.- 11 Woods' essential ingredient/Lignin.- IV Terpenoids.- 12 Tree Balm/Terpenes.- 13 Natural rubber and its processing.- V Other Natural Products.- 14 Building blocks of life/Amino acids and proteins.- 15 Natural Dyes.- 16 Natural Pharmaceuticals.- 17 The essential 'amines'.- 18 Natural Fragrances and Flavours.- 19 Plastics from nature/Biopolymers.- VI Biorefineries.- 20 Smart raw materials.- Answers to the 'Quickies'.- Index.
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Transcript Verlag Sustainable Development in Science Policy–Making
Book SynopsisNew knowledge, created in international cooperation, is essential for global sustainability. Set against this background, this study focuses on German science policy for research cooperation with developing countries and emerging economies in sustainability research. Based on interviews with policy makers and researchers, the book scrutinizes the actors, processes and contents of science policy in Germany. The author argues that science policy mainly aims at German economic benefits and technology development. This, however, negatively influences global sustainability. To counter existing path dependencies, the author provides recommendations for sustainability-oriented scientific practice and science policy.Table of ContentsIntroduction; Science in the context of sustainable development; Discourse analysis in a policy setting; Research design and methodology; Public funding for international research cooperation in Germany; Practices of policy production between structural frames, strategies and spaces of agency; Friends and foes in science policy; The heart of German science policy -- and its green lungs; Objectives and expectations of the IWRM and Megacities funding initiatives; Policy effects -- coining realities; Conclusions; Appendices; Bibliography.
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Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) El estado mundial de la pesca y la acuicultura
Book SynopsisEn la edición de 2020 de El estado mundial de la pesca y la acuicultura se hace especialmente hincapié en la sostenibilidad. Esto refleja una serie de consideraciones específicas. Primero, en 2020 se celebra el 25.º aniversario del Código de Conducta para la Pesca Responsable (en adelante, “el Código”). En segundo lugar, varios indicadores de los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible deben alcanzarse en 2020. Tercero, la FAO acogió el Simposio Internacional sobre la Sostenibilidad de la Pesca a finales de 2019; y, en cuarto lugar, en 2020 se finalizarán las directrices específicas de la FAO sobre el crecimiento sostenible de la acuicultura y sobre la sostenibilidad social a lo largo de las cadenas de valor.Si bien la Parte 1 mantiene el formato de las ediciones anteriores, se ha revisado la estructura del resto de la publicación. La Parte 2 se abre con una sección especial relativa al 25.º aniversario del Código. También se centra en las cuestiones que han pasado a primer plano, en particular aquellas relacionadas con el Objetivo de Desarrollo Sostenible 14 y sus indicadores, de los que la FAO es el organismo “responsable”. Además, la Parte 2 abarca diversos aspectos de la sostenibilidad de la pesca y la acuicultura. Los temas tratados son muy variados, desde sistemas de datos e información hasta contaminación de los océanos, la legalidad de los productos, los derechos de los usuarios y la adaptación al cambio climático. La Parte 3 es ahora la última parte de la publicación, y abarca previsiones y cuestiones emergentes como nuevas tecnologías y la bioseguridad de la acuicultura. Se concluye esbozando los pasos hacia una nueva visión de la pesca de captura.La publicación El estado mundial de la pesca y la acuicultura tiene como finalidad proporcionar información objetiva, fiable y actualizada para una amplia variedad de lectores que incluye responsables de la formulación de políticas, administradores, científicos, partes interesadas y todas las personas que tengan interés en el sector de la pesca y la acuicultura.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Community-Based Urban Development: Evolving Urban
Book SynopsisThe book compares different approaches to urban development in Singapore and Seoul over the past decades, by focusing on community participation in the transformation of neighbourhoods and its impact on the built environment and communal life. Singapore and Seoul are known for their rapid economic growth and urbanisation under a strong control of developmental state in the past. However, these cities are at a critical crossroads of societal transformation, where participatory and community-based urban development is gaining importance. This new approach can be seen as a result of a changing relationship between the state and civil society, where an emerging partnership between both aims to overcome the limitations of earlier urban development. The book draws attention to the possibilities and challenges that these cities face while moving towards a more inclusive and socially sustainable post-developmental urbanisation. By applying a comparative perspective to understand the evolving urban paradigms in Singapore and Seoul, this unique and timely book offers insights for scholars, professionals and students interested in contemporary Asian urbanisation and its future trajectories.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- City and the developmental state.- Neoliberalization and neo-developmental city.- Emerging community-based urban development.- Conclusion: Towards community-driven urban development (what we learned).
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Green Fashion Retail
Book SynopsisThis book focuses on sustainability in fashion retail, which is fast becoming the pivot point of future fashion retail strategies. Chapters in the book provide theoretical and practical insight on how going green may positively influence the strategy of fashion retailers and marketers, who have to react to the changing society and customer needs. Structured in four main parts, and based on distinct research questions, readers will be able to dig deep into the individual levers for possible adaptions. It thus provides a solid understanding on how to integrate green aspects into any fashion retailers business model. Table of ContentsGreen Fashion Retail.- Key Aspects of Sustainability in the Fashion Retail.- Closed Loop Production- A Literature Review.- Impact on Sustainablity: Production vs. Consumption.- Sustainable Manufacturing for Fashion Retailers.- Impact of Sustainable Manufacturing Standards for Retail Brands.- The Prosumer Concept in Fashion Retail: Potentials and Limitations.- The Second Hand Market for Fashion Products.- Collaborative Consumption 2.0: An Alternative to Fast Fashion Consumption?.- Cross Industry Learnings: What Fashion Retail can learn from the Used Car Industry?.- The Value Chain of a Branded Second Hand Store--Possible Activities to Be Integrated by a Conventional Fashion Brand.- Case Study: Loop Extension at Filippa K..- The Role of Social Media for a Sustainable Consumption.- Potentials of a Fashion FTrace App.- Case Study: Total Transparency at Honestby.com.
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World Scientific Publishing Co Pte Ltd Sustaining Tomorrow via Innovative Engineering
Book SynopsisWe cannot continue on a business-as-usual, carbon fuel dependent mode of operation, because the consequences of doing so are catching up with us. So, what must we do to ensure there is a tomorrow? In this book, experts from around the world come together to shed light on what we can do to preserve and expand resources key to the survival of human civilization - from the state-of-the-art of innovative engineering; to the latest status on energy, energy mix, and advancements in renewable energy - including the complementary energy storage using hydrogen; or innovative architecture for more sustainable buildings, including retrofitting of aging tall buildings; innovative ways to improve our air, water and coastline with nearshore biodiversity reclamation; to the subject of sustainable development through the water-energy-food nexus. This volume is recommended for research and graduate courses on energy and sustainability, and policymakers interested in the subjects.Table of ContentsEnergy: A Reasonable Mix?; Energy Supply and Consumption in Senegal; Hydrogen as an Energy Vector: Present and Future; V-shaped Roughened Geometries and their Effect on Heat Transfer and Friction Factor in Solar Air Heater; Retrofitting aging Tall and Supertall Buildings: A Continuing Challenge; Energy Efficiency as a Function of Changing Building Form in Sustainable Rural Architecture; Sustaining our Air and Water; 'Living' Coastal Protection and Nearshore Biodiversity Reclamation; Transitioning towards Sustainable Development through the Water-Energy-Food Nexus;
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Education and Skills for Inclusive Growth, Green Jobs and the Greening of Economies in Asia: Case Study Summaries of India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Viet Nam
Book SynopsisThis book presents an overview of the main research findings and case studies concerning education and skills for inclusive growth, green jobs and the greening of economies. Focusing on India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Viet Nam, it discusses government and business sector responses to these issues and how Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems and institutions are addressing both the renewal of curricula in the context of green growth dynamics, and patterns of training and skills development to meet demands. In addition, the book examines cross-country issues, concerns and prospects regarding education and skills for inclusive growth and green jobs for the four countries. These include critical themes and issues in the selected industry sectors triggering a demand for green jobs in the region; how industry is responding to those demands; areas impeding the transition from traditional to green practices; the importance of skills development; the role of TVET in addressing industry needs; and reasons for the slow response of TVET to green skills.While other studies conducted in Asia – and internationally - on the same topic have largely relied on secondary sources, this study conducted by the Asian Development Bank and the Education University of Hong Kong (ADB-EdUHK) is unique in that the findings, conclusions and recommendations reported on are based on primary data. As part of the study, TVET providers, business enterprises, policy makers and practitioners were surveyed using questionnaires and face-to-face interviews. In addition, workshops were held in each of the four countries to ascertain the views of key stakeholders in government, nongovernment organisations, members of the international development community, TVET providers and members of the business sector.The book also provides summaries of the case studies undertaken for India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Viet Nam. Table of ContentsOverview.- Introduction.- Summary of Main Research Findings and Storylines: India, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Viet Nam.- Case Study of a Private Sector Firm in Indonesia.- A Holistic Approach to Greening TVET: A Case Study and Analysis of Bac Thang Long Economic Technical College Practices.- Summary, Conclusions, and the Way Ahead: Cross-Country Concerns, Issues, and Prospects.
