The authors' hypothesis is that a consequent implementation of Gender Mainstreaming in sustainable urban planning and regional development could increase the potentials of limiting the sealing and reduction of open space. Besides the aspects of economical land consumption a broad and active...

The COVID-19 crisis has revealed the close relationship between environmental risks and those to the foundations of human well-being – and the cascading effects on the economy and society. It has also highlighted the importance of anticipation and early action. These are also key to...

1. Strategic approach to the study of regional prospects : the selection of development priorities in the macro-regions of the Russian Federation in the next 10 years -- 2. Strategies, plans, and programs for the economic-social development of the Russian Federation's Far Eastern federal...

"This book examines contemporary transportation issues through the lens of various modes of transportation (aviation and airports, inland and short sea shipping, public transit and more) while also focusing on the importance of sustainability, urban planning, and funding. All chapters will...

Welfare rise, spatial mobility, and global information and communication channels (in particular, social media) have prompted the emergence of a specific booming and rapidly growing mobility industry all over the world, namely tourism. The tourist sector (including recreation and leisure...

Chapter 1. Introduction -- PART I: Growth, Employment and Inequality -- Chapter 2. Deciphering Growth and Development: Past and Present -- Chapter 3. Labour Market Outcomes and Inclusive Development -- Chapter 4. Growth, Employment and Inequality -- Chapter 5. Intra-state Disparities in Economic...

1. Introduction -- 2. An Overview of Global Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) with a Special Reference to Malaysia -- 3. Conservation and Sustainable Use of Marine Resources in Malaysia -- 4. Economic, Social and Environmental Significance of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) -- 5. Sustainability...

Regional Intelligence is an emerging field that leverages the lessons learned through decades of regional science. By merging spatial analysis with quantitative analytical techniques in the Anthropocene, this book contributes to the multidisciplinary understanding of regional issues. The...