UID:
almahu_9947421391702882
Format:
XIV, 547 p. 117 illus., 95 illus. in color.
,
online resource.
ISBN:
9783319732930
Series Statement:
World Sustainability Series,
Content:
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.
Note:
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.
In:
Springer eBooks
Additional Edition:
Printed edition: ISBN 9783319732923
Language:
English
Subjects:
General works
DOI:
10.1007/978-3-319-73293-0
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-73293-0
URL:
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