£40.49
Springer Verlag, Singapore New Urban Agenda in Asia-Pacific: Governance for
Book SynopsisThis book explores significant aspects of the New Urban Agenda in the Asia-Pacific region, and presents, from different contexts and perspectives, innovative interventions afoot for transforming the governance of 21st-century cities in two key areas: (i) urban planning and policy; and (ii) service delivery and social inclusion. Representing institutions across a wide geography, academic researchers and development practitioners from Asia, Australia, Europe, and North America have authored the chapters that lend the volume its distinctly diverse topical foci. Based on a wide range of cases and intriguing experiences, this collection is a uniquely valuable resource for everyone interested in the present and future of cities and urban regions in Asia-Pacific.Table of ContentsForeword President of the East-West CenterPreface Bharat Dahiya and Ashok DasSection 1: IntroductionChapter 1: The New Urban Agenda in the Asia-PacificBharat Dahiya and Ashok DasChapter 2: Resilience-Based Urban Disaster ManagementAllen ClarkSection 2: Urban Planning and PolicyChapter 3: From Urban Policy Making to Implementation: Reviving Riverine Urban Community of Amphawa, ThailandBharat Dahiya and Wichaya KominChapter 4: Integrating Urban and Rural Development (IURD) through Governance Program in China's Megacities: A Suzhou ModelMin Zhao, Chenhao Fang, Chen Chen, Richard LeGatesChapter 5: Case study (India)Debolina KunduChapter 6: Urban Planning, Policy and Governance Challenges: A Case Study of Megacity of Dhaka, BangladeshSalahuddin AminuzzamanChapter 7: Urban Governance Challenges and Reforms in IndonesiaWilmar SalimChapter 8: Issues in Urban Planning and Policy: Case Study of Lahore, PakistanNasir Javed and Asad JanSection 3: Innovations in Service Delivery and Access toward Social InclusionChapter 9: Financing Local Infrastructure and Public Services—A Township Case in Suburban SuzhouXu Chen, Min Zhao, Richard LeGatesChapter 10: Urban Governance in Australia: A case study of Brisbane cityBhishna Bajracharya and Shahed KhanChapter 11: Re-thinking, re-form and re-imagine urban planning in Indonesia: Kota Kita and Community Participation in CitiesJohn TaylorChapter 12: The Changing Role of Voluntary Regional Organisations in Australia: A case study from PerthShahed Khan and Bhishna BajracharyaChapter 13: Urban Service Delivery and Access: The special case of Brunei DarussalamPushpa Thambipillai and Li Li PangChapter 14: Guizhou Province’s Six Action Plan Program for Rural InfrastructureFeng Luan, Haiyan Zou, Hui XI, Ben YangChapter 15: The political economy of urban governance in Asian cities - delivering water, sanitation and solid waste management servicesHashim Zaidi, Ammar Malik and Jamie BoexChapter 16: Relevant practices for social inclusion by local governmentsBjörn MollerSection 4: Emerging Trends and Future TrajectoriesChapter 17: Emerging Trends and Future TrajectoriesAshok Das and Bharat Dahiya
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Sustainability Standards and Global Governance:
Book SynopsisThis open access book focuses on the issue of sustainability standards from the perspective of both global governance frameworks and emerging economies. It stems from the recognition that the accelerated pace of economic globalization has generated production and consumption patterns that are generating sustainability concerns. Sustainability standards (and regulations) are increasingly being used in a bid to make global consumption and production more sustainable. Given the dense inter-connectedness of economic affairs globally, the use of sustainability standards has become a concern of global governance, who face the challenge of achieving a balance between the use of standards for genuine sustainability objectives, and not allowing them to turn into instruments of protectionism or coercion.The emerging economies, given their increasing engagement with the global economy, are most impacted by the use of sustainability standards. The emphasis of ‘emerging economies’ in this book is retained both by using case studies from these economies and by collating perceptions and assessments of those located in these economies. The case studies included span sectors such as palm oil, forestry, food quality, vehicular emissions and water standards, and address the problems unique to the emerging economies, including capacity building for compliance with standards, adapting international standards in domestic contexts and addressing the exclusion of small and medium enterprises etc. Complex interfaces and dynamics of a global nature are not limited to the thematic of this book but also extend to the process through which it was written. This book brings together insights from developed as well as emerging economies (Germany, India, Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia, Pakistan, Mexico and China). It also brings together scholars and practitioners to jointly ponder upon the conceptual aspects of the global frameworks for sustainability standards. This book is a very useful resource for researchers and practitioners alike, and provides valuable insights for policy makers as well. Table of ContentsChapter 1. Introduction.- Part I – Global Governance Frameworks for Sustainability Standards.- Chapter 2. Transformative impacts? Exploring the link between voluntary sustainability standards and the Sustainable Development Goals.- Chapter 3. Assessing the role of the World Trade Organization in regulating the use of standards in international trade.- Chapter 4. Towards greening trade? Environmental provisions in emerging markets’ preferential trade agreements.- Chapter 5. The CSR interface between the private sector and social and environmental standards and regulations.- Chapter 6. Advances in sustainability reporting: What is missing?.- Chapter 7. The impact of global labour standards on export performance.- Part II – Sustainability Standards in Sectoral and Country Contexts.- Chapter 8. The changing landscape of sustainability standards in Indonesia: Potentials and pitfalls of making global value chains more sustainable.- Chapter 9. The Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification (PEFC) and its contribution to sustainable forest management in Indonesia.- Chapter 10. Emerging international environmental standards and trade: Sectoral implications for Pakistan.- Chapter 11. Global and national food safety and quality standards: Implications and impacts for farmers in Thailand and India.- Chapter 12. Making local work for the global best: A comparative study on vehicle efficiency standards implementation in China and Mexico.- Chapter 13. Standard-setting in water use and sustainable development: A comparative critical analysis of grey water recycling in the tourism sector.- Chapter 14. Conclusions and policy recommendations.
£33.74
Springer Verlag, Singapore ICSCEA 2019: Proceedings of the International Conference on Sustainable Civil Engineering and Architecture
Book SynopsisThis book presents papers from the International Conference on Sustainable Civil Engineering and Architecture 2019, which was held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, from 24–26 October 2019. The conference brought together international experts from both academia and industry to share their knowledge and experiences, and to facilitate collaboration and improve cooperation in the field. The book highlights the latest advances in sustainable architecture and civil engineering, covering topics such as offshore structures, structural engineering, construction materials, and architecture.Table of ContentsFloating Solutions for Challenges Facing Humanity.- Decadal Morphological Recovery of Estuaries and Coasts after The 2011 Tohoku Tsunami.- Formal Techniques for Emergent Architectural Designs.- Research and Development of New Spaces on the Sea for Industrial and Recreational Applications.- Analytical Methods for Dynamic Interaction between Strip Foundations and Poroelastic Soils.- Floating Offshore Wind Turbines in Goto Islands, Nagasaki, Japan Optimization of Steel Panel Damper Design for Seismic Moment Frames.- Tensile Behavior of Ultra-High-Ductile Fiber-Reinforced Cementless Composites.- Experimental Study on the Response of Ultra - High Performance Fiber Reinforced Concrete Slabs under Contact Blast Loading.- Performance Analysis of a Combination between D-wall and Secant Pile Wall in Upgrading the Depth of Basement by Plaxis 2D: A Case Study in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Sustainable Qatar: Social, Political and Environmental Perspectives
Book SynopsisThis open access book provides a topical overview of the key sustainability issues in Qatar, focusing on environmental sustainability from a socio-political perspective. The transition to a sustainable Qatar requires engagement with diverse areas of social-political, human, and environmental development. On the environmental aspects, the contributors address climate change, food security, water reuse and desalination, energy, and biodiversity. The socio-political section examines state strategy and regulation, the place of environmental law and geopolitics and sustainability innovators and catalysts. The human section considers economics, sustainability education, the knowledge economy, and waste management. In doing so, the book demarcates the ways in which the country encounters and grapples with significant challenges and delves into the range of options for future pathways to sustainability in Qatar. Relevant to policymakers and scholars in energy and environment, urban and developmental studies, as well as the arenas of politics, climate change and policy, this book is a landmark collection on environmental policy in the Gulf and beyond.Table of ContentsChapter 1. Sustainable Qatar.- Chapter 2. The Evolvement of Qatar’s Environmental Sustainability Policy: The Strategies, Regulations, and Institutions.- Chapter 3. Law and Governance Innovations on Sustainability in Qatar: Current Approaches and Future Directions.- Chapter 4. FIFA World Cup 2022 as a Catalyst for Environmental Sustainability in Qatar.- Chapter 5. Qatar Foundations: A Sustainability Innovator.- Chapter 6. Qatar's Energy Policy and the Transition Towards a Renewable and Carbon-Neutral Future.- Chapter 7. Qatar in the Energy Transition: Low Carbon Economy Challenges and Opportunities.- Chapter 8. A Systems Perspective on the Sustainable Development of Qatar .- Chapter 9. Sea Level Rise and the National Security Challenge of Sustainable Urban Adaptation in Doha and other Arab Coastal Cities.- Chapter 10. Assessing and Reporting Potential Environmental Risks Associated with Reefing Oil Platform During Decommissioning in Qatar.- Chapter 11. The Domestic Water Sector in Qatar.- Chapter 12. Contribution of Non-Profit Organizations to Food Security Sustainability in the State of Qatar.- Chapter 13. Terrestrial Biodiversity in Arid Environments: One Global Component of Climate Crisis Resilience.- Chapter 14. Doha as a 15-Minute City – An Urban Fareej.- Chapter 15. Post-Oil Urbanism: A Need for Smart and Sustainable Urban Development Strategies and Framework in the Gulf States.- Chapter 16. Towards the Circular Qatari Zero-Waste Management Sector.- Chapter 17. Education for Sustainable Development in Qatar.- Chapter 18. Developing A Vibrant Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Qatar: A Sustainable Pathway Toward the Knowledge-based Economy?.- Chapter 19. Pathways for a Sustainable Future.
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Acres U.S.A., Inc Farming in the Presence of Nature: A Farmer (and
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Springer Verlag, Singapore Consumer Behaviour and Sustainable Fashion
Book SynopsisThis book analyses the importance of consumer behaviour in sustainable fashion and consumption. Consumer behaviour plays a major role in sustainability, and when it comes to textile products, a number of studies have shown that for certain product categories, consumer behaviour during use and disposal stages influences the entire life cycle impacts of the product more than the raw material and manufacturing stages. However green the production, the overall sustainability of a product depends on the consumers who use and dispose of it.Table of ContentsSustainable Fashion Sportswear Consumption”- Elaine FUNG, Rong LIU*, Institute of Textiles and Clothing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University.Analysing the Consumer Behavior Regarding Sustainable Fashion Using Theory of Planned Behavior. Dr. Canan SARICAM1, Dr. Nazan OKUR1, 1Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Textile Technologies and Design , Department of Textile Engineering, Inonu Cad. No:65 34437 Gumussuyu Beyoglu ISTANBULThe Impact of Knowledge on Consumer Behaviour Towards Sustainable Apparel Consumption. Dr. Canan SARICAM1, Dr. Nazan OKUR1, 1Istanbul Technical University, Faculty of Textile Technologies and Design , Department of Textile Engineering, Inonu Cad. No:65 34437 Gumussuyu Beyoglu ISTANBUL.
