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  • 1
    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Human geography. ; Environmental policy. ; Physical geography. ; Sustainability. ; Human Geography. ; Environmental Policy. ; Physical Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter1: Introduction: Localizing SDG Goals and empowering cities and communities in North America for sustainability -- SectionI: City & Regional Localization of SDGs -- Chapter2: Localizing the SGDs in Baltimore: Challenges and Opportunities of the USA Sustainable Cities Initiative -- Chapter3: Los Angeles: Measuring Its Ambition to Achieve the SDGs -- Chapter4: The Idea of Sustainability and the Houston Region -- SectionII: Programs and Tools to support the implementation of the SDGs -- Chapter5: Making the SDGs Relevant for Cities: Using the Community Capital Tool in British Columbia -- Chapter6: How Local Communities Can Align with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals: A Santa Cruz County Case Study -- SectionIII: Mobilizing Local SDG efforts across North America -- Chapter7: Top-down and Bottom-Up Approaches to the SDG-Monitoring Challenge -- Chapter8: Data for Good for All – Enabling All Communities to Track Progress Towards SDG Implementation -- SectionIV: Developing new methods and data to localize SDGs -- Chapter9: Helping the Neighborhood Create Indicators for Sustainable Housing Planning, Sustainable Development Goal #11 Sustainable Cities & Communities -- Chapter10: How the Youth Social Enterprise (YSE) Model Supports the Implementation of the Sustainable Development Goal #8 Economic Growth and Decent Work in American Cities -- SectionV: Goals, Targets and Indicators for Localizing SDGs in the US -- Chapter11: Proposed Local SDG Indicators for US Cities and Communities.
    Abstract: This volume presents North American best practices and perspectives on developing, managing and monitoring indicators to track development progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in local communities and cities. In 4 main sections, the book presents and frames the many ways in which community indicator programs are either integrating or retooling to integrate the SDGs into their existing frameworks, or how they are developing new programs to track and report progress on the SDGs. This is the first volume that focuses on SDG adoption within the context of North Americans cities and communities, and the unique issues and opportunities prevalent in these settings. The chapters are developed by experienced academics and practitioners of community planning and sustainable development, and will add broad perspective on public policy, organizational management, information management and data visualization. This volume presents a case-study approach to chapters, offering lessons that can be used by three main audiences: 1) teachers and researchers in areas of urban, regional, and environmental planning, urban development, and public policy; 2) professional planners, decision-makers, and urban managers; and 3) sustainability activists and interested groups.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VII, 160 p. 118 illus., 48 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030591731
    Series Statement: Sustainable Development Goals Series,
    DDC: 304.2
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Sustainable architecture. ; Urban economics. ; Technological innovations. ; Sustainability. ; Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings. ; Urban Economics. ; Innovation and Technology Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Sustainable Living Spaces and Open Digital Innovation Hub -- Water -- Energy -- Food -- Enabling Technology: Internet of Things(IOT) -- Home Management System: Artifical Intelligence -- Demand Response and Smart Charging -- Blockchain and Peer-to-Peer Trading.
    Abstract: This book presents an in-depth study to show that a sustainable future urban life is possible. To build a safer and more sustainable future, as humankind, we would like to use more renewable energy, increase energy efficiency, reduce our carbon and water footprints in all economic sectors. The increasing population and humans’ ever-increasing demand for consumption pose another question whether the world’s resources are sufficient for present and future generations. Fair access to water, energy, and food is the objective for all. In line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, scientists, researchers, engineers, and policymakers worldwide are working hard to achieve these objectives. To answer all these challenges, we would like to introduce the core of Smart Cities of the future, the building block of the future’s urban life: Open Digital Innovation Hub (ODIH). ODIH will serve as the ‘Home of the Future’, a fully digitalised and smart, self-sustaining building that answers all the motivation we highlight here. In ODIH, we introduce a living space that produces its water, energy, and food by minimising carbon and water footprints thanks to the Internet of Things, Artificial Intelligence, and Blockchain technologies. It will also serve as an open innovation environment for start-ups and entrepreneurs who wish to integrate their solutions into the infrastructure of ODIH and test those in real-time. We believe this will be a true open innovation test-bed for new business models.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIII, 258 p. 162 illus., 140 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030750930
    Series Statement: Sustainable Development Goals Series,
    DDC: 304.2
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  • 3
    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental health. ; Soil science. ; Pollution. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Health. ; Soil Science. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. COVID-19: An Opportunity for Smart and Sustainable Cities in India -- Chapter 2. Re-assessment of Urban Sustainability and Food Security in the light of COVID-19 -- Chapter 3. Disruptive Mobility in pre-and post-COVID times: App-based Shared Mobility in Indian Cities- a Case of Bengaluru -- Chapter 4. Finding the Long-Lost Path: Developing Environmental Awareness through the Pandemic -- Chapter 5. The Dual Impact of Lockdown on Curbing COVID-19 Spread and Rise of Air Quality Index in India -- Chapter 6. Aftermath of Industrial Pollution, Post COVID-19 Quarantine on Environment -- Chapter 7. Covid-19: Disaster or an Opportunity for Environmental Sustainability -- Chapter 8. COVID-19 and its Impact on Carbon Dioxide Emissions -- Chapter 9. Sustainable Attainment of Solar E-waste Recycling concerning to COVID-19 Crisis: A Review -- Chapter 10. Impact of Biomedical Waste Management System on Infection Control in the Midst of Covid-19 Pandemic -- Chapter 11. Sludge hygienisation – a novel technology for urban areas to deal with incursion of COVID-19 viral particles in wastewater -- Chapter 12. Trends and Innovations in Biosensors for COVID-19 Detection in Air -- Chapter 13. IoT Based Wearable Healthcare System: Post COVID-19 -- Chapter 14. Biodiversity Conservation: An imperial need in combatting pandemic and healthcare emergencies -- Chapter 15. COVID-19 Pandemic: an Unprecedented Blessing for Nature -- Chapter 16. Green Economy Approach to Develop Bioactive Dexamethasone Analogue Scaffold against SARS CoV-2.
    Abstract: This book covers the sustainability issues of a green environment towards economics and society in terms of alteration in industrial pollution levels, effect of reduced carbon emissions, changes in water bodies characteristics with respect to heavy metal contamination, monitoring of associated impact with respect to ecology and biodiversity, impact of reduced noise levels and air quality influences on human health, handling and management of biomedical waste. According to WHO, 80% of people living in urban areas are exposed to air exceeding safe limits. The advent of "sustainability‟ in development science has led planners to apply evolving notions of "sustainability‟ to the contemporary debate over how cities and regions should be revitalized, redeveloped, and reformed. Market allocation of resources, sustained levels of growth and consumption, an assumption that natural resources are unlimited and a belief that economic growth will „trickle down‟ to the poor have been its hallmarks. The recent advance technology helps to promote green and clean modern societies continuously. The Internet of things will be playing an important role in the upcoming years in environment protection and sustainable development. There is a focus on paradigm shift in the sustainable development for the green environment during the period of isolation of COVID-19. This is the moment for the mobilization against the climate crisis. The sudden fall in pollutants and subsequent blue skies signifies a dramatic shift for India and also other affected countries during this period. Fighting climate change requires a collaborative approach between all spheres of society unlike the former. It must heavily redirect resources towards local, sustainable activities, including education, health, sustainable agriculture and circular management of resources. The impact of COVID-19 pandemic which has resulted in the dramatic change in the different aspects of the environment. The global lockdown has led to a rejuvenation of nature, ecosystems, biodiversity. Even urban environments are discovering a degree of peace and serenity, which led to decrease in greenhouse gas emission.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 434 p. 242 illus., 108 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030664909
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    Dordrecht :Springer Netherlands :
    Keywords: Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Biotechnology. ; Environmental Social Sciences. ; Water. ; Biotechnology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction: Mangrove Systems Facing Enclosures, Markets and Social Inequality -- Chapter 2. Early History of Mangrove Management in Giao Lạc -- Chapter 3. Socialism, Cooperatives and Mangrove Management in Giao Lạc (1954-1985) -- Chapter 4. Impacts of Economic Renovation on Households and Coastal Ecosystems -- Chapter 5. Social Differentiation under Đổi mới Reforms -- Chapter 6. Conclusions.
    Abstract: This book presents a historical and ethnographic study of changing mangrove management in northern Vietnam over the past 100 years, grounded in a case study in the Red River Delta in northern Vietnam. The book shows that three primary socio-economic dynamics have affected mangroves: enclosure movements that have restricted access by different user communities over time, such as the exclusion of women; changing valuation of mangroves and their products and services; and social and class differentiation caused by privatization of once common resources. The result of these pressures have been erosions of norms, rules, and collective action to protect and nurture mangroves, leading to widespread loss of coastal forests. Sustainable mangrove management will require attention to these dynamics to address current-day land conflicts. The book will be of interest to policy-makers, practitioners, and academics and students in forest policy, management and governance; rural livelihoods; and globalization and agrarian change. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 171 p. 13 illus., 8 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789402421095
    Series Statement: MARE Publication Series, 24
    DDC: 304.2
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Environmental Law. ; Environmental management. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Environment. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Law. ; Environmental Management. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Exploring the economics of the circular bioeconomy -- Chapter 2.The role of culture and moral responsibility in facilitating a sustainable bioeconomy -- Chapter 3. Social and economic contribution of the bioeconomic sector in Ecuador: A methodological approach -- Chapter 4. Biobutanol Production from Agricultural Biomass -- Chapter 5. Valorization of biowastes into food, fuels and chemicals - towards sustainable environment, economy and society -- Chapter 6. Sustainable biorefinery technologies for agro-residues: challenges and perspectives -- Chapter 7. Biotechnological Interventions for Production of Flavour and Fragrance Compounds -- Chapter 8. Phytochemicals for the management of stored product insects -- Chapter 9. Assessing the impact of indigenous knowledge systems on sustainable agriculture: A case study of the selected communities in the City of Tshwane Metropolitan, Gauteng Province, South Africa -- Chapter 10. Tropical biological natural resource management through integrated bio-cycles farming system -- Chapter 11. Biopesticides for Pest management -- Chapter 12. Renewable energy for a low carbon future: Policy perspectives -- Chapter 13. TNAU Energy Soft 2016: An efficient energy audit tool to identify energy saving technologies for sustainable agriculture -- Chapter 14.Mechanism for Improving the Sustainability of Homestead Food Gardens in the Gauteng Province, South Africa -- Chapter 15. Assessment of Potassium Nutrient Balance in Agricultural Farming System: A Pathway to Sustainable Production of Crops.
    Abstract: Sustainable development is the most important challenge facing humanity in the 21st century. The global economic growth in the recent past has indeed exhibited marked progress in many countries. Nevertheless, the issues of income disparity, poverty, gender gaps, and malnutrition are not uncommon in the global landscape, in spite of the upward growth of the economy and technological advances. This grim picture is further exacerbated by our growing human population, unmindful resource use, ever-increasing consumption trends, and changing climate. In order to protect humanity and preserve the planet, the United Nations issued the “2030 agenda for sustainable development,” which includes but is not limited to sustainable production and consumption practices, e.g. in a sustainable bioeconomy. The hallmark of the sustainable bioeconomy is a paradigm shift from a fossil-fuel-based economy to a biological-based one, which is driven by the virtues of sustainability, efficient utilization of resources, and “circular economy.” As the sustainable bioeconomy is based on the efficient utilization of biological resources and societal transformations, it holds the immense potential to achieve the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. This book shares valuable insights into the linkages between the sustainable bioeconomy and Sustainable Development Goals, making it an essential read for policymakers, researchers and students of environmental studies. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIII, 337 p. 66 illus., 50 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811573217
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Environmental management. ; Environment. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Economic geography. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management. ; Economic Geography. ; Environmental Monitoring.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Use of The Nexus Approach as a Tool for Resources Management in Resilient Cities and Multi-functional Land Use Systems (Hülsmann and Jampani) -- Chapter 2. How to Best Apply Information Technology to Realize a Transdisciplinary Water-Soil-Waste Nexus Approach (Bouma) -- Chapter 3. Nutrient Recovery for Use in Agriculture: Economic Assessment of Decentralized Compost Business Model in Nairobi (Gebrezgabher, Taron and Amewu) -- Chapter 4. Sustainable and Safe Reuse of Wastewater for Food Production in Peri-urban Areas of Karnataka, India (Ramakrishna and Hanisch) -- Chapter 5. Multi-functional Historical Data for Improved Management of Reservoirs (Sang and Maina) -- Chapter 6. Usefulness of Surface Water Retention Reservoirs Inspired by 'Permaculture Design'. A Case Study in Southern Spain Using Bucket Modelling (Fiebrig and Van De Wiel) -- Chapter 7. Economic Valuation of Environmental Services Associated with Agriculture in the Watershed of Lake Lagdo, Cameroon (Nje and Ayuk) -- Chapter 8. he Energy-Water Nexus in Iran: The Political Economy of Energy Subsidies for Groundwater Pumping (Jaghdani and Kvartiuk) -- Chapter 9. Political Economy of Energy Subsidies for Groundwater Irrigation in Mendoza, Argentina (Riera, Brümmer and Gennari) -- Chapter 10. Rural Resources (Including Forestry) in the Local Development of Low Carbon Economy: a Case Study of Poland (Wiśniewski) -- Chapter 11. Opportunities and Challenges to Adopt Sustainable Watershed Management Interventions: An Overview of Experiences from Ethiopia (Tesfahunegn and Ayuk) -- Chapter 12. The Potential Contribution of Cultural Ecological Knowledge in Resources Management of a Volcanic River Basin (Ariyanti, Scholten and Edelenbos) -- Chapter 13. Nexus-Oriented Approach for Sharing Water Resources: Development of Eco-industrial Parks in the Catchment of Zayandeh Rud River, Iran (von Koerber, Raber and Schneider) -- Chapter 14. City-to-City Learning within City Networks to Cater City Needs to Climate Adaptation - Results of a Preliminary Study (Haupt, Zevenbergen and van Herk) -- Chapter 15. A Participatory Multi-stakeholder Approach to Implementing the Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development: Theoretical Basis and Empirical Findings (Eichhorn, Hans and Schön-Chanishvili).
    Abstract: This book explores how integrated management of environmental resources via a nexus approach can help in achieving the respective Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It provides conceptual considerations but mainly practical examples on how to implement a nexus approach in cities and multifunctional land-use systems to increase resource use efficiency and develop a low carbon economy. After sketching out the background and conceptual outline, contributions to the book explore key aspects of the nexus implementation. Specifically, they • Demonstrate how to sustainably use organic waste and wastewater for agriculture, • Explore examples on how to manage multifunctional land-use systems including multipurpose reservoirs, • Highlight the importance of economic incentives for successful nexus implementation, and • Provide a comprehensive perspective on challenges and opportunities of implementation, considering peer-to-peer learning, indigenous knowledge, and stakeholder participation. The chapters in this book shed a new light on key aspects of the interrelation between SDGs and the nexus approach in resilient cities and multifunctional land-use systems, and provide specific examples on how to advance sustainable resources management. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VI, 256 p. 64 illus., 42 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030575304
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Management. ; Pollution. ; Sustainability. ; Water. ; Management. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Terminology -- Theory -- Sefficiency -- Sequity -- Applications.
    Abstract: This book provides a solid foundation for a comprehensive, systemic and water-centric approach to water management. Said approach integrates two performance principles essential for sustainable water use systems, namely equity and efficiency. Further, it decreases the policy space for decision-making encountered by water managers and makes it easier to arrive at reasonable solutions because of the bounded rationality inherent in its development. By combining the distributive and aggregative principles, the approach offers a transparent and autonomous structure for gathering water data and enabling stakeholder involvement. Lastly, it employs and promotes a unifying language for all types of water use systems, e.g. urban, agricultural and industrial.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 119 p. 44 illus., 3 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811562846
    Series Statement: Water Resources Development and Management,
    DDC: 304.2
    Language: English
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  • 8
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Human geography. ; Urban ecology (Biology). ; Sustainable architecture. ; Sustainability. ; Human Geography. ; Urban Ecology. ; Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter1: State of the planet -- Chapter2: The challenge of a changing environment -- Chapter3: The importance of a sustainable future -- Chapter4: Sustainability, ecological systems, and climate change -- Chapter5: Beyond sustainable development: regenerative-adaptive futures -- Chapter6: Origins of advanced knowledge -- Chapter7: Interconnections between people and their natural environments -- Chapter8: A regenerative pattern language -- Chapter 9: Case study: application of the regenerative pattern language -- Chapter10: Conclusion.
    Abstract: In this book, the author tests a regenerative-adaptive pattern language theory towards investigating the possibilities of a holistic, integrated design and planning method for sustainable development that incorporates the principles of regenerative design, as well as an adaptive pattern language that re-establishes our wholeness with nature, and considers the vulnerabilities of a changing landscape. The book examines an integral approach to contemporary theories of planning and design that explores the human-nature relationship patterns in social and spatial interconnections, between people and their natural environments. The interconnectedness of human and natural systems is used to scaffold possible solutions to address key environmental and sustainability issues that specifically address the need for patterns of behaviour that acknowledge the duality of ‘man and nature’. In 12 chapters, the book presents a holistic, regenerative-adaptive pattern language that encapsulates how communities can better appreciate landscape change under future climate effects, and acknowledges the importance to adapt to patterns of change of place and the environment and therefore inform the communities’ responses for sustainable development. The application of the regenerative-adaptive pattern language was tested along the Great Ocean Road region of the Victorian coast in Australia. The concluding chapters argues that for human settlements and cities to be resilient and sustainable, we must understand the interconnected patterns of human-built environments and natural systems, and how we function in a social-spatial dimension with these. The book is intended for practitioners and academic scholars with interest in sustainable development, regenerative design, pattern languages, biophilia, settlement planning, and climate change adaptation.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXV, 247 p. 109 illus., 31 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030532345
    Series Statement: Sustainable Development Goals Series,
    DDC: 304.2
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  • 9
    Keywords: Human geography. ; Environment. ; Natural disasters. ; Environmental management. ; System theory. ; Human Geography. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Natural Hazards. ; Environmental Management. ; Complex Systems.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Introduction -- 2. Inter-national examples of Water Hazards -- 3. Tactics and examples against sea-level rise -- 4. Application of tactics in scenarios -- 5. From risks to opportunities Outcome, outlook.
    Abstract: This book presents and discusses a strategy which includes four approaches to dealing with the risk of sea-level rise and other water hazards. It also offers opportunities for cities to explore urban extensions such as marine estates, aquatic food production systems, new sea related industries, maritime transport developments, new oceanic tourist attractions, and the designation of additional coastal ecological zones. The urban interface between Sea and Cities generates, therefore, both burning issues and valuable opportunities and raises the question of whether it is possible to solve the former by exploiting the latter?
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 304 p. 157 illus., 121 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811587481
    Series Statement: Cities Research Series,
    DDC: 304.2
    Language: English
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  • 10
    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Environmental management. ; Bioclimatology. ; Environment. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Management. ; Climate Change Ecology. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 An Introduction to Co-benefits: Core Concepts and Applications -- Part I Quantitative Modeling of Climate co-benefits and Sustainable Development -- 2 Urban Sustainable Development Index: Comparative Analysis of Low Emission Strategies in urban areas -- 3 A quantitative model for forecasting energy demand and CO2 emissions in Pakistan, towards a sustainable energy system -- 4 Multiple benefits assessment of the utilization of high-efficiency Heat Only Boilers in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia -- Part II Co-benefits of Climate Change Mitigation Strategies -- 5 Quantifying and integrating co-benefits of renewable energy policies in South Korea -- 6 The Co-benefits of Renewable Energy Policies in Japan: Barriers and Ways Forward -- 7 Quantifying and integrating the co-benefits of solar energy in China -- Part III New Perspectives on Co-benefits -- 8 Biodiversity Co-benefits: Narrowing the Gap between Analysis and Action -- 9 Creating Social Co-benefits for Sustainable and Just Society -- 10 Enabling Japan’s low-emissions technology collaboration with Southeast Asia: The role of co-innovation and co-benefits.
    Abstract: This book provides policymakers, researchers, and other interested audiences with knowledge on how to quantify and integrate and advance co-benefits in their decisions. It begins with an introductory chapter that provides an overview of the concept of co-benefits. This followed by a section that details quantitative approaches to estimate co-benefits, particularly in cities. A third section presents a series of case studies from the energy sector in Northeast and Southeast Asia. A final section focuses on new perspectives on co-benefits from linking climate change with biodiversity, social justice, and through new models of co-innovation. The book is particularly timely as many countries in Asia seek to achieve objectives in the national climate policies and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The climate emergency poses an increasingly severe threat to the health and well-being of more than a billion people in Asia. Policymakers in the region have sought to curb this threat by adopting clean energy, energy efficiency, and other sectoral policies. In some cases, these policies can bring additional benefits beyond mitigating climate change. These so-called “co-benefits” --ranging from improved air quality to better health to socioeconomic equity--could not only offset the costs of climate mitigation but also make Asia’s development more sustainable. Yet all too frequently policymakers lack the analytical methods and practical experiences to incorporate co-benefits into their decisions. This has created difficulties in aligning climate and sustainable development policies in Asia.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VIII, 185 p. 54 illus., 42 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811601354
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing :
    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Physical geography. ; Ecology . ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental economics. ; Sustainability. ; Physical Geography. ; Ecology. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management. ; Environmental Management. ; Environmental Economics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1: Introduction – overview and relevant background, including published (cross-disciplinary) research that provides a context and justification for the study -- Chapter 2: The Ecological Footprint – tracking the evolution of this sustainability metric -- Chapter 3: Biocapacity accounting – used to develop a context for carrying capacity set against the Ecological Footprint -- Chapter 4: Case study – national scale case consideration of Costa Rica as an example of a developing country set amid the contemporary context of sustainable development -- Chapter 5: Implications – examines the contribution for sustainable development, using the Sustainable Development Goals as a springboard for discussion -- Chapter 6: Quality Analysis – presents caveats of the methodology based on the National Footprint Accounts -- Chapter 7: Conclusion – summary of the findings and contribution of the brief, including address of path dependency and final consideration given to sustainability metrics and sustainable development.
    Abstract: This book examines the Ecological Footprint and biocapacity accounting within an applied development content for Costa Rica. By doing so, it is possible to track changes as well as perhaps link these to overarching global issues, such as trade, globalization, and food security, among other emergent topics based findings stemming from this methodology. Based on a timeseries since 1961, it is possible to track cross-temporal changes of land-type categories (for crop land, grazing land, forest land, fishing ground, built-up land, and carbon) of the Ecological Footprint and biocapacity conveying whether a country is in ecological deficit and what may be contributing to such a trend.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XI, 107 p. 22 illus., 18 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030626662
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science,
    DDC: 304.2
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Introduction -- 2. Sustainability of Land Use: A Systems Approach -- 3. Consequential life cycle framework and methodology for the integrated sustainability impact assessment of land-use systems -- 4. Discussion and Conclusions. .
    Abstract: This book provides a holistic framework for assessing the environmental and economic impacts of land-use strategies for a range of purposes, such as food, animal feed, biomass and biofuels, and timber. Using land for one purpose negates its use for any other competing purpose. Given that it is in limited supply, land needs to be optimised so that it can meet the increasing demand for crops of a growing and wealthier human population, while providing ecosystem services, such as carbon storage (i.e. climate-change mitigation). The framework is quantitative and includes various indirect effects, like indirect land-use change, and is a robust basis with which to assess global impacts from land-use decisions on climate change, ecosystem services and biodiversity. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VIII, 125 p. 40 illus., 28 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789402420999
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science,
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Environmental education. ; Environmental management. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental and Sustainability Education. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Chapter 1. Moving towards sustainable agriculture through higher education -- Chapter 2. Balancing Sustainable Livelihoods and Conservation in the Marine environment -- Chapter 3. Linking Biodiversity and Human Health to Achieve Sustainability -- Chapter 4. Understanding scale in wicked problems of sustainable development: Who needs dedicated courses in higher education? -- Chpater 5. Presenting an interdisciplinary teaching approach to involve university students in issues of sustainable development -- Chapter 6. Methods of transdisciplinary collaboration within sustainable research and development projects -- Chapter 7. Universities as ‘global citizens’: reflections and learning from a project on female leadership for sustainable development of fishing communities in Colombia -- Chapter 8. Geography of Food Summer School: International exchange for sustainable food value chains.
