Sustainable Development Research in the Asia-Pacific Region
Springer International Publishing (Verlag)
978-3-319-73292-3 (ISBN)
This multidisciplinary book focuses on best practices in sustainability research in the Asia-Pacific Region. Drawing links between research, practice, education for sustainability and the needs of industry, it addresses the sustainable development goals (SDGs).
The book also presents research undertaken by a wide range of universities on matters related to sustainable development, in order to promote research in this area across multiple disciplines. Four key themes are explored: (1) Education for Sustainability. (2) Sustainable Cities. (3) Sustainable Buildings. (4) Sustainable Infrastructure.
This unique book documents and disseminates the wealth of know-how on sustainable development research in the Asia-Pacific Region today. It presents lessons learned and comparative case studies from various countries, including India, China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Bangladesh, New Zealand and Australia.
Introduction.- Researching Higher Education for Sustainable Development: Plan A, Plan B and Moving Beyond Thought-Limiting Clichés.- Resetting the compass: Principles for Responsible Urban Built Environment Education.- Achieving Both Breadth and Depth: How Sustainability Education is being Integrated Across All Undergraduate Courses at La Trobe University, Australia.- Developing Undergraduate Foundation Courses in Sustainability.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 21.03.2018 |
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| Reihe/Serie | World Sustainability Series |
| Zusatzinfo | XIV, 547 p. 117 illus., 95 illus. in color. |
| Verlagsort | Cham |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 155 x 235 mm |
| Gewicht | 999 g |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Geowissenschaften | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Pädagogik | |
| Sozialwissenschaften ► Politik / Verwaltung | |
| Schlagworte | Asia-Pacific • Education for sustainable development (ESD) • International perspectives • sustainability research • sustainable cities • sustainable development • Sustainable Development Goals • Sustainable Infrastructure |
| ISBN-10 | 3-319-73292-7 / 3319732927 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-3-319-73292-3 / 9783319732923 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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