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Columbia University Press Sustainable Food Production A Primer for the
Book SynopsisThis concise text offers an overview of the key issues in sustainable food production for all readers interested in the ecology and environmental impact of agriculture. It details the ecological foundations of farming and food systems, showing how to create sustainable alternatives to the industrial production methods used today.Trade ReviewA little book with a big scope, this primer focuses on the social and ecological context for how agriculture fits into the global agenda for environmental sustainability. Timely and succinct, it is a useful resource for understanding interdisciplinary issues in development and for shifting toward more equitable and environmentally sound food systems. It could serve as an excellent add-on textbook for courses in sustainability science, agricultural policy, and agricultural ecology. -- Louise Jackson, professor emerita, University of California DavisOne of today’s greatest environmental challenges is to feed a hungry planet without jeopardizing the sustainability of our food production systems or the Earth’s ecosystems and biodiversity. Written in a highly engaging style, this short book does an incredible job of explaining how to address this challenge. Broadly sweeping in scope, from historical context to forward thinking, it offers an indispensable overview of how to draw together social, ecological, and economic principles to enhance the sustainability of food, farming, and agriculture. -- Oswald J. Schmitz, Oastler Professor of Ecology, Yale University School of the EnvironmentSustainable Food Production brings a broad subject area with many terms and concepts into a coherent framework. Naeem, Lipton, and van Huysen provide a big picture view for students of sustainability and other readers interested in the environment, natural resources, agriculture, and human impacts. -- Mark Rasmussen, director of the Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture, Iowa State UniversityTable of ContentsPreface1. Sustainable Development: A New Century, a New Paradigm2. Nature and Nature’s Goods and Services3. Sustainable Development and Food Production4. Food, Farming, and Human Well-Being5. Bringing It All Together: The Sustainable Future Before UsGlossaryNotesIndex
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University of California Press Sustainability through Soccer An Unexpected Approach to Saving Our World
Book SynopsisIn the quest for sustainability, we strive to meet our present needs without sacrificing the same opportunity for future generations. Our success or failure depends on our ability to think in "systems," integrating environmental, social, and economic considerations. But how do we learn systems-thinking? This book deals with sustainability science.Table of ContentsAcknowledgments 1. BACKGROUND 2. PARTS 3. BOUNDARIES 4. BEHAVIORS 5. EVALUATING 6. CREATING 7. THE ENDLESS QUEST Review Glossary Recommended Reading Index
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Kogan Page Ltd Reimagining Luxury
Book SynopsisDiana Verde Nieto, based in London, UK, is a partner at Sustainnovate, co-founded Positive Luxury and is a global leader in sustainability and innovation. Diana also serves on the Advisory Committees of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs and United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network. She has been trained by former USA Vice President, Al Gore at the Alliance of Climate Protection and was honoured by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader. Diana is a charismatic and globally renowned speaker.Trade Review"Diana was leading the way on sustainable luxury when the notion of ESG was nascent and far from the buzzword it is today; her vision for the industry - embracing authenticity, transparency and demonstrating success with measurable impact has proven to be the key to sustainable success. Diana shares her vision in Reimagining Luxury in practical terms that companies can apply to their businesses to start their transformational journey." * Alyssa Auberger, Chief Sustainability Officer, Baker McKenzie *"Reimagining the way we live is a critical step towards taking the action that is needed - shifting from talking about impact to achieving a positive outcome for nature and society. Diana's book offers a North Star for the luxury industry that could do so much and still has so far to go. " * Dame Polly Courtice, Founder Director, University of Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership *"Diana brings a credible and commanding voice to the movement for a more sustainable luxury industry. She offers a well of actionable insight for building a future in which people and nature thrive together, and we're all better off heeding her wisdom." * Dr. M. Sanjayan, CEO, Conservation International *"Inspiration for action - this book will give you great insights into the future of luxury and sustainability." * George Weissacher, Creative Director, POAN, Former Head of Menswear Vivienne Westwood *"Diana is a pioneer when it comes to ESG and sustainability, she has been leading the way for ethical practice in the Luxury sector for over two decades. Her priceless learning is laid throughout these pages for us all to benefit from and more importantly implement." * June Sarpong, Actress, Environmentalist, Broadcaster and Author *"An invitation to the luxury and entertainment industries to reimagine a collective vision of the future. Compelling and hopeful, Diana Verde Nieto show the opportunities that lie ahead." * Paul Polman, Business Leader, Campaigner, Co-author "Net-Positive" *"By adopting sustainable practices, businesses can unlock innovative opportunities that benefit the planet, their teams and their brand. Embracing sustainability as an innovative opportunity will enable companies to create unique and engaging offerings, cultivate purpose-driven teams and foster communities of passionate brand supporters. Reimagining Luxury showcases sustainability and innovation as avenues for growth and provides guidance for all companies seeking to pursue this path." * Hannah Jones, Chief Executive Officer, The Earthshot Prize *"Diana Verde Nieto helps you see sustainability in a fresh light: Not as a burden to bear, but rather as an unparalleled opportunity to create value for humanity. That is a real luxury!" * April Rinne, Global Futurist and Author of "Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change" *"Diana is a remarkable experiences leader within the sustainability industry. She effortlessly combines luxury, tradition and innovation with conscious responsibility. This book inspires action, reflects on what change is possible and provides clear examples of how we can create a better future for all, being catalysts for impact together." * Cristina Ventura, General Partner & Chief Catalyst Officer, White Star Capital *"Diana makes clear the role - if not the responsibility - that even the most exclusive and luxurious brands can play in creating a more inclusive and sustainable world. The examples and insights she shares are sure to spark conversation and inspire action." * Shamina Singh, Founder and President, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth *"Diana's grasp of the role sustainability will play in the evolution of luxury is unparalleled - an essential read for anyone who sees their future in the sector." * Robin Swithinbank, Journalist, Author, Luxury Industry Specialist *Table of Contents Chapter - 01: The World Has Changed; Chapter - 02: Is Sustainable Finance the New Normal?; Chapter - 03: The Legislative Context; Chapter - 04: Sustainability and ESG in the Luxury Industry; Chapter - 05: Changing the Luxury Model; Chapter - 06: Mindsets: What They Are and Why They’re Needed in Order to Shape or Change Towards a Sustainability Culture; Chapter - 07: Creating a Climate for Change; Chapter - 08: Successful Storytelling; Chapter - 09: How Can Innovation Get us Out of This ‘Hot’ Mess Chapter - 10: The Inspiration chapter
£30.39
Kogan Page Sustainable Advertising
Book SynopsisMatt Bourn is Director of Communications for the Advertising Association and Ad Net Zero, based in London, UK. With 25 years' experience, previously he was Managing Director of Braben, working for companies such as Sky, Channel 4, Disney and Sony. Sebastian Munden is a strategy and communications adviser, based in London, UK. He is also Chair of WRAP (The Waste & Resources Action Programme) and Chair of Ad Net Zero. He worked at Unilever for 30+ years applying the principles of business as a force for good, lastly as CEO of the UK and Ireland business.
£30.39
Bristol University Press Urban Futures
Book SynopsisWinner of the 2022 Urban Affairs Association Best Book Award. City visions represent shared, and often desirable, expectations about our urban futures. This book explores the history and evolution of city visions, placing them in the wider context of art, culture, science, foresight and urban theory.Table of ContentsUrban futures: planning for city foresight and city visions Cities and integrated urban challenges Reimagining the city: views of the future from the past and present Planning and governing the future city Future narratives for the city: smart and sustainable? Theoretical approaches to urban futures Using city foresight methods to develop city visions Shaping the future: city vision case studies The innovative and experimental city Visioning and planning the city in an urban age: a reality check Conclusions: facing the urban future to 2050 and beyond
£76.00
Bristol University Press The Pandemic Within
Book SynopsisThis book offers a blend of moral imagination and social-political analysis to overcome the defects COVID-19 has exposed in our political-economic order. It shows how hegemony and complexity prevent societies from envisioning better practices and institutions and presents feasible solutions.Table of Contents1. Introduction: The pandemic within 2. At home in the world: overcoming the predicament of complexity and hegemony 3. Ensuring a well-functioning public infrastructure 4. Housing is a public good, not a commodity 5. Redefining work and income 6. The return of good government 7. Real corporate responsibility 8. Money as a public good 9. Living in the Anthropocene 10. Towards an ecological society
£23.74
Edward Elgar Advanced Introduction to Sustainability
Book SynopsisIn this insightful book, Frank W. Geels provides an advanced and evidenced introduction to one of the most important and dynamic topics in contemporary debates on how to address grand challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss.
£21.00
Local Futures Local Is Our Future: Steps to an Economics of
Book SynopsisFrom a renowned pioneer of the anti-globalization movement, a primer on working towards a localized world From disappearing livelihoods to financial instability, from climate chaos to an epidemic of depression, we face crises on a number of seemingly unrelated fronts. This well-referenced book traces the common roots of these problems in a globalized economy that is incompatible with life on a finite planet. But Local is Our Future does more than just describe the problem: it describes the policy shifts and grassroots steps – many of them already underway around the world – that can move us towards the local and, thereby, towards a better world.
£10.44
United Nations Frieda makes a difference: the sustainable
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.