    Abstract: In order to yield the expected benefits, sustainability initiatives need to be undertaken by means of a close cooperation between universities on the one hand, and societal partners on the others. The principle of co-creation and co-execution of sustainability initiatives increases the value for all by mutual learning, and the sharing of expertise and resources. But pursuing sustainability initiatives with a community and societal involvement is not simple. There is a perceived need for a better understanding of how universities can interact with society, in order to support the implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. This book is an attempt to address this need, by a novel approach which focuses on current potentials and challenges, across a wide range of fields and expertise. The book focuses on how the theory and practice of sustainable development interact and shows the need for a continuation of the dialogue among sustainability academics and practitioners, so as to address the issues, matters and problems at hand. The spectrum of themes addressed on this book also entails how environmental values and ethics are applied and the relationship between social, biological and cultural diversity. It also includes a broad disciplinary approach to sustainability, including education, research and case studies, and the links with human–environment relations in a sustainable development context. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 560 p. 114 illus., 99 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030633998
    Series Statement: World Sustainability Series,
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Regionalism. ; Climatology. ; Asia Politics and government. ; Sustainability. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management. ; Regionalism. ; Climate Sciences. ; Asian Politics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. Concept and framework of the East Asian Low-Carbon Community -- Chapter 1. Climate change and low carbon society: coping with uncertainty -- Chapter 2. Climate change strategy and emission reduction roadmap for China, Japan, and South Korea -- Chapter 3. Concept and framework of the East Asian Low-Carbon Community -- Chapter 4. Modeling an East Asian Low-Carbon Community -- Part II Urban-rural Linkage for Low-Carbon Community -- Chapter 5. Realizing a local low-carbon society through urban-rural linkage -- Chapter 6. Development of a tool to optimize urban-rural linkage and a decentralized power supply -- Chapter 7. Local low-carbon society scenarios of urban-rural linkage -- Part III Technology Innovation for Low-Carbon Community -- Chapter 8. Spatial-temporal distribution of carbon capture technology according to patent data -- Chapter 9. Low-carbon technology integration -- Chapter 10. Economic assessment of Japan’s nuclear power policy -- Chapter 11. Construction of an East Asia nuclear security system -- Chapter 12. Building a global low-carbon society based on hybrid use of natural clean energy -- Part Ⅳ Social Innovation for Low-Carbon Community -- Chapter 13. Social innovation towards a low-carbon society -- Chapter 14. Achievement of nationally determined contributions (NDCs) through emissions trading in China, Japan, and South Korea -- Chapter 15. Design and analysis of a carbon emissions trading system for low-carbon development in China -- Chapter 16. An empirical analysis of international carbon transfer -- Chapter 17. Global recycling system for an East Asian low-carbon society -- Chapter 18. Building a recycling-oriented society through collaboration between urban and rural areas: sustainable domestic waste treatment “Pujiang model” -- Chapter 19. Potential for cooperation among China, Japan, and South Korea in renewable energy generation -- Chapter 20. Potential for technical cooperation between Japan and China in a third-country market -- Chapter 22. End chapter: Integration of local and global perspectives.
    Abstract: This book presents new vision of regional de-carbonization with concrete scheme design and substantial quantitative demonstration from original interdisciplinary studies. It provides new horizon for not only climate change, environmental conservation but also for international cooperation and peace in East Asia. The chapters introduce diverse low carbon society principles from local to global level with best practices integrating technology evolution and social innovation. While the book is designated for academics and the ultimate goal is to facilitate international climate regime making and environmental cooperation, local government and international organizations (United Nations, World Bank, and others) officers, researchers, international NGO/NPOs, consultants, students (particularly those studying environmental policy studies or international relationships), as well as reporters will find this book useful in broadening their understanding of low-carbon development in East Asia.
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    Pages: XIV, 413 p. 195 illus., 130 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789813343399
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Regional economics. ; Spatial economics. ; Human Geography. ; Regional and Spatial Economics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction to the Urban Centrality Structure -- Development Models of the UC Structure -- Functional Analysis of the UC Structure Hierarchy -- Spatial Layout of the UC Structure -- UC Structure Planning.
    Abstract: This book presents the latest research results related to urban center and urban center. It expounds the theoretical connotation, development models, hierarchical function, and spatial layout of the urban central structure through over 200 figures and tables. In addition, it analyzes the threshold characteristics, structural hierarchy, spatial characteristics, and development rules of urban central structure through field research and quantitative researches on the major urban central structures in Asia. Meanwhile, how to solve the issue of construction and layout of urban central structure in planning and design practice is also covered. The book reveals the laws and spatial characteristics of urban central structure and provides a valuable guide both for urban designers and planners as well as researchers and students working in urban design and planning fields. It sheds new light on better understanding of the urban central structure.
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    Pages: XV, 609 p. 505 illus., 392 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789813366756
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    Keywords: Physical geography. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environment. ; Biodiversity. ; Climatology. ; Physical Geography. ; Water. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Biodiversity. ; Climate Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. General Characteristics of Geography Of Mongolia -- 2. Historical Geography: Administrative Division and Research in Physical Geography of Mongolia -- 3. The Relief And Geomorphological Characteristics of Mongolia -- 4. Climate and Climate Change of Mongolia -- 5. Hydrography of Mongolia -- 6. Glacier of Mongolia -- 7. Permafrost in Mongolia -- 8. Soil of Mongolia -- 9. Biogeographical Characteristics of Mongolia -- 10. Division of the Physiographic and Natural Regions in Mongolia -- 11. Land Use and Nature Conservation in Mongolia.
    Abstract: This book gives the most detailed and comprehensive physico-geographical overview of the very unique country of Mongolia. The country offers diverse geographical features and natural landscapes combined with a long history. This book offers integrated and systematical research on the geophysical characteristics of Mongolia with an academic orientation. It provides the readers with general knowledge of the physical geography of Mongolia as well as new results of the latest research. The volume consists of 11 chapters, each written by field experts, with contributions from scientific researchers from Mongolia. The topics covered: geological and geomorphological characteristics and processes, landscapes and landforms, climate and climate change, hydrology, glaciers and permafrost, soils, environmental changes, biodiversity and many other aspects of physical geography in Mongolia. The book appeals to researchers and students of geography and related fields and can serve as a guide for field trips to Mongolia or basic literature for research projects.
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    Pages: XXII, 218 p. 122 illus., 113 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030614348
    Series Statement: Geography of the Physical Environment,
    DDC: 910.02
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Sociology. ; Nutrition. ; Food. ; Social service. ; Gerontology. ; Human Geography. ; Sociology of Food and Nutrition. ; Social Care. ; Gerontology.
    Description / Table of Contents: The definition of Japanese food desert issues -- The background of Japanese Food Desert Issues -- Food access and social capital -- Case Study 1 (Central Tokyo) -- Case study 2 (a prefectural government city) -- Local City -- Measures to address Food Desert Issues. .
    Abstract: This book introduces the Japanese urban food desert (FD). Currently, Japan has the most rapidly aging society in the world, with a shrinking population and food desert issues in connection with the isolation of the elderly people from their families and local communities. The types of food deserts that Japan is currently facing are likely to occur in many other countries under similar circumstances in the near future. This book serves as a valuable resource for researchers and policymakers who are working on FD issues in Japan as well as in other countries. The book consists of 8 chapters, with each chapter covering a different aspect of FD, and it also includes case studies, one of which is the FD in Tokyo.
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    Pages: XXI, 237 p. 93 illus., 1 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811608933
    Series Statement: International Perspectives in Geography, AJG Library, 15
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Landscape ecology. ; Environmental management. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Restoration Ecology. ; Human ecology Study and teaching. ; Sustainability. ; Landscape Ecology. ; Environmental Management. ; Conservation Biology. ; Restoration Ecology. ; Environmental Studies.
    Description / Table of Contents: Foreword -- Preface -- Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Reconciling community livelihood needs and biodiversity conservation in Taita Hills forests for improved livelihoods and transformational management of the landscape -- Chapter 3. Degraded landscape transformed into foodland and woodland by village agroforestry -- Chapter 4. Long-term tracking of multiple benefits of participatory forest restoration in marginal cultural landscapes in Himalaya -- Chapter 5. Social-ecological transformation through planting mixed tree species on abandoned agricultural land in the hills of Nepal -- Chapter 6. Transformative change through ecological consumption and production of ancient wheat varieties in Tuscany, Italy -- Chapter 7. Sustainable rural development and water resources management on a hilly landscape: A case study of Gonglaoping community, Taichung, ROC (Chinese Taipei) -- Chapter 8. Transformative change in peri-urban SEPLS and green infrastructure strategies: An analysis from the local to the regional scales in Galicia (NW Spain) -- Chapter 9. Water with Integrated Local Delivery (WILD) for transformative change in socio-ecological management -- Chapter 10. Traditional landscape appropriation of Afro-descendants and collective titling in the Colombian Pacific region: lessons for a transformative change -- Chapter 11. Climate change resiliency through mangrove conservation: the case of Alitas farmers of Infanta, Philippines -- Chapter 12. Improvement of human and environmental health through waste management in Antigua and Barbuda -- Chapter 13. Synthesis: Conception, approaches and strategies for transformative.
    Abstract: This open access book is a compilation of case studies that provide useful knowledge and lessons that derive from on-the-ground activities and contribute to policy recommendations, focusing on the relevance of social-ecological production landscapes and seascapes (SEPLS) to “transformative change.” The concept of “transformative change” has been gaining more attention to deal with today’s environmental and development problems, whereas both policy and scientific communities have been increasingly calling for transformative change toward sustainable society. The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has planned to start the so-called “assessment on transformative change” if approved by the IPBES plenary to be held in 2021. At present, the idea of transformative change, including its scope, methodologies, approaches and strategies, are yet to be clarified. By bringing together all of the different concerns and interests in the land/seascape, SEPLS approaches could provide practical and experience-based insights for understanding and gauging transformative change and identifying determinants of such change. This book explores how SEPLS management relates to the idea of transformative change to further the discussion of sustainable transitions in advancing sustainability science. The introductory chapter is followed by case study chapters offering real-world examples of transformative change as well as a synthesis chapter clarifying the relevance of the case study findings to policy and academic discussions. It will be of interest to scholars, policymakers and professionals in the fields related to sustainable development.
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    Pages: XII, 249 p. 78 illus., 73 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789813367616
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental protection. ; Civil engineering. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Management. ; Soil and Water Protection. ; Environmental Monitoring. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Solar Thermal Energy Production in DSF Applied in the Human Comfort Improvements -- Hydraulics Geometry Analysis of UPNM Channel -- Productivity Enhancement of Solar Still Distillation System Using Immersion-Type Water Heater -- Stability Analysis of a Man-made Slope: A Case Study on the UPNM Campus, Sg Besi, Kuala Lumpur -- Comparison of the Full-Scale Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Designs Consisting of Modified Bardenpho Process with and without Membrane Bioreactor for Nutrient Removal: Cost Analysis -- Numerical Evaluation of the Temperature Distribution in a Tree Trunk in a Forest Fire Environment -- Analysis of Soluble Organic Polar Fractions from Sea Salt by GC-MS -- Spatial-temporal variationan alysis on ecosystem service values in a typical inland river basin, northwest China -- Collaboration Mapping in Sustainable Development: A case study from haze in Chiang Mai -- Effect of Current and Electrodes Area to Color Removal Efficiency and Energy Consumption by Electrocoagulation Process -- Key Technology and Economic Analysis of Using Fujiang River Water as the Cooling and Heating Sources for Air Conditioning System -- Statistical analysis of water and sediment research in Heilongjiang River Basin -- Analytical approach for sustainable multi-objective management of sediment-algae dynamics -- Integration of experimental and numerical methods to investigate the effect of hydraulic retention time on ultrafiltration membrane fouling -- Study on the Model of Construction Safety Risk Evaluation Coupling Multiple Factors in Navigable Waters -- Distribution Characteristics of Plastic Particles in Coastal and Beach of Hsinchu, Taiwan.
    Abstract: This book addresses the improvement and dissemination of knowledge on methods, policies and technologies for increasing the sustainability of development by de-coupling growth from natural resources and replacing them with knowledge-based economy, taking into account its economic, environmental and social pillars, as well as methods for assessing and measuring sustainability of development, regarding water and environment. This book gathers scholar and experts in related fields. All attendees from a vast range of companies, universities and government institutions acquire advanced technical knowledge and are introduced to new fields through discussions that focus on their own specialties as well as a variety of interdisciplinary areas. The authors hope most of scholars can find what they really need in this book.
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    Pages: X, 343 p. 136 illus., 90 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030752781
    Series Statement: Environmental Science and Engineering,
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Race. ; Demography. ; Population. ; Sociology. ; Human Geography. ; Race and Ethnicity Studies. ; Population and Demography. ; Sociology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Overview of Ethnic Enclaves as Example Cases -- Chinese Enclaves: Formation of New Chinatowns by Chinese Newcomers -- The Contrasting Enclaves between Korean Oldcomers and Newcomers -- Filipino Enclaves as Products of Migration Industry: Cases in a Big City’s Downtown and a Port City’s Coastal Area -- Brazilian Residents as Persistent Repeaters and Their Enclaves -- Turkish Residents and Marital Assimilation -- Conclusion. .
    Abstract: This book is the first work to comprehensively investigate the enclaves of non-Japanese residents in Japan. In a comparative study, it convincingly examines eight enclaves of five nationalities (Chinese, Korean, Filipino, Brazilian and Turkish) in twelve municipalities. Japan now leads in terms of depopulation in countries affiliated with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The fact that the country has been supplementing the decreased number of Japanese nationals with an increase in migrants, who form enclaves, has attracted great attention. The temporal development and status quo of such enclaves are important concerns of researchers, policymakers and the general public. This publication is the result of joint studies by geographers and sociologists and contributes to a more detailed understanding of these topics. It thus represents a valuable achievement in the study of the segregation and enclave formation of minority nationalities. The empirical validity of existing explanatory frameworks, such as spatial assimilation and heterolocalism, is also discussed in a Japanese context.
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    Pages: XV, 189 p. 64 illus., 57 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789813369955
    Series Statement: International Perspectives in Geography, AJG Library, 14
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    Keywords: Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Human geography. ; Cultural geography. ; Cultural property. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Environmental Social Sciences. ; Social and Cultural Geography. ; Cultural Heritage. ; Urban Sociology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 01 Rural Sustainability: challenges and opportunities -- Chapter 02 Case study: Rural revitalization in Hong Kong -- Chapter 03 Rural Sustainability: six core dimensions -- Chapter 04 Conclusion and the future of rural communities.
    Abstract: This book highlights the challenges and opportunities of (re)constructing a sustainable rural community on the outskirts of the urban community. Based on knowledge and experience accumulated through implementing a rural revitalisation project in Hong Kong since 2013, the book provides an in-depth analysis of a case study along with related concepts from the literature. In particular, the concept of rural resilience is broken down and used to examine how communities at the urban-rural interface can leverage their position and connections to (re)create vibrant sustainable communities. The revitalisation project was showcased in the databases of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)’s Equator Initiative and the International Partnership for the Satoyama Initiative (IPSI) as well as achieving Special Recognition for Sustainable Development in the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation in 2020. This book teases out the key issues in the process of revitalising a rural community in the peri-urban context and examines the complexities embedded in each issue and how they can be addressed in the quest for rural sustainability.
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    Pages: IX, 94 p. 5 illus., 3 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811658242
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs on Case Studies of Sustainable Development,
    DDC: 304.2
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    Singapore :Springer Nature Singapore :
    Keywords: Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Economic development. ; Communication in the environmental sciences. ; Environmental policy. ; Environmental economics. ; Environmental Social Sciences. ; Development Studies. ; Environmental Communication. ; Environmental Policy. ; Environmental Policy. ; Environmental Economics.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Introduction -- 2 Re-Imagining human health in the Anthropocene -- 3 Connecting the dots..How the current planetary emergency affects our health and well-being- 4 Breaking out mental and institutional silos for positive transformation -- 5 The corridors of power as a stress test for planetary health -- 6 Tackling inequalities to unleash the full potential of planetary health.
    Abstract: This book translates the latest theoretical perspectives on the emerging field of Planetary Health Studies into the practical reality of global political decision makers. It builds on the scientific data on the impacts of environmental change on human health to propose practical methods for operationalizing planetary health. The book maps opportunities for decision makers to break institutional silos and engage with bottom-up approaches that can transform planetary health from a global idea into a local reality. The analysis frames human health in the Anthropocene, an era in which humans have become the most powerful force affecting global ecosystems, and reveals new existential risks for humankind. Departing from ongoing multilateral efforts to promote sustainability, the author’s analysis places the agenda of planetary health on the desk of political decision makers, still underrepresented at planetary health gatherings. Given the pressing need to implement sustainable development policies, the book presents planetary health as an overarching framework for global policy targets, notably the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, and the post-2020 biodiversity framework under the UN Convention on Biological Diversity. The book is timely in offering a concrete road map for practitioners and researchers interested in transforming the concept of planetary health into reality. With a collection of success stories, the analysis dwells on tools for community engagement, opportunities for health professionals training, gender empowerment, digital health, and innovative ways to enhance human well-being on a changing planet. Dr. Nicole de Paula is the inaugural Klaus Töpfer Sustainability Fellow at the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) in Germany and Founder of the Women Leaders for Planetary Health. Originally from Brazil, she holds a Ph.D. in International Relations from Sciences Po Paris. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 206 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811637544
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    Keywords: Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Buildings Design and construction. ; Physical geography. ; Sustainable architecture. ; Environment. ; Environmental management. ; Environmental Social Sciences. ; Building Construction and Design. ; Earth System Sciences. ; Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1-Introduction -- Chapter 2-National and international developments -- Chapter 3-Climate change and built environment -- Chapter 4-Energy and carbon emission -- Chapter 5-Materials and water -- Chapter 6-Sustainable waste management -- Chapter 7-Resilience and adaptation in buildings -- Chapter 8-Sustainable building design -- Chapter 9-Urban sustainable developments -- Chapter 10-Regional sustainable developments.
    Abstract: This monograph offers analyses of construction activities using various key concepts and assessments of sustainable development, and provides students and researchers with methodologies and design aspects for the sustainable development of the built environment. Additionally, the book demonstrates various national and international policies for assisting architects, engineers and policy makers in understanding the relevant decision-making approaches to sustainable development in construction. The book begins by reviewing the background of sustainability and sustainable development. ­ The focus then turns to the effects of climate change on the built environment, including impacts of energy and carbon emissions, as well as constraints on water and waste management. ­ The remaining chapters discuss the necessary approaches to achieve sustainable waste management, energy efficient building design, and resilience and adaptation in the built environment In eight chapters, the book encourages readers to think independently, logically and objectively about the complex issues presented by the applications of sustainable development in construction, including resource efficiency, environmental impacts, human health, building economics and social development. ­ .
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    Pages: X, 175 p. 80 illus., 64 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030762315
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Agriculture. ; Bioclimatology. ; School management and organization. ; School administration. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Sustainability. ; Agriculture. ; Climate Change Ecology. ; Organization and Leadership. ; Environmental Monitoring.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Death Valley of Impacts Why in Agriculture, how to Cross it with Scaling-up Strategy to Achieve Impacts?- Chapter 2. Agro-ecologies- Soils and Water Regimes and Impacts of Climate Change as Challenges for Impacts of Scaling-up. -- Chapter 3. Empowerment of Stakeholders an Essential Component for Effective and Efficient Service Delivery in Rural Areas. Tapas Bhattacharya and Suhas P. Wani -- Chapter 4. Seeing is Believing- Participatory Integrated Demonstrations of Improved Technologies for Scaling-up through Building Partnerships for Impacts -- Chapter 5. Journey of Neglected Underutilised Crops to Future Smart Crops for Achieving Zero Hunger Challenge -- Chapter 6. Pulses Production Revolution in India Through Rice-Fallows Management -- Chapter 7. Sustainable Intensification of Food systems through lentil and Grass Peas in Asia -- Chapter 8. Environment -friendly Direct Seeding Rice Technology to Foster Sustainable Rice Production -- Chapter 9. Sustainable Intensification of Potato Production in Asia through Scaling-up -- Chapter 10. Scaling-up Technology Adoption for Enhancing Water Use Efficiency in India -- Chapter 11. Scaling-up of Conservation Agriculture for Climate Resilient Agriculture in Indo Gangetic Plains -- Chapter 12. Enabling Institutions, Policies, Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Mechanism: A Must for Scaling-up for Impact -- Chapter 13. Success Stories from Scaling-up Initiatives with State Governments and Corporates in India, China and Thailand -- Chapter 14. Lessons Learnt and Way Forward to Benefit Millions of Farmers.
    Abstract: This book provides a unique account of cross-sectoral innovations through efficient partnerships based on the hands-on experience of internationally renowned contributors specialised in the field of Science of Delivery. The challenges and lessons learned from large development initiatives based in Asia, and from the work undertaken by international research institutions, such as the FAO, are brought together in this book to benefit development agencies, policy makers, corporates, post graduate students, farmers’ organizations, and those involved in supplying agricultural inputs and/or buying agricultural produce, particularly in developing countries within Asia and Africa. Through a number of case studies the book describes how the consortium approach of capacity building for equitable and efficient benefits, collective action, and convergence, will benefit millions of small farm-holders in different regions of Asia.
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    Pages: XIV, 497 p. 173 illus., 123 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030779351
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Urban policy. ; Economic development. ; Geography. ; Human Geography. ; Urban Policy. ; Development Studies. ; Regional Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Urbanization and China’s land use policy reform -- China’s rural transformation and the Link Policy -- Rural densification under China’s Link Policy -- An evaluation of contemporary China’s land use policy – the Link Policy: A case study from Ezhou City, Hubei Province -- Factors affecting farmers’ satisfaction with contemporary China’s land allocation policy – the Link Policy: Based on the empirical research of Ezhou -- Conclusion -- Bibliography -- Appendices.
    Abstract: This book discusses contemporary China’s land use policy – the Link Policy – which calls for land consolidation and rural resettlement to achieve the goal of preserving farmland while also providing more space for urban development. Given the limited analyses and commentaries on the Link Policy in the literature, particularly in English-language articles, the book systematically presents and analyzes China’s land use policy by assessing the impacts of the Link Policy on rural life and how effective the Link Policy is in achieving its objectives. It also examines how satisfied farmers are with the policy and what the contributing factors are. Drawing on a critical review of the literature, field observations and interviews with resettled farmers, the book offers insights into China’s land use policy, and compares it with similar policy instruments in other countries. Presenting research findings that help readers gain a holistic understanding of the Link Policy in China and its implications, the book is a valuable resource for professionals in other developing countries that are facing similar challenges in terms of balancing urban development and farmland conservation.
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    Pages: XVII, 168 p. 48 illus., 29 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811583315
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Plants Evolution. ; Microtechnology. ; Microelectromechanical systems. ; Microbial ecology. ; Plant ecology. ; Nanoscience. ; Sustainability. ; Plant Evolution. ; Microsystems and MEMS. ; Microbial Ecology. ; Plant Ecology. ; Nanophysics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Engieered Nanoparticles (ENPs) in Agricultural Revolution: An Enticing Domain to Move Carefully -- Nanotechnology: Advancement for Agricultural Sustainability -- Nanotechnology for sustainable crop production: recent development and strategies -- Interaction of Titanium dioxide nanoparticles with Plants in Agroecosystems -- Interaction of nano-TiO2 with plants: Preparation and translocation -- Plant physiological responses to engineered nanoparticles -- Engineered nanoparticles in agro-ecosystems: implications on the soil health -- Effect of engineered nanoparticles on soil attributes and potential in reclamation of degraded lands -- Advances of Engineered Nanofertilizers for Modern Agriculture -- Nano-fertilizers and Nano-pesticides as Promoters of Plant Growth in Agriculture -- Bio-nanosensors: Synthesis and their substantial role in agriculture.
    Abstract: This book presents a collection of cross-disciplinary research, with contributions addressing all key features of the plant/microbe/ENP nexus in agro-ecosystems. The uptake, transport and transformation of nanoparticles in plants have attracted more and more attention in the past several years. Especially, the impact of Engineered Nanoparticles (ENPs) on bioprocesses; low-, medium- and high-level dose responses in the microbial community of soil; and long-, medium- and short-term exposure responses, particularly microbial nitrogen transformations, are just a few of the aspects involved. Since ENPs are used in many industries, including cosmetics, agriculture, medicine, food technology and waste management, their transport through biogeochemical cycles is an important focus of many studies today. Specifically, ENP–microbe interaction has been analysed with regard to disease treatment for plants; it plays a vital role in disease inhibition by releasing metal ions that act through many pathways – e.g. reactive oxygen species (ROS) generation, DNA transformation and disruption of the cell cycle – to stop cell growth in the pathogen. Due to these properties, ENPs are also used as slow release or delayed release pesticides and fungicides, and as carrier systems for growth-promoting hormones. Despite their multiple uses in various industries, the negative effects of ENPs are still a major concern for the scientific community and consumers alike. For example, their transport to various food chains has been reported to have adverse effects. This raises a degree of doubt concerning a rapidly growing scientific field with major applications in many industries. From a sustainable development perspective and particularly to ensure food security in light of the uncertainty accompanying climate change, it is imperative to address this divergence by focusing on the plant/microbe/ENP nexus.
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    Pages: X, 215 p. 48 illus., 46 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030669560
    Series Statement: Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation, IEREK Interdisciplinary Series for Sustainable Development,
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Organizing Committee Members -- Keynote Speakers and International Scientific Committee -- Conference Sponsors -- Papers from the invited keynotes speakers -- Water -- Energy -- Agrifood -- Sustainability.
    Abstract: This book presents the proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Water Energy Food and Sustainability – ICoWEFS 2021, a major forum to foster innovation and exchange knowledge in the water-energy-food nexus, embracing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations, bringing together leading academics, researchers and industrial experts. It contains the work of authors from 33 countries.
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    Pages: XXXIX, 947 p. 377 illus., 326 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030753153
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Environmental management. ; Technology Sociological aspects. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Management. ; Science, Technology and Society.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Appropriation of disaster risk reduction in Brazil: relations between civil defense and urban planning as a social process leading to sustainability -- Chapter 2. Social Advancement as a Critical Success Factor in a Model of Translation and Control of Strategy in Agro-industrial Cooperatives -- Chapter 3. Architecture-oriented agile approach for sustainability reporting -- Chapter 4. Sustainable Procurement Process: A Case Study at a Public Higher Education Institution in Brazil -- Chapter 5. How the perception of employees can help to address management and operation challenges towards more sustainable sanitary landfills: a case study of Curitiba and Metropolitan Area -- Chapter 6. Comparative analysis of the sustainable practices based on social responsibility guidelines of personal hygiene, perfumery and cosmetics companies in Brazil -- Chapter 7. Sharing economy: Sensegiving of strategic decisions towards sustainability.
