Author : Walter Leal
Publisher : Springer
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 43,13 MB
Release : 2016-01-16
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 3319258141
This book introduces innovative approaches to pursue climate change adaptation and to support the long-term implementation of climate change policies. Offering new case studies and data, as well as projects and initiatives implemented across the globe, the contributors present new tools, approaches and methods to pursue and facilitate innovation in climate change adaptation.
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Page : 400 pages
File Size : 23,40 MB
Release : 1990
Category : Australia
ISBN : 9780195531916
Author : Kirk W. Junker
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 26,21 MB
Release : 2021-11-29
Category : Law
ISBN : 1000472434
This volume examines the impact of globalization on international environmental law and the implementation of sustainable development in the Global South. Comprising contributions from lawyers from the Global South or who have experience in the Global South, this volume is organized into three parts, with a thematic inquiry woven through every chapter to ask how law can enable economies that can be sustained, given the limited carrying capacity of the earth. Part I describes and characterizes the status quo of environmental and economic problems in the Global South during the process of globalization. Some of those problems include redistribution of environmental burden on the public through over-reliance on the state in emerging economies and the transition to public-private partnerships, as well as extreme uncontrolled economic expansion. Building on Part I, Part II takes an international perspective by presenting some tools that are in place during the process of globalization that lead to friction and interfaces between developed and developing economies in environmental law. Recognizing the impossibility of a globalized Northern economy, the authors in Part III present some alternatives through framework ideas of human and civil rights, environmental rights, and indigenous persons’ rights, as well as concrete and specific legal tools to strengthen justice and rule of law institutions. The book gives new perspectives to familiar approaches through concrete examples by professional practitioners and theoretical discourse by academic researchers, and can thereby form the basis for changes in practices, as well as further discussions and comparisons. This book will be of great interest to students and scholars of environmental law, sustainable development, and globalization and international relations, as well as legal professionals and practitioners.
Author : Bronwen Manby
Publisher : Human Rights Watch
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 50,8 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781564322258
Attempts to Import Weapons
Author : Fidelis Allen
Publisher : Cambridge Scholars Publishing
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 42,48 MB
Release : 2011-10-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 144383470X
Fidelis Allen situates violent conflict in the Niger Delta in the context of failure by government to effectively implement relevant oil-related environmental policies intended to achieve sustainable development, arguing that oil and environment-related conflicts in the region are reflections of this failure. This failure is premised on the notion that the goal of sustainable development, as clearly outlined in Nigeria’s National Environmental Policy and implied in various other policies, can be pursued through the activities of government, individuals and business organisations that are capable of engendering economic and social progress for communities that depend on the environment for their survival. In fact, available evidence shows that government and oil company activities (or failures to act) actually contribute to the despoliation of the environment in the Niger Delta. Despite existing environmental legislations and guidelines, unsafe waste disposal, flaring of gas and oil spillage remain key features of oil industry operations in the Niger Delta. Not surprisingly, the book highlights a lack of synergy between government and oil company activities, and the attainment of sustainