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1 Online-Ressource (XII, 257 Seiten)
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9783110450507
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The goal of sustainable development is to meet the socio-economic and environmental objectives without comprising the needs of future generations. Since the Rio Summit of 1992, the concept of sustainability has captured our imaginations and aspirations and efforts to develop its indicators have increased. A range of sustainability indicators have been developed within various socio-economic, environmental and cultural contexts- including biodiversity, economy, energy, water, land use and transport. Sustainability indicators are widespread in international development arena. They have become popularized among governments, non-governmental organizations, private sector and the wider public. Based on multiple cases across the world, this book explores opportunities and challenges associated with the practical application of sustainability indicators. The book reflects diversity of professionals of inter-disciplinary backgrounds covering contemporary issues within different socio-economic and environmental contexts. Each chapter presents practical examples of the merits and challenges of using sustainability indicators and draws conclusions and lessons learned. The book targets a range of audience from students, academics to development practitioners and policy-makers. The two editors of this book: Dr. Agnieszka Ewa Latawiec and Dr. Dorice Agol are inter-disciplinary scientists who both have experience in research at the environmental conservation and development nexus.
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Intro -- Contents -- Foreword -- References -- Acknowledgments -- Cover photo - Easter Island -- Introduction - Why Sustainability Indicators In Practice? -- 1 From Rio To Rio - A Short History Of Sustainability Indicators At The International Level -- 1.1 The First Earth Summit And Aftermath -- 1.2 Advances Of Rio +20 - Promise And Disappointment -- 2 Sustainability Indicators Today -- 2.1 Indicators In Policy, Private Sector And Science -- 3 Why Sustainability Indicators In Practice? -- 4 Contents -- References -- 1 What Are Sustainability Indicators For? -- 1.1 Introduction -- 1.2 Components And Interpretations Of Sustainability -- 1.3 Why Do We Need Sustainability Indicators? -- 1.4 What Characterizes 'Good' And 'Effective' Sustainability Indicators? -- 1.5 Conclusions -- References -- 2 Understanding Indicators And Monitoring For Sustainability In The Context Of Complex Soc -- 2.1 Introduction -- 2.2 Complex Adaptive Systems: The Whole Is Larger Than The Sum Of Its Parts -- 2.3 How Can Social-Ecological Systems Thinking Help In The Design Of Sustainability Indicato -- 2.4 Sustainability Indicators As Interdependent Components Of The Social-Ecological Systems -- 2.4.1 Indicators And The Changing Nature Of Value: The Case Of Gross Domestic Product (G -- 2.4.2 Towards Alternative Measures Of Sustainable Human Prosperity -- 2.5 Conclusions -- References -- 3 Biodiversity Indicators And Monitoring For Ecological Management -- 3.1 Introduction -- 3.2 The Context And Purpose Of Biodiversity Monitoring -- 3.2.1 Why Should We Be Worried About Biodiversity Monitoring In The First Place? -- 3.2.2 A Simple Framework For Biodiversity Monitoring As A Practical Aid To Ecosystem Man -- 3.3 Indicators For Biodiversity Monitoring -- 3.3.1 Management Practice Indicators.
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Enthält 12 Beiträge
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ISBN 9783110450491
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Erscheint auch als Druck-Ausgabe Latawiec, Agnieszka Sustainability indicators in practice Warsaw : De Gruyter Open, 2015 ISBN 3110450496
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ISBN 9783110450491
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Englisch
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Allgemeines
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