    Abstract: This book is a truly interdisciplinary publication, useful to scholars, social movements, practitioners and members of governmental agencies and private companies, undertaking research and/or executing projects focusing on social responsibility and sustainability from across the world. Sustainable development has become a matter of central concern to both public institutions and enterprises. Indeed, for many companies, a due emphasis to environmental issues is not only positive from the point of view of environmental gains, but also to the image of the business. Often, but not always, this is reflected in the preparation of formal strategies and programmes, which entail their institutional strategies and visions. The wide area of social responsibility, often known as Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), entails elements of social equality and environmental accountability, and eco-efficiency. Due to their complexity, the interrelations between social responsibility and sustainable development need to be better understood. There is also a real need to showcase successful examples of how public institutions and companies are handling their sustainability challenges. It is against this background that this book has been produced.
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    Pages: XII, 687 p. 156 illus., 112 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030599751
    Series Statement: World Sustainability Series,
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    Keywords: Physical geography. ; Social sciences. ; Humanities. ; Environment. ; Political sociology. ; Sustainability. ; Geography. ; Physical Geography. ; Humanities and Social Sciences. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Political Sociology. ; Sustainability. ; Regional Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. An Introduction (Douglas C. Nord ) -- Chapter 2. NordForsk as a Facilitator of Integrated Research on the Arctic (Gunnel Gustafsson) -- Chapter 3. CLINF: Climate Change Effects on the Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases and the Associated Impacts on Northern Societies( Birgitta Evengård and Tomas Thierfelder ) -- Chapter 4. CLINF: An Integrated Project Design(Tomas Thierfelder and Birgitta Evengård ) -- Chapter 5.Environmental Data Modeling for CSI Research in the Arctic(Gia Destouni, Zarah Kalantari, Shaun Quegan, Dieder Leibovic, Juha Lemmetyinen, Jaakko Ikonen) -- Chapter 6 .Reindeer Herding and Coastal Pastures: Adaption to Multiple Stressors and Cumulative Effects(Grete Hovelsrud, Camilla Risvoll, Jan Åge Riseth, Hans Tømmervik, Anna Omazic, Ann Albihn ) -- Chapter 7.The ARCPATH Project—Assessing Risky Environments and Rapid Change:Research on Climate, Adaptation and Coastal Communities in the North Atlantic Region (Astrid E.J. Ogilvie, Yongqi Gao, Niels Einarsson, Noel Keenlyside, Leslie King ) -- Chapter 8 .The Climate Model: An ARCPATH Tool to Understand and Predict Climate Change (Shuting Yang, Yongqi Gao, Koenigk Torben, Noel Keenlyside, Francois Counillon ) -- Chapter 9. Whale Ecosystem Services and Co-production Processes Underpinning Human Wellbeing in the Arctic: Case Studies from Greenland, Iceland and Norway(Laura Malinauskaite, David Cook, Brynhildur Daviծsdóttir, Helga Ögmundardóttir) -- Chapter 10. "Small Science”: Community Engagement and Local Research in an Era of Big Science Agendas (Catherine Chambers, Leslie King, David Cook, Laura Malinauskaite, Margaret Willson, Astrid E. J. Ogilvie, Niels Einarsson) -- Chapter 11. Project ReiGN: Reindeer Husbandry in a Globalizing North—Resilience, Adaptations and Pathways to Action (Øystein Holand, Jon Moen, Jouko Kumpula, Annette Löf, Sipra Rasmus, Knut Røed ) -- Chapter 12 .What Drives the Number of Semi-Domesticated Reindeer? Pasture Dynamics and Economic Incentives in Fennoscandian Reindeer Husbandry (Annti-Juhani Pekkarinen, Juoko Kumpula and Olli Tahvonen) -- Chapter 13. Reindeer Herders as Stakeholders or Right- Holders: Introducing a Social-Equity Based Conceptualization Relevant for Indigenous and Local Communities (Simo Sarkki, Hannu Heikkinen and Annette Löf) -- Chapter 14. Working Together: Reflections on a Transdisciplinary Effort of Co-producing Knowledge on Supplementary Feeding in Reindeer Husbandry Across Fennoscandia (Tim Horstkotte, Élise Lépy and Camilla Risvoll) -- Chapter 15. Is There Such a Thing As “Best Practice”? Exploring the Extraction/Sustainability Dilemma in REXSAC ( Sverker Sörlin) -- Chapter 16 .When Mines Go Silent: Exploring the Afterlives of Extraction Sites (Dag Avango and Gunhild Rosqvist) -- Chapter 17 Bringing Emotions Back In—Affective Approaches to Resource Extraction(Frank Sejersted and Kirsten Thisted) -- Chapter 18 .The Challenge of Synthesis: Lessons from Arctic Climate Predictions: Pathways to Resilient, Sustainable Societies (Leslie King and Astrid E.J. Ogilvie) -- Chapter 19. Assessment and Evaluation in Arctic Research—Where Do We Come From, and Where Are We Going? (Andre van Amstel, Amy Lauren Lovecraft, Maureen Biermann, Roberta Marinelli and Douglas Nord) -- Chapter 20 . Findings and Conclusions—Pathways for Action (Douglas Nord).
    Abstract: This book investigates the multifaceted nature of change in today’s Nordic Arctic and the necessary research and policy development required to address the challenges and opportunities currently faced by this region. It focuses its attention on the recent efforts of the Nordic community to create specialized Centers of Excellence in Arctic Research in order to facilitate this process of scientific inquiry and policy articulation. The volume seeks to describe both the steps that lead to this decision and the manner in which this undertaking as evolved. The work highlights the research efforts of the four Centers and their investigations of a variety of issues including those related to ecosystem and wildlife management, the revitalization resource dependent communities, the emergence of new climate-born diseases and the development of adequate modeling techniques to assist northern communities in their efforts at adaptation and resilience building. Major discoveries and insights arising from these and other efforts are detailed and possible policy implications considered. The book also focuses attention on the challenges of creating and supporting multidisciplinary teams of researchers to investigate such concerns and the methods and means for facilitating their collaboration and the integration of their findings to form new and useful perspectives on the nature of change in the contemporary Arctic. It also provides helpful consideration and examples of how local and indigenous communities can be engaged in the co-production of knowledge regarding the region. The volume discusses how such research findings can be best communicated and shared between scientists, policymakers and northern residents. It considers the challenges of building common concern not just among different research disciplines but also between bureaucracies and the public. Only when this bridge-building effort is undertaken can true pathways to action be established. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXV, 448 p. 47 illus., 43 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030523244
    Series Statement: Springer Polar Sciences,
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Sustainability. ; Architecture. ; Urban economics. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Cultural property. ; Human Geography. ; Sustainability. ; Cities, Countries, Regions. ; Urban Economics. ; Urban Sociology. ; Cultural Heritage.
    Description / Table of Contents: From Slow Tourism to Slow Travel: An Idea for Marginal Regions -- The Seat and the Saddle. How Slow is Quick and Fast is Stuck -- Marginality from Theory to Practices -- Marginalised Areas as a Public Policy Concern -- Italian Policies on Marginal Territories: An Overview -- Slowness to Discover the Ordinary Italian Landscape -- Food on the Bike -- The Role of Historic Roads to Preserve and Valorize the Landscape -- Cultural Heritage Preservation and Territorial Attractiveness: A Spatial Multidimensional Evaluation Approach -- Slow Travel Project for Enhancing Territories: Motivations and Directions -- Design, Public Engagement and Communication: Reframing Methodology -- Narration of Cultural Heritage as Anti-fragility Tool -- Learning from the Experience: A Set of European Policies -- The United Kingdom’s National Cycle Network: Paths for Everyone, Past, Present and Future -- The Singularity of the Camino de Santiago as a Contemporary Tourism Case -- The Success of the Cycle Tourist Backbone Along the Danube in Germany and Austria.
    Abstract: This book investigates why and how cycle and walking paths can help to promote the regeneration of marginalized areas facing depopulation and economic decline. In addition, it offers a broad overview of recent scientific research into slow tourism and marginality/spatial inequality and explores the linkages between these topics. Key issues are addressed by experts from various disciplinary backgrounds, and potential measures are proposed for the integration of slow tourism into strategies for regional development. Particular attention is devoted to the VENTO project, which involves the creation of a 700-km-long cycle route from Venice to Turin that passes through various rural and marginalized areas of northern Italy. The goal, research process, design, and early lessons from this important project are all discussed in detail. Moreover, the book describes policies and strategies that have successfully been used to enhance the slow tourism infrastructure in other European countries. Given its scope, the book will appeal to researchers, professionals, and students interested in e.g. policymaking, tourism planning, regional development, and landscape and urban planning.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 249 p. 97 illus., 61 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030440039
    Series Statement: Research for Development,
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Climatology. ; Physical geography. ; Environment. ; Agriculture. ; Sustainability. ; Climate Sciences. ; Physical Geography. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. Climate change and lessons from world indigenous minority farmer communities -- Chapter 3. Climate change and indigenous farmers in Zimbabwe -- Chapter 4. Rainfall and Temperature fluctuations in South-west Zimbabwe(1922-2012) -- Chapter 5. Climate Change impact on indigenous minority farmer communities in SW Zimbabwe -- Chapter 6. Interventions on climate climate change among indigenous minority farmer communities in SW Zimbabwe -- Chapter 7. Indigenous minority communities development basket of priorities in SW Zimbabwe -- Chapter 8. Conclusion.
    Abstract: This book proves, through empirical research, that indigenous and traditional agricultural communities have experienced severe climate change impacts, and have developed corresponding livelihood strategies to strengthen their resilience in a variable climate. With a focus on indigenous minority farming communities in the developing region of South-Western Zimbabwe, the study presents both qualitative and quantitative approaches of data analysis to assess sustainability problems amid climate change and climate variability challenges, and proposes potential solutions. In eight chapters, the book expands on the scarce availability of community-based research on climate change and variability in Zimbabwe. The book is meant for college and university students and stakeholders involved in development work in rural minority farmer communities, especially in climate change prone regions of Africa and other developing countries who have very few options of adaptation and mitigation.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: X, 98 p. 23 illus., 19 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030513467
    Series Statement: Sustainable Development Goals Series,
    DDC: 304.2
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Green chemistry. ; Biopolymers. ; Biomaterials. ; Food Safety measures. ; Pollution. ; Sustainability. ; Green Chemistry. ; Biopolymers. ; Food Safety. ; Pollution.
    Description / Table of Contents: Consumers' Purchase Intention and Willingness to Pay for Eco-friendly Packaging in Vietnam -- The Environmental Performance of Glass and PET Mineral Water Bottles in Italy -- Health And Eco Innovations In Food Packaging -- Analyzing the Obstacles to Sustainable Packaging in the Context of Developing Economies: A DEMATEL Approach -- Experimental Study for the Valorization of Polymeric Coffee Capsules Waste by Mechanical Recycling and Application on Contemporary Jewelry Design -- Biobased Materials as a Sustainable Potential for Edible Packaging -- The Wicked Problem of Packaging and Consumers: Innovative Approaches for Sustainability Research -- Design and Development of Robust Optimization Model for Sustainable Cross-Docking Systems: A Case Study in Electrical Devices Manufacturing Company -- Active Edible Packaging: A Sustainable Way to Deliver Functional Bioactive Compounds and Nutraceuticals -- Possibilities for the Recovery and Valorization of Single-use EPS Packaging Waste Following its Increasing Generation during the COVID-19 pandemic: A Case Study in Brazil.
    Abstract: Packaging plays a major role in the environmental footprints of products from any industrial sector, and thus is important to address the sustainability issues of packaging. Packaging and the packaging sector have to be eco-conscious as there are many types of packaging across various industrial sectors and so are their environmental impacts as well. Plastic packaging is one of the most common element and the packaging sector accounts for almost 40% of plastic pollution in the world. Sustainable packaging is the only way forward to alleviate the environmental devastations from the the packaging sector. This book presents case studies and discusses how to make packaging more sustainable for a better future.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VII, 323 p. 68 illus., 60 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811646096
    Series Statement: Environmental Footprints and Eco-design of Products and Processes,
    DDC: 304.2
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    Keywords: Physical geography. ; Atmospheric science. ; Geochemistry. ; Physical Geography. ; Atmospheric Science. ; Geochemistry.
    Description / Table of Contents: Research background -- Introduction of the Zangsegangri ice core -- Levoglucosan analytical method -- Modern processes of levoglucosan in Tibetan glaciers -- Fire records in the Zangsegangri ice core -- Summary and conclusions.
    Abstract: This book focuses on geochemical behavior and ancient records of the specific biomarker levoglucosan in Tibetan glaciers, Based on samples from the Zangsegangri (ZSGR) ice cores obtained from the central Tibetan Plateau, it presents annually resolved levoglucosan records and fire changes over the past 430 years. It also discusses the interaction between fire, climate change, and human activities. This is the first effort to reconstruct annual resolution fire records in Tibetan ice, providing crucial information and substantially improved analytical methods toward a better understanding of past fire changes.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIV, 63 p. 26 illus., 24 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811579738
    Series Statement: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
    DDC: 910.02
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    Keywords: Physical geography. ; Agriculture. ; Human geography. ; Subsistence farming. ; Physical Geography. ; Agriculture. ; Human Geography. ; Subsistence Agriculture.
    Abstract: This book examines how crop diversification strategies can help to ensure sustainable agricultural development across different land-size categories, with a focus on Malda District in West Bengal, India. Using Malda as the study area, a region with nearly 4 million people, the book assesses the extent, pattern, factors and future of crop diversification and its contribution to the development of agriculture in Malda and in India as a whole. The work presents data from 1995-2015 concerning changing cropping patterns at various land-size distributions, and analyzes the information over the twenty year period to understand the link between crop diversification and agricultural development, in order to combat major agricultural issues and make suitable policy recommendations at micro (rural) and macro (urban) levels of agricultural planning. The study is a unique contribution to the field of agricultural geography, and will be of use to students and researchers, as well as government organizations, city/community planners and agriculture managers.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXXVI, 285 p. 116 illus., 48 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030557287
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    Keywords: Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Human geography. ; Transportation engineering. ; Traffic engineering. ; Environment. ; Environmental Social Sciences. ; Human Geography. ; Transportation Technology and Traffic Engineering. ; Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Railways and low-carbon mobility -- Part 1. Retrospect of the past: modal shift is important -- Railways and national carbon emissions from passenger travel in China -- Railways and regional carbon emissions from passenger travel in China -- Part 2. Current situation: competition and integration between railways and other transport modes -- Competition between railways and other transport modes -- Cooperation between railways and other transport modes -- Part 3. Prospects for the future: breaking institutional barriers -- Breaking institutional barriers in China -- Towards sustainable low-carbon mobility in China.
    Abstract: This book explores the role of railways in developing sustainable low-carbon mobility by analyzing the intermodal relationship between railways and other transport modes. Focusing on geographical and governance perspectives, and taking China as a case study, it analyzes the competition and cooperation between and integration of railways and other transport modes, in order to provide guidance on future sustainable transport development. Firstly, the book examines the contribution of railways to low carbon emissions in China over recent decades by estimating the carbon dioxide emissions from various transport modes in China at national and regional levels using decomposition analysis. It then discusses the current competition and cooperation between railways and other transport modes, as well as their integration and the impact of their relationship on climate change. It also highlights how the competition between railways and other transport modes may change the passenger flows between city pairs and so alter transport carbon emissions and examines how cooperation and integration could improve passengers’ travel experience while at the same time reducing carbon emissions. Lastly, it addresses the implications for future sustainable transport development based on institutional analysis. Presenting multidisciplinary, sustainable transport research on the role of railways in reducing carbon emissions, and also offering policy recommendations for developing low-carbon, integrated transport in the future, this book is a valuable reference resource for graduates, researchers, and government managers responsible for transport development, urban planning and environmental policy.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIII, 206 p. 56 illus., 31 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811590818
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Management. ; Renewable energy sources. ; Business logistics. ; Technological innovations. ; Sustainability. ; Management. ; Renewable Energy. ; Logistics. ; Supply Chain Management. ; Innovation and Technology Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction: Decision-making and sustainability (Jafar Rezaei) -- Chapter2. Sustainability-based framework for MCDM problems in renewable energies(Siamak Kheibari, Jafar Rezaei) -- Chapter 3. Evaluation of manufacturing organizations ability to overcome internal barriers to green innovations (Himanshu Gupta, Mukesh Kumar Barua) -- Chapter 4. Green Hospital Attributes’ Prioritization Under Hesitant Fuzzy Environment Using a VIKOR-Based Method (Hatice Camgöz Akdağ, Aziz Kemal Konyalıoğlu, Tuğçe Beldek) -- Chapter 5. Logistics in the Circular Economy: Challenges and Opportunities (Alistair Beames, Renzo Akkerman, Jacqueline Bloemhof) -- Chapter 6.The impact of internalization policies on freight transport decisions: an exploration at different geographical scales (Lori Tavasszy) -- Chapter 7. Multi-Criteria Decision Analyses to assess territorial transformations: reflections of a research group. (Lami I.M., Bottero M., Abastante F.) -- Chapter8. Sustainable supplier segmentation (Hamidreza Fallah Lajimi) -- Chapter 9. Greenwashing’ greenhouse emission cuts? (Behnam Taebi, Azar Safari and Ibo van de Poel) -- Chapter 10. The Impact of Collaborative Scheduling and Routing for Interconnected Logistics: A European Case Study (Yousef Maknoon, Shadi Sharif Azadeh, Michel Bierlaire Yousef Maknoon) -- Conclusion(Jafar Rezaei).
    Abstract: This book presents a diverse set of decision-making methodologies to solve some of the most important decisions that most organizations face today. It is an excellent demonstration of some great challenges in our society in the area of sustainability. These great challenges, ranging from sustainability in logistics to the use of renewable energies, needs to be urgently addressed. Sustainability has become one of the most important topics in management and many organizations are taking big steps towards sustainability. Organizations are attempting to use cleaner production technologies and renewable energies sources, to improve health and safety issues within their industries and the products and services they offer. These points involve several important strategic and managerial decisions, highlighted in this book. The book can be used by decision-makers and policy-makers as exemplary guidelines to solve sustainability problems. .
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    Pages: XV, 174 p. 57 illus., 30 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030553852
    Series Statement: Greening of Industry Networks Studies, 8
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Environment. ; Cooperating objects (Computer systems). ; Urban economics. ; Climatology. ; Sustainability. ; Human Geography. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Cyber-Physical Systems. ; Urban Economics. ; Climate Sciences. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Climate Change and Cities in Mekong Delta - VietNam -- Climate Change and Sea Level Rise Response Solutions for Can Gio District, Ho Chi Minh City: Potential to Adapt Ideas from Selected Developed Countries -- Understanding the Implications of Urban Heat Island Effects on Household Energy Consumption and Public Health in Southeast Asian Cities: Evidence from Thailand and Indonesia -- Need of Understanding Disaster Risk for Resilient City Development -- Architectural solutions with regards to climate change for the rural housing of Vinh Long province in Vietnam -- Application of Artificial Intelligence to Predict the Mapping of Flood Prone Areas in the Bantul Regency, Yogyakarta -- Urban vegetable gardening brings greening to slum environment and helps mitigate Climate change effects -- Collaborative Approach for Resource Mobilization Transformation in Vietnam -- Governance Characteristics of Dhaka City for ensuring implementation of land use planning -- Urban Planning in Vietnam: Why Gender Matter -- Slum Children-youth Groups Demonstrate Zest, Collective Confidence and Tenacity to Improve Access to Education and Self-development Opportunities -- On the use of Data Envelopment Analysis to improve performance efficiency of governmental management in big cities.
    Abstract: This book presents selected articles from the 15th International Asian Urbanization Conference, held in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on November 27-30, 2019. Bringing together researchers and professionals in the area of urban planning and development to better understand the growing need for sustainable urban life, it covers topics such as climate change and urban resilience; inclusive and implementable urban governance; smart and green mobility; transformations in land management; livable and smart cities; integrated planning and development; urban slums and affordable housing; sustainable urban finance; and urban renewal and redevelopment. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 570 p. 177 illus., 138 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811556081
    Series Statement: Advances in 21st Century Human Settlements,
    DDC: 304.2
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    Keywords: Physical geography. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Geographic information systems. ; Climatology. ; Environment. ; Natural disasters. ; Physical Geography. ; Water. ; Geographical Information System. ; Climate Sciences. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Natural Hazards.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Application of Geospatial Techniques for Monitoring the Cryospheric Elements of Glacier System in Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) -- 2. Snowmelt Runoff Forecasting in Himalayan Basins using Remote Sensing Inputs -- 3. Understanding Climate Change and its Impacts with Special Reference to India -- 4. Snow, Glacier and Glacier Lake Mapping and Monitoring Using Remote Sensing Data -- 5. Remote Sensing Based Assessment of Glacier Resources in Parts of Ladakh Mountain Range, A Trans-Himalayan Region -- 6. Geodetic Mass Balance Estimation for Bada Shigri Glacier and Samudra Tapu Glacier in Chandra basin -- 7. Analysis of Snow Dynamics in Beas River Basin, Western Himalaya Using Combined Terra-Aqua MODIS Improved Snow Product and In-Situ Data during 21st Century -- 8. Inventory of Moraine Dammed Lakes in Satluj, Ravi, Chenab, and Beas Basins using IRS- LISS III Satellite Data in the Western Himalayan Region of Himachal Pradesh, India -- 9. Late Quaternary Glacial Geomorphology of Kashmir Valley, NW Himalayas: A Case Study of the Sind Basin -- 10. Snow Cover and Land Surface Temperature Assessment of Mana Basin Using MODIS Satellite Data -- 11. Seasonal ground water fluctuation monitoring using GRACE satellite technology over Punjab and Haryana during 2005 – 2015 -- 12. Importance of regulating transboundary aquifers in the world with special reference to Indian subcontinent: A review -- 13. Chemical Weathering in Jhelum River and its Tributaries, Kashmir Basin, Western Himalaya -- 14. Groundwater Storage Assessment Using Effective Downscaling Grace Data in Water-Stressed Regions of India -- 15. Water quality of Himalayan Rivers in Uttarakhand -- 16. Study of Solute Sources and hydrochemical Analysis of Meltwater Draining from the Gangotri Glacier, Garhwal Himalaya, India -- 17. Geochemical Characterization and Evolution of Groundwater in Parts of Kashmir Valley, Western Himalaya -- 18. Delineation of Groundwater Potential Recharge Zone Using Remote Sensing and GIS techniques – A Case Study of Rampur Tehsil, Shimla District, Himachal Pradesh India -- 19. Geospatial Approach for Water Quality Index Mapping for Drinking Purpose in Guna District, Madhya Pradesh, India, Madhya Pradesh, India -- 20. Application of Environmental Isotopes and Hydrogeochemistry in Groundwater Management – A Case Study of Bringi Watershed, Kashmir Himalayas, India.
    Abstract: This edited book summarizes numerous research studies on remote sensing and GIS of natural resource management for the Himalaya region done by Indian Institutions and Universities over the last decade. It gives an overview of hydrometeorological studies on Himalayan water resources and addresses concerns in the development of water resources in this region, which is dealing with an increased pressure in population, industrialization and economic development. While the source of some of the major rivers of India are found in the Himalayas, the glaciers and water bodies in the region are continuously shrinking leading to a depletion of water and deterioration of water quality. This is affecting a population of up to 2.5 billion people. The ecosystems have been under threat due to deforestation, loss of biodiversity, expansion of agriculture and settlement, overexploitation of natural resources, habitat loss and fragmentation, poaching, mining, construction of roads and large dams, and unplanned tourism. Spaceborne remote sensing with its ability to provide synoptic and repetitive coverage has emerged as a powerful tool for assessment and monitoring of the Himalayan resources and phenomena. This work serves as a resource to students, researchers, scientists, professionals, and policy makers both in India and on a global level. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVI, 355 p. 247 illus., 230 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030679323
    Series Statement: Geography of the Physical Environment,
    DDC: 910.02
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Executives Training of. ; Educational technology. ; Science Social aspects. ; Technology Sociological aspects. ; Sustainability. ; Management Education. ; Digital Education and Educational Technology. ; Science and Technology Studies. ; Science, Technology and Society.
    Description / Table of Contents: Adoption of LMS in the Cultural Context of Higher Educational Institutions of the Middle East -- Technology Adoption -- Learning Management Systems -- Technology Adoption in Saudi Arabia -- Technology Adoption Theories and Models -- How Did We Find Evidence for LMS Adoption? -- Empirical Evidence of LMS Adoption in the Middle East -- Adoption of LMS: Evidence from the Middle East -- Conclusions and the Road Ahead.
    Abstract: This book discusses the adoption of learning management systems (LMS) in higher education institutions. It presents influential predictors that may impact instructors’ behavioral intention to adopt learning management systems in the context of Arab culture, as well as a unique model of technology acceptance that draws on and combines previous technology adoption models (i.e., a modified unified theory of acceptance and use of technology model – UTAUT2). Moreover, this study extends the UTAUT2 model by including Hofstede’s (1980) cultural dimensions, and technology awareness as the moderators of the model. It also describes the explanatory technique approach used to collect quantitative data from the instructors at higher education institutions in Saudi Arabia and were analyzed with structural equation modeling using SPSS/Amos software. The findings revealed that facilitating conditions were the strongest predictor of behavioral intention to adopt an LMS, followed by performance expectancy and hedonic motivation, technology awareness, and cultural dimensions exerted a moderating influence on instructors’ behavioral intention to use LMS in their teaching. By including new constructs, this becomes the first study of its kind exploring instructors’ use of LMS in Higher Educational Institutions of Saudi Arabia and other countries of the Middle East. It offers practical insights for a broad range of researchers and professionals at higher education institutions and serves as a reference guide for designers of learning management systems (e.g., blackboard systems), policymakers, and the Ministry of Education staff.
