The goal of sustainable development is to meet the socio-economic and environmental objectives without comprising the 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...

This work examines how eco-services are being implemented and how they could best be encouraged. The book provides an inventory and analysis of current eco-services in four countries (Germany, Austria, the Netherlands and Spain) and then explores the option open to market participants.

Intro -- Contents -- Introduction: Europe and the crisis of values -- The quest for a European breakthrough -- The imperative of growth -- Europe and the difusion of power -- The challenge of identity -- The multitude of Europes -- Conclusions: EuropeÍs global future -- References.