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Sustainability behind sustainability /

Sustainable development is all about integrating all of our present day needs with the needs of society, the environment and global citizenship, in a way that does not compromise future generations. Sustainable development also promotes equality, independence, collaboration and empowerment. By maint...

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Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Otros Autores: Zorpas, Antonis A.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: New York : Nova Publishers, [2014]
Colección:Social issues, justice and status series.
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Acceso en línea:Texto completo

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505 0 |a SUSTAINABILITY BEHIND SUSTAINABILITY -- SUSTAINABILITY BEHIND SUSTAINABILITY -- Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data -- Contents -- Preface -- A Word from the Editor -- Contributors -- Chapter 1: Definitions of Sustainability -- 1EnviTech Ltd, (Institute of Environmental Technology and Sustainable Development, Department of Research and Development) -- 2Cyprus Open University, Faculty of Pure and Applied Science, -- Environmental Conservation and Management -- Abstract -- 1. Introduction -- 2. State of the Art -- Conclusion -- References 
505 8 |a ""Chapter 2: Policies and Legislation""""EnviTech Ltd, (Institute of Environmental Technology and Sustainable Development, Department of Research and Development)""; ""Abstract""; ""1. Introduction""; ""2. State of the Art""; ""2.1. Declaration of the United Nations Conference on the Human Environment (Stockholm Declaration)""; ""2.2. Earth Summit 1992 -Agenda 21""; ""2.3. Treaty of European Union 1992 -- Maastricht Treaty""; ""2.4. Treaty of Amsterdam â€? 1997""; ""2.5. Kyoto Protocol â€? 1997""; ""2.6. Strategy for Sustainable Development â€? 2001 (2005)"" 
505 8 |a ""2.7. Earth Summit 2002 -- Johannesburg Declaration""""2.8. Lisbon Treaty -- 2007 (2009)""; ""2.9. United Nations Climate Change Conference â€? 2009 (Copenhagen Summit)""; ""2.10. Strategy on Climate Change for 2020 and beyond -- 2010""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Chapter 3: Environmental Indicators""; ""Abstract""; ""1. Introduction""; ""2. Developing the Indicators""; ""3. Classifying the Indicators""; ""4. Using the Indicators""; ""References""; ""Chapter 4: Psychological Aspects of Sustainability""; ""Abstract""; ""1. Introduction"" 
505 8 |a ""2. Psychological Aspects of Sustainable Behavior""""3. Developing and Enhancing Sustainable Behavior""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Chapter 5: Business behind Sustainability""; ""Abstract""; ""1. Introduction""; ""2. Challenge of Business Sustainability""; ""3. Sustainability Practices in Several Companies""; ""4. Sustainability Decision Drivers""; ""5. Sustainability and Performance""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Chapter 6: Ancient Sustainability Use of â€?the Palmeral of Elcheâ€? and the Current Unsustainabilty: Reasons for a Sustainable Future""; ""Abstract"" 
505 8 |a ""1. Introduction""""1.1. â€?The Palmeral of Elcheâ€?""; ""1.2. Ancient Irrigation System""; ""1.3. Soils and Waters""; ""2. Sustainable Uses of the Palmeral Along Centuries""; ""3. Unsustainability and New Uses of â€?the Palmeralâ€?""; ""3.1. New Perspectives and Traditional Uses""; ""Conclusion""; ""References""; ""Chapter 7: Africa and Sustainable Development""; ""Abstract""; ""1. Introduction""; ""Africaâ€?s Sustainable Development Challenges""; ""Sustainability Idea""; ""Africaâ€?s Sustainable Development Framework""; ""Intangible Issues Concerning the Green Economy and Green Growth"" 
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