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    Pages: XIII, 89 p. 30 illus., 9 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030501129
    Series Statement: Advances in Science, Technology & Innovation, IEREK Interdisciplinary Series for Sustainable Development,
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environment. ; Environmental management. ; Sustainability. ; Water. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Drought tolerance in some field crops -- Drought tolerance in some field crops -- Performance and genetic diversity in water stress tolerance and relation to wheat productivity under rural regions -- Heat stress tolerance, challenges and proposed solutions -- Environmental pollution tolerance in crop plants -- Performance, adaptability and stability of promising bread wheat lines across different environments.
    Abstract: This book focuses on the soil and environmental resources and how to utilize them under Egyptian conditions to achieve tolerance to environmental abiotic stresses, i.e., drought, heat, salt, pollutants, and biotic stresses such as disease resistance. Further, it explores ways to increase productivity, improve the quality of field crops, and reduce the food gap. The application of modern technologies is an essential mechanism for improving crops' productivity through laser, seed technology, mycorrhiza, and biotechnology to enhance the yield of genotypes in sustainable farming systems. Therefore, this book discusses fundamental ways to increase productivity under various environmental circumstances. The book reflects the enormous potential held by horizontal expansion in the newly reclaimed lands in Egypt. Tapping that potential depends on developing crops that are highly tolerant to environmental stresses and mitigating the impacts of climate changes around the world to help Egypt and countries with similar weather and water deficits achieve the 2030 sustainability agenda for agriculture. Given its profundity and scope, the book offers a valuable asset for stakeholders, policy planners, decision-makers, researchers, and scientists in Egypt and worldwide.
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    Pages: XIV, 590 p. 120 illus., 77 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030643232
    Series Statement: Springer Water,
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Sociology. ; Leisure. ; Environmental management. ; Tourism. ; Management. ; Human geography. ; Sustainability. ; Leisure Studies. ; Environmental Management. ; Tourism Management. ; Human Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Sustainable development and leisure services: Changes and trends -- Chapter 2. Algorithmic automation of leisure from a sustainable development perspective -- Chapter 3. The role of leisure in sustainable development -- Chapter 4. Leisure activities and recreation facilities in Nigeria: Implications for wholesome community health -- Chapter 5. Leisure activities and loneliness among people with disabilities -- Chapter 6. Physical activity of male and female university students as a manifestation of sustainable development -- Chapter 7. Selected determinants of recreational and tourist activity of the inhabitants of rural communes of the Poznań Metropolis -- Chapter 8. Rural community prosperity vs. tourism progress: An example of sustainable opportunities -- Chapter 9. Leisure industry and hotels: The importance of wellness services for guests’ well-being -- Chapter 10. Contemporary threats to the development of sustainable urban tourism -- Chapter 11. Rural tourism and its contribution to sustainable development in Jyotisar, Kurukshetra (Haryana), India -- Chapter 12. Sustainable development of rural tourist settlements in Serbia: Building a better future for all -- Chapter 13. A typology of hosts in Housing Tourism -- Chapter 14. Glamping and the development of sustainable tourism: A Portuguese case study -- Chapter 15. Ecotourism as a core of sustainability in tourism -- Chapter 16. Environmental sensibility and human values as a factor of forming European eco-tourist market segments -- Chapter 17. A systems approach to ecotourism, leisure and education in Panamá: A case study -- Chapter 18. Religious tourism and sustainable development: Perspectives from Hill States in India -- Chapter 19. Smart tourism: towards the concept of a data-based travel experience -- Chapter 20. Social media and sustainable tourism marketing: Perceptions of leisure-related enterprises’ owners operating within Viana do Castelo Littoral Geopark.
    Abstract: This book reviews empirical and theoretical research on sustainable development in the context of leisure management for communities. Although leading research centers are pursuing interdisciplinary research on leisure in the context of sustainable development, there are still few papers that holistically address the current challenges in this area. In addition, demographic changes have made the promotion of a healthy lifestyle essential. Doing so requires responsible behavior on the part of various stakeholders in this market. This book fills an important gap in the literature and gathers contributions from an interdisciplinary and international team of authors, whose fields of expertise include human geography, management, intersections of sustainability and leisure, behavioral psychology and tourism.
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    Pages: XIX, 318 p. 36 illus., 32 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030598204
    Series Statement: World Sustainability Series,
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Building materials. ; Economic policy. ; Environmental education. ; Sustainability. ; Wood, fabric, and textiles. ; Economic Policy. ; Environmental and Sustainability Education.
    Description / Table of Contents: BRP - Exploring Paths To The Circular Economy -- Fashion upcycling: A Canadian Perspective -- Analysis of Pakistani Textile Industry: Recommendations towards Circular and Sustainable Production -- Circular Economy in Product Development – A Case Study -- Circular Economy Implementation in Chilean Retail Industry -- Circular Economy in Textiles and Fashion -- Circular Economy: An Insightful Tool for Sustainable Management of Wastewater.
    Abstract: This book highlights the notion of Circular Economy under the umbrella of Sustainability because of the widespread momentum it is gaining. Today the whole world is certainly in emergent need of an alternative system to traditional economy which is linear, i.e. make, use and dispose to get rid-off the waste and very important to ensure continuous use of resources, which is possible by the advent of circular economy. A circular economy aims to utilize the resources in use for as long as possible, extract the maximum value from them during use, then recover and regenerate products and materials at the end of each service life vis-à-vis traditional linear model. This book discusses circular economy in terms of assessment with various case studies.
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    Pages: VII, 220 p. 75 illus., 65 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811636981
    Series Statement: Environmental Footprints and Eco-design of Products and Processes,
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Cultural geography. ; Geography. ; Economic geography. ; Physical geography. ; Human ecology Study and teaching. ; Social and Cultural Geography. ; Human Geography. ; Geography. ; Economic Geography. ; Physical Geography. ; Environmental Studies.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I: Introducing hidden geographies -- Conceptualising hidden geographies -- Cognitive geography. Space reflected in the mind -- Symbolization in (of) space. Theory and practices -- Geographies of the sacred: The mystical literature as a source of knowledge -- Part II: Hidden environmental geographies -- Soils – A hidden world: A case study of soil sequences on carbonate parent materials in Slovenia -- Uncovering spatio-temporal air pollution exposure patterns during commutes to create an open-data endpoint for routing purposes -- Burden of the coastal area with solid waste in Kornati National Park (Croatia) -- Potential for the development of astronomical tourism in Kumano City, Mie Prefecture, Japan -- Part IV: Hidden historical and sacred places -- Visualising the subterranean: Tunnels and flows beneath a Welsh lead mining landscape -- Hidden geographies of the XVI Century road Network and trade in Georgia's portion of the Silk Road -- Boundary stones and their "Hidden" legacy in Slovenia -- The monastic Carthusian space -- Part V: Hidden urban geographies -- Hidden urban geographies, the case of Barcelona.
    Abstract: This book defines and discusses the term “hidden geographies” in two ways: systematically and by presenting a variety of examples of the research fields and topics concerning hidden geographies, with the aim of stimulating further basic and applied research in this area. While the term is quite rarely used in the scientific literature (more often as a figure of speech than to illustrate or problematize its deeper meaning), we argue that hidden geographies are everywhere and many of them have significant impacts on (other) natural and social phenomena and processes, subsequently triggering changes, for example in landscape, economy, culture, health or quality of life. The introductory section of the book conceptualises hidden geographies and discusses cognitive geography, symbolization of space, and the hidden geographies in mystical literature. Case studies of hidden environmental geographies address soils, air pollution, coastal pollution and the allocation of an astronomical tourism site. Revealing hidden historical and sacred places is illustrated through examples of the visualisation of the subterranean mining landscape, the analysis of the historical road network and trade, border stones and historical spatial boundaries, and the monastic Carthusian space. Hidden urban geographies are discussed in terms of the urban development of an entire city, presenting the role of geography in rescuing architecture, revealing illegal urbanisation, and the quality of habitation in Roma neighbourhoods. Case studies of hidden population geographies shed light on the ageing of rural populations and the impact of spatial-demographic disparities on fertility variations. Discussions of hidden social and economic geographies problematize recent social changes and conflicts in a country, present the implementation of the fourth industrial revolution and borders as hidden obstacles in the organisation of public transport. Hidden geographies are explicitly linked to perceptions and explanations in case studies that address local responses to perceived marginalisation in a city, the solo women travellers’ perceived risk and safety, and hidden geographical contexts of visible post-war landscapes. The book brings such a diversity of views, ideas and examples related to hidden geographies that can serve both to deepen their understanding and their various impacts on our lives and environment, and to attract further cross-disciplinary interest in considering hidden geographies – in research and in our every-day lives.
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    Pages: IX, 528 p. 177 illus., 160 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030745905
    Series Statement: Key Challenges in Geography, EUROGEO Book Series,
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Cultural property. ; Asia History. ; Human Geography. ; Cultural Heritage. ; Asian History.
    Description / Table of Contents: (0) Table of Contents -- (1) Introduction (to be written by the EAAC 2017 Editorial Board).-(2) Selected papers related to Topic A: Historical and Theoretical Research -- (3) Selected papers related to Topic B: Conservation Methodology and Technology -- (4) Selected papers related to Topic C: Adaptive Reuse -- (5) Selected papers related to Topic D: Community Design -- (6) Index -- (7) List of Contributors.
    Abstract: This book collects a selected list of peer-reviewed papers presented at EAAC 2017, International Conference on East Asian Architectural Culture, the leading conference on architectural history and built heritage conservation in the East Asia region. While centered around the core issue of globalization and its complex effects on East Asian architectural cultures, the selected papers were arranged into four major sub-topics: Historical & Theoretical Research; Conservation Methodology & Technology; Adaptive Reuse; and Community Design. All together, this collection showcases the most recent disciplinary developments in East Asian countries, as well as the main concerns and prospects of leading practitioners. The wide range of contributions and perspectives included here in English language for a global audience should be of considerable appeal to all scholars and professionals in the fields of architectural and urban design, history of the built environment, and heritage conservation policies and methods.
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    Pages: XXII, 614 p. 403 illus., 276 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030759377
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    Keywords: Physical geography. ; Ecology . ; Oceanography. ; Environmental education. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Physical Geography. ; Ecology. ; Ocean Sciences. ; Environmental and Sustainability Education. ; Water.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I: General on ocean literacy -- Ocean literacy: background, future drivers and opportunities -- Ocean literacy – From a ripple to wave -- A framework for the assessment of the effectiveness of ocean literacy initiatives -- Exploring and exploiting deep ocean, space -- Ocean literacy – In the context of naming of seas. Case study: The sea between Korea and Japan -- Part II: Education -- Design-based implementation research for exploring the ocean. A geographical perspective -- Innovative education strategies to advance ocean literacy -- Education under sail: Could sail training be the quintessential alternative education space for ocean Literacy?- Part III: Applications -- The importance of Ocean literacy in the Mediterranean Region - Steps towards blue sustainability.
    Abstract: This book provides an original review of Ocean Literacy as a component of public policy in Europe and beyond. The impact of the ocean on human activities is one of the most significant environmental issues facing humanity. By offering valuable insights into the interrelationships between geography, environment, marine science and education, the book explores key issues relating to the future of our planet and the way people respond to them. This volume discusses concepts concerning citizenship education and co-creation and the role of public policy and different international initiatives in raising awareness and mitigating the effects of over-use and misuse of valuable resources. A range of innovative projects are presented and evaluated from the local to national and global levels.This book advances knowledge and provides a picture of these advances, presents the issues and challenges, including the important role that geography education and geographical awareness could play in advancing the case for Ocean Literacy. This crossdisciplinary book appeals to students and scientists as well as professionals and practitioners in geography, environmental and marine sciences, international policy and many related fields.
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    Pages: XXIV, 294 p. 129 illus., 117 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030701550
    Series Statement: Key Challenges in Geography, EUROGEO Book Series,
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    Keywords: Physical geography. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Geomorphology. ; Atmospheric science. ; Sustainability. ; Physical Geography. ; Water. ; Geomorphology. ; Atmospheric Science. ; Sustainability. ; Earth System Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Cryosphere and Cryospheric Science -- Classification and geographical distribution of cryosphere -- Formation and development of cryosphere -- Physical properties of the cryosphere -- Chemical characteristics of the cryosphere -- Climatic and environmental record in cryosphere -- Cryospheric evolutions at different time-scales -- Interactions between cryosphere and other spheres -- Cryospheric changes and sustainable development -- Cryosphere model and cryosphere change projection -- Field observations and experiments for cryospheric science.
    Abstract: This book introduces systematically the cryospheric science, covering the formation, development, evolution, and research methods of each component of the cryosphere, the interaction between the cryosphere and the other spheres of the climate system and the anthroposphere, and the hot topics of social and economic sustainable development and geopolitics. The authors are world-renowned experts and scientists working in the related fields. They have a deep understanding and accurate grasp of the basic theory, evolution mechanism, and international frontiers of the cryosphere, as well as rich teaching experience, which makes this book suitable also as textbook for graduate students. It is also the first book that introduces the knowledge of cryospheric science systematically. In addition to theoretical knowledge, the book also introduces field work and experimental analysis. It should be of interests for the scholars and graduate student working in the fields of geography, hydrology, geology, geomorphology, atmosphere, ecology, environment, oceanography, and regional economic and social sustainable development.
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    Pages: XIII, 422 p. 159 illus., 111 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811664250
    Series Statement: Springer Geography,
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Human Geography. ; Urban Sociology.
    Description / Table of Contents: The Issue of Jobs versus the Environment and Research Question -- Principles: Landscape Ecology and Total Human Ecosystem -- Design Scenario: Formation and Coevolution -- Proposal Evaluation: Conclusion and Critique.
    Abstract: This book applies the Total Human Ecosystem as a guiding concept in coastal urban communities to achieve a mutually beneficial relationship between industrial parks and their surrounding wetlands. The early 21st century has been shaped by a need for economic recovery, and by climate change. Consequently, new development models that promote both economic growth and environmental preservation are urgently needed. In turn, the book puts forward an innovative proposal to achieve the shift from a hard path to a soft path through landscape architectural interventions, one that will help industrial factories and their surrounding wetlands coevolve toward sustainability. Through the incorporation of science and design, the proposal for the Total Human Ecosystem on Blakeley Island integrates industry with its surrounding environment. The design scenarios for this new living system are based on scientific principles of landscape ecology that take into account both the human and nonhuman environments as components of the land mosaic. Sustainability is not a final status that is achieved once and for all; it is an ongoing challenge. As a case study, this proposal outlines the urgently needed reconciliation between industrial parks and their surrounding natural ecosystems, and promotes the evolution of both components toward sustainability.
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    Pages: XIII, 41 p. 25 illus., 22 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811572579
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Geography,
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Buildings Design and construction. ; Community psychology. ; Engineering design. ; Human Geography. ; Building Construction and Design. ; Community Psychology. ; Engineering Design.
    Description / Table of Contents: Design Process Theories and Concepts -- Rational versus Empirical Theories -- Procedural versus Substantive Theories -- Normative versus Positive Theories -- Design Scopes -- Design Participation (Designers versus People Theories) -- Paradigms in Form and Space Creation -- Efficient Tools and Sources in Design Process -- Place versus Non-Place Theories. .
    Abstract: This interdisciplinary book explores design theories, combining research from a range of fields including architecture, landscape architecture, urban planning, urban design, industrial design, software engineering, environmental psychology, geography, anthropology, and sociology. Following an extensive review of the current literature, the author reveals eight major types of theory in design processes. The theories are classified as follows: Rational vs. Empiricist Theories, Procedural vs. Substantive Theories, Normative vs. Positive Theories, Design Scopes, Designers vs. People, Form and Space Creation Paradigms, Efficient Tools and Sources in the Design Process, and Place vs. Non-Place Theories. The respective design theories are illustrated with diagrams, tables and figures, condensing the content of over 140 essential theoretical texts that address various aspects of design processes. Given its scope, the book will appeal to undergraduate and graduate students, and to researchers and practitioners in design, urban planning, urban design, architecture, art, etc.
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    Pages: XXI, 79 p. 26 illus., 2 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030619169
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Architectural Design and Technology,
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Cultural geography. ; Economics. ; Human ecology Study and teaching. ; Food science. ; Agriculture. ; Social and Cultural Geography. ; Political Economy and Economic Systems. ; Environmental Studies. ; Food Studies. ; Agriculture.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. A Brief Biographical Sketch of Yerba Mate -- Chapter 3. “Get[ting] Behind the Veil” -- Chapter 4. INYM, Prices, and the Argentine Yerba Mate “Food System” -- Chapter 5. Socio-Environmental Consequences of Low Margins -- Chapter 6. Conclusion.
    Abstract: This book applies an approach to study the externalization of cost under capitalism in the production of Argentine yerba mate, an infusion with stimulant properties long used by indigenous peoples. Consumption in today’s globalized economy makes it difficult to understand the consequences of our actions across the globe. A political-ecological lens, informed by the work of Robert Sack and Ian Cook, can help guide an analysis that geographically reconstructs supply chains and reveal the realities of consumption. The use of yerba mate has become a cornerstone of Argentine society and identity, and yerba mate processors are working to expand exports globally. In Argentina’s Misiones Province, the heart of yerba mate production, the true costs of production are borne by the children, the impoverished laborers, and the environment of Argentina’s Atlantic Rainforest. These consequences of modernity, along with the efforts of an NGO to remedy them, are presented and assessed.
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    Pages: VIII, 51 p. 14 illus., 7 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030820114
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Latin American Studies,
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    Keywords: Physical geography. ; Landscape architecture. ; Quality of life. ; Physical Geography. ; Landscape Architecture. ; Quality of Life Research.
    Description / Table of Contents: Therapeutic landscapes, introduction to a concept of health-promoting places -- on the concept of landscape and health -- human-place relationships - landscape preferences, landscape and forests as health resources.
    Abstract: Joachim Rathmann presents the interdisciplinary relationships between landscapes and health. Nature is to be regarded as an elementary health resource, because movement in near-natural surroundings has demonstrably positive influences on human health and is summarized in many ways in the concept of "therapeutic landscapes". Natural areas offer an important resource for strengthening health, especially to an aging society, which can also be measured economically. The author presents natural science, social science, and humanities research in a clear, understandable, and concise manner for a broad readership. At the same time he gives suggestions for a conscious handling of the sensitive resource landscape and for a regular observation of nature. This springer essential is a translation of the original German 1st edition essentials, Therapeutische Landschaften by Joachim Rathmann, published by Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden GmbH, part of Springer Nature in 2020. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently from a conventional translation. Springer Nature works continuously to further the development of tools for the production of books and on the related technologies to support the authors. The contents · Therapeutic landscapes, introduction to a concept of health-promoting places · On the concept of landscape and health · Person-place bonds · Landscape preferences, landscape and forests as a health resource The target groups Students and lecturers of landscape planning, nature conservation, geography, health sciences and environmental psychology, -medicine as well as -pedagogy Professionals in these fields and in landscape architecture, environmental economics, and gerontology The author Dr. Joachim Rathmann did his PhD on climate change in southern hemispheric Africa and teaches and does postdoctoral research on ecosystem services at the University of Augsburg. This book is a translation of an original German edition. The translation was done with the help of artificial intelligence (machine translation by the service DeepL.com). A subsequent human revision was done primarily in terms of content, so that the book will read stylistically differently from a conventional translation.
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    Pages: VII, 48 p. 3 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783658338480
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Environmental geography. ; Social service. ; Geography. ; Social medicine. ; Political science. ; Human Geography. ; Integrated Geography. ; Social Care. ; Regional Geography. ; Health, Medicine and Society. ; Governance and Government.
    Description / Table of Contents: Welfare Regime in Japan and Recent Social Security Reform -- Temporal Changes and Regional Differences in Demographic Structure and Health in Japan -- Nursing Care Provision Systems for Elderly People and Geographical Distribution of Services in Japan -- Medical Care Provision System and Geographical Distribution of Medical Resources in Japan -- Securing of Health, Medical, and Welfare Personnel and the Geographical Distribution in Japan -- Regional Variation in the Community-based Integrated Care Systems in Japan -- Community-based Integrated Care Systems in Municipalities Having One Comprehensive Community Support Center -- Community-based Integrated Care Systems in Municipalities Having Sub-branchs of Comprehensive Community Support Centers -- Community-based Integrated Care Systems in Municipalities Having Multiple Comprehensive Community Support Centers -- Regeneration of Housing Estates by the Community-based Integrated Care Systems -- Integrated Care Systems Established to Strengthen Community Disaster Resilience -- Establishing Community-based Integrated Sup-port Systems for Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Childcare in Japan: Focusing on Regional differences -- Creation of Social Ties for Prevention of Isolation of Elderly Public Assistance Recipients: The Case of a Project for the Provision of “A Place of One’s Own” in Nishinari Ward, Osaka City -- Current Situation and Challenges of “Inclusive Care”: An Investigation of the “Community-based Inclusive Station Program” in Saga Prefecture -- Formation of Comprehensive Community Welfare Bases in Urban Areas -- Development of Community Welfare Activities with Resident Participation and Their Importance in Hilly and Mountainous Areas. .
    Abstract: This book discusses the building of comprehensive community support systems, which constitutes a key issue in social security reforms in Japan. The book comprises three parts: (I) Mapping Social Security in Japan, (II) Community-Based Integrated Care Systems in Japan, and (III) A Prospect of Community-Based Inclusive Society in Japan. The chapters in this book were composed on the basis of research into community-based integrated care systems and community-based inclusive society, conducted by members of the Association of Japanese Geographers’ Study Group “Regional Issues Related to the Birthrate Decline and Population Aging.” Choosing local governments with different regional characteristics, the authors conducted empirical research to uncover the characteristics of comprehensive community support systems, building processes, and challenges in the respective local governments. Non-Japanese readers will acquire an understanding of the characteristics of social security and the trends of the reforms in Japan. To support its use as a reference book, chapters in Part I include numerous maps and figures with the themes of welfare, medical care, and health levels in Japan.
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    Pages: XIV, 376 p. 150 illus., 11 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789813344730
    Series Statement: International Perspectives in Geography, AJG Library, 12
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Pollution. ; Public health. ; Bioclimatology. ; Sustainability. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Pollution. ; Public Health. ; Climate Change Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Triple Challenges of Sustainable Development: COVID-19, CO2 Emissions, and Public Debts – Findings from a Stylized CGE Model -- Assessment of air quality impact due to Covid-19: A Global scenario -- Waste Management of Medical Personal Protective Equipment and Facemasks: Challenges during and post COVID 19 Pandemic -- Personal Protective Equipment For Covid-19 -- Socio-economic insinuations and air quality status in India due to COVID-19 pandemic lockdown -- The Role of Innovation in the Health Crisis and the Sustainable Post-COVID Europe -- Sustainable Management of Biomedical waste during COVID -19 Pandemic -- Design and Development of a three layered surgical mask for healthcare professionals against Covid-19.
    Abstract: This book highlights the impact of COVID-19 on sustainable waste management and air emission, using various case studies. The year 2020 was a historical year mainly due to the pandemic caused by COVID-19 and it influenced or affected the global economy, business models and the industrial sectors, thus impacting sustainability in various ways. Given that sustainability has many faces and facets, it is worthwhile to deal with the relation (or impact) of COVID-19 on various elements of sustainability. This book presents how COVID-19 has influenced waste management and air quality.
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    Pages: VII, 240 p. 74 illus., 66 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811638565
    Series Statement: Environmental Footprints and Eco-design of Products and Processes,
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Environmental management. ; Human geography. ; Environmental economics. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Management. ; Human Geography. ; Environmental Economics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Carbon labeling and its related issues -- Consumers’ behavior towards carbon labeling scheme -- Interaction among stakeholders involved in carbon labeling scheme -- Carbon labeling improvement and its application -- Insights and future study.
    Abstract: This book focuses on the behavioral interactions among possible stakeholders in carbon labeling practice, brings the attentions of stakeholders’ interests to explore the opportunities, and challenges related to carbon labeling practice, thus to provide insight into low-carbon consumption and production. It is essential reading for students, researchers, and policy makers as well as those with a wider interest in environmental science and sustainable development.
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    Pages: VIII, 190 p. 82 illus., 72 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811625831
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    Keywords: Physical geography. ; Earth sciences. ; Geography. ; Physical Geography. ; Earth Sciences. ; Regional Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Landscapes and Landforms of Scotland: a Geomorphological Odyssey -- Part I Physical Environment: Scotland: Geological Foundations and Landscape Evolution -- Long-term Denudation and Geomorphology in Scotland -- The Quaternary in Scotland -- Scotland’s Changing Landscape -- Part II Landscapes and Landforms: Geomorphology of the Continental Shelf -- Shetland -- Orkney and Caithness -- The Outer Hebrides and St Kilda -- The Islands of the Hebridean Igneous Province: Skye, Mull, Rùm and Arran -- The Islands of Islay, Jura, Colonsay, Tiree and Coll -- The Far Northwest: Sutherland, Assynt and Coigach -- Wester Ross -- Rock-slope Failures in the North West Highlands -- The Glacial Geomorphology around Inverness and the Great Glen -- Glen Roy and Glen Spean -- Western Grampian Highlands -- The Cairngorm Mountains -- Fluvial Landforms of Glen Feshie and the Spey Drainage Basin -- Central and Eastern Grampian Highlands -- The Buchan Palaeosurface -- Beaches and Dunes of the Moray Firth Coast -- Beaches and Dunes of Eastern Scotland -- Loch Lomond, Menteith and the Forth Valley -- Glacifluvial and Glacilacustrine Landforms of the Midland Valley -- The Midland Valley: Ice-moulded Lowlands -- Upland Landscapes and Landforms of the Southern Uplands -- The Solway Lowlands and Coast -- Part III Geoheritage, Scotland's Geomorphological Heritage and its Conservation -- Index.