£11.35
Penguin Putnam Inc The Grow System
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£20.39
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Handbook on Innovation, Society and the
Book SynopsisThrough careful investigation into the role of eco-innovation as a catalysing factor in the societal transition towards sustainability, this Handbook proposes more appropriate measures of innovation as a driver of change. It examines innovation from various perspectives, including labour, trade, the circular economy and energy, to illustrate a more comprehensive picture of its impacts.Chapters by leading authors from the sectors of eco-innovation, sustainability transformations and green and circular economies provide a meticulously balanced observation of innovation at local, regional, national and global scales. By featuring case studies from across Australasia, Europe and Latin America, as well as empirical work and modelling exercises, this forward-thinking Handbook links innovation to a range of interconnected topics. It imparts new evidence to offer a succinct conclusion about the potential success of certain innovation and green industrial policies.This enlightening Handbook will be valuable for scholars and academics studying economics and management, economic and social innovation, and environmental policy. It will also be of great benefit for those analysing policy and industry professionals looking to learn more about eco-innovation.Trade Review‘It is well known that climate change causes significant challenge to societies globally. The chapters in this book trace the recent evolution of circular economy studies, improving our understanding of innovation, transition and policy based on solid economic grounding.’ -- Shunsuke Managi, Kyushu University, Japan‘At the core of this book is eco-innovation, explored over a wide range of relevant topics, including business models, labour markets, policies and finance for a circular economy and the clean energy transition. The book will be very useful for researchers seeking to understand the full implications of the European Green Deal across these and other issues.’ -- Paul Ekins OBE, University College London, UKTable of ContentsContents: PART I INTRODUCTION 1 Towards a sustainable, circular, innovative and socially fair economy: an introduction 2 Fernando J. Díaz López, Massimiliano Mazzanti and Roberto Zoboli PART II ECO-INNOVATION AND POLICIES 2 How will the European Green Deal impact research and innovation? 24 Jesús Alquézar Sabadie 3 Developing a green industrial policy for the European Green Deal 36 Simone Tagliapietra and Reinhilde Veugelers 4 The mediating role of export in the innovation–growth nexus: the case of eco-innovation 51 Serenella Caravella, Francesco Crespi, Mirko Menghini and Salvatore Monni 5 The impact of the open eco-innovation mode on employment: the case of Italian network business agreements 67 Andrea Fabrizi, Giulio Guarini and Valentina Meliciani 6 Barriers to eco-innovation and public R&D incentives: evidence from Mexico 84 Fernando J. Díaz López, Diana P. Rivera Delgado and Daniel H. Villavicencio Carbajal PART III ECO-INNOVATIONS IN CITIES, REGIONS AND THE GLOBALISED ECONOMY 7 The importance of regional spill-over effects for eco-innovations in German start-ups 110 Jens Horbach 8 Firms’ global value chain participation and its environmental performance: a review of the empirical literature 125 Finn Ole Semrau 9 The geography of green technological invention: a life cycle perspective 140 Nicolò Barbieri, Davide Consoli and François Perruchas 10 Smart cities: components and elements in the Brazilian context 153 Beatriz Barreto Brasileiro Lanza and Carlos Olavo Quandt PART IV INNOVATION AND SOCIETY 11 Inclusive innovation: towards a theory of inclusiveness transitions 167 R. Sandra Schillo and Parag Puri 12 Frugal innovation as a new technological paradigm for inclusion and sustainability 182 Christian Le Bas 13 Energy innovations in iwi communities of Aotearoa New Zealand 196 Ryan Roberts, Alan C. Brent, James T. Hinkley and Kevin Shedlock PART V INNOVATION AND THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY 14 A conceptual framework for the analysis of policy mixes on the Circular Economy 212 Pablo del Río, Christoph P. Kiefer and Javier Carrillo-Hermosilla 15 Circular innovation strategies: which direction for Italian firms? 238 Elisa Chioatto and Emy Zecca 16 Policies of bioeconomy and circular economy in Latin America: a route toward sustainability 251 Graciela Carrillo Gonzalez and Jose Ignacio Ponce Sanchez PART VI SYSTEMS OF INNOVATIONS AND SUSTAINABILITY TRANSITIONS 17 Exploring the virtuous interdependencies existing between climate action and sustainability in the context of low-carbon development 281 Georg Pallaske, Andrea Marcello Bassi, Leonardo Garrido and Marco Guzzetti 18 A practical approach to managing technology within the context of sustainability transitions 309 Imke H. de Kock and Alan C. Brent 19 Labour market implications for the sustainable transition 345 Giovanni Marin and Francesco Vona 20 Innovative measure of urban sustainability: potentialities and weaknesses of the ‘Mandala SDG’ 358 Pedro Luiz Pierucci, Feni Agostinho, Cecília Maria Villas Bôas de Almeida and Biagio F. Giannetti Index 372
£160.00
United Nations The Sustainable Development Goals
Book SynopsisOn 25 September 2015, countries adopted a set of 17 goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all as part of a new sustainable development agenda to be achieved by 2030. For the goals to be reached, everyone needs to do their part: governments, the private sector, civil society and people like you. Elyx, the United Nations' digital ambassador, uses various expressions and actions to help demonstrate the meaning of each goal. Created by French artist YAK, Elyx has no race, sex or nationality and is a universal character promoting the importance of the United Nations' work.
£16.10
Schiffer Publishing Ltd A Guide to Building Natural Swimming Pools
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£36.79
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Research Handbook of Investing in the Triple
Book SynopsisThe triple bottom line has become the standard modus operandi for assessing the sustainability of financial markets, industries, institutions and corporations. This Research Handbook provides the most recent developments, current practices and new initiatives related to sustainable finance and impact investing. In doing so, it demonstrates how the triple bottom line principle can be used to design sustainable strategies for firms, markets and the economy as a whole. The Handbook covers aspects of socially responsible investment, finance and sustainable development, corporate socially responsible banking, green bonds and sustainable financial instruments. Comprising 20 topical chapters from experts in the field, this Handbook is a comprehensive investigation of financial services and products that help cope with sustainable investing and climate risk management. Chapters discuss the role of regulation framework in guaranteeing the stability and resilience of financial markets and offer insight into governance issues including the management of organizational risks, CSR culture, and social-impact investing culture. An essential reference for scholars and students, the multidisciplinary approach covers business, finance, accounting, management and entrepreneurship. Practitioners such as financial analysts, rating agencies and regulators will also find this an accessible read for exploring the possibilities the triple bottom line principle can provide.Contributors include: M. Amidu, W.R. Ang, M. Ariff, F. Aubert, H. Bassan, F. Bazzana, K. Berensmann, N. Boubakri, E. Broccardo, F. Dafe, F. de Mariz, K. Delchet-Cochet, M. Dempsey, G.N. Dong, K.U. Ehigiamusoe, J. Fouilloux, R. Gabriele, J.-F. Gajewski, J. Grira, K. Gupta, H. Issahaku, L. Kermiche, H.H. Lean, K.T. Liaw, N. Lindenberg, J.R. Mason, M. Mazzuca, R. McIver, C. Nitsche, G. Porino, J.M. Puaschunder, J.R.F. Savoia, M. Schröder, V. Tankoyeva, J.-L. Viviani, L.-C. Vo, O. Weber, A. ZareiTable of ContentsContents: Part I Sustainability, Financial Stability and Fraud 1. Financial Regulation and Fraud in CO2 Markets Joseph R. Mason 2. How to Better Detect Cases of Financial Reporting Fraud: Some New Findings from Earnings Restatements François Aubert, Jean-François Gajewski and Lamya Kermiche 3. Fostering green investment decisions: the real option approach Jessica Fouilloux and Jean-Laurent Viviani 4. Exchange Rate Instability: Relative Volatility, Risk and Adjustment Speed Mohamed Ariff and Alireza Zarei 5. Financial Instability: Economic and Financial Perspectives Michael Dempsey 6. The Stability of Financial System: An Analysis of the Determinants of Russian Bank Failures Viktoryia Tankoyeva, Flavio Bazzana and Roberto Gabriele 7. Sovereign Wealth Funds and Macroeconomic Stability: Before and After their Establishments Kizito Uyi Ehigiamusoe and Hooi Hooi Lean Part II Sustainability and Financial Markets 8. Financial Markets like Potter’s Hands? Rethinking Finance for Sustainability in a Civil Society Perspective Giulia Porino 9. An Alternative Way to Think of Finance: The Case of Innovative, Sustainable Financial Instruments Eleonora Broccardo and Maria Mazzuca 10. The Market Premium of Sustainability in Health-Care Sector Firms Gang Nathan Dong 11. Environmental Sustainability and Inter- and Intra- Industry Variation in Stock Returns: International Evidence Harjap Bassan, Kartick Gupta and Ron P. McIver 12. The Role of Financial Markets in Promoting Sustainability – A Review and Research Framework Mohammed Amidu and Haruna Issahaku 13. Financial Innovation with a Social Purpose: The Growth of Social Impact Bonds Frédéric de Mariz and José Roberto Ferreira Savoia 14. Asset Allocation and Green Bond Market K. Thomas Liaw 15. Demystifying Green Bonds Kathrin Berensmann, Florence Dafe and Nannette Lindenberg Part III CSR and Socially Responsible Investment 16. Models of Corporate Socially Responsible Banks: Financial Cooperatives, Islamic Banks, and Micro-Finance Institutions Narjess Boubakri and Jocelyn Grira 17. CSR Implementation in French SMEs: An Adapted Framework Karen Delchet-Cochet and Linh-Chi Vo 18. The Performance, Volatility, Downside Risk and Persistence of Socially Responsible Investments in Korea and the Impact of Korea Green New Deal Wei Rong Ang and Olaf Weber 19. Are SRI Funds Conventional Funds in Disguise or Do They Live up to Their Name? Christin Nitsche and Michael Schröder 20. Socio-psychological Motives of Socially Responsible Investors Julia M. Puaschunder Index
£47.45
Cambridge University Press The Future of National Infrastructure
Book SynopsisInfrastructure forms the economic backbone of modern society. It is a key determinant of economic competitiveness, social well-being and environmental sustainability. Yet infrastructure systems (energy, transport, water, waste and ICT) in advanced economies globally face serious challenges. For the first time, a leading team of researchers sets out a systematic approach to making long-term choices about national infrastructure systems. Great Britain is used as a case study to demonstrate how the methodologies and accompanying models can be effectively applied in a national infrastructure assessment. Lessons and insights for other industrialised nations and emerging economies are highlighted, demonstrating practical scenarios for delivering infrastructure services in a wide range of future socio-economic and environmental conditions. The Future of National Infrastructure provides practitioners, policy-makers, and academics with the concepts, models and tools needed to identify and test Table of ContentsList of contributors; Preface; Part I. A System-of-Systems Approach: 1. Introducing national infrastructure assessment Jim W. Hall, Robert J. Nicholls, Adrian J. Hickford and Martino Tran; 2. A framework for analysing the long-term performance of interdependent infrastructure systems Jim W. Hall, Alexander Otto, Adrian J. Hickford, Robert J. Nicholls and Martino Tran; Part II. Analysing National Infrastructure: 3. Future demand for infrastructure services Chris Thoung, Rachel Beaven, Chengchao Zuo, Mark Birkin, Peter Tyler, Douglas Crawford-Brown, Edward J. Oughton and Scott Kelly; 4. Energy systems assessment Pranab Baruah, Modassar Chaudry, Meysam Qadrdan, Nick Eyre and Nick Jenkins; 5. Transport systems assessment Simon P. Blainey and John M. Preston; 6. Water supply systems assessment Mike Simpson, Matthew C. Ives, Jim W. Hall and Chris G. Kilsby; 7. Wastewater systems assessment Lucy Manning, David W. Graham and Jim W. Hall; 8. Solid waste systems assessment Geoff V. R. Watson, Anne Stringfellow, William Powrie, David A. Turner and Jon Coello; 9. Digital communications and information systems Edward J. Oughton, Martino Tran, Cliff B. Jones and Razgar Ebrahimy; Part III. Integrative Perspectives for the Future: 10. Assessing the performance of national infrastructure strategies Martino Tran, Jim W. Hall, Robert J. Nicholls and Adrian J. Hickford; 11. Quantifying interdependencies: the energy-transport and water-energy nexus Martino Tran, Edward A. Byers, Simon P. Blainey, Pranab Baruah, Modassar Chaudry, Meysam Qadrdan, Nick Eyre and Nick Jenkins; 12. Analysing the risks of failure of interdependent infrastructure networks Raghav Pant, Scott Thacker, Jim W. Hall, Stuart Barr, David Alderson and Scott Kelly; 13. Database, simulation modelling and visualisation for national infrastructure assessment Stuart Barr, David Alderson, Matthew C. Ives and Craig Robson; 14. Governance of interdependent infrastructure networks Ralitsa Hiteva and Jim W. Watson; 15. The future of national infrastructure Jim W. Hall, Robert J. Nicholls, Martino Tran and Adrian J. Hickford; Index.
