Historischer Blick und Zukunftsbild - Bestsellerautor Jeremy Rifkin kann beides. Er zeigt, wie industrielles Effizienzdenken alle Bereiche des Lebens durchdrungen und uns an den Rand des Abgrunds geführt hat. Ist die Menschheit noch zu retten? Ja, aber dafür bedarf es eines radikalen Wandels...

Environmental, health and sanitary requirements in developed countries are perceived in developing countries as non-tariff barriers to trade. This book shows that such restrictions are perceived to be more stringent during the domestic production season. It also argues that scientific data for...

Explores the relationship between tourism and climate change in both Arctic and Antarctic polar regions by considering the associated environmental, economic, social and political factors. This book draws on both Arctic and Antarctic Polar region case studies to help illustrate these climate...

As environmental issues move to the centre of the political debate, more attention is being focused on the role our economy has played in creating the ecological crisis, and what a sustainable economy might look like. In spite of the success of the environmental movement in drawing attention to...

This book discusses the resilience of communities in both developed and developing world contexts. It investigates the notion of 'resilience' and the challenges faced by local communities around the world to deal with disturbances (natural hazards or human-made) that may threaten their long-term...

Intro -- Protecting Our Environment -- CONTENTS -- ILLUSTRATIONS -- 1. INTRODUCTION -- IMPORTANCE OF THE STUDY OF THE ENVIRONMENT FOR HUMANS -- OVERVIEW OF EUROPE -- WHAT/WHO IS EUROPE -- INTRODUCTION TO REGIME THEORY -- THE PROCESS OF REGIME FORMATION -- IMPROVING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF...

Cover -- Contents -- Foreword -- Acknowledgments -- Executive Summary -- Introduction -- The People's Republic of China's Evolving Eco-Compensation Framework: Background and Select Provincial Case Studies -- Group 1: Eastern Provinces -- Case Study 1: Fujian -- Case Study 2: Guangdong -- Case...

"The idea of building an economy which supports sustainable development without degrading the environment has been widely debated and broadly embraced by politicians, civil servants, the media, academics and the public alike for several decades. This book explores the measures being trialled at...

"This book provides novel and in-depth perspectives on evaluating environment and sustainability issues in developing countries. Evaluating Environment in International Development focuses on the approaches and experiences of leading international organizations, not-for-profits, and multilateral...