    Abstract: This book provides an appealing and informative overview of the outstanding landforms and landscapes of Scotland. Scotland is internationally renowned for the diversity of its geology, landforms and landscapes. The rock record spans most of geological time, from the Archaean to the Palaeogene, and represents the outcome of tectonic plate movements, associated geological processes, and sea-level and climate changes. Scotland incorporates primeval gneiss landscapes, the deeply eroded roots of the Caledonian mountain chain, landscapes of extensional tectonics and rifting, and eroded remnants of volcanic complexes that were active when the North Atlantic Ocean opened during the Palaeogene. The present relief reflects uplift and deep weathering during the Cenozoic, strongly modified during successive episodes of Pleistocene glaciation. This striking geodiversity is captured in this book through 29 chapters devoted to the evolution of Scotland’s scenery and locations of outstanding geomorphological significance, including ancient palaeosurfaces, landscapes of glacial erosion and deposition, evidence of postglacial landscape modification by landslides, rivers and wind, and coastal geomorphology. Dedicated chapters focus on Ice Age Scotland and the associated landscapes, which range from alpine-type mountains and areas of selective glacial erosion to ice-moulded and drift-covered lowlands, and incorporate accounts of internationally renowned sites such as the ‘Parallel Roads’ of Glen Roy, the Cairngorm Mountains and the inselbergs of Assynt. Other chapters consider the record of postglacial rock-slope failures, such as the famous landslides of Trotternish on Skye, and the record of fluvial changes since deglaciation. The sea-level history of Scotland is addressed in terms of its raised and submerged shorelines, while several chapters discuss the contrasting coastal landscapes, which range from the spectacular sea cliffs of Shetland and Orkney to the beaches and dunes of eastern Scotland. The role of geoconservation in preserving Scotland’s outstanding geomorphological heritage is outlined in the final chapter. The book offers an up-to-date and richly illustrated reference guide for geomorphologists, other Earth scientists, geographers, conservationists, and all those interested in geology, physical geography, geomorphology, geotourism, geoheritage and environmental protection. .
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    Pages: XIV, 503 p. 273 illus., 242 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030712464
    Series Statement: World Geomorphological Landscapes,
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Peace. ; Urban policy. ; Human Geography. ; Peace and Conflict Studies. ; Urban Policy.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. On Transport as a Cause of Conflict -- 2. On Geopolitics (From Local to Global… and Back) -- 3. On Transport Geography and Political Transportability (a Prevailing Starting Point) -- 4. On the Political Control of Mobilities (A Structural Approach to Geopolitics) -- 5. On Transport Geopolitics (A Geopolitical Grammar of Transportability) -- 6. On Transport Conflicts and Diplomacy (Negotiating Political Distances Between Transport Stakeholders) -- 7. On Transport Geopolitics, Diplomacy and Planning in a Time of Turbulence.
    Abstract: This book provides readers with fresh new theoretical tools to better understand how sociopolitical actors (from governmental institutions to ecological NGOs; from local residents to multinational companies) clash about transport initiatives. It questions both the dominant understanding of what is geopolitics and conventional conceptions in transport geography used by transport planners. Drawing on a structuralist approach and addressing the capital notion of 'political control of mobility', it demonstrates how transport geopolitics, by being more inclusive of all modes of transport and all scales of analysis, may help prepare transport diplomacy in a time of critical global and local turbulences. It offers a valuable resource for research and teaching in the fields of transport studies, land-use planning, conflict studies, human geography and politics, presenting insightful theoretical material and concrete transport conflict examples to support teaching about territorial conflicts, political governance and transport political geography. Luc Ampleman is an Assistant Professor at the Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce and Lecturer at the Jagiellonian University in Poland. He is a former governmental advisor for the Ministry of Transport of Québec and transport planner in the northernmost region of the Province of Québec in Canada. His research interests cover local geopolitics in remote areas, transport diplomacy and active learning in higher education. Over the last 20 years, his professional and teaching engagement have been motivated by three major questions: how to foster sustainable mobility in rural and peripheral regions; how to bring together social actors with divergent interests around transport initiatives and how to better support students in their learning of political issues. .
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    Pages: XXIII, 273 p. , online resource.
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Cities and towns History. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Library science. ; Human Geography. ; Urban History. ; Urban Sociology. ; Library Science.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Introduction: Developing the archive: pubic space and the global library in contemporary perspective -- Libraries and urban development: Branding and revitalization -- Library design for the commons -- The global library: A brief history of libraries -- Seattle’s Public Library, Libraries for All: “To bring people, information, and ideas together to enrich lives and build community” -- Salt Lake City Public Library, The City Library: “To advance knowledge, foster creativity, encourage exchange of ideas, build community, and enhance quality of life” -- New York Public Library, Stephen A. Schwarzman Building: “To inspire lifelong learning, advance knowledge, and strengthen our communities” -- Biblioteca Espana (Spain Library) Medellin, Colombia: “Actions with my neighborhood” -- Halifax Central Library, Nova Scotia, Canada: “A vital centre for learning and culture in the heart of the community” -- Bibliotheca Alexandrina (Alexandria Library)Alexandria, Egypt: “A place for open discussion, dialogue, and understanding” -- Conclusions -- Bibliography.
    Abstract: This book examines the role, history and function of public libraries in contemporary societies as motors that drive development. It analyses through case studies, how contemporary libraries have been redesigned to offer a new kind of public space while also reshaping neglected areas in cities. Broadly understood the book seeks to comprehend contemporary library design, urban development and the revitalization of specific urban areas. Important and world famous architects – star-architects – have designed signature architecture in the contemporary libraries selected for this volume. The examples to be showcased in the book include the main Seattle Public Library, Salt Lake City Public Library, New York Public Library, Spain Library Medellin, Colombia, Halifax Central Library Nova Scotia, Canada and Library of Alexandria in Egypt to offer examples of what constitute the approach to libraries and urban development in many cities around the world nowadays. Data in the form of interviews to library directors, librarians and users, tours of libraries, visual documentation and archival research have been collected for most public libraries included as case studies for the book. The impulse to archive has been framed and understood in the literature as a modern desire to control fleeting reality. Libraries as such respond to this desire by collecting, storing and circulating resources (books and other kinds of media). But more recently there has been an emphasis on the public character of library spaces in which people gather not only to obtain information and read by themselves but also to experience the very urban quality of proximity to others in more informal and less structured environments as public space. Community events characterize the programming of all the libraries included in the book. The design of these new libraries fit into urban development initiatives where libraries – like other iconic cultural spaces of cities – become central components to market cities for the consumption of culture. Libraries become sites to be visited and explored by tourists while providing services for residents. They are also machines to accelerate urban development especially in areas previously neglected by development.
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    Pages: XIV, 111 p. 44 illus., 43 illus. in color. , online resource.
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Climatology. ; Public health. ; Human physiology. ; Sustainable architecture. ; Buildings Environmental engineering. ; Human Geography. ; Climate Sciences. ; Public Health. ; Human Physiology. ; Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings. ; Building Physics, HVAC.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Issues in UTCI Calculation from a Decade’s Experience -- Literature Review on UTCI Applications -- Sensitivity of UTCI thermal comfort prediction to personal and situational factors – residual analysis of pedestrian survey data -- Long and short-term acclimatization effects on outdoor thermal perception versus UTCI -- Regional adaptation of the UTCI: Comparisons between different datasets in Brazil -- Outdoor thermal environment and heat-related symptoms of pedestrians: An application of the UTCI for health risk assessment -- Mapping UTCI (in different scales) -- Application of the UTCI in high-resolution urban climate modeling techniques -- The universal thermal climate index as an operational forecasting tool of human biometeorological conditions in Europe -- Proposed framework for establishing a global database for outdoor thermal comfort research -- Afterword.
    Abstract: This book introduces the UTCI (Universal Thermal Climate Index) and summarises progress in this area. The UTCI (Universal Thermal Climate Index) was developed as part of the European COST Action Program and first announced to the scientific community in 2009. Since then a decade has followed of applicability tests and research results as well as knowledge gained from applying the UTCI in human adaptation and thermal perception. These findings are of interest to researchers in the interdisciplinary areas of biometeorology, climatology and urban planning. The book summarizes this progress, discussing the limitations found and provides pointers to future developments. It also discusses UTCI applications in the areas of human biometeorology and urban planning including possibilities of using UTCI and similar indices in climate-responsive urban planning. The book’s message is illustrated with many case studies from the real world. Chapter 10 is available open access under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License via link.springer.com.
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    Pages: XII, 228 p. 50 illus., 43 illus. in color. , online resource.
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    ISBN: 9783030767167
    Series Statement: Biometeorology, 4
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Regional economics. ; Spatial economics. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Engineering design. ; Human Geography. ; Regional and Spatial Economics. ; Urban Sociology. ; Engineering Design.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction: Urban Space as a Generator for Societal Processes -- Chapter 1: Introduction to the relevant spatial units -- Chapter 2: Spatial Relationships: Measuring integration and potential through movement.-Chapter 3: Orientation and Wayfinding: Measuring visibility -- Chapter 4: Private and Public space: Measuring the relation between buildings and streets -- Chapter 5: Linking Space Syntax to Socio-Economic Data -- Chapter 6: Space Syntax’s Contribution to the Discourse in Urban Theory -- Chapter 7: Make the Urban Work: Application of Space Syntax in international research and practice -- Chapter 8: Get Started: How to undertake a Space Syntax analysis -- Chapter 9: Space Syntax Glossary and Useful Literature.
    Abstract: This open access textbook is a comprehensive introduction to space syntax method and theory for graduate students and researchers. It provides a step-by-step approach for its application in urban planning and design. This textbook aims to increase the accessibility of the space syntax method for the first time to all graduate students and researchers who are dealing with the built environment, such as those in the field of architecture, urban design and planning, urban sociology, urban geography, archaeology, road engineering, and environmental psychology. Taking a didactical approach, the authors have structured each chapter to explain key concepts and show practical examples followed by underlying theory and provided exercises to facilitate learning in each chapter. The textbook gradually eases the reader into the fundamental concepts and leads them towards complex theories and applications. In summary, the general competencies gain after reading this book are: – to understand, explain, and discuss space syntax as a method and theory; – be capable of undertaking various space syntax analyses such as axial analysis, segment analysis, point depth analysis, or visibility analysis; – be able to apply space syntax for urban research and design practice; – be able to interpret and evaluate space syntax analysis results and embed these in a wider context; – be capable of producing new original work using space syntax. This holistic textbook functions as compulsory literature for spatial analysis courses where space syntax is part of the methods taught. Likewise, this space syntax book is useful for graduate students and researchers who want to do self-study. Furthermore, the book provides readers with the fundamental knowledge to understand and critically reflect on existing literature using space syntax.
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    Pages: XIX, 250 p. 196 illus., 149 illus. in color. , online resource.
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Public health. ; Environment. ; Bioclimatology. ; Sustainability. ; Public Health. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Climate Change Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Sustainability In Covid-19 Times: A Human Development Perspective -- COVID-19 and Sustainable Development Goal 12 -- Traffic Incidents During The Covid-19 Pandemic: A Step Towards Meeting The Sustainable Development Goals -- Impact of COVID-19 on Sustainability in Textile & Clothing Sectors -- Environmental sustainability and COVID-19 pandemics: an overview review on new opportunities and challenges -- Healthy Sustainable Cities and the COVID-19 pandemic: A Sustainable Development Goals perspective -- Climate Change and COVID-19: Crisis within Crises for Eradication of Poverty in Bangladesh.
    Abstract: This book highlights the impact of COVID-19 on environmental sustainability and SDG’s, using various case studies. The year 2020 was a historical year mainly due to the pandemic caused by COVID-19 and it influenced or affected the global economy, business models and the industrial sectors, thus impacting sustainability in various ways. Given that sustainability has many faces and facets, it is worthwhile to deal with the relation (or impact) of COVID-19 on various elements of sustainability. This book presents how COVID-19 has influenced Environmental Sustainability along with the SDG’s.
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    Pages: VII, 188 p. 53 illus., 50 illus. in color. , online resource.
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    ISBN: 9789811638602
    Series Statement: Environmental Footprints and Eco-design of Products and Processes,
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Climatology. ; Physical geography. ; Sustainability. ; Water. ; Climate Sciences. ; Physical Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Academic Contributions of Prof. R. B. Singh -- Water Science and Sustainability: An Introduction -- The Acceleration Of The Extractivism In The Global Market And The Mudslide In The City Of Mariana (2015): The Human Rights and Brazilian Legislation Perspectives -- Water Use and Management in the Thirthar Valley Basin in Iraq -- Forecast changes in runoff for the Neman River basin -- Integrated Water Resources Management in Southern Africa Two Decades after the Dublin Conference: The Zimbabwean Experience -- Environment and Use of Water with Reference to Kolkata Drainage, West Bengal, India -- Physical Environmental Impact Assessment of Flood: A Case Of Lower Darakeswar-Mundeswari Interfluve In West Bengal -- Quantitative Study of the Relationship between Regional Development and Water Resource Protection-Core Area of Three Gorges Reservoir Area As An Example -- System-Analytical Modeling Of Water Quality for Mountain River Runoff -- River Basin Councils: Evidence from Russia -- Development of The Approach For the Complex Prediction of Spring Flood -- Water Resources Of Madhya Pradesh: Contemporary Issues and Challenges -- Heavy Metal, Oil and Grease Pollution of Water and Sediments in Estuarine Lagoons in Sri Lanka: A Case Study In Negombo Estuarine Lagoon -- Flood Simulation Modelling And Disaster Risk Reduction Of West Tripura District, Tripura, North-East India -- Changing Rainfall Patterns and Their Linkage to Floods in Bhagirathi-Hooghly Basin, India: Implications for Water Resource Management -- Impacts of Beach Placer Mineral Mining in The Shallow Coastal Aquifers Of Southern Tamil Nadu Coast, India -- Industrial Operation of the Biological Early Warning System Bio Argus for Water Quality Control Using Crayfish -- Accepting the Fate: A Study on Water Induced Disaster Affected People Living in Slums -- Water Resource Management through Ecological Restoration in Garhwal Himalaya -- Using structure from motion (SfM) technique for the characterisation of riverine systems – case study in the headwaters of the Volga River -- Change Of Erosive Activity In The Context Of Change Of The Climate -- Assessment of groundwater response and soil moisture fluctuations in the Mugello basin.
    Abstract: This book describes the importance of water resources for socio-economic and ecological development including geomorphic and ecological environments. Hence, conservation, management and development of water resources have become necessary for the all-around development of global populations and the environment. It is the outcome of valuable contributions made by eminent scientists and research scholars who have developed alternative strategies, solutions and models for sustainable water resources through research, monitoring and experiments varying from regional to global scale. This book is of immense use to the policymakers, environmentalists, ecologists, academician, research scholars and people in general concerned with water resources management. .
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    Pages: XIV, 255 p. 125 illus., 89 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030574888
    Series Statement: Sustainable Development Goals Series,
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Food security. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Agriculture. ; Climatology. ; Biodiversity. ; Sustainability. ; Food Security. ; Water. ; Agriculture. ; Climate Sciences. ; Biodiversity.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Enhancing Resilience for Food and Nutrition Security within a Changing Climate -- Chapter 2. Impacts of Climate Change on Agricultural Sector of Pakistan: Status, Consequences, and Adoption Options -- Chapter 3. Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture and Food Security in Tunisia: Challenges, Existing Policies, and Way Forward -- Chapter 4. Food Security in the MENA Region: Does Agriculture Performance Matter? -- Chapter 5. Emerging Threats to Food Security in Nigeria: Way Forward -- Chapter 6. Food Security in Morocco: Risk Factors and Governance -- Chapter 7. Climate Change and Agricultural Policy for Realizing Food Security in Morocco -- Chapter 8. Livestock and Food Security under Climate Change Scenario in Pakistan -- Chapter 9. Water Scarcity Threats to National Food Security of Pakistan – Issues, Implications, and Way Forward -- Chapter 10. Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources and Food Security in Egypt and Possible Adaptive Measures – A Review -- Chapter 11. The Combined Impact of Climate Change and the Use of Solar Energy on the Water Consumption in Agriculture: A Case Study from Souss Massa Region -- Chapter 12. Mathematical Model for Estimating Optimal Water Resources in Irrigation Problems -- Chapter 13. Readiness of Entrepreneurs towards Group Performance Development of OTOP Product: A Case Study in North-Eastern Thailand.
    Abstract: This book, as a part of a series of CERES publications, provides a multi-regional and cross-sectoral analysis of food and water security, especially in the era of climate risks, biodiversity loss, pressure on scarce resources, especially land and water, increasing global population, and changing dietary preferences. It includes both conceptual research and empirically-based studies, which provides context-specific analyses and recommendations based on a variety of case studies from Africa, Middle East, and Asia regarding the fostering of long-term resilience of food and water security. The core approach of the volume consists of: assessing the structural drivers affecting the vulnerability of food and water security, under the persistence of current trends; identifying the best solutions and practices to enhance the climate resilience for food and water security; and fostering climate adaptation and biodiversity protection for food and water security.
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    Pages: XXXIX, 330 p. 98 illus., 90 illus. in color. , online resource.
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Urban economics. ; Sustainability. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Management. ; Human Geography. ; Urban Economics. ; Sustainability. ; Urban Sociology. ; Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: CHAPTER 1: The backdrop and nascency of creative city development: brief overview -- CHAPTER 2: Definition and classification: globally -- CHAPTER 3: Malaysian definition, classification and taxonomy of creative city -- CHAPTER 4: Critique of creative city discourse -- CHAPTER 5: George Town World Heritage Site as aspiring creative city -- CHAPTER 6: Potential creative cities in Malaysia: three (3) case studies (i.e. Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Ipoh) – A Regional Development Analysis.
    Abstract: “This compendium is an invaluable read for urban geographers/planners. The Malaysian government has formulated a set of strategies to enhance urban development and the role of cities. This book contributes profoundly to this objective. It rises above previous work on competitive cities in Malaysia in terms of detail and richness of local knowledge.” —Morshidi Sirat, Professor of Urban Geography, Universiti Sains Malaysia “Ipoh is synonymous with an ideal retirement city and old town for many people. In fact, its rich history and cultural heritage lay good potential and endless possibilities for urban regeneration. This book is definitely providing a timely analysis and insightful perspective for us to understand more about this former tin mining city, and on efforts to develop it towards a creative city.” —Tan Kar Hing, former Perak state's executive member for Tourism, Arts and Culture This book is a pioneering work to position the creative city concept within Malaysian urban development discourse. The chapters are written and systematically sequenced to be all-encompassing and comprehensible to audiences both from the academic and non-academic realms. The nascency of creative city development in Malaysia has motivated the timely exploration of the viability of this strategy for selected Malaysian cities (i.e. Kuala Lumpur, George Town, Ipoh, Johor Bahru). The book also discusses the global discourse on creative city and its critiques. This is followed by an overview of Malaysia’s macrolevel socio-economic and political structures as well as national policies to frame the Malaysian creative city narrative. The case study chapters are novel, as each Malaysian city unravels its unique experiences and dissects the way the city responds to the creative city agenda amidst local nuances and idiosyncrasies. Suet Leng Khoo, Associate Professor at Universiti Sains Malaysia, has been involved in research related to creative cities for ten years. She has undertaken research projects funded by the Sumitomo Foundation and also the Newton Fund. Suet Leng has published extensively on creative cities in both international and local journals. Nicole Shu Fun Chang studied the contributions of the art sector as part of the creative economy in local economic development for her PhD research. Her research examined the potential of the art sector, focusing on the visual arts industry as one of the core creative industries, in developing a creative city.
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    Pages: XXI, 201 p. 41 illus. , online resource.
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Sustainable architecture. ; Environmental engineering. ; Biotechnology. ; Bioremediation. ; Building materials. ; Geotechnical engineering. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Sustainability. ; Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings. ; Environmental Engineering/Biotechnology. ; Building Materials. ; Geotechnical Engineering and Applied Earth Sciences. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. The practical use of biocement as self-healing agent and in construction requires a socio-ecological approach -- Chapter 2. Utilisation of Biomineralisation Method in Recycled Coarse Aggregate Concrete with Fly Ash -- Chapter 3. Characterization and an overview of utilization and neutralization for efficient management of Bauxite residue for sustainable environment -- Chapter 4. The amendments in typical microbial induced soil stabilization by low-grade chemicals, biopolymers and other additives: A review -- Chapter 5. An Overview of Factors influencing Microbially Induced Carbonate Precipitation for its Field Implementation -- Chapter 6. Life Cycle Assessment of Concrete Masonry Units with Waste Paper Fibres -- Chapter 7. Soil pH and its Significance as Ecological Material: Perspectives and Implications -- Chapter 8. A review on coupled phenomena in aquifers from the perspective of geological storage of carbon dioxide with ecological significance -- Chapter 9. A review on role of enzymes and microbes in healing cracks in cementitious materials -- Chapter 10. A socio-ecological perspective on green urbanisation and urban ecological intensification.
    Abstract: This book uses theories, hypotheses, policies, practical insights and case studies to introduce and elucidate green building materials for sustainable construction. Cement is the most widely used building material in construction; however, it is not sustainable, being responsible for 7% of global carbon dioxide emissions and consuming huge quantities of energy. In order to limit the ecological damage, sustainable building materials are needed. Ecosystems are a source of important lessons and models for transitioning the built environment onto a sustainable path that opens options for sustainable building material in construction. The book provides a guide for readers seeking knowledge on sustainable building materials with the potential to lower environmental impact by reducing CO2 emission throughout the building’s lifecycle. The book is motivated by recent rapid advances in sustainable building materials production, including green building materials made of industrial by-products and recycled wastes, earth materials, plant-based materials, microbial-based materials or supplementary cementitious materials, to reduce the environmental impacts of traditional building materials. Discussing the development and applications of various sustainable building materials, including related case studies, and addressing the environmental issue with a holistic and systematic approach that creates an ecology of construction for sustainability in infrastructures, it offers promising solutions to achieve renewable and sustainable building materials for the future.
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    Pages: X, 172 p. 40 illus., 12 illus. in color. , online resource.
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Australasia. ; History. ; Culture Study and teaching. ; Human Geography. ; Australian History. ; Cultural Studies.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1 Explanations -- Bondi in place and history -- 2 Sand -- 3 Storms -- 4 Eora and Bondi country -- 5 Berewalgal and colonisation -- 6 Surfbathers -- 7 Surf lifesavers -- 8 Surfboard riders -- 9 Nature and culture -- 10 Pavilion -- The voice of Bondi -- 11 Autobiography.
    Abstract: ‘A fascinating and charming book. I especially loved the autobiography of a beach…’ —Elizabeth Farrelly, Author of Killing Sydney (2021) ‘More than a history of Bondi, Booth’s Bondi Beach: Representations of an Iconic Australian is an autobiography of Australia’s most famous beach. Drawing together meticulous research, this thought-provoking account takes readers on a fascinating journey which culminates in an entrancing account of Bondi Beach from a fresh new perspective.’ —Dr. Caroline Ford, Principal Policy Officer, Aboriginal Cultural Heritage at Heritage NSW, Australia ‘Bondi is sacred to many Australians. It is a mecca for international tourists, but how well do we know its history? Professor Doug Booth has comprehensively provided an account of how this beach and its suburb has evolved. It is a remarkable story of struggles to regain beach access for all and to ensure it stays an iconic public asset forever.’ —Emeritus Professor Bruce Thom, University of Sydney, Australia Bondi Beach is a history of an iconic place. It is a big history of geological origins, management by Aboriginal people, environmental despoliation by white Australians, and the formation of beach cultures. It is also a local history of the name Bondi, the origins of the big rock at Ben Buckler, the motives of early land holders, the tragedy known as Black Sunday, the hostilities between lifesavers and surfers, and the hullabaloos around the Pavilion. Pointing to a myriad of representations, author Douglas Booth shows that there is little agreement about the meaning of Bondi. Booth resolves these representations with a fresh narrative that presents the beach’s perspective of a place under siege. Booth’s creative narrative conveys important lessons about our engagement with the physical world.
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    Pages: XVII, 349 p. 57 illus. , online resource.
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Sustainability.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Sustainable Crises Management in Education During COVID-19 -- Chapter 2 COVID-19 and Corporate Social Responsibility: A Canadian Perspective -- Chapter 3- Iand sustainable research-based learning & community services during the lockdown by covid-19 -- Chapter 4 Challenging the Plague of Indifference: COVID-19 and Posthumanistic Education for Sustainability -- Chapter 5 COVID-19 and pandemic risk: the link to SDG 13, climate change and the finance context.
    Abstract: This book gathers and disseminates opinions, viewpoints, studies, forecasts, and practical projects which illustrate the various pathways sustainability research and practice may follow in the future, as the world recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic and prepares itself to the possibilities of having to cope with similar crisis, a product of the Inter-University Sustainable Development Research Programme (IUSDRP) https://www.haw-hamburg.de/en/ftz-nk/programmes/iusdrp.html and the European School of Sustainability Science and Research (ESSSR) https://esssr.eu/. The COVID-19 pandemic has led to severe human suffering, and to substantial damages to economies around the globe, affecting both rich countries and developing ones. The aftermath of the epidemic is also expected to be felt for sometime. This will also include a wide range of impacts in the ways sustainable development is perceived, and how the principles of sustainability are practised. There is now a pressing need to generate new literature on the connections between COVID-19 and sustainability. This is so for two main reasons. Firstly, the world crisis triggered by COVID-19 has severely damaged the world economy, worsening poverty, causing hardships, and endangering livelihoods. Together, these impacts may negatively influence the implementation of sustainable development as a whole, and of the UN Sustainable Development Goals in particular. These potential and expected impacts need to be better understood and quantified, hence providing a support basis for future recovery efforts. Secondly, the shutdown caused by COVID-19 has also been having a severe impact on teaching and research, especially –but not only – on matters related to sustainability. This may also open new opportunities (e.g. less travel, more Internet-based learning), which should be explored further, especially in the case of future pandemics, a scenario which cannot be excluded. The book meets these perceived needs. .