£111.15
Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Governance for Urban Sustainability and
Book SynopsisThe IPCC's Fifth Assessment Report (2014) has highlighted the importance of urban areas in mitigating emissions of greenhouse gases. Urban centres are also subject to the impacts of climate change. Hence governance for urban sustainability and resilience needs to be developed to deal with the challenge of climate change in the future and its impacts on urban locations. This book is a rich repository of knowledge and information on this subject of growing relevance.'- Rajendra Pachauri, Chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and Professor, Yale Climate and Energy Institute, Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, US'This book provides a timely overview of the range of government intervention models in the policy domain of urban sustainability. Combining the two closely related, but usually separated, policy objectives of Sustainability and Resilience has particular utility. Having good ideas about how to save the planet are necessary but if we can't use governance tools to deliver them, we have no hope.'- Peter Newman, Curtin University, AustraliaCities, and the built environment more broadly, are key in the global response to climate change. This groundbreaking book seeks to understand what governance tools are best suited for achieving cities that are less harmful to the natural environment, are less dependent on finite resources, and can better withstand human-made hazards and climate risks.In mapping, describing and evaluating nearly 70 traditional and highly innovative governance tools from Asia, Australia, Europe and North America, Jeroen van der Heijden uncovers the five most eminent contemporary trends in governance for urban sustainability and resilience. He also develops a series of 12 design principles that will help to develop better governance tools for improving the sustainability and resilience of today's cities and those of the future. The book is unique in drawing lessons from the theoretical literature on environmental and hazard governance into a broad empirical study.The book will be of great interest to scholars in the field of urban governance, urban planning, sustainable development and resilience, environmental and hazard governance, and climate risk adaptation and mitigation. It will also appeal to students, policymakers and organizations involved with environmental policy and governance.Contents: 1. Where We are Today 2. Direct Regulatory Interventions 3. Collaborative Governance 4. Voluntary Programmes and Market-driven Governance 5. Trends in and Design Principles for Governance for Urban Sustainability and Resilience 6. Conclusion: In Search of an Answer to the Key-Question, Appendix - Methods IndexTrade Review‘The book focuses on the theory and practice of environmental governance where the socio-technical and socio-legal aspects of the environment meet the political and social need for incentives to change behavior. The author presents a comprehensive overview of the challenges, opportunities, and constraints that government and non-government organizations face in achieving urban sustainability and resilience. The book is readable, accessible, and innovativee in proposing new approaches. Policymakers, architects, urban planners, developers, researchers, and residents will find the book informative and instructive for understanding the complexities of urban governance.’ -- Stephanie S. Shipp, Science and Public Policy‘The deleterious effects of urbanism on the environment are one of the foremost challenges of the 21st century, and Jeroen van der Heijden’s book is a timely intervention. His argument is that while there is technical knowledge and social know-how about how to enhance the sustainability and resilience of cities, there is need to harness both by developing appropriate governance approaches and tools.’ -- Rob Imrie, Building Research & Information 2015The IPCC’s Fifth Assessment Report (2014) has highlighted the importance of urban areas in mitigating emissions of greenhouse gases. Urban centres are also subject to the impacts of climate change. Hence governance for urban sustainability and resilience needs to be developed to deal with the challenge of climate change in the future and its impacts on urban locations. This book is a rich repository of knowledge and information on this subject of growing relevance.' -- Rajendra Pachauri, Chairman of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and Professor, Yale Climate and Energy Institute, Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, US'This book provides a timely overview of the range of government intervention models in the policy domain of urban sustainability. Combining the two closely related, but usually separated, policy objectives of Sustainability and Resilience has particular utility. Having good ideas about how to save the planet are necessary but if we can’t use governance tools to deliver them, we have no hope.’ -- Peter Newman, Curtin University, AustraliaTable of ContentsContents: 1. Where We are Today 2. Direct Regulatory Interventions 3. Collaborative Governance 4. Voluntary Programmes and Market-driven Governance 5. Trends in and Design Principles for Governance for Urban Sustainability and Resilience 6. Conclusion: In Search of an Answer to the Key-Question, Appendix – Methods Index
£98.00
Princeton University Press The Economics of Enough
Book SynopsisCreating a sustainable economy - having enough to be happy without cheating the future - can't be easy. Governments needs to engage citizens in a process of debate about the difficult choices that lie ahead and rebuild a shared commitment to the future of our societies. This title starts an important conversation about how we can begin.Trade ReviewOne of The Globalist's Top Books of 2012 "In The Economics of Enough, Ms. Coyle adds a knowledgeable and earnest voice to the discussion about how to face these global challenges... Ms. Coyle has written a thoughtful, sprawling work. I was impressed with both the magnitude of the subject matter and her keen grasp of it... Ms. Coyle has made an important contribution to the debate on the nature of global capitalism."--Nancy F. Koehn, New York Times "If widely read, [The Economics of Enough] could be the twenty-first century's basic action manual. Like the best political philosophers, Coyle does not merely present the gritty reality of politics (or political economy, in this case), but gives us a roadmap out of our collective swamp... [T]he book is a small wonder."--Joel Campbell, International Affairs "If Diane Coyle had written The Economics of Enough a year or so earlier, a British political party would probably have laid claim to its message during the general election campaign. Coyle's work manages to tie up fiscal policy, inequality and the environment with reflection on civil society... Coyle makes a particularly effective assault on the view, often espoused by environmentalists, that economic growth ought not to be a policy goal. While she calls for other objectives--and the use of a greater range of economic indicators--she backs output growth as an objective... [A] solid guide to the challenges that face governments in the coming years."--Christopher Cook, Financial Times "[Coyle's] insistence that the crisis is essentially one of trust and governance is important--and increasingly relevant as we watch our leaders failing to tame our reckless financial overlords."--Fred Pearce, Independent "Coyle's book is ... a very welcome supplement to the current dearth of smart, broad, readable economic literature now available... Coyle's book demonstrates her to be a political economist of the old school, concerned with economics as a truly social science rather than an abstract mass of numbers. As such, her work merits a much broader audience than it is likely to find in our contemporary political climate."--Matthew Kaul, Englewood Review of Books "Are we bankrupt? Are countries like the US and the UK in as much fiscal trouble as Ireland or Greece? The bond markets say no: they've been quite content to lend to the UK and the US as though they were low-risk propositions, and perhaps they are right. But even if bond holders look safe enough, citizens may not be. Diane Coyle, author of a new book, The Economics of Enough, argues that we need to go beyond traditional measures of debt in thinking about future obligations."--Tim Harford, Financial Times "Designed for readers well versed in economics, this book offers an in-depth economic analysis that often supports arguments with philosophical and sociological theories."--Caroline Geck, Library Journal "A grim view of the economic future and suggestions on how to sway the outcome, one penny at a time. In this highly informed analysis, British economist Coyle (The Soulful Science: What Economists Really Do and Why It Matters, 2007, etc.) posits as a given that 'more money makes people happier because it means they can buy more.' ... There's much to digest here, so the author's tendency to repeat herself turns out to be helpful. Tough trekking but well worth the journey for this top-rank economist's view from the summit."--Kirkus Reviews "There is much good sense in The Economics of Enough, and Coyle writes efficiently and clearly."--Howard Davies, Times Higher Education "There is much good thinking and plenty of good ideas in [T]he Economics of Enough. For many readers, the book will be a revelation in just how far we have moved from economics as a 'dismal science.' For the business reader, Coyle opens up a range of broader perspectives that will on the one hand challenge the neo-classical economic purist and, on the other, will encourage those who want their children to have more than a dismal future, to do something about it."--Roger Steare, Management Today "[A] compelling call to action... [T]his is a powerful, thought-provoking and timely contribution to the debate on the evolving shape of society."--Dimitri Zenghelis, Nature Climate Change "From the somewhat playful Sex, Drugs, and Economics, to the more descriptive and objective The Soulful Science, economist and superb writer (too often mutually exclusive categories) Coyle presents her more general assessment in The Economics of Enough. Blending economics with politics and philosophy, she uses the recent financial crisis as an opportunity to discuss a number of grander themes with the goal of a better and sustainable future, which is to be aided and abetted by a better-informed citizenry led not by an invisible hand but by the fist of more enlightened government."--Choice "The Economics of Enough is a thoughtful and reflective piece addressing the interplay between governments and markets in a 'post-financial crisis' world... The book serves as a good foil for deeper discussions of the implications and results of the attempt to govern complex systems--both political and economic--fraught with their inevitable webs of adverse selection, moral hazard, and self-interest."--Bradley K Hobbs, EH.NetTable of ContentsOverview 1 PART ONE: CHALLENGES CHAPTER ONE: Happiness 21 CHAPTER TWO: Nature 55 CHAPTER THREE: Posterity 85 CHAPTER FOUR: Fairness 114 CHAPTER FIVE: Trust 145 PART TWO: OBSTACLES CHAPTER SIX: Measurement 181 CHAPTER SEVEN: Values 209 CHAPTER EIGHT: Institutions 239 PART THREE: MANIFESTO CHAPTER NINE: The Manifesto of Enough 267 Acknowledgments 299 Notes 301 References 313 Illustration Credits 327 Index 329
£26.68
John Wiley & Sons Inc Green Energy to Sustainability Strategies for
