This paper briefly describes difficulties in implementing the principles of sustainable development in new EU member states and discusses the opportunities and threats involved. It gives recommendations for environmental protection and energy policies consequent on these sustainable development...

There is a disagreement on the concept, definition and application of the paradigm of sustainable development. The definition that has been accepted by many involves several components, and it is difficult to measure or quantify indicators. Depending on the structure of the economy, it is...

Economics often provides the wrong incentives to those who control the assets, such as people in developing countries where most forests are located and who could potentially benefit most from conservation . There is increasing unease about this situation, and an emerging view is that standard...

China is the largest developing country and the second largest energy-consuming and CO<SUB align="right"><SMALL>2</SMALL></SUB>-emitting country in the world. China has already regarded renewable energy development and utilisation as a critical element of their sustainable energy strategy. In this context, China's renewable energy...</small></sub>

Environmental authorities are regularly challenged to defend their regulations and policies in terms of how they impose additional costs on business and affect economic competitiveness. This paper discusses the links between environmental protection (and government policies and regulations more...