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The Precautionary Principle is widely seen as fundamental to successful policies for sustainability. It has been cited in international courts and trade disputes between the US and the EU, and invoked in

If capacity development initiatives are to have a pivotal role in helping developing countries meet the challenges of the 21st century, it is necessary to take a closer look at the underlying

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Urban heat islands are metropolitan areas that are significantly warmer than their surroundings. The main causes are modification of the land surface by urban development and waste heat generated by energy usage.

* Authored by prominent and powerful decisionmakers, including Lord David Hannay, Ashok Khosla, Anna Tibaijuka, Marian Hobbs, Jan Pronk, Hilary Benn, and others * Exposes the causes of, and proposes solutions

For years, industrial civilization has relied on the combustion of abundant and cheap carbon fuels. But continued reliance has had perilous consequences. Yet there is a solution: to make the transition to

The quality of life of millions of people living in cities could be improved if the form of the city were to evolve in a manner appropriate to its climatic context. Climatically

Al Gore leads the charge against climate change, the world's greatest threat, in an incendiary new foreword to this timeless classic that launched his environmental career. If you want to know Gore,

Packaging is ephemeral-its purpose is to be wasted once we've removed the product it contains. While we are encouraged to reduce, recycle and re-use, Designing for Re-Use proposes that domestic re-use is

Over 50 full-color world maps and graphics break down hardcore statistics to provide a compelling analysis of all the political, social, economic and ecological nightmares that keep us awake at night. The

Uncertainty in Policy Making explores how uncertainty is interpreted and used by policy makers, experts and politicians. It also offers an alternative framework for how they should deal with uncertainty. It argues

The book aims to provide a guide to members of design and masterplanning teams on how to deliver sustainable development and buildings cost effectively, meeting current and emerging UK and international statutory

The most important economic and political debate of the new millennium is about the push towards a single global economy. These essays consider the implications of such a change and have been

Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) vary in their origins and roles, but all share a similar set of questions for management and organizational development. NGOs face constant and complex challenges - unpredictable funding, the