UID:
almafu_9958898115402883
Umfang:
1 online resource (540 pages).
Ausgabe:
1st ed. 2018.
ISBN:
3-319-73293-5
Serie:
World Sustainability Series,
Inhalt:
This multidisciplinary book focuses on best practices in sustainability research in the Asia-Pacific Region. Drawing links between research, practice, education for sustainability and the needs of industry, it addresses the sustainable development goals (SDGs). The book also presents research undertaken by a wide range of universities on matters related to sustainable development, in order to promote research in this area across multiple disciplines. Four key themes are explored: (1) Education for Sustainability. (2) Sustainable Cities. (3) Sustainable Buildings. (4) Sustainable Infrastructure. This unique book documents and disseminates the wealth of know-how on sustainable development research in the Asia-Pacific Region today. It presents lessons learned and comparative case studies from various countries, including India, China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Bangladesh, New Zealand and Australia.
Anmerkung:
Introduction -- Researching Higher Education for Sustainable Development: Plan A, Plan B and Moving Beyond Thought-Limiting Clichés -- Resetting the compass: Principles for Responsible Urban Built Environment Education -- Achieving Both Breadth and Depth: How Sustainability Education is being Integrated Across All Undergraduate Courses at La Trobe University, Australia -- Developing Undergraduate Foundation Courses in Sustainability.
Weitere Ausg.:
ISBN 3-319-73292-7
Sprache:
Englisch
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-319-73293-0
