Environmental Taxation in China and Asia-Pacific contains an integrated set of detailed chapters providing insights and analysis on how fiscal policy can be used to achieve environmental sustainability. Highly topical chapters include energy tax policy in China, environmental fiscal reform,...

Mit einer Brutalität ohnegleichen hat sich der Mensch die Natur untertan gemacht. Die Folgen bekommen wir gerade heftig zu spüren. Vieles steht auf dem Spiel. Manche sagen, es gehe um alles. Die Erkenntnisse der Wissenschaft sind klar und nicht zu widerlegen: Auf einem Planeten mit begrenzten...

This book describes the path ahead. It combines system transformation research with political economy and change leadership insights when discussing the need for a great mindshift in how human wellbeing, economic prosperity and healthy ecosystems are understood if the Great Transformations ahead...

Focusing on the Asia-Pacific region, which in recent years has been the engine of global economic growth, this volume surveys trends and prospects in technical and vocational education and training (TVET) with particular reference to achieving inclusive growth and the greening of economies....