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    Pages: XV, 480 p. 71 illus., 60 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030692841
    Series Statement: World Sustainability Series,
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Economic geography. ; Social sciences Network analysis. ; Economic development. ; Industries. ; Human Geography. ; Economic Geography. ; Network Research. ; Economic Development, Innovation and Growth. ; Industries.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Regional Innovation and Knowledge Creation -- R&D Networks and Regional Innovation -- Local Trade Fairs as Temporary Clusters: A Case Study of the Suwa Area Industrial Messe -- Informal Networks and the Evolution of Industry: A Case Study of the Hamamatsu Area -- Institutional Thickness in Regional Innovation Ecosystem: A Case Study of the Kyushu Semiconductor Industry -- Global Knowledge Flows and Corporate Values -- Conclusions. .
    Abstract: This book provides a novel perspective on networks and innovation in the field of economic geography and presents new findings through theoretical foundations and empirical analyses. The book focuses on various temporary systems in industrial agglomerations such as joint R&D, trade fairs, business workshops, and international conferences. Following the introduction, Chapter 2 considers the mechanism of the innovation process in which networks function as institutions. Chapter 3 and succeeding chapters conduct empirical research centered on statistical data analysis such as social network analysis and covariance structure analysis, and they determine the real-world situations through interview surveys of related stakeholders. Chapter 3 considers the structure and spatial patterns of R&D networks in Japan by making the structure visible and calculating network indices. Chapter 4 concentrates on local trade fairs held in industrial agglomerations and examines the development of various relationships between related participants. Chapters 5 and 6 shed light on institutional thickness in industrial agglomerations. Chapter 7 spotlights quantitative and metrical examinations of inter-organizational relationships in terms of knowledge flows based on company-level data regarding technological alliances and ownership relationships between global corporations. The studies featured in Chapters 6 and 7 serve to evaluate how Japan’s firms have adapted to radical changes under global competition.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811621918
    Series Statement: International Perspectives in Geography, AJG Library, 16
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Regional economics. ; Spatial economics. ; Buildings Design and construction. ; China History. ; Asia Economic conditions. ; Human Geography. ; Regional and Spatial Economics. ; Building Construction and Design. ; History of China. ; Asian Economics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter1. Overview from Historical Wisdom to Modern Miracles: Experience from Chinese Urban Planning and Practices -- Part 1. Historical Wisdom and Urban Planning -- Chapter2. 'Regional Design' of the Ancient Chinese Capitals: A Case Study of Chang'an in Tang Dynasty -- Chapter3. Looking into the Supergrid and Superblock Structure in Chinese Cities: Taking Xi’an and Nanjing as Examples -- Chapter4. Adaptive Resilience: Traditional Wisdom of the Mulan Weir Water Conservancy System in Song-Yuan Period -- Part 2. Transformation of Traditional Values into Urban Planning -- Chapter5. From Concentration to Decentralization The Spatial Development of Beijing and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Capital Region -- Chapter6. From Tsingtau to Qingdao -- Chapter7. Three Stages of Urban Community Development and Regeneration Planning in Chongqing -- Part 3. Green and Eco-city Planning for Sustainability -- Chapter8. Green Low-carbon High-density Urban Center Planning Wuhan Wangjiadun area -- Chapter9. Towards a Sustainable City: A Scoping Review of Eco-cities development and practices in China -- Chapter10. Healthy City Planning: Insights from China -- Chapter11. From Green Building to Green City——The Practice in Jiangsu Province, China -- Part4. Modern Miracles Brought Forth by Technological Innovation and Economic Growth -- Chapter12. New Countryside in the Internet Age: The Development and Planning of E-commerce Taobao Villages in China -- Chapter13. Innovation Districts in Beijing: Evolution, Distribution, and Development Mechanisms -- Chapter14. Suzhou’s “Growth Machine”: Tracking the Driving Force behind a Fast Growing Chinese Urban Region.
    Abstract: This volume introduces and discusses the achievements and mechanisms of urban planning and construction in China from multiple professional perspectives, covering practices and processes ranging from ancient times to the present day. The book has 14 chapters, each addressing a specific Chinese urban planning and construction topic with examples and applications in various cities and regions, and each providing an all-around analysis of Chinese urban development issues at different scales, including government administrations, planning progresses, urban investments, social impacts and construction models. The book provides a comprehensive overview of urban planning and construction in China, especially its successful experiences in the historical period and modern era, which will greatly benefit scholars and readers who are interested in China, as well as urban planners, architects and historians. The book is organized into 4 main parts. Part 1 focuses on "historical wisdom" to summarize ancient Chinese efforts to cope with nature and the environment. It interprets the unique wisdom of ancient Chinese cities related to regional design, water conservancy system, and urban districts. Part 2 presents the “transformation" of urban planning in China by learning from both the traditional value and western experiences based on several cases, such as the spatial development of Beijing and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei capital region, the preservation of Qingdao city, the urban community development and regeneration in Chongqing city. Part 3 explores the "green and eco-city" by looking towards the future, illustrating Chinese practices and efforts to build more sustainable cities, such as green and low-carbon city construction in Wuhan, healthy city planning and eco-cities construction in China. Part 4 prospects the “modern miracles” brought forth by technological innovation and economic growth, and introduces the newest planning trends in China, such as the E-commerce Taobao villages in China and the innovation districts in Beijing. It also explains the driving force of the "growth machine" of Suzhou city.
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    Pages: XII, 332 p. 132 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030655624
    Series Statement: Spatial Planning and Sustainable Development,
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environment. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Sustainability. ; Water. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Environmental Monitoring. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Types and distribution of calcareous soils in Egypt -- Reinventing extraction and processing of mineral resources of Egypt -- Assessment of microbial biota in Egyptian desert soil -- Sustainable soil management to mitigate soil erosion hazards in Egypt -- Sustainable Development of microbial community in Egyptian Desert soil -- Bio-fertilizers for sustainable agriculture development under salinity stress.
    Abstract: This book reviews the economic potential of various natural resources found in the Egyptian deserts that could help fill the food gap in Egypt, e.g., the date palm, olives, and domestic animals. Bearing in mind that the entire country is subject to arid or hyperarid climatic conditions, only a small portion (3% of total area) is agriculturally productive in comparison, the dominant deserts. These aspects, combined with a growing population (ca. 100 million citizens) and water resources scarcity, have produced severe adverse effects on natural resource utilization. This book presents innovative methods for addressing desert soil's key problems (soil erosion, salinity, pollution, decreased fertility, minerals, and weed and pest control). Its goal is to help authorities reclaim the desert and optimally utilize the minerals and the available natural resources to support the sustainability agenda 2030. Besides, it offers researchers guidance on remaining gaps and future research directions. Lastly and importantly, it provides essential information on investment opportunities in desert cultivation, such as the fields of food, fodder, and medicinal plants. .
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    Pages: XI, 552 p. 132 illus., 115 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030731618
    Series Statement: Springer Water,
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Sociology Methodology. ; Science Moral and ethical aspects. ; Human Geography. ; Sociological Methods. ; Science Ethics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Moving across the field: Researcher mobilities and immobilities during international fieldwork -- Chapter 2. Travelling with the field: Post-place communities of volunteer tourists on the move -- Chapter 3. Assembling the fieldless field site -- Chapter 4. Recruiting participants: A Socratic Dialogue on the ethics and challenges of encountering research participants -- Chapter 5. Ethical research with children: Reflections from fieldwork in Dhaka, Bangladesh -- Chapter 6. Fieldwork poetics: The in-betweenness of ethnographic alterity and researching with music -- Chapter 7. Doing ethnography with a dual positionality: Experiences in Spanish and Taiwanese governmental institutions -- Chapter 8. (M)otherhood, identity and positionality in and out of the field -- Chapter 9. Recognising and addressing secondary trauma: Stories from the field -- Chapter 10. From shining a light to making an argument — A thesis writing journey -- Chapter 11. Open inquiry: Fielding the field.
    Abstract: This volume is a collation of postgraduate fieldwork experiences in social research that provides a platform for early career researchers (ECRs) to be open about the hidden labour of doing postgraduate fieldwork. This book documents diverse fieldwork experiences, gathering critical reflections on ‘the field’ from a wide range of ECRs. The issues presented here go from the process of identifying the field to navigating life in (and after) it, including things that happen in-between. This text shows a different set of methodological considerations in relation to access, ethics, identity, positionality, power and practices, highlighting how ECRs' fieldwork experiences may help broaden traditional frameworks of research. Exploring how postgraduate researchers make sense of these issues and what kind of decisions they make in specific circumstances helps to reveal broader concerns, institutional practices and constraints. Through these reflections, this book makes an important point that there is a need for researchers to document the ‘real story’ behind fieldwork. The honesty and openness of contributors in this volume are positive steps towards fostering a research culture where reflections upon weaknesses and failures are as welcome as presentations of successful fieldwork techniques and methods. The fact that this book is written and edited by ECRs, the topics it presents — both emerging and long-debated but still relevant — and the broad range of approaches make this text unique. We hope these points will make this work useful for researchers of all levels and across disciplines, and that this text will allow the reader to rethink some essential aspects of social research that are often taken for granted. We expect the diverse reflections offered in this book to appeal to researchers across disciplines at different stages of their career and that this will be a useful resource for researchers to map and navigate their own research pathways.
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    Pages: XIX, 172 p. 7 illus., 6 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030681135
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Architecture. ; Cultural property. ; Cultural geography. ; Human Geography. ; Cities, Countries, Regions. ; Cultural Heritage. ; Social and Cultural Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction: Diverse Cultures, Villages and Architecture -- Happy Families in Heavenly Dwellings, Huizhou Merchant Villages in Southern Anhui -- Lofty Buildings Towering East and West, Kaiping Watchtower Villages in Central and Southern Guangdong -- Round and Square Buildings and Five-phoenix Mansions, Ancient Villages in Southwestern Fujian -- Drum Towers against Mountains and over Waters, Ancient Dong Villages in Southeastern Guizhou -- Stilt Houses on Top of Leigong Mountain, Ancient Miao Villages in Southeastern Guizhou -- Watchtowers over Gorges, Qiang and Tibetan Villages in Western Sichuan -- Deep Merchant Courtyards, Traditional Villages in Central Shanxi -- Dwellings for All Walks of Life, Villages on Middle Reaches of Qinhe River in Shanxi and Henan -- Hakka Weilong Houses among Green Mountains and Waters, Traditional Meizhou Villages in Guangdong -- Fresh and Diverse Local Life, Ancient Naxi Villages in Yunnan. .
    Abstract: This book uses the concept of the region to introduce traditional Chinese villages in ten typical areas. Most of the villages have been included in the World Cultural Heritage List or the Tentative List and reflect the diversity of rural and traditional life. Richly illustrated with pictures of architectural decorations, dwellings, day-to-day country life and aerial views of settlements, it not only enhances readers’ knowledge of China’s traditional architectural culture but also provides inspiration for architectural creation. It is a valuable resource for graduate students, lecturers and researchers in the field of traditional villages, heritage conservation and Chinese architectural culture.
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    Pages: X, 310 p. 535 illus., 460 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789813361546
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Food security. ; Urban policy. ; Environmental management. ; Sustainability. ; Food Security. ; Urban Policy. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Environmental resilience – Food and the city.-City food in Zimbabwe: The origins and evolution -- Urban food: An examination of the policy and legislative framework.-Food processing, handling and marketing in Zimbabwe -- Urban food markets and the resilience factor in Zimbabwe -- Food wastein urban Zimbabwe: Options for food recycling -- Food availability, preferences and consumption in Zimbabwean urban spaces -- Food and city planning management in Zimbabwe -- Zimbabwean urban planners and their role in urban food -- Training institutions and food in the curriculum -- The teaching of home economics in primary schools in Zimbabwe -- Informal food spaces: Implications for public health -- The future of food, the city and environment: Case for resilience in Zimbabwe.
    Abstract: This book discusses the production, distribution, regulatory and management frameworks that affect food in urban settings. It plugs a gap in knowledge especially in the sub-Saharan Africa region where food, despite its critical importance, has been ignored as a ‘determinant of success’ in the planning and management of cities and towns. The various chapters in the book demonstrate how urban populations in Zimbabwe and elsewhere have often devised ways to produce own food to supplement on their incomes. Food is produced largely by way of urban agriculture or imported from the countryside and sold in both formal and informal stores and stalls. The book shows how in spite of the important space food occupies in the lives of all city residents, the planning and regulatory framework does not facilitate the better performance of food systems.
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    Pages: X, 202 p. 17 illus., 10 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811603051
    Series Statement: Advances in 21st Century Human Settlements,
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Human geography. ; Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Sustainability. ; Human Geography. ; Environmental Social Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Current Progress on Sustainable and Climate-Resilient Development -- Innovations and Transitions: Urban Factors and Low Carbon Strategies -- Overview of China’s Low Carbon Progress: Past, Present, and Future -- Low carbon Transitions in Practice: Low Carbon Development in China -- Lessons and Paradigms to Meet the 2030 Targets and the 2060 Plan -- Key Suggestions and Steps Ahead.
    Abstract: Ali Cheshmehzangi: Professor of Architecture and Urban Design, Head of Department of Architecture and Built Environment, at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC); and Specially Appointed Professor at Network for Education and Research on Peace and Sustainability (NERPS), Hiroshima University, Japan. Hengcai Chen: Research Associate in Urban Studies, at the Department of Architecture and Built Environment, University of Nottingham Ningbo China (UNNC). About the book: ‘China’s Sustainability Transitions’ considers promoting sustainable development from the perspectives of low carbon and climate resilience, and by reducing carbon emissions in different aspects of urban and regional development. As the world's largest emitter of carbon dioxide, China is continuously exploring a sustainable path to achieve the momentous goal of 2060 carbon neutrality. In addition, this book reviews and summarizes China's green development and predicts the transformation of China's carbon emission and energy structure before and after the peak of carbon emission in 2030. This book highlights typical methods of implementing and achieving low carbon development in light of China's practical situation, which helps resolve some of the problems that may arise in achieving the carbon neutral goal. Therefore, this book is suitable for the reference of scholars in low-carbon environment science, sustainable urban development, and other related fields. It also inspires China's medium and long-term sustainable development plans in the future. The book reflects on the importance of low carbon transitions, achieving the foremost goals of sustainability and healthy and harmonious living environments. We recognise the next steps, particularly until 2030, will be very critical to fast-forward a healthy and sustainable transition that could reach the carbon neutrality plan of 2060. Endorsements ‘China’s carbon neutrality goal, since its announcement, has drawn lots of attention on construction industry implementation. This book provides insights for future plans and determination of China’s decarbonisation’. BRE-China ‘This is the first published book on China’s carbon neutrality plan, and we hope it can be appreciated by many stakeholders. This will be an asset for the future generations’. Aaron Golden – SELECT Consultants, UK.
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    Pages: XVIII, 215 p. 38 illus., 37 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811626210
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Transportation engineering. ; Traffic engineering. ; Urban ecology (Biology). ; Human Geography. ; Transportation Technology and Traffic Engineering. ; Urban Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I. Setting the scene -- Chapter 1. Introduction (Andrea Arcidiacono, Silvia Ronchi) -- Chapter 2. Ecosystem services: state, trends and challenges in the European Union (Joachim Maes) -- Chapter 3. The importance of Ecosystem services for Spatial planning purposes (Martina Artmann) -- Chapter 4. Ecosystem services for improving resilience and quality of life in cities (Erik Gómez-Baggethun) -- Chapter 5. The challenges of the Italian Green infrastructure projects (Silvia Ronchi) -- Chapter 6. New paradigm and issues for Spatial planning in Italy (Andrea Arcidiacono) -- Part II. Case study and innovative experiences in Italy -- Chapter 7. Introduction (Andrea Arcidiacono & Silvia Ronchi) -- Chapter 8. The Regional Landscape Plan of Lombardy region (Andrea Arcidiacono, Silvia Ronchi) -- Chapter 9. The Veneto Regional Green infrastructure strategy (Elisabetta Peccol) -- Chapter 10. ‘Corona Verde’: The creation and sustainable management of a green infrastructure in Piedmont Region (Alice Labadini) -- Chapter 11. The Green infrastructure instrument for the Metropolitan area of Naples (Francesco Domenico Moccia, Emanuela Coppola) -- Chapter 12.Implementing Green infrastructure strategies in Sardinia Region (Corrado Zoppi, Sabrina Lai) -- Chapter 13. The new Landscape Plan of Emilia-Romagna Region (Simona Tondelli) -- Chapter 14. The experience of Rescaldina municipality for improve Ecosystem services provision (Andrea Arcidiacono, Laura Pogliani, Silvia Ronchi) -- Chapter 15. The Ecosystem Services-based approach in Trento city (Davide Geneletti) -- Chapter 16. The project of Green infrastructure in the city of Messina (Carlo Gasparrini) -- Chapter 17. The operation plan of the municipality of Prato (Francesco Caporaso) -- Part III – Conclusion -- Chapter 18. Lessons from the Italian experiences. New challenges and opportunities (Andrea Arcidiacono, Silvia Ronchi) -- Chapter 19. Green Infrastructures and Landscape planning in a resilient perspective (Angioletta Voghera, Grazia Brunetta).
    Abstract: The book analyses the relationship between ecosystem services, green and blue infrastructures (GBI) and spatial planning in Italy. It provides insights on the opportunities and challenges in the adoption of an ecosystem services (ES)-based approach for Spatial Planning exploring methods and techniques for the design of GBI strategies. Nowadays, there is an advance in ES knowledge and a recognition of the benefits of GBI for the quality of human life and biodiversity conservation. The main challenge remains how this knowledge could be integrated into the planning process and how it could guide the decision-making process towards sustainable development for contemporary cities. The book collects innovative Italian experiences providing important considerations for operationalizing the ES concept and highlighting different disciplinary attitudes and methodological approaches with the common goal to enhance human well-being.
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    Pages: XII, 239 p. 47 illus., 41 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030543457
    Series Statement: Cities and Nature,
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Education and state. ; Technological innovations. ; Economic sociology. ; Earth sciences. ; Geography. ; Sustainability. ; Education Policy. ; Innovation and Technology Management. ; Economic Sociology. ; Earth and Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Preface -- Chapter1. The hybrid innovation system principles for resilient innovative growth -- Chapter 2. Energy Development Alternatives – from Global to Local Scale -- Chapter 3. Urban Green Innovation Ecosystem to Improve the Environmental Sustainability -- Chapter 4. Social Innovation for Sustainable Development -- Chapter 5. Transformational transition of sustainable development based on circular green economy An analysis based on the theory of resources and capabilities -- Chapter 6. The ecosystem approach to assessing the quality of the urban environment and managing urban development -- Chapter 7. The Next steps for the Baltic Universities’ Cooperation in Accordance with the Development of Education and the Upbringing of Students -- Chapter 8. Continuing education at Faculty of Geography (Lomonosov Moscow State University): trend for sustainable development -- Chapter 9. The culture of learning in organisations: what is the current perspective for Sustainable Development? -- Chapter 10. Interplay of Traditions and Innovations in Teaching Sustainability Issues: National and Global Discourses -- Chapter 11. Towards a more sustainable transport future – the cases of ferry shipping electrification in Denmark, Netherland, Norway and Sweden -- Chapter 12. Overcoming digital inequality as a condition for sustainable development -- Chapter 13. Design thinking and collaborative digital platforms: Innovative tools for co-creating sustainability solutions -- Chapter 14. Hybridization of time: towards temporal sustainability of the digital economy -- Chapter 15. Impact of Uncompetitive Coexistence of Innovation and Tradition on Sustainable Development in McLuhan’s Media Theory -- Chapter 16. Sustainable Event Management: New Perspectives for the Meeting Industry through Innovation and Digitalisation? -- Chapter 17. Towards sustainable and responsible regional innovation policy – the case of Tampere region -- Chapter 18. Sustainable development of Russia’s north-western border areas and their neighbors: a study of landscape effects on the settlement patterns of villages and towns -- Chapter 19. Innovations for sustainable production of traditional and artisan unrefined non-centrifugal cane sugar in Mexico -- Chapter 20. Traditions and innovations in the North Caucasus nature management -- Chapter 21. REVITALIZATION OF LOCAL TRADITIONAL CULTURE FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF NATIONAL CHARACTER BUILDING IN INDONESIA -- Chapter 22. Modern technologies in tourism as a tool to increase international tourism attractiveness and sustainable development of the Kaliningrad region -- Chapter 23. Cross-border cooperation programmes as a sustainable tool for tourism development: the case of the Kaliningrad region -- Chapter 24. New approaches to sustainable management of wetland and forest ecosystems as a response to changing socio-economic development contexts -- Chapter 25. SkyrosIsland in the Front Line of Sustainable Development Promotion -- Chapter 26. Transformations of trolleybus transport in Belarus, Russia and Ukraine in 1990–2020 -- Chapter 27. Business Communities as a Tool for Sustainable Development -- Chapter 28. Sustainability practices among Russian business communities: drivers and barriers towards change (the cases of Moscow and Kazan) -- Chapter 29. Short-termism – the causes and consequences for the sustainable development of the financial markets.
    Abstract: This book highlights the vital necessity for combining sustainable development processes from different areas, with applications in areas such as science, education and production sectors. These sectors have previously been separated by linguistic and technological barriers. Breaking down these barriers will allow an interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary flow of information, leading to greater efficiency, and towards a more real resilient and sustainable economy development. This book fills in the gap in respect of publications addressing aspects of innovation and sustainable development and focuses on a range of areas, such as I. Gradual transition to innovative development; II. Continuity of technology in education, science and industry; III. Convergency directions, interdisciplinary relations in scientific research; IV. Digital technologies for sustainable development; V. Global trends and regional aspects of innovation and traditions in environmental management; VI. International legal regulations and environmental and economic relations among business communities. The publication fosters the global efforts towards taking better advantage of the many opportunities which innovation in specific areas may offer.
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    Pages: X, 501 p. 80 illus., 61 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030788254
    Series Statement: World Sustainability Series,
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Geography. ; Geographic information systems. ; Quantitative research. ; Climatology. ; Natural disasters. ; Sustainability. ; Regional Geography. ; Geographical Information System. ; Data Analysis and Big Data. ; Climate Sciences. ; Natural Hazards.
    Description / Table of Contents: Geo-intelligence role in sustainable city missions of the global south: a review -- Cloud-based geospatial mapping and analysis of prayagraj kumbh mela of india: the unesco intangible cultural heritage -- Geo-intelligence-based approach for sustainable development of peri-urban areas: a case study of kozhikode city, kerala (india) -- Smart city: artificial intelligence in the city of the future -- Geo-intelligence for ecosystem services in poverty alleviation and food security -- Geo-intelligence for pandemic prevention and control -- Geo- intelligence in public health: a panoptical to covid -19 pandemic -- Use of remote sensing data to identify air pollution signatures in india -- Urban growth impact on cauvery river: a geospatial perspective -- Artificial neural network (ann) based predictions of bulk permittivity of co2-water-porous media system -- Long-term satellite data time series analysis for land degradation mapping to support sustainable land management in ukraine -- Modeling of the mass balance of glaciers with debris cover -- A geo-intelligence based approach to investigate temporal changes in the length and surface area and ice velocity of sakchum glacier. .
    Abstract: Globally, concerns for the environment and human well-being have increased as results of threats imposed by climate change and disasters, environmental degradation, pollution of natural resources, water scarcity and proliferation of slums. Finding appropriate solutions to these threats and challenges is not simple, as these are generally complex and require state-of-the-art technology to collect, measure, handle and analyse large volumes of varying data sets. However, the recent advances in sensor technology, coupled with the rapid development of computational power, have greatly enhanced our abilities to capture, store and analyse the surrounding physical environment. This book explores diverse dimensions of geo-intelligence (GI) technology in developing a computing framework for location-based, data-integrating earth observation and predictive modelling to address these issues at all levels and scales. The book provides insight into the applications of GI technology in several fields of spatial and social sciences and attempts to bridge the gap between them.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 227 p. 101 illus., 92 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811647680
    Series Statement: Advances in Geographical and Environmental Sciences,
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Agriculture. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Forestry. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Sustainability. ; Agriculture. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology. ; Forestry. ; Water.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Sustainability in a highly interconnected world -- Chapter 2. Technological sustainability: efficient and green process intensification -- Chapter 3. Forest management for climate protection -- Chapter 4. Forest ecosystem service for human health -- Chapter 5. Sustainable crop protection and farming -- Chapter 6. Water conservation and resources efficiency in agriculture -- Chapter 7. Sustainable and affordable technologies for food processing -- Chapter 8. Sustainable exploitation of agro-food waste.
    Abstract: This book surveys state-of-the-art and prospective practices, methods and technologies in agri-food and forestry sectors to document the potential measurable improvements in areas of environmental management, food security, economic growth, social cohesion and human health at the local and global scale. With a focus on the ecosystems-resources-climate-food-health nexus as a framework towards achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals applicable in these sectors, the book offers a portfolio of guidelines and standards that assesses the affordability, potential profitability and possible unintended consequences of interventions. The areas of intervention covered in the study include global and local forest resources management, safe wastewater reuse for irrigation, sustainable crop and plant protection (e.g. biopesticides, bioherbicides), carbon sequestration and emission reduction strategies, and safe processing methods for food and food waste (e.g. sustainable food preservatives and healthier food). The book is primarily intended for academics, professionals, and policymakers. The professional audience, including enterprises in the forestry, farming, food processing, healthcare and waste management sectors, will take advantage of the updated knowledge basis concerning the innovations in the respective practices, methods and technologies, including their feasibility, affordability and profitability, and policymakers will find useful the comprehensive review of these innovations which could be strategically promoted and deployed in the next decade, with the aim of achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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    Pages: VIII, 120 p. 23 illus., 20 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030662844
    Series Statement: Sustainable Development Goals Series,
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    Keywords: Physical geography. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Climatology. ; Environmental monitoring. ; Engineering geology. ; Physical Geography. ; Water. ; Climate Sciences. ; Environmental Monitoring. ; Geoengineering. ; Earth System Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Hydrology -- Permafrost and seasonal frozen ground -- Ecosystems -- Linkage and integration.