Book SynopsisReviews the latest advances in biofuel manufacturing technologies and discusses the deployment of other renewable energy for transportation Aimed at providing an interface useful to business and scientific managers, this book focuses on the key challenges that still impede the realization of the billion-ton renewable fuels vision. It places great emphasis on a global view of the topic, reviewing deployment and green energy technology in different countries across Africa, Asia, South America, the EU, and the USA. It also integrates scientific, technological, and business development perspectives to highlight the key developments that are necessary for the global replacement of fossil fuels with green energy solutions. Green Energy to Sustainability: Strategies for Global Industries examines the most recent developments in biofuel manufacturing technologies in light of business, financial, value chain, and supply chain concerns. It also covers the use of otTable of ContentsAbout the Editors xxi List of Contributors xxv Foreword xxxi Preface xxxiii Part I Structure of the Energy Business 1 1 Economic Growth and the Global Energy Demand 3Jürgen Scheffran, Miriam Felkers and Rebecca Froese 1.1 Historical Context and Relationship Between Energy and Development 3 1.2 Conceptual Framework for Pathways of Energy Use 6 1.3 World Population Trends and Prospects 7 1.4 Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and Economic Growth 8 1.5 Global Energy Development 11 1.6 Global Emissions of Greenhouse Gases 14 1.7 Linkages Between Kaya Factors 16 1.8 Development of Energy Investment 28 1.9 Conditions for Energy Transition and Decarbonization 31 1.10 Perspectives 37 Acknowledgments 38 References 38 2 The Energy Mix in Japan Post-Fukushima 45Seiji Nakagame 2.1 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions by Japan 45 2.2 Energy Dependence 46 2.3 The Energy Policy of Japan 48 2.4 Paris Agreement 49 2.5 Prospective Energy Demand 50 2.6 Improvement in Energy Efficiency 50 2.7 Reduction of CO2 Emission in Electric Generation 51 2.8 Development of New Technologies for Decreasing GHG Emissions 51 2.9 Production and Use of Bioethanol in Japan 51 2.10 Production and Use of Hydrocarbons in Japan 52 2.11 Production and Use of Hydrogen in Japan 52 2.12 Contributions of the Japanese Government to Fundamental Research and Development 52 2.13 Perspectives 53 References 53 3 Green Energy in Africa, Asia, and South America 57Daniel de Castro Assumpção, Marcelo Hamaguchi, José Dilcio Rocha and Adriano P. Mariano 3.1 Introduction 57 3.2 South America 58 3.3 Africa 62 3.4 Southeast Asia 66 3.5 China 69 3.6 Global Perspectives 72 References 72 4 The Development of Solar Energy Generation Technologies and Global Production Capabilities 77F. John Hay and N. Ianno 4.1 Introduction 77 4.2 Sunlight and Photosynthesis 78 4.3 Photovoltaic Devices 79 4.4 Overview of Solar Photovoltaic Applications 82 4.5 Perspectives 83 References 84 5 Recent Trends, Opportunities and Challenges of Sustainable Aviation Fuel 85Libing Zhang, Terri L. Butler and Bin Yang 5.1 Introduction 85 5.2 Overview of the Jet Fuel Market 86 5.3 Assessment of Environmental Policy and Economic Factors Affecting the Aviation Industry 93 5.4 Current Activities Around Biojet in the Aviation Industry 98 5.5 Challenges of Future Biojet Fuel Development 100 5.6 Perspectives 104 Acknowledgments 105 References 105 6 The Environmental Impact of Pollution Prevention and Other Sustainable Development Strategies Implemented by the Automotive Manufacturing Industry 111Sandra D. Gaona, Cheryl Keenan, Cyril Vallet, Lawrence Reichle and Stephen C. DeVito 6.1 Introduction 111 6.2 Overview of the Automotive Manufacturing Industry 112 6.3 Chemicals and Chemical Waste in Automotive Manufacturing 114 6.4 Pollution Prevention in Automotive Manufacturing 121 6.5 Perspectives 131 Disclaimer 134 References 134 7 The Global Demand for Biofuels and Biotechnology-Derived Commodity Chemicals: Technologies, Markets, and Challenges 137Stephen R. Hughes and Marjorie A. Jones 7.1 Introduction 137 7.2 Overview of Global Energy Demand 137 7.3 Petroleum Demand and Petroleum Products for Potential Replacement by Bioproducts 140 7.4 Role of Biofuels and Biobased Chemicals in Renewable Energy Demand 143 7.5 Achieving Petroleum Replacement with Biobased Fuels and Chemicals 145 7.6 Projections of Global Demand for Biobased Fuels and Chemicals 149 7.7 Potential Impacts on Price of Transportation Fuels and Chemicals Assuming Various Scenarios of World Economic Growth 151 7.8 Projection of Energy-Related CO2 Emissions With or Without Remediation Technology 151 7.9 Government Impact on Demand for Biofuels and Biobased Chemicals 152 7.10 Perspectives 154 References 155 Part II Chemicals and Transportation Fuels from Biomass 157 8 Sustainable Platform Chemicals from Biomass 159Ankita Juneja and Vijay Singh 8.1 Introduction 159 8.2 2-Carbon 161 8.3 3-Carbon 163 8.4 4-Carbon 166 8.5 5-Carbon 169 8.6 6-Carbon 171 8.7 Perspectives 174 References 175 9 Biofuels from Microalgae and Seaweeds: Potentials of Industrial Scale Production 185Licheng Peng, Freeman Lan and Christopher Q. Lan 9.1 Introduction 185 9.2 Biofuels 186 9.3 Biofuels from Microalgae and Seaweeds 191 9.4 Recent Developments in Algae Processing Technologies 195 9.5 Potential for Industrial Scale Production 200 9.6 Progresses in the Commercial Production of Alga-Based Biofuels 205 9.7 Perspectives 209 References 210 10 Advanced Fermentation Technologies: Conversion of Biomass to Ethanol by Organisms Other than Yeasts, a Case for Escherichia coli 219K. T. Shanmugam, Lorraine P. Yomano, Sean W. York and Lonnie O. Ingram 10.1 Introduction 219 10.2 Zymomonas mobilis 222 10.3 Escherichia coli 223 10.4 Osmotic Stress of High Sugar Concentration 227 10.5 Inhibitor-Tolerant Ethanologenic E. coli 227 10.6 Engineering Bacterial Biocatalysts Other than E. coli for the Production of Ethanol Using the PDC/ADH Pathway 229 10.7 Ethanol Production by Non-PDC Pathways 230 10.8 Partition of Carbon at the Pyruvate Node 231 10.9 Other Metabolic Pathways that Contribute to Ethanol Production 231 10.10 Perspectives 232 Acknowledgements 232 References 233 11 Clostridia and Process Engineering for Energy Generation 239Adriano P. Mariano, Danilo S. Braz, Henrique C. A. Venturelli and Nasib Qureshi 11.1 Introduction 239 11.2 Recent Technological Advances 241 11.3 Economic Modelling and Case Study 246 11.4 Perspectives 263 Acknowledgements 263 References 264 12 Fuel Ethanol Production from Lignocellulosic Materials Using Recombinant Yeasts 269Stephen R. Hughes and Marjorie A. Jones 12.1 Review of Current Fuel Ethanol Production 269 12.2 Evolution of Cost of Cellulosic Ethanol Production 272 12.3 Technological Opportunities to Reduce Cellulosic Ethanol Production Costs 277 12.4 Perspectives: Approaches to Optimize the Use of Lignocellulosic and Waste Materials as Feedstocks 279 References 281 13 Enzymes for Cellulosic Biomass Hydrolysis and Saccharification 283Elmar M. Villota, Ziyu Dai, Yanpin Lu and Bin Yang 13.1 Introduction 283 13.2 Glycosyl Hydrolases: General Structure and Mechanism 286 13.3 The Cellulase Enzyme System 289 13.4 The Hemicellulase Enzyme System 295 13.5 Microorganisms for Biomass Hydrolysis 299 13.6 Perspectives 308 Acknowledgement 309 References 309 14 Life Cycle Assessment of Biofuels and Green Commodity Chemicals 327Mairi J. Black, Onesmus Mwabonje, Aiduan Li Borrion and Aurelia Karina Hillary 14.1 Introduction 327 14.2 Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) 328 14.3 The Origin and Principles of Life Cycle Assessment 329 14.4 Developing a Life Cycle Assessment 329 14.5 Scope of the Life Cycle Assessment: Attributional verses Consequential 331 14.6 Biofuels and Green Commodity Chemicals 332 14.7 Feedstocks for Biofuels 332 14.8 Conversion of Feedstock 333 14.9 Supply Chain and Logistics 335 14.10 Using LCA as a Tool to Assess GHG Emissions and Other Impacts Associated with Bioethanol Production and Supply 335 14.11 Discussion on the Suitability of LCA 336 14.12 Perspectives: Moving Forward with the LCA Concept 348 References 349 Part III Hydrogen and Methane 355 15 Biotechnological Production of Fuel Hydrogen and Its Market Deployment 357Carolina Zampol Lazaro, Emrah Sagir and Patrick C. Hallenbeck 15.1 Introduction 357 15.2 Hydrogen Production Through Dark Fermentation 358 15.3 Hydrogen Production Through Photofermentation 370 15.4 Hydrogen Production by Combined Systems 370 15.5 Perspectives 379 Acknowledgements 383 References 383 16 Deployment of Biogas Production Technologies in Emerging Countries 395Guangyin Zhen, Xueqin Lu, Xiaohui Wang, Shaojuan Zheng, Jianhui Wang, Zhongxiang Zhi, Lianghu Su, Kaiqin Xu, Takuro Kobayashi, Gopalakrishnan Kumar and Youcai Zhao 16.1 Introduction 395 16.2 Types of Feedstock 397 16.3 Pretreatment Technologies of Anaerobic Digestion Feedstocks 404 16.4 Full-scale Implementation Status of Anaerobic Digestion in Developing Countries 413 16.5 Perspectives 416 References 416 17 Hydrogen Production by Algae 425Tunc Catal and Halil Kavakli 17.1 Importance of Hydrogen Production 425 17.2 Hydrogen Producing Microorganisms 427 17.3 Hydrogen Producing Algae (Macro–Micro) Species 428 17.4 Production of Biohydrogen Through Fermentation 431 17.5 Technologies (Solar Algae Fuel Cell/Microbial Fuel Cell) 433 17.6 Possibility of Commercial Production of Hydrogen 434 17.7 Perspectives and Future Implications of Algae in Biotechnology 437 References 438 18 Production and Utilization of Methane Biogas as Renewable Fuel 447Ganesh Dattatraya Saratale, Jeyapraksh Damaraja, Sutha Shobana, Rijuta Ganesh Saratale, Sivagurunathan Periyasamy, Gunagyin Zhen and Gopalakrishnan Kumar 18.1 Introduction 447 18.2 Anaerobic Digestion 448 18.3 Mechanism of Anaerobic Digestion 449 18.4 Significant Factors Influencing Anaerobic Digestion 455 18.5 Strategies Applied to Enhance Microalgae Methane Biogas Production 456 18.6 Utilization of Methane Biogas as a Renewable Fuel 458 18.7 Perspectives 459 References 459 Part IV Perspectives 465 19 Integrated Biorefineries for the Production of Bioethanol, Biodiesel, and Other Commodity Chemicals 467Pedro F Souza Filho and Mohammad J Taherzadeh 19.1 Introduction 467 19.2 Types of Biorefineries 468 19.3 Biorefinery Platforms 471 19.4 Integrated Biorefineries 472 19.5 Coproducts 475 19.6 Integrating Ethanol and Biodiesel Refineries 480 19.7 Economical Aspects 482 19.8 Perspectives 484 References 484 20 Lignocellulosic Crops as Sustainable Raw Materials for Bioenergy 489Emiliano Maletta and Carlos Hernández Díaz-Ambrona 20.1 Introduction 489 20.2 Major Lignocellulosic Industrial Crops 492 20.3 Social, Economic and Environmental Aspects in Sustainability Criteria 498 20.4 Processing Alternatives for Lignocellulosic Bioenergy Crops 502 20.5 Filling the Gap: From Farm to Industry 503 20.6 Perspectives 506 References 508 21 Industrial Waste Valorization: Applications to the Case of Liquid Biofuels 515Haibo Huang and Qing Jin 21.1 Introduction 515 21.2 Types of Industrial Waste for Biofuel Production 516 21.3 Ethanol Production 517 21.4 Butanol 523 21.5 Biodiesel 527 21.6 Perspectives 531 References 531 22 The Environmental Impact of Pollution Prevention, Sustainable Energy Generation, and Other Sustainable Development Strategies Implemented by the Food Manufacturing Sector 539Sandra D. Gaona, T.J. Pepping, Cheryl Keenan and Stephen C. DeVito 22.1 Introduction 539 22.2 Overview of the Food Manufacturing Industry 540 22.3 Chemicals and Chemical Wastes in the Food Manufacturing Industry 545 22.4 Pollution Prevention in Food Manufacturing 554 22.5 Perspectives 563 Disclaimer 564 References 564 23 Financing Strategies for Sustainable Bioenergy and the Commodity Chemicals Industry 569Praveen V. Vadlani 23.1 The Current Financing Scenario at Global Level 569 23.2 Ethanol Biofuel Industry – An Overview 572 23.3 Bio-Based Industry – Current Status and Future Potential 577 23.4 Financing and Investment Strategy for Bio-Based Industries 579 23.5 Perspectives and Sustainable Financing Approach – Change in Wall Street Mindset in the Valuation of Bio-Based Industries 583 Acknowledgements 584 References 585 24 Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Sustainability as Forces of Change 587Asutosh T. Yagnik 24.1 Introduction 587 24.2 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 587 24.3 From CSR to Corporate Sustainability 597 24.4 Perspectives 603 References 607 25 The Industrial World in the Twenty-First Century 613Alain A. Vertès 25.1 Introduction: Energy and Sustainability 613 25.2 Transportation in the Twenty-First Century: A Carbon Tax Story 622 25.3 Cities of Change 627 25.4 The Chemical Industry Revisited 629 25.5 Paradigm Changes in Modes of Consumption 633 25.6 International Action for Curbing the Pollution of the Atmosphere Commons: The Case of CFCs and the Ozone Layer 634 25.7 Social Activism as an Engine of Change: Requiem for a Wonderful World 635 25.8 Perspectives: A Brave New World 636 References 639 Index 649
