The overall goal of this book is to increase the size of and more widely disseminate the "portfolio" of research and other works aimed at protecting and sustainably utilizing biodiversity of global significance in arid and semiarid areas in developing nations. Specifically, the book focuses on best practices and lessons learnt for science, for ...
This text examines the role of science, economics, law and ethics as generally applied to decision-making on sustainable development, particularly in respect to the recommendations contained in Agenda 21. Specifically, the book examines the role, capabilities and certain strengths and weaknesses of these disciplines and their ethical implications ...
The papers in this volume, all selected from the journal "The Environmental Professional", focus on a variety of natural resource problems, and provide theoretical and practical examples of techniques and methods used in studying and managing natural resources. Taken as a whole, they provide a solid grounding for graduate students and ...
Understanding and solving the pressing environmental problems that face us today requires application of the best scientific knowledge available. Currently most enviromental managers are using books that focus on what is known about scientific methods, techniques, models and data that might be helpful. However, as environmental problems become ...
The threats of human activity to human and ecosystem health are diverse and growing. Increasingly, identification, assessment and evaluation of "risk" are being used to establish environmental priorities and standards in management and conservation. This collection of articles from the journal, "The Environmental Professional", provides specific ...
The papers in this volume, all selected from the journal "The Environmental Professional", focus on a variety of natural resource problems, and provide theoretical and practical examples of techniques and methods used in studying and managing natural resources. Taken as a whole, they provide a solid grounding for graduate students and ...
The techniques of environmental impact assessment originated in the United States with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969. This Act served as a model for international environmental assessment, and has resulted in the creation of a distinct profession and recognized professional societies. The collection of papers in this volume, all ...
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