    Abstract: This book provides a comprehensive, up-to-date assessment of the key terrestrial components of the Arctic system, i.e., its hydrology, permafrost, and ecology, drawing on the latest research results from across the circumpolar regions. The Arctic is an integrated system, the elements of which are closely linked by the atmosphere, ocean, and land. Using an integrated system approach, the book’s 30 chapters, written by a diverse team of leading scholars, carefully examine Arctic climate variability/change, large river hydrology, lakes and wetlands, snow cover and ice processes, permafrost characteristics, vegetation/landscape changes, and the future trajectory of Arctic system evolution. The discussions cover the fundamental features of and processes in the Arctic system, with a special focus on critical knowledge gaps, i.e., the interactions and feedbacks between water, permafrost, and ecosystem, such as snow pack and permafrost changes and their impacts on basin hydrology and ecology, river flow, geochemistry, and energy fluxes to the Arctic Ocean, and the structure and function of the Arctic ecosystem in response to past/future changes in climate, hydrology, and permafrost conditions. Given its scope, the book offers a valuable resource for researchers, graduate students, environmentalists, managers, and administrators who are concerned with the northern environment and resources.
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    Pages: XII, 914 p. 397 illus., 335 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030509309
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Political science. ; Public administration. ; Environmental policy. ; Human Geography. ; Governance and Government. ; Public Administration. ; Environmental Policy.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. National park at the doorstep of the capital -- Chapter 3. The Gatineau Hills clear-cutting controversy -- Chapter 4. The creation of "Gatineau Park" -- Chapter 5. Park governance under the Federal District Commission -- Chapter 6. Sparking the private lands issue -- Chapter 7. Park governance under the National Capital Commission -- Chapter 8. An activist Chair governs -- Chapter 9. Planning, expropriations, planning …- Chapter 10. The McInnis scare -- Chapter 11. Protecting the park’s status quo -- Chapter 12. Ongoing campaign for legislation and issue flare-ups -- Chapter 13. Conclusion.
    Abstract: This book comprehensively describes the history of Gatineau Park, from the first proposals for a “national park” in the early 1900s to the governance issues in the present period, and it highlights the issues concerning the planning and governance of this unique near-urban ecological area. The 34,500-hectare Gatineau Park is an ecologically diverse wilderness area near the cities of Ottawa (Canada’s national capital) and Gatineau. Gatineau Park is planned and managed as the “Capital’s Conservation Park” by the federal government, specifically the National Capital Commission (NCC). This monograph examines numerous governmental and non-governmental actors that are engaged in the governance of a near-urban wilderness area. Unlike Canada’s national parks, Gatineau Park’s administration involves all three levels of government (federal, provincial, and four municipalities). This book is the first to document the relations among the public and private entities, and is one of only a handful of studies concerning the governance of Canada’s National Capital Region (NCR), which is relatively unique in the literature on federal capitals. Of particular interest to students of governance will be the examination of federal-provincial relations, as the Governments of Canada and Quebec have had a notoriously strained relationship. As the first governance study of Gatineau Park, the monograph will provide readers with insight into the significance of non-state actors, showing the range of competencies that public and private groups deploy in their negotiations with NCC planners, policymakers, park managers, local and federal politicians.
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    Pages: XXI, 291 p. 33 illus., 15 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030644406
    Series Statement: Local and Urban Governance,
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    Keywords: Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Environmental policy. ; Social sciences Philosophy. ; Social sciences. ; Humanities. ; Ecology . ; Environmental Social Sciences. ; Environmental Policy. ; Social Theory. ; Humanities and Social Sciences. ; Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. International Relations Theory and the Great Paradigms -- 2. Integration: A Means to Transcend the Westphalian Order and Go Beyond Geopolitics -- 3. The Anthropocene: Are We in the Midst of the Sixth Mass Extinction? -- 4.Sustainable Development or Sustainable Systems? -- 5. Alternative Paths Towards Post-Capitalism or a Renewed Democratic Socialism -- 6. Towards a Transnational Cosmopolitan Paradigm and Citizenship.
    Abstract: In the Anthropocene sustainable development responds to socio-economic, environmental and political crises provoked by humankind due to global warming and the great acceleration of human intervention in ecosystems. This book introduces readers to current debates on sustainable development and to a holistic and multidisciplinary approach. Regional integration and supranational institutions are fundamental for sustainable development. The democratisation of the international system requires a new multilateralism. Global problems of demography, economic ideology of unlimited growth, the prevailing technocratic paradigm, consumerism, problems of waste, fossil fuels, industrial food production, use of fertilisers, water management and climate change are discussed, and the importance of multilateral agreements for security, sustainable peace and development is explored. This planetary crisis may be solved by international cooperation based on the UN sustainable development goals. This book - provides a concise synthesis of the main subjects of sustainable development studies - links development studies to multilateral diplomacy as practised by UN bodies and organisations - gives a new holistic and multidisciplinary approach to environmental and social sciences in the Anthropocene epoch.
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    Pages: LV, 384 p. 38 illus., 36 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030803995
    Series Statement: The Anthropocene: Politik—Economics—Society—Science, 29
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Sustainability. ; Architecture. ; Buildings. ; Power resources. ; Human Geography. ; Sustainability. ; Building Types and Functions. ; Natural Resource and Energy Economics.
    Description / Table of Contents: The evolving of data-driven analytics for buildings and cities towards sustainability -- Data-driven approaches for prediction and classification of building energy consumption -- Prediction of occupancy level and energy consumption in office building using blind system identification and neural networks -- Cluster Analysis for Occupant-behaviour based Electricity Load Patterns in Buildings: A Case Study in Shanghai Residences -- A data-driven model predictive control for lighting system based on historical occupancy in an office building: Methodology development -- Tailoring future climate data for building energy simulation -- A solar photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) concentrator for building application in Sweden using Monte Carlo method -- Influencing factors for occupants' window-opening behaviour in an office building through logistic regression and Pearson correlation approaches -- Reinforcement learning methodologies for controlling occupant comfort in buildings -- A novel Reinforcement learning method for improving occupant comfort via window opening and closing. 2942492291991671341156161.
    Abstract: This book explores the interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary fields of energy systems, occupant behavior, thermal comfort, air quality and economic modelling across levels of building, communities and cities, through various data analytical approaches. It highlights the complex interplay of heating/cooling, ventilation and power systems in different processes, such as design, renovation and operation, for buildings, communities and cities. Methods from classical statistics, machine learning and artificial intelligence are applied into analyses for different building/urban components and systems. Knowledge from this book assists to accelerate sustainability of the society, which would contribute to a prospective improvement through data analysis in the liveability of both built and urban environment. This book targets a broad readership with specific experience and knowledge in data analysis, energy system, built environment and urban planning. As such, it appeals to researchers, graduate students, data scientists, engineers, consultants, urban scientists, investors and policymakers, with interests in energy flexibility, building/city resilience and climate neutrality. .
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    Pages: IX, 450 p. 237 illus., 187 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811627781
    Series Statement: Sustainable Development Goals Series,
    DDC: 304.2
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Political planning. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Human rights. ; Human Geography. ; Public Policy. ; Urban Sociology. ; Human Rights.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction. Urban crisis, citizens’ action and social conflict (Laura Fregolent and Oriol Nel·lo) -- Part 1. Urban crisis, neoliberal policies and social conflict. Chapter1. Austerity policies, social cleavages and urban segregation (Jorge da Silva Macaísta Malheiros) -- Chapter2. Urban commoning movements: Confronting spatial injustices in the city of crisis (Stavros Stavrides) -- Chapter 3. The housing question (Andrej Holm) -- Chapter 4. Our city is not for sale! Protest, resistance and social mobilisations in the tourist city: a typology (Claire Colomb) -- Part 2. Citizens action, institutional change and public policies. Chapter 5. The city belongs to us!”. Claiming social rights and urban citizenship in the face of urban renewal programs in two French cities (David Giband) -- Chapter 6. Can social innovation be the answer? The role of citizen action in the face of increasing social segregation (Ismael Blanco) -- Chapter 7. Public policies and political change (Francesco Indovina). .
    Abstract: The book analyzes the impact of urban movements on government and public policies in a context of rapid urban transformations, public policy crises and increasing social inequalities. The essays show how the impact of the movements is increasing and has effects both in the orientation of the policies, as in their form of management and its effects. The authors are leading scholars from universities and research centers in Spain, Italy, Portugal, France, Germany and the United Kingdom.
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    Pages: VI, 179 p. 8 illus., 5 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030527549
    Series Statement: Urban and Landscape Perspectives, 21
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Climatology. ; Environment. ; Biogeography. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Electric power production. ; Sustainability. ; Climate Sciences. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Biogeosciences. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management. ; Electrical Power Engineering.
    Description / Table of Contents: General Introduction -- A Conceptual Framework for Constituting a Footprint Family -- Exploring Some Fundamentals of Environmental Footprints -- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA): Nice to have or Essential for Environmental Footprints? -- Understanding the Complementarities of Environmental Footprints and Planetary Boundaries -- Benchmarking the National Carbon, Water and Land Footprints Against Allocated Planetary Boundaries -- General Discussion. .
    Abstract: This book focuses on environmental footprints that have attracted considerable interest and discussion within academia, policy makers and the public as a tool to assess anthropogenic effects on the environment. It begins with an overview which provides a starting point for understanding the concept of environmental footprints. On the basis of a thorough investigation into the theoretical and methodological aspects of selected environmental footprints that have been widely adopted, a unified framework for structuring, categorizing and integrating various footprint indicators is established. Furthermore, the book brings clarity to the relationship between footprint analysis and life cycle assessment, and challenges the isolation of environmental footprints and planetary boundaries. The findings provide novel insights into the development of environmental footprints for environmental impact assessment and environmental sustainability assessment.
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    Pages: XIV, 122 p. 17 illus., 14 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030610180
    Series Statement: SpringerBriefs in Environmental Science,
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Urban ecology (Biology). ; Sociology, Urban. ; Environmental economics. ; Landscape ecology. ; Sustainability. ; Urban Ecology. ; Urban Sociology. ; Environmental Economics. ; Landscape Ecology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Chapter 1. Megacities as a Global Centre of Sustainability Issues: Overview of the Book -- Part 1. Issues in Megacities -- Chapter 2. The Management of Urbanization, Development and Environmental Change in the Megacities of Asia in the Twenty-First Century -- Chapter 3. Historical Ecology of Societal Nucleation and Collapse -- Chapter 4. Diversity and Historical Continuity of the Residential Landscape of Megacities: A Case Study on the Jakarta Metropolitan Area -- Chapter 5. Regional Diversity and Sustainability of Megacities in Global Historical Perspective -- Part 2. Approaches to Sustainable Megacities -- Chapter 6. Generation of Urban Morphologies through Long-term Evolution of Socio-Ecological Urban Systems: Regional Characteristics and Sustainable Management of Megacities -- Chapter 7. Human Utility of Marine Ecosystem Services and Behavioral Intentions for Marine Conservation: Implications for Urban-Rural Partnership -- Chapter 8. From Sanitary to Sustainable to Sacred: Metro Nature Experiences and Engagement -- Part 3. Urban Sustainability Indicators -- Chapter 9. The City Sustainability Index (CSI): How Should the Sustainability of Megacities be Assessed? -- Chapter 10. The Urban Sustainability Indicators in Québec -- Chapter 11. Sustainability and Urban Functions from the Perspective of the Global Power City Index (GPCI). .
    Abstract: This book tackles the challenging issues raised by the growth of large megacities from diverse perspectives and approaches. The central question raised by the growth of megacities is what effect their growth will have on the ability of the global population to live in sustainable, livable, and safe societies. In Part I, important issues on the relationships between megacities and sustainability of the global environment are specified. Part II shows what can be learned from the history and diversity of megacities to solve challenging issues of the present. We present practical approaches that can solve the issues of megacities particularly focusing on human activities that seek the more harmonious relationship between life amenities and the natural environment: population density and urban built environment; production and trade; and environmental education and enlightenment. Part III aims to answer the question, what aspects of megacities should be measured and assessed? Barometers are necessary to control human activities in megacities. We consider how to measure and assess performances of megacities, reviewing some cases of indicators that authors have developed. This publication highlights the challenging issues of the relationships between megacities and sustainability of the global environment and related issues that have accrued from them, based on the following three scales: long-term time scale from the past to the present and future; a vast spatial scale that links global space with local spaces; and the scale of various aspects of human socio-economic activities in megacities. .
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    Pages: XVI, 225 p. 37 illus., 27 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9784431569015
    Series Statement: Global Environmental Studies,
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Biodiversity. ; Biotic communities. ; Conservation biology. ; Ecology . ; Sustainability. ; Biodiversity. ; Ecosystems. ; Conservation Biology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Environmental History -- Chapter 2. Nature-Culture Dichotomy and Environmental Consciousness: Do We Fear the Right Things? -- Chapter 3. History of Environmental Communication and Education -- Chapter 4. Resources for Humans, Plants and Animals: Who is the Ruler of the Driver? And: Can Resource Use Explain Everything? -- Chapter 5. A Framework for Evaluation of Normative Solutions to Environmental Problems -- Chapter 6. Between Economic Valuation and Environmental Evaluation: Arguing about Environmental Value Systems -- Chapter 7. Environmental Indicators and Biodiversity Conservation Strategies -- Chapter 8. Change in Time: Risks and Predictability -- Chapter 9. Economies on Top, Nature on the Brink? A Closer Look on the Relationship between Economic Power and Threatened Nature -- Chapter 10. From Onlookers to Ecosystem-assistants: Exploring the Potentials of Ecological Restoration Education -- Chapter 11. Distribution and Habitat Affinity of Endemic and Threatened Species - Global Assessment -- Chapter 12. Coastal Habitats, Shallow Seas and Inland Saline Steppes - Ecology, Distribution, Threats and Challenges -- Chapter 13. Wetlands - Challenges and Possibilities -- Chapter 14. Development and Future of Grassland Ecosystems – Do We Need a Paradigm Shift? -- Chapter 15. Heathland, Scrub and Savanna - Overview, Recent Trends and Outlook -- Chapter 16. Forest Ecosystems: a Functional and Biodiversity Perpective -- Chapter 17. The Future of Agricultural Land -- Chapter 18. Urban Habitats: Cities and Their Potential for Nature Protection -- Chapter 19. Land Use Change and the Future of Biodiversity.
    Abstract: The novelty of the book is the strong focus on perception, perspectives and prediction by scientists with profound insight into the ecology of ecosystems or into human demands and activity. The challenge is to bridge from empirical data and the knowledge of the past to the possibilities of the performance in the future. We assume that there is scope for more cooperation between the fields of ecology and practical philosophy or other social sciences in organising ecosystems and shaping the cultural future of humankind, and that such collaboration should be accorded considerably more priority. This book deals with environmental processes seen within a framework of the nature of ecosystems and human cultures. The future of the environment, the development of ecosystems and effective nature conservation management are the essentials of this book. Human nature and culture, and in particular their interactions, are interpreted as a set of rules and as given. The aim is not only to assess the significance of human influence on species composition and biodiversity but also to weigh up the subsequent potentials for action. In this book we will analyze the problems independently of one another, even if they are interconnected. This book focuses on perspectives and prognoses for the impacts of anthropogenic activity on ecosystems and thus on species conservation. Its goal is to improve assessments of the impacts of human activity on the environment. We are aware that prognoses have very often proven to be false. It is difficult to impossible to be able to predict with precision how evolution and ecosystems will change in future under anthropogenic influence. This strengthens our resolve to attempt to retain the highest possible degree of scientific integrity and professionalism and not to shy away from expressing the uncertainty of our own ideas and prognoses. We venture prognoses in this book and we will fail. However, we hope that we will be wrong on the right side.
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    Pages: XVIII, 483 p. 66 illus., 53 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030577100
    Series Statement: Environmental Challenges and Solutions,
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Power resources. ; Landscape ecology. ; Agricultural ecology. ; Earth sciences. ; Geography. ; Sustainability. ; Natural Resource and Energy Economics. ; Landscape Ecology. ; Agroecology. ; Earth and Environmental Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1. Conserving and restoring water-related ecosystems world-widely: have we met the 2020’s the benchmarks of the Sustainable Development Goal Six? -- Chapter 2. The Contribution of Geographical Information Systems - GIS in Water and Sewage Companies for Water Sustainability -- Chapter 3. Towards Adaptive Water Governance in South America: Lessons from water crises in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay -- Chapter 4. Polycentric water governance in the Urban Global South -- Chapter 5. Land Use Change in Tropical Watersheds: Will It Support Natural Resources Sustainability? -- Chapter 6. Soil and Water Conservation Planning Toward Sustainable Management of Upstream Watershed in Indonesia -- Chapter 7. The integration of energy planning and urban planning: A synergies analysis of the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals -- Chapter 8. Biopesticides and sustainability in a land use context -- Chapter 9. Barriers to Sustainable Development in Agriculture -- Chapter 10. Sustainability practices and motivation for adopting organic pineapple farming in the Ekumfi district of the central region of Ghana.
    Abstract: This book includes contributions from scientists and representatives from government and non-governmental organisations working in the field of land management and use and on management of fires. The book is truly interdisciplinary and has both a research and application-oriented dimension. The list of topics includes sustainability and water management; sustainability and biodiversity conservation; the future sustainability of nature-based industries such as agriculture, mining, tourism, fisheries and forestry; sustainability, people and livelihoods; sustainability and landscapes planning; sustainability and land use planning; handling and managing forest fires. The papers are innovative and cross-cutting, and many have practice-based experiences. Also, this book, prepared by the Inter-University Sustainable Development Research Programme (IUSDRP) and the World Sustainable Development Research and Transfer Centre (WSD-RTC), reiterates the need to promote a sustainable use of land resources today.
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    Pages: X, 556 p. 96 illus., 73 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030766245
    Series Statement: World Sustainability Series,
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Environmental policy. ; Renewable energy sources. ; Environment. ; Economic development. ; Sustainability. ; Environmental Policy. ; Renewable Energy. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Development Studies.
    Description / Table of Contents: 1. Introduction: Political Dimensions of the Bioeconomy -- Part I: Biofuels and the Emergence of a Bioeconomy World -- 2. The Contested Sustainability of Biofuels in a North-South Context -- 3. Governance: Solving or Reproducing Inequalities -- 4. International Bioeconomy Governance: Unveiling the Initial Patterns -- Part II: Biofuel Governance in Emerging Countries -- 5. Brazil Between Bioeconomy Barons and Grassroots Agroecology -- 6. India’s Bioeconomy and the Ambition over “Wastelands” -- 7. Bioeconomy in the Oil Palm Republic of Indonesia -- 8. Bioeconomy Lessons from Biofuel Policies in Emerging Countries -- 9. The Politics for a Fairer Bioeconomy.
    Abstract: This book addresses the underexposed political dimensions of bioeconomy promotion. Who wins and who loses? How are institutions being shaped, and by whom? Drawing from experiences since the earlier days of biofuels promotion, it explores in unprecedented detail the global drive away from fossil fuels and towards a biomass-based economy. Multipurpose agriculture gains ever more traction as countries create new bio-based value chains – or, rather, value webs. Governance, in this regard, proves to be key for steering developments towards inclusive agri-food-biomass systems instead of fueling just a handful of “flex crops” ridden with social equity and other environmental issues. Based on a rich global-level analysis of bioeconomy promotion and three in-depth case studies of key emerging economies (Brazil, India and Indonesia), the book also innovatively examines sustainability politics in Global South democracies. Ultimately, this book is about finding the politics for a fairer bioeconomy in the years and decades to come.
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    Pages: XVI, 227 p. 19 illus., 1 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030668389
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    Keywords: Physical geography. ; Earth sciences. ; Soil science. ; Environment. ; Geographic information systems. ; Physical Geography. ; Earth Sciences. ; Soil Science. ; Environmental Sciences. ; Geographical Information System. ; Earth Sciences.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter1: Introduction -- Chapter2: Watershed climatic, physiographic and anthropogenic conditions -- Chapter3: Rainwash erosion -- Chapter4: Gully erosion -- Chapter5: Mass movements -- Chapter6: Tunnel erosion -- Chapter7: Spatial interactions of different erosion processes -- Chapter8: Watershed sediment budget -- Chapter9: Comprehensive soil conservation within the watershed -- Chapter10: Watershed modelling and its applications -- Chapter11: Conclusions.
    Abstract: This monograph is a fundamental study of watershed erosion and runoff processes. It utilizes decades of soil erosion data to take a comprehensive and balanced approach in covering various watershed erosion processes. While there are many works on soil erosion and conservation, this book fills the gaps in previously published research by focusing more on mass movement, gully erosion, soil piping/tunnel erosion, and the spatial interactions of different erosion processes. Additionally, the book examines erosion processes in extreme rainfall events, something typically absent in short-term studies but discussed in detail here as the book draws on 60 years of research and observations, including 30 years of the author's own investigations of erosion under a wide range of rainfall conditions. The book is divided into 3 parts, and is intended for soil erosion researchers and practitioners, and postgraduate students studying soil erosion and water conservation. Part 1 opens with a comprehensive and critical review of existing literature on soil erosion processes, discusses this book's place among existing literature, and examines the major erosion processes (rainwash, gully erosion, tunnel erosion, and mass movements) including their controlling factors and mechanisms. Part 2 explores the spatial interactions of these different erosion processes to provide a prerequisite for effective design of comprehensive soil erosion control measures in a watershed. Part 3 evaluates the relative significance of these erosion processes in sediment production, the effectiveness of comprehensive soil and water conservation programs, and the applications of watershed modelling in determining the impact of land-use changes on soil erosion and other ecological processes.
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    Pages: IX, 172 p. 121 illus., 98 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030811518
    Series Statement: Geography of the Physical Environment,
    DDC: 910.02
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Buildings Design and construction. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Transportation engineering. ; Traffic engineering. ; Sustainable architecture. ; Buildings Repair and reconstruction. ; Buildings Maintenance. ; Sustainability. ; Building Construction and Design. ; Water. ; Transportation Technology and Traffic Engineering. ; Sustainable Architecture/Green Buildings. ; Building Repair and Maintenance.
    Description / Table of Contents: Introduction -- Renewable Energy Technology -- Advanced Building Design Technology -- Innovative Infrastructures and Transportation Engineering -- Clean Water and Sanitation System -- Sustainable Urban and Rural Development -- Clean Environment -- Sustainable Planet.
    Abstract: This book focuses on holistic approaches to sustainability in all sectors of building, infrastructure, and energy to achieve a best-balanced global energy, building, infrastructure, transportation, and water technology (EBITW) system using a series of innovative research and implementation solutions. The goal of this book is to define the context for proactive consideration of scientific theories and practical technical applications of sustainable development, following main seven themes: Renewable Energy Technology, Advanced Building Design Technology, Innovative Infrastructure and Transportation Engineering, Clean Water and Sanitation, Sustainable Urban and Rural Development, Clean Environment, and Sustainable Planet; which are very much interconnected to secure the global equilibrium. The book is prepared for a wide audience including researchers, field engineers, and students. Encompasses a broad, disciplinary perspective spanning multiple fields of applied science; Organizes chapters around distinct sustainability challenges in multiple domains; Features analysis aimed at research scientists, professional engineer and planners, and students.
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    Pages: XIII, 470 p. 140 illus., 109 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030623760
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    Keywords: Physical geography. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Environmental management. ; International relations. ; Physical Geography. ; Water. ; Environmental Management. ; International Relations.
    Description / Table of Contents: Water Resources -- The White Nile -- Background of the White Nile -- Resources of the White Nile -- Eco-Tourism in the White Nile -- Economic Development in the White Nile -- Wetlands of the White Nile -- Part II The Blue Nile -- Background of the Blue Nile -- Resources of the Blue Nile -- Eco-Tourism in the Blue Nile -- Economic Development in the Blue Nile -- Wetlands of the Blue Nile -- Meeting the Challenges -- Environmental Challenges -- Economic Challenges -- Poverty Challenges -- Management Challenges -- Past and Current Initiatives -- Meeting the Challenges.
    Abstract: This book is useful to those in water resources management and policy formulations, hydrologists, environmentalists, engineers and researchers. Exploiting advanced statistical techniques and the latest state-of-the-art multi-mission satellites, surface models and reanalysis products, this book provides the first comprehensive weighing of the changes in the Nile River Basin’s (NRB: ~ 3,400,000 km2 ) stored waters' compartments, surface, soil moisture and groundwater, and their association to climate variability/change and anthropogenic impacts on the one hand. On the other hand, it argues on the need for equitable use of the NRB’s waters by all 11 countries within its basin, and doing away with obsolete Nile treaties that were signed by Britain, Egypt and Sudan, which prohibit the use of the Nile by 8 upstream countries. With Ethiopia’s construction of Africa’s largest dam (GERD; Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam) along the Blue Nile, which is expected to take several years to fill, the Nile is back on the news. Combined with Uganda’s Nalubaale, Kiira and Bujagali dams on the White Nile, these human-induced impacts (i.e., damming), coupled with those of climate variability/change, are expected to exacerbate tension with the low stream countries (Egypt and Sudan) fearing the cut in theNile’s total volume. Furthermore, the Nile river, arguably the world’s longest river (6800 km), impacts on the livelihood of over 300 million people of 11 countries within its basin. This population is expected to double in the next twenty-five years, thereby putting extreme pressure on its water resources. An in-depth analysis of changes in the Nile’s stored waters, therefore, is essential to inform its management and sustainable equitable use. Owing to its sheer size, however, obtaining in-situ data from “boots on the ground” is practically impossible, paving way to the space-based weighing of the Nile River Basin using a suite of high spatio-temporal remotely sensed and reanalysis products, as well as those of hydrological models. “Arguably, the Nile River is the most unique river in the world. It spans extremes of rainfall from being measured by meters to being measured by centimeters, from the humid tropics to the driest of deserts. Yet, thirsty people live throughout this basin and therefore the demands on its water resources are uneven. Knowing the water amounts throughout the entire Nile Basin is a critical step for governments and international treaties to avoid the “Tragedy of the Commons”. Africa can embrace this future through the leadership of Prof. Awange and others like him who have devoted their careers to Africa’s waters” —Doug Alsdorf, Ph.D., Professor of Geophysics at the Ohio State University. .