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Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd Water Markets: A Global Assessment
Book SynopsisExploring water scarcity issues in light of the growing crisis in global water management, this book examines the applicability of water markets. It provides an overview and understanding of the presence of water markets across the globe, analysing the ways in which different countries and regions are grappling with water scarcity. This timely book offers an insight into the benefits of water markets, and their identified market failures. A water market framework is applied to key case studies, highlighting that the majority of regions have not had sufficient water reforms to allow for the introduction of water markets without negative social consequences. The book addresses existing hydrological and institutional capacity across countries and areas where water reform is needed, and lessons are provided for future water markets, taking into account these limitations. The case studies of different countries tackling water scarcity issues and reform will make this an essential read for scholars of environmental studies, water economics, sustainability management and environmental policies. It will also be an invigorating book for water policy-makers interested in lessons for change, and in how to better implement reforms for water markets to help address both water scarcity and improve productivity.Trade Review'A veritable cookbook for those interested in understanding the necessary ingredients and recipes to implement successful water markets as a means to reduce water scarcity. A must-read for anyone interested in the current status of water markets worldwide and insight via case studies as to why such markets have - or have not yet - achieved their potential.' -- Kurt Schwabe, University of California-Riverside, US'The most comprehensive book on water markets written by the leading experts on the topic. Its up-to-date overview of water markets development around the world and the proposed framework to assess the conditions under which successful markets can emerge make it an essential tool for water managers, academics, and policy-makers.' -- Céline Nauges, Toulouse School of Economics, France'If water is valuable and scarce, why is it so poorly managed? Grappling with this paradox is one of the most pressing challenges facing the world today. This collection of invaluable readings provides important insights into whether or not water markets can help. By drawing on case studies from around the world, the book explains how water markets work in many different countries, and how they must improve to be more effective in mitigating water scarcity. This is an essential reference for anyone interested in water markets as a possible mechanism for relieving the rising scarcity of our most cherished resource.' -- Edward B Barbier, Colorado State University, USTable of ContentsContents: 1 Introduction to Water Markets : an overview and systematic literature review 1 Sarah Ann Wheeler and Ying Xu 2 Developing a water market readiness assessment framework 20 Sarah Ann Wheeler, Adam Loch, Lin Crase, Mike Young and R. Quentin Grafton 3 Water markets in Africa: an analysis of Mozambique, Tanzania and Zimbabwe 50 Jamie Pittock, Louise Blessington, Evan W. Christen, Henning Bjornlund, Mario Chilundo, Krasposy Kujinga, Emmanuel Manzungu, Makarius Mdemu, André van Rooyen and Wilson de Sousa 4 Agricultural water markets in China: a case study of Zhangye City in Gansu province 65 Alec Zuo, Tianhe Sun, Jinxia Wang and Qiuqiong Huang 5 When the genie is out of the bottle: the case of dynamic groundwater markets in West Bengal, India 80 Sophie Lountain, Lin Crase and Bethany Cooper 6 Are water markets a viable proposition in the Lower Mekong Basin? 92 Kate Reardon-Smith, Matthew McCartney and Lisa-Maria Rebelo 7 Nepal: a country where water policy is in flux 113 Andrew Johnson, Madhav Belbase, Keshab Dhoj Adhikari, Maheswor Shrestha and Juliane Haensch 8 Groundwater markets in the Indus Basin Irrigation System, Pakistan 127 Irfan Ahmad Baig, Muhammad Ashfaq and Rida Afzal 9 Water markets in France: appropriate water scarcity management mechanisms? 143 Simon de Bonviller and Arnaud de Bonviller 10 Best-laid plans: water markets in Italy 161 C. Dionisio Pérez-Blanco 11 Applying the WRMA framework in England 175 Rosalind H. Bark and Nancy E. Smith 12 Assessment of water markets in Chile 192 Guillermo Donoso, Pilar Barria, Cristian Chadwick and Daniela Rivera 13 Ready or not? Learning from 30 years of experimentation with environmental water markets in the Columbia Basin (USA) 208 Gina Gilson and Dustin Garrick 14 Canterbury, New Zealand case study of the water market readiness framework assessment 223 Julia Talbot-Jones and R. Quentin Grafton 15 Lessons from water markets around the world 236 Sarah Ann Wheeler Index
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Briza Bring nature back to the city
Book SynopsisPopulations of cities have grown at unprecedented rate, consuming ever more land, placing severe strain on the environment and also on cash-strapped governments. Nature needs to be reintroduced to our cities. This book is focused on urban nature conservation, aspects that will resonate with advisors to local government, people interested in bringing back nature to our cities and anyone with a keen interest in nature. Our ecosystems are under threat and green infrastructure needs to be better managed so that there will be less fragmentation and habitat loss. All of us have to live more towards a sustainable urban nature environment. This book guides all of us how to address nature on our doorsteps. There are 214 photos, 6 tables and 25 illustrations on principles of urban nature conservation. The book informs how to participate and synchronise lifestyles to contribute to sustainable urban nature environments. Urban wetlands, watercourses, riparian zones, buffer zones, ecological corridors and functions are explained. The annexures in the book described owl boxes, bird feeders, earthworm bins and how to produce organic compost.What is important is that more and more people move to cities and city developments encroach upon nature areas. These encroachments can be managed to accommodate ecologically sensitive urban nature areas. These areas can be utilised in ways that it will benefit the environment people live in.
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Bristol University Press Sustainable Hedonism: A Thriving Life that Does
Book SynopsisHow can we create a thriving life for us all that doesn’t come at the price of ecological destruction? This book calls to explore our collective and personal convictions about success and good life. It challenges the mainstream worldview, rooted in economics, that equates happiness with pleasure, and encourages greed, materialism, egoism and disconnection. Drawing on science and ancient Greek philosophers the author details how we can cultivate our skills for enjoying life without harming ourselves or others, and can live an autonomous, creative and connected life. Complementary to our intellectual understanding, the experiential method of role play and theatre can powerfully facilitate the exploration of the inner drivers and hindrances of a thriving life.Table of ContentsIntroduction: Is There Anyone Who Does Not Want to Thrive? PART I: The Challenge 1 Unintended Consequences of Economics as a Science 2 The Narrative of Success in Capitalism, and Its Failures PART II: What Is a Good Life? 3 Pleasure, Joy, Satisfaction, Purpose: Refining Our Quest for Happiness 4 Sustainable Hedonism 5 A Flourishing Life: Living Well and Doing Well 6 Values in an Era of Free Choice PART III: How Do We Get There? 7 The Laboratory of the Flourishing Life: Serious Change Can Be Playful 8 Inner Agents and Saboteurs of the Good Life: Role Theory Conclusions: Flourishing Life in the World
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Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook
Book SynopsisIdentify and control dozens of common vegetable garden pests quickly and organically with the pest profiles and expert advice found in The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook. Trade Review“Unlike other books on the topic, the pictures are just amazing along with important clues to help you in the process…a great refresher for experienced veggie gardeners and a must for those just starting out.” * 27East.com/The Hampton Gardener *"...anyone with an edible garden would find this book by Susan Mulvihill and indispensible reference." * American Gardener *Table of ContentsINTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC PEST MANAGEMENT IN THE VEGETABLE GARDEN What Is Organic Gardening and Why Is It So Important? Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Bug Identification 101 What’s Your “Bug” Tolerance? Follow Good Cultural Practices Attract Pollinators and Other Beneficials to Your Garden Attract Birds to Your GardenMEET THE BUGSVegetable Crops and Potential Pest Problems Aphid, Asparagus Beetle, Common and Spotted, Beet Armyworm Blister Beetle, Cabbage Looper, Cabbage Worm (Imported) Carrot Rust Fly, Colorado Potato Beetle, Corn Earworm Cucumber Beetle, Striped and Spotted, Cutworm, Diamondback Caterpillar Earwig, Flea Beetle, Grasshopper, Harlequin Bug, Hornworm, Japanese Beetle Leafhopper, Beet and Potato, Leafminer, Lygus Bug, Mexican Bean Beetle Pillbug and Sowbug, Root Maggot, Slug and Snail, Spider Mite Squash Bug, Squash Vine Borer, Stink Bug, Thrips, Whitefly, WirewormProfiles of Beneficials ORGANIC PEST MANAGEMENT PRODUCTS AND DIY PEST CONTROLSOrganic Controls Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) Beneficial Nematodes Diatomaceous Earth Horticultural Oil Insecticidal Soap Kaolin Clay Neem Plant Extracts Pyrethrins Row Covers Slug and Snail Bait SpinosadDIY Pest Control Projects Beer Traps for Slug Control Carrot Rust Fly Screen Copper Tape for Slug Control Cucumber Beetle Trap Cutworm Collars Earwig Traps Insect Hotel Raised Bed with a Row Cover Top Reflective Plastic Mulch Row Cover Hoops Sticky Traps RESOURCES PRODUCT SUPPLIERS BUG MUGSHOT GALLERY ABOUT THE AUTHOR ACKNOWLEDGMENTS INDEX
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Ebury Publishing The Green Edit: Travel: Easy tips for the
Book SynopsisExplore the world and satisfy your wanderlust in the most eco-friendly way.How can we lessen our impact on the world without giving up the things we love? This series of easy-to-follow guides show that positive change is possible without radical changes to your everyday life.Sustainable tourism doesn’t have to mean vowing to never take another flight or spending holidays camping in your back garden. This short expert guide from eco-travel journalist Juliet Kinsman, takes you through every step of planning your trip, from booking to boarding, and arms you with everything you need to know for a lower-impact getaway.Whether it's explaining how to know which plane to take (yes, some are greener than others) or how to avoid the mini toiletries trap; this book shows that you can save the planet and still live life to the full.
