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Author : Carter Brandon
Release : 1993-01-01
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 371/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Toward an Environmental Strategy for Asia by : Carter Brandon
Download or read book Toward an Environmental Strategy for Asia written by Carter Brandon. This book was released on 1993-01-01. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A summary of a longer paper by the two authors published as no. 224 of the World Bank discussion papers.
Author : Jeremy Carew-Reid
Release : 2013-11-05
Genre : Business & Economics
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Book Rating : 49X/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Strategies for Sustainability: Asia by : Jeremy Carew-Reid
Download or read book Strategies for Sustainability: Asia written by Jeremy Carew-Reid. This book was released on 2013-11-05. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: IUCN – The World Conservation Union Founded in 1948 The World Conservation Union brings together States, government agencies and a diverse' range of non-governmental organizations in a unique world partnership: over 800 members in all, spread across some 136 countries. As a Union, IUCN seeks to influence encourage and assist societies throughout the world to conserve the integrity and diversity of nature and to ensure that any use of natural resources is equitable and ecologically sustainable. The World Conservation Union builds on the strengths of its members, networks and partners to enhance their capacity and to support global alliances to safeguard natural resources at local, regional and global levels. The Strategies for Sustainability Programme The Strategies for Sustainability Programme of IUCN works to strengthen strategic planning, policy and implementation skills aimed at sustainable development at global, national and local levels. Working with Networks of strategy practitioners from member governments, partner institutions and NGOs, the Programme assists in the conceptual development and analysis of experience in strategies, the development of a range of strategic planning and action planning skills, and improved methods of assessing human and ecosystem well being. Originally published in 1996, the case studies in this volume were prepared by members of the IUCN/CESP Working Group of Strategies for Sustainability in Asia, including individuals who have been closely involved in the development and implementation of the strategies, and who are from the country concerned.
Author : Mohamad Saifudin Mohamad Saleh
Release : 2022-12-30
Genre : Business & Economics
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 616/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Sustainability Communication across Asia by : Mohamad Saifudin Mohamad Saleh
Download or read book Sustainability Communication across Asia written by Mohamad Saifudin Mohamad Saleh. This book was released on 2022-12-30. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainability Communication across Asia distils the core components of environmental communication in the diverse milieu of Asian nations such as Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and China. The chapters in this book engage readers in a clear-sighted view of issues, challenges, and strategies related to sustainability communication in Asia, examining fundamental principles, digital strategies, and the role of language, as well as community engagement. The first part of the book features underpinning ideologies of sustainability communication. The authors go on to explore the prevalent trends and approaches in sustainable communication in the digital realm, examining the internet in general, social media, and gaming platforms. Finally, the book discusses the green efforts adopted among selected Asian communities, the role of communication, and the resulting societal impacts. Readers will be introduced to many related examples of Asian sustainability cases and issues that may differ from Western experiences. Interesting topics such as environmental gamification, edutainment and sustainability communication, and social media and sustainability are among those presented and elaborated at length by 21 writers with industrial and academic backgrounds. Practical and inspiring, this book will be of great interest to students and scholars of sustainability and environmental communication, and Asian studies in general.
Author : Soo-Cheol Lee
Release : 2019-08-06
Genre : Business & Economics
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 467/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Energy, Environmental and Economic Sustainability in East Asia by : Soo-Cheol Lee
Download or read book Energy, Environmental and Economic Sustainability in East Asia written by Soo-Cheol Lee. This book was released on 2019-08-06. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book looks at institutional reforms for the use of energy, water and resources toward a sustainable future in East Asia. The book argues that developments in the East Asian region are critical to global sustainability and acknowledges that there is an increasing degree of mutual reliance among countries in East Asia – primarily China, Japan, Korea and Taiwan. It analyzes environmental impacts stemming from the use of energy, water and mineral resources via economic development in East Asia in the medium to long term (through 2050) through theoretical and empirical modelling. The book also evaluates the ripple effects of environmental and resource policies on each country’s economy and clarifies the direction of institutional reform in energy systems, resources and water use for a sustainable future.
Author : Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia
Release : 2012-02-03
Genre : Science
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Book Rating : 725/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Towards a Sustainable Asia by : Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia
Download or read book Towards a Sustainable Asia written by Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia. This book was released on 2012-02-03. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This series of books are the output of the research project called "Sustainable Development in Asia (SDA)", which was initiated by the Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia (AASA). They are comprised of one synthesis report, which entitled "Towards a Sustainable Asia: Green Transition and Innovation", and four thematic reports on natural resources, energy, the environment and climate change, and culture from particular perspectives of agriculture. They aim to: 1) investigate common sustainability issues faced by all Asian countries, including population increase, poverty alleviation, pollution control, ecological restoration, as well as regional problems, such as water shortage in West and Central Asia, energy security in Northeast Asia, development model & transformation in East Asia; 2) analyze and summarize of best practices towards sustainable development in Asia; 3) bring forward suggestions and policy options for promoting green transition, system innovation and sustainable development of Asia. With best practice guidelines for a sustainable Asia, this series of reports, for the first time systematically address the common challenges and regional problems in regard to Asia’s natural resources use, pollution reduction and climate protection, sustainable energy development, and innovations for environment-friendly and culture-compatible agriculture. They will provide handy and useful information to researchers, government policy makers and the general public who have concerns about Asia’s sustainable development. AASA is a scientific and technological organization in Asia, established in 2000, comprising of 26 member academies all over Asia. Its vision is to provide a forum for the discussion of all issues relevant to science and technology development and its application on national level within Asia.
