A unique book which reflects the multifaceted nature of sustainability by bringing together authors from … interdisciplinary backgrounds. The book highlights the opportunities and challenges associated with applying sustainability indicators …

needs of future generations. Since the Rio Summit of 1992, the concept of sustainability has captured our imaginations and … aspirations and efforts to develop its indicators have increased. A range of sustainability indicators have been developed within … various socio-economic, environmental and cultural contexts- including biodiversity, economy, energy, water, land use and …

An intrinsic feature of agriculture is the alteration of biodiversity within the cultivated area in favour of the … biodiversity are important for human health and wellbeing. The overarching question is how can negative influences of agriculture … on biodiversity be reduced and positive interactions be enhanced toward an efficient and sustainable food production …