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RIBA Publishing RIBA Climate Guide
Book SynopsisClimate change is a threat to humankind, which requires immediate action. The built environment has a vital role to play in responding to the climate and biodiversity emergencies. There is a pressing need for architects and industry professionals to acquire the requisite skills and knowledge to design buildings that deliver holistic sustainable outcomes, meeting the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge and mandatory competence in climate literacy. Equipping you with the key information that built environment professionals require to halt climate change and mitigate its impacts in your day-to-day work, this book is organised around six overarching topics: Human Factors Circular Economy Energy and Carbon Water Ecology and Biodiversity Connectivity and Transport Featuring images and original illustrations, each themed section will guide you through fundamental elements and competencies for creating an integrated sustainable design and delivery framework that can be implemented by you in your practice. Contextualising the climate emergency within the built environment landscape, the book maps out the essential background knowledge around climate science, international agreements, legislations, commitments and roadmaps. It explores shared themes of retrofit, disaster risk resilience and climate justice, among others. A collection of short, building- and urban-scale case studies present key takeaways, illustrating real-life applications of design strategies and industry-wide tools, as well as standards that are deployed in climate-conscious built environments all around the world.Table of ContentsAbout the Author Foreword Acknowledgments Introduction 1. Global and Built Environment Climate Fundamentals Climate Fundamentals International Legislations, Agreements, Frameworks, Roadmaps and Plans for Action Risks and Opportunities in a Net Zero Economy Sustainable Urbanism, Architecture and Engineering Built Environment Policy, Legislation, Regulations, Commitments, Frameworks, Benchmarks and Construction Industry Guidance 2. Sustainable Outcomes and Common Threads Outcome-based Briefing, Design, Delivery and Management of the Built Environment Retrofit (Adaptation and Reuse) Planning for (Climate) Extremes, Disaster Risk, Resilience/Robustness, Redundancy and Adaptation Climate Justice, Equitable and Inclusive Design Procurement, Process, Life Cycle Costing, Research and Innovation 3. Human Factors Health, Wellbeing and Comfort Biophilic and Sensory Design User Experience Design and Occupant Behaviour Communities, Interconnectivity and Inclusion Social Value 4. Circular Economy Resource Efficiency, Sufficiency and Geographic Implications Designing for Change (Flexibility and Adaptability) and Regeneration Waste as a 'Resource' Environmental and Health Impacts of Materials and Waste Responsible and Ethical Sourcing 5. Energy and Carbon Passive Design Active Design: Environmental Systems and Technologies Whole Life Carbon Impacts (for Retrofit and New Build) Offsetting and Carbon/Offset Credits Iterative and Integrated Design and Delivery Process 6. Water Water Cycles, Sources, Stresses, Quality and Management Water Recycling and Reuse Rainwater Harvesting, Stormwater Management and Sustainable Urban Drainage Water Pollution on Land and in Aquatic Habitats Impacts of Climate Change (Water-related Hazards and Disasters) 7. Ecology and Biodiversity Biodiversity and Net Gain Nature-based Solutions Land Use and Urban Density Bioregional Planning and Biophilic Urbanism Sustainable Food Production and Urban Food Systems 8. Connectivity and Transport Site Selection, Location and Urban Ecosystems Compact Development and Walkability Regional and Local Infrastructure and Planning Low Carbon Transport and Multimodal Transportation Networks Planning for Future of Transportation
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Actes Sud Homo détritus
Book SynopsisToday, waste management – especially plastic – on a global scale is more worrying than ever. The Democratic Republic of Congo stands among countries most affected by the lack of accountability of manufacturers relocating and outsourcing huge landfills on its soil. Ranked as the 8th poorest population in the world despite their country’s immense mineral wealth, the Congolese people is overrun by garbage left by goods produced with their own resources and labor but yet designed for others. A folk-art movement was born from the junkyards of Kinshasa. Dressed in masks and costumes made from rubbish, a generation of street children and artists from Kinshasa's Academy of Fine Arts have come together to create “Ndaku ya la vie est belle”. Founded in 2015 by visual artist Eddy Ekete, this art collective brings together 25 creators who draw their inspiration from ancestral clothing arts to stand against the ecological disaster their country suffers. To amplify their struggle and celebrate their craft, Stéphan Gladieu creates a series of totemic portraits merging documentary photography with artistic practice. In a live studio set up on the streets of Kinshasa, he highlights the militant artists’ surrealist silhouettes and vibrant creations. Introduced by novelist Wilfried N'sondé, these portraits tell a story of creative talent passed on despite the attacks of consumerism.
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Taylor & Francis Health Wellbeing and Sustainability in the Mediterranean City
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Taylor & Francis Ltd Advances in Urbanism Smart Cities and Sustainability
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Columbia University Press The Insect Cookbook
Book SynopsisTrade ReviewAn attractive mixture of background information on insects, their anatomy and history of use in food and other products, food culture, recipes, and interviews. It is very carefully prepared and a pleasure to read. -- Job Ubbink, Food Concept and Physical Design of "The Mill," Switzerland Beautifully presented and well written, The Insect Cookbook has a variety of authorities to support its case that we need to consider incorporating insects into our diets for ecological reasons. -- Theresia de Vroom, Marymount Institute for Faith Tarte tatin with chocolate-coated grasshoppers? With 2 billion of us already popping mealworms and more, this is a case of joining the crowd. -- Barbara Kiser Nature This thoroughly enjoyable entomophagy primer is much more than a cookbook and, due to its interesting vignette style, keeps the reader's attention firmly fixed throughout. It pushes the boundaries of what is acceptable - an important thing to do at a time of such radical environmental destruction... this could constitute the next great culinary revolution. Permaculture Excellent and fascinating... Insects have the potential to come to the rescue and the sooner we get used to the idea, the better! Food Security The Insect Cookbook is a fascinating read and an excellent introduction to the topic of entomophagy. It offers not only an unusual lens through which to view broader debates and food security and the resource efficiency of our current food system, but also a recipe for fried tarantulas. Gastronomica Our food future is here and needs to be embraced. This book will... start you down the road of culinary adventures. Explorer's JournalTable of ContentsForeword Preface Acknowledgments 1. Insects: Essential and Delicious Six Legs and Other Features Eating Insects: "A Question of Education", by Kofi Annan Cooking with Edible Insects "You Have to Eat Away the Fear", by Pierre Wind Everyone Eats Insects Shrimp or Grasshopper? "I Could Eat Insects Anytime, Day or Night", by Harmke Klunder Weaver Ants in Asia Wasp Larvae in Japan Termites: A Royal Meal Lake Flies in East Africa "The Tortillas from Way Back When", by Edoardo Ramos Anaya Spirited Caterpillars in Mexico Long-Horned Grasshoppers in East Africa "Insects Are Buzzing All Around Me", by Johan Verbon Recipes: Five Snacks Mexican Chapulines Dim Sum Bitterbug Bites Bugsit Goreng (Fried Wontons) Mini Spring Rolls 2. Is It Healthy? Fish Friday, Meatloaf Wednesday, Insect Tuesday, by Margot Calis "A World That Works", by Marian Peters Eating Insects Safely What Kinds of Insects Can Be Eaten? Insect Consumption and Health Recipes: Five Appetizers Flower Power Salad Thai Salad Vegetable Carpaccio Pumpkin Soup Couscous Salad 3. Eating Insects: Naturally! "Some People Won't Try Anything New", by Jan Ruig Recipes: Eleven Entrees Minestrone Tagliatelle with Creamy Herb Sauce Ravioli Wild Mushroom Risotto Hakuna Matata Chili con Carne Chop Suey Jambalaya Insect Burgers Vols-au-vent Quiche "Valuable, Abundant, and Available to Everybody", by Daniella Martin "Bonbon Sauterelle", by Robert Van Beckhoven Cochineal from Peru Maggot Cheese in Sardinia Palm Beetles in the Tropics Dragonfly Larvae in China Recipes: Five Festive Dishes Chebugschichi Hopper Kebabs Pizza Bugitos Crepes "An Exploration of Deliciousness", by Rene Redzepi "The Next Generation's Shrimp Cocktail", by Katja Gruijters Spiders in Cambodia Moths in Italy and Australia Recipes: Six Desserts Chocolate Cupcakes Buglava Tarte Tatin Chocolate Cake Buffalo Snaps Buffalo Cinnamon Cookies 4. On the Future and Sustainability Mopane Caterpillars in Southern Africa Silk Moth Pupae in China Food for Astronauts "I've Always Put Everything in My Mouth", by Jan Fabre Shellac from India Jumping Plant Lice in South Africa and Australia Insects: A Sustainable Alternative to Meat "A New Episode in the History of Our Civilization", by Herman Wijffels Insect Consumption: A Global Perspective, by Paul Vantomme Insect Consumption: The Future Resources and Suppliers Index
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