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Cultural property. ; Transportation engineering. ; Traffic engineering. ; Landscape architecture. ; Architecture. ; Buildings. ; Human Geography. ; Cultural Heritage. ; Transportation Technology and Traffic Engineering. ; Landscape Architecture. ; Building Types and Functions.
    Description / Table of Contents: Six Remaining Covered Bridge Belts -- Introduction -- Covered Bridge Belt in North China -- Covered Bridge Belt in Northwest China -- Covered Bridge Belt in Southwest China -- Covered Bridge Belt in South Central China -- Covered Bridge Belt in Southeast China -- Covered Bridges in Jiangnan.-Covered Bridges in Other Areas -- Appendix Comparison Table of Chinese and English -- Vocabulary -- Postscript.
    Abstract: This book is the first comprehensive work on Chinese covered bridges study, covering fields of human geography, historical buildings, and transportation. It includes more than 300 covered bridges of ancient and modern China, researching and analyzing their historical evolutions, architectural technologies and aesthetic values. And it, for the first time, divides Chinese covered bridges into “six covered bridge belts” and fills the academic gaps. This book presents an informative and splendid tour into covered bridges, illustrated and full of humanist consciousness. It targets on audience who works in transportation, human geography, historical buildings and Chinese traditional culture with its significant value both in academy and art.
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    Pages: XIX, 366 p. 548 illus., 517 illus. in color. , online resource.
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    Keywords: Environmental sciences Social aspects. ; Software engineering. ; Refuse and refuse disposal. ; Environmental Social Sciences. ; Software Engineering. ; Waste Management/Waste Technology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Reusability, Dependability, and Software -- Application Aspects and Organization of Dependable Software Reuse -- Reusability-Driven Software Development -- Software Reuse Technologies -- Reuse and Testing -- Background -- Ecodesign, Design for Reuse -- HW/SW Interferences -- Environment and Dependability -- Managerial Aspects -- Legal aspects, Standardization and Liability.
    Abstract: This book focuses on software reuse and the chances, dependability tests and recommendations for best reuse practice. A short introduction of the Ecodesign of hardware is given combined with the latest update of relevant EU legislation and standardization. It also describes the combination of different states of software in a E&E system in order to guarantee dependability of the product to be resold.
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030722616
    Series Statement: Studies in Systems, Decision and Control, 315
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    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Energy policy. ; Energy and state. ; Food science. ; Environmental management. ; Sustainability. ; Energy Policy, Economics and Management. ; Food Studies. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Evolution of Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment -- A Sustainability Assessment Framework for the Australian Food Industry: Integrating Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment and Circular Economy -- Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment: Methodology and Framework -- Application of Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment to Evaluate the Future Energy Crops for Sustainable Energy and Bioproducts -- Sustainable development: ICT, new directions, and strategies -- Implementing Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment in Building and Energy Retrofit Design - An Investigation into Challenges and Opportunities -- Evaluating the Sustainability of Feedlot Production in Australia Using a Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment Framework -- Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment Study of Conventional and Prefabricated Construction Methods: MADM analysis.
    Abstract: Environmental Life Cycle Assessment (ELCA) that was developed about three decades ago demands a broadening of its scope to include lifecycle costing and social aspects of life cycle assessment as well, drawing on the three-pillar or ‘triple bottom line’ model of sustainability, which is the result of the development of the Life Cycle Sustainability Assessment (LCSA). LCSA refers to the evaluation of all environmental, social and economic negative impacts and benefits in decision-making processes towards more sustainable products throughout their life cycle. Combination of environmental and social life cycle assessments along with life cycle costing leads to life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA). This book highlights various aspects of life cycle sustainability assessment (LCSA).
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    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811645624
    Series Statement: Environmental Footprints and Eco-design of Products and Processes,
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Ethnology. ; Urban economics. ; Human Geography. ; Sociocultural Anthropology. ; Urban Economics.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I: Introduction -- Who are the people in your gayborhood? Understanding population change and cultural shifts in LGBTQ+ neighborhoods -- Part II: Context and composition -- Breaking down segregation: Shifting geographies of male same-sex households within desegregating cities -- A queer reading of the United States census -- Why gayborhoods matter: The street empirics of urban sexualities -- Part III: Identity and evolution -- The rainbow connection: A time-series study of rainbow flag display across nine Toronto neighborhoods -- Wearing pink in Fairytown: The heterosexualization of the Spanish town neighborhood and carnival parade in Baton rouge -- A tale of three villages: Contested discourses of place-making in Central Philadelphia -- Are “Gay” and “Queer-friendly" neighbourhoods healthy? Assessing how areas with high densities of same-sex couples impact the mental health of sexual minority and majority young adults.
    Abstract: This open access book examines the significance of gay neighborhoods (or ‘gayborhoods’) from critical periods of formation during the gay liberation and freedom movements of the 1960s and 1970s, to proven durability through the HIV/AIDS pandemic during the 1980s and 1990s, to a mature plateau since 2000. The book provides a framework for contemplating the future form and function of gay neighborhoods. Social and cultural shifts within gay neighborhoods are used as a framework for understanding the decades-long struggle for LGBTQ+ rights and equality. Resulting from gentrification, weakening social stigma, and enhanced rights for LGBTQ+ people, gay neighborhoods have recently become “less gay,” following a 50-year period of resilience. Meanwhile, other neighborhoods are becoming “more gay,” due to changing preferences of LGBTQ+ individuals and a propensity for LGBTQ+ families to form community in areas away from established gayborhoods. The current ‘plateau’ in the evolution of gay neighborhoods is characterized by generational differences—between Baby Boom pioneers and Millennials who favour broad inclusivity—signaling various possible trajectories for the future ‘afterlife’ of these important LGBTQ+ urban spaces. The complicating impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic provides a point of comparison for lessons learned from gay neighborhoods and the LGBTQ+ community that bravely endured the onset of the HIV/AIDS pandemic. This book will be of interest to students and scholars in various disciplines—including sociology, social work, anthropology, gender and sexuality, LGTBQ+ and queer studies, as well as urban geography, architecture, and city planning—and to policymakers and advocates concerned with LGBTQ+ rights and social justice.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXIII, 427 p. 106 illus., 92 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030660734
    Series Statement: The Urban Book Series,
    DDC: 304.2
    Language: English
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  • 94
    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Community development. ; Social service. ; Economic development. ; Social choice. ; Welfare economics. ; Sustainability. ; Social Work and Community Development. ; Development Studies. ; Social Choice and Welfare.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part1. Introduction and Background -- Chapter1. Making Sustainable Development Goals Relevant for, in and with Societies,- Part2. Addressing Poverty in the Context of SDGs -- Chapter2. Brazilian National Policies Related to Sustainable Development Goals: An Overview -- Chapter3. Localizing SDGs in rural Uganda: Learning active citizenship through Saemaul Undong model -- Chapter4. Ending Extreme Poverty (SDG 1) in Chegutu District of Zimbabwe: An Analysis of Tsungirirai Welfare Organisation’s Interventions -- Chapter5. Programmes to Support Sustainable Development Goals: Contributions from Social, Inclusive and Transformative Innovation -- Chapter6. Financial inclusion as a complementary strategy to address the SDGs for society -- Part3. Leadership in Implementing SDGs -- Chapter7. Mentoring women in the resources sector: A leadership case study on mentorship practices for effective SDG5 implementation -- Chapter8. Exploring leadership capabilities in a multi-sector road infrastructure and innovation (SDG 9) partnership (SD17) in South Africa -- Chapter9. The role of leadership capacities in the response of the South African National Statistics System to the Sustainable Development Goals -- Chapter10. Role of libraries in promoting the SDGs: A focus on the University of South Africa -- Chapter11. Exploring leadership capacities in multi-stakeholder partnerships contributing towards the SDGs: A case study of Project Last Mile Eswatini -- Part4. Service delivery and the attaining SDGs at the local government level -- Chapter12. The Global Water Partnership-South America and the transboundary implementation of integrated water resources management (SDG target 6.5) -- Chapter13. Sustainability reporting through UNGC at Unisa: Opportunities and challenges in mainstreaming GRI Standards and the SDGs -- Chapter14. The Leadership and Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals in Finnish Municipalities -- Chapter15. Opportunities and challenges for local government institutions in localising Sustainable Development Goals in Zimbabwe -- Chapter16. Water, energy, health and sanitation challenges in Masvingo’s low-income urban communities in the context of SDGs in Zimbabwe -- Chapter17. Trends in Research around the Sustainable Development Objectives: A Bibliometric Analysis -- Chapter18. Harnessing the Potential of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) in Agribusiness for Youth Employment: Lessons from Bikita, Zimbabwe -- PartV. Conclusion and policy recommendations -- Chapter19. Summary of findings, conclusions and policy recommendations .
    Abstract: Written by 43 authors from Africa, Europe and Latin America, this book presents 19 topics addressing poverty in the context of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), leadership in implementing SDGs, and SDGs in service delivery and local government. As the world has gone past five years of implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the intertwined 17 SDGs, new opportunities in research continue to open up. Hence, documenting some of the initiatives put in place around the world regarding the implementation of the SDGs is one of the aims of this publication. With 10 years remaining, the book further enhances the desire to scale up SDGs implementation. The selection of case studies from the selected regions also provides a balance in terms of how the SDGs are being rolled out for economic growth, environmental stewardship and social protection. The ambition remains even with the challenge brought by the COVID-19 pandemic that preoccupied the whole of 2020; spilling over to 2021. There is no doubt that resources have been diverted, but the world must stay on the course to 2030 and beyond. Therefore, the book is relevant for several stakeholders including the academics, development partners, government officials and other individuals that are involved in making sure no one is left behind in the lead to 2030.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXII, 301 p. 48 illus., 37 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030709488
    Series Statement: Sustainable Development Goals Series,
    DDC: 304.2
    Language: English
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  • 95
    Keywords: Human geography. ; Ethnology. ; Culture. ; Cultural geography. ; Sustainability. ; Geography. ; Human Geography. ; Regional Cultural Studies. ; Social and Cultural Geography. ; Sustainability. ; Regional Geography.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part I: Paradise in Persian -- Introduction: Persian Paradises and Peril questioning connotations and concepts -- Paradises of the Pen a survey of Persian gardens in the Eleventh Century Persian literature -- The knowledge of landscape contemporary landscape architectural research in Iran -- Part II: Paradises perceived -- The layered life of historic urban landscape -- The lost proportions of Qajarid Vistas examining the geometry of Lalezar garden -- Paradisiacal streams water and the historic urban landscape of Isfahan.
    Abstract: This book offers a resourceful collection of essays examining recent efforts to respond to the challenges of planning, management and conserving landscapes in contemporary Iran, the home of Persian gardens. Drawing on selected recent studies, the chapters discuss the following topics: 
The sphere of knowledge and theoretical bases, including a survey of recent and ongoing research; Persian gardens remaining from the 6th century BC to the 19th century AD, which have influenced garden design in a vast geographic domain extending from India to Spain; Management and conservation of cultural landscapes, historic urban landscapes (HUL), and natural landscapes in the face of changes in climatic conditions and livelihood practices affecting their delicate dynamic balance and functions essential to their distinctive character; and Historic Territorial Landscapes (HTL) formed and evolved along the Silk and Spice Roads as compositions of tangible and intangible elements resulting from movement, exchanges and dialogue in space and over time. The book is a useful resource for a range of academics and professionals, such as landscape architects and managers, landscape historians and conservationists, and urban planners and managers.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XVII, 293 p. 167 illus., 127 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030625504
    Series Statement: The Urban Book Series,
    DDC: 304.2
    Language: English
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  • 96
    Keywords: Human geography. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Culture Study and teaching. ; Human Geography. ; Urban Sociology. ; Cultural Theory.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part 1: Urban and rural -- Assessments of Edirne’s past, present and future as a border city -- The porosity of borders: Between formal and informal urban patterns -- Borders defining urban enclaves: Case studies from Istanbul -- From Galata to Pera: Shifting borders in Ottoman society (1453-1923) -- Part 2: Global and local -- On the “Borderline” of global and postmodern: Forms, images, metaphors in architecture -- Culture and identity in the global context: Transformation of locality -- Small markers with wide borders: Augmenting urban space with new media -- Rethinking the paradigm of high-performance design: Setting new borders between vernacular and contemporary approaches -- Part 3: Physical and sensual -- fading boundaries: School design to support learning in-between the classrooms -- Here today gone tomorrow: The invisible boundaries of periodic markets -- Future sociability in public spaces -- Mapping borders in urban aesthetics: A brief history of reasoning urban aesthetics since early modernism -- The border between perceptual and physical urban Space: An aural encounter -- Epilogue.
    Abstract: This edited volume informs readers about changing norms and meanings of borders and underlines recent scenarios that shape these borders. It focuses mainly on the Mediterranean and Middle East regions through the following questions: What are the social, cultural, philosophical, political, economic and aesthetic reasons for spatial segregation within contemporary territories and cities? In the world of globalization and networks, what are the new limitations of space? What are the alienating differences between interior and exterior, private and public, urban and rural, local and global, and real and virtual? Are spatial definitions and divisions more likely to be weakened (if not totally erased) by effects of globalization and mobility, similar to the dissolution of borders between countries? Or are local practices and measures likely to become more apparent with emerging trends such as sustainability and identity? Authored by international scholars, all chapters are arranged under four main parts: Urban and Rural, Global and Local, Physical and Sensual, Real and Virtual. Hence, different concepts and definitions of borders along with varying methods and tools for questioning their essence in architectural and urban spaces will be introduced. For example, in the rural and urban context, environments, settlements-housing, landscape, transformation, conservation and development; in the global and local context, styles, identity, universal design, sustainability, globalization and networks, mobility and migration; in the physical and sensual context, design studies and methodologies, environmental psychology, aesthetic reasoning, sense of place and well-being, and in the real and virtual context, realities, tools and communities are the main themes of the chapters. This book will be an essential source for professionals, scholars, and students of architecture and urban design with a view to understanding multidisciplinary perspectives in designing borders as well as the dialectical relationship between borders and space.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: VIII, 291 p. 75 illus., 64 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030718077
    Series Statement: The Urban Book Series,
    DDC: 304.2
    Language: English
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  • 97
    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Agriculture. ; Agriculture Economic aspects. ; Water. ; Hydrology. ; Sustainability. ; Agriculture. ; Agricultural Economics. ; Water.
    Description / Table of Contents: Part1. Introduction and Background -- Chapter1. Making SDGs work to end hunger, sustain energy, resolve climate change and reverse biodiversity loss -- Part2. Food Security and Sustainable Energy -- Chapter2. The contribution of responsible leadership in raising funding to support organisational mandate and the SDGs: Case of the Land Bank of South Africa -- Chapter3. Confronting Poverty, Hunger and Food Insecurity: Lessons from Malawi and Zimbabwe -- Chapter4. Preventing Fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda JE Smith) damage in maize by altering planting time and using varied genotypes -- Chapter5. Enhancing urban farming for sustainable development through Sustainable Development Goals -- Chapter6. Water and sanitation access in the Shamva district for sustainability and development of the Zimbabwean smallholder farming sector -- Chapter7. Responsible Leadership and the Implementation of SDG7: The case of the UNDP Botswana Biogas Project -- Chapter8. Elements of responsible leadership in driving climate action (SDG 13) -- Chapter9. Leadership Capabilities for Successful Implementation of SDG 7 Targets at Energy Company X -- Chapter10. Designing Effective Social Protection for Food and Nutrition Security among Farm Workers: Lessons from Masvingo, Zimbabwe -- Part3. Climate Action for SDGs -- Chapter11. Mitigating Climate Change through Carbon Sequestration for Sustainable Development: Empirical evidence from Cameroon’s Forest Economy -- Chapter12. Private sector Sustainable Development Goals’ localisation: Case of Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, South Africa -- Chapter13. Scaling up university engagement with the water SDG for general environmental stewardship and climate change resilience -- Chapter14. Climate change in Zimbabwe’s vulnerable communities: A case study of Supporting Enhanced Climate Action Project (SECA- project) in Bulilima district -- Chapter15. Climate resilience strategies and livelihood development in dry regions of Zimbabwe -- Chapter16. Climate Action at international airports: An Analysis of the Airport Carbon Accreditation Programme.
    Abstract: This book profiles various cases that are emerging in addressing global challenges in the context of SDGs for society in the era of climate change and covers case studies of projects being undertaken to tackle biodiversity, food security, climate change, energy and water security. The book is written by 37 authors, and will appeal to various stakeholders including academics working within the identified thematic areas, policy planners, development agencies, governments and United Nations agencies. The adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015 ushered a new era in the global development agenda as the world transitioned from the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). The new era of SDGs that are all-inclusive, unlike the MDGs with the focus now being on ensuring human success that is predicated on environmental protection. The year 2020 marked five years post the adoption of the SDGs with increased calls for stock-taking of progress made amid strong calls for a decade of action to accelerate the delivery of the SDGs by 2030. These calls have been louder now given the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, which reset the global economy and increased intensity of extreme weather events across the world. Since climate change has emerged as one of the biggest threats to the achievement of the SDGs, there has been growing concerns on its impact on biodiversity loss and the extinction of some species. There are also concerns regarding increased food insecurity at the household level in some parts of the world, particularly in Asia and Africa. With the demand for climate change action on the increase, there have also been growing calls for the big carbon emitters to drastically cut their emissions and invest in clean energy to save the planet by following development pathways making emissions stay under the 1.5°C increase in temperature. .
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XXIII, 312 p. 72 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030709525
    Series Statement: Sustainable Development Goals Series,
    DDC: 304.2
    Language: English
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  • 98
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    Keywords: Human geography. ; Political science. ; Political planning. ; Urban economics. ; Sociology, Urban. ; Human Geography. ; Governance and Government. ; Public Policy. ; Political Science. ; Urban Economics. ; Urban Sociology.
    Description / Table of Contents: Chapter 1 Land, law and urban governance -- Chapter 2 The Quest for “Good Governance” in Urban Land Issues in Sub-Saharan Africa -- Chapter 3 The Fiscal City: Financing Africa’s Urban Areas and Local Governments -- Chapter 4 Urban governance through religious authority in Touba, Senegal -- Chapter 5 The right to the city and South African jurisprudence -- Chapter 6 Urban land ownership and rights to sustainable development for women in Africa -- Chapter 7 Effectiveness of planning laws in sub-Saharan African cities -- Chapter 8 20 years of land management and land tenure education -- Chapter 9 Stocktaking Participatory and Inclusive Land Readjustment in Africa -- Chapter 10 Governance challenges in African urban fantasies -- Chapter 11 Land conflicts and ADR in Sub-Saharan Africa: The case of Botswana -- Chapter 12 Post-Apartheid Housing Delivery as a (Failed) Project of Remediation.-Chapter 13 Women, land and urban governance in colonial and post-colonial Zimbabwe -- Chapter 14 Urban land governance and corruption in Africa -- Chapter 15 Partnerships for successes in slum upgrading: governance and social change in Kibera, Nairobi -- Chapter 16 Urban resilience for achieving sustainability in Ghana -- Chapter 17 Food security and municipal powers in South Africa -- Chapter 18 The resilience of Informal Public Transport in Nigeria -- Chapter 19 Diagnosing the role of urban governance in disease outbreaks in Harare and Monrovia -- Chapter 20 African urban history, place-naming and place-making -- Chapter 21 Should Monrovian Communities Agree to Voluntary Slum Relocations: Land, Gender and Urban Governance -- Chapter 22 What next?.
    Abstract: Sub-Saharan Africa faces many development challenges, such as its size and diversity, rapid urban population growth, history of colonial exploitation, fragile states and conflicts over land and natural resources. This collection, contributed from different academic disciplines and professions, seeks to support the UN Habitat New Urban Agenda passed at Habitat III in Quito, Ecuador, in 2016. It will attract readers from urban specialisms in law, geography and other social sciences, and from professionals and policy-makers concerned with land use planning, surveying and governance. Among the topics addressed by the book are challenges to governance institutions: how international development is delivered, building land management capacity, funding for urban infrastructure, land-based finance, ineffective planning regulation, and the role of alternatives to courts in resolving boundary and other land disputes. Issues of rights and land titling are explored from perspectives of human rights law (the right to development, and women's rights of access to land), and land tenure regularization. Particular challenges of housing, planning and informality are addressed through contributions on international real estate investment, community participation in urban settlement upgrading, housing delivery as a partly failing project to remedy apartheid's legacy, and complex interactions between political power, money and land. Infrastructure challenges are approached in studies of food security and food systems, urban resilience against natural and man-made disasters, and informal public transport.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XV, 360 p. 48 illus., 34 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030525040
    Series Statement: Local and Urban Governance,
    DDC: 304.2
    Language: English
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  • 99
    Keywords: Human geography. ; Ethnology. ; Human ecology Study and teaching. ; Research Methodology. ; Culture Study and teaching. ; Human Geography. ; Ethnography. ; Environmental Studies. ; Research Skills. ; Cultural Studies.
    Description / Table of Contents: Acknowledgements -- Foreword (Frank Duerden) -- Preface -- Part I: Qaujisaqtaq: Doing Research Together -- Chapter 1. What They Didn't Teach You in University (Justin S. Milton, A. Anaviapik, I. Koonoo, M. Milton, C. Sudlovenick and S. Elverum) -- Chapter 2. Atauttikkut: Combining Home and Research (Enooyaq Sudlovenick) -- Part II: Human First; Researcher Second -- Chapter 3. Be Prepared (to be Wrong) (Tristan Pearce) -- Chapter 4. Relationship Building as a Research Method (Kristin Emanuelsen) -- Chapter 5. I Found Something That I Wasn't Looking For (Rowan Schindler) -- Part III: Working Together for a Common Cause -- Chapter 6. Let Your Humanity Guide You (Elizabeth Worden) -- Chapter 7. The Rhythm of Community Research (Devin Waugh) -- Chapter 8. The Complexities of a Community-Governed Research Project (Angus Naylor) -- Part IV: Things that We Wish Someone Had Told Us -- Chapter 9. It’s More than Just Research (Jessica Smart) -- Chapter 10. Balancing Research Expectations with Community Realities (David Fawcett) -- Chapter 11. Nothing Could have Prepared Me for This (Sarah Flisikowski) -- Part V: Working Across Cultures -- Chapter 12. How Culture Shapes Research (Miguel van der Velden) -- Chapter 13. Lessons that Transcend Culture and Place (Eric Lede) -- Part VI: Afterword -- Chapter 14. Shut Up and Listen (Ena Maktar and Shelly Elverum).
    Abstract: This book shares graduate student experiences, lessons, and life learnings from research with Inuit communities in the Canadian Arctic. The results of graduate student research are often disseminated in a thesis or dissertation, but their personal experiences building relationships with Inuit, working together to design and conduct research, and how this shaped their research approach and outcomes, are rarely captured. As such, there are limited resources available to new researchers that share information about the practical aspects of community-based research in the Arctic. The book is intended to provide a glimpse into what it is like to do research together with Inuit, and in doing so, contribute to the development of more productive and equitable relationships between Inuit and researchers. The chapters are written as structured narratives in the first-person and include reflections, and lessons learned.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: XIII, 121 p. 1 illus. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9783030784836
    Series Statement: Springer Polar Sciences,
    DDC: 304.2
    Language: English
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  • 100
    Keywords: Sustainability. ; Building materials. ; Environmental chemistry. ; Environmental management. ; Sustainability. ; Wood, fabric, and textiles. ; Environmental Chemistry. ; Environmental Management.
    Description / Table of Contents: Fashion Design for Holistic Systems -- Composite Material Design For Aircrafts From Sustainable Lignocellulosic Fibers- A Review -- Sustainability in Textile Design -- Junior Sportpersons living with physical disabilities´(dis)satisfaction level with selected active sportwear attributes: implications for sustainable apparel design for social inclusion in Kenya -- Use Forecasting: designing fashion garments for extended use.
    Abstract: This book highlights the Eco-design or Sustainable design in textiles and fashion, aimed at reducing their environmental impact throughout their life cycle. Sustainable design is one of the core elements practiced in various industrial sectors. The textiles and fashion sector, is also creating a huge environmental brunt in terms of various fibres, processes, consumption of various resources including dyes, chemicals and auxiliaries, etc,. Thus, sustainable design is the key to reduce the environmental impacts made out of textiles and fashion products. This book includes seven informative chapters to decipher the concept and applications of sustainable design in textiles and fashion.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: IX, 104 p. 36 illus., 31 illus. in color. , online resource.
    Edition: 1st ed. 2021.
    ISBN: 9789811624667
    Series Statement: Sustainable Textiles: Production, Processing, Manufacturing & Chemistry,
    DDC: 304.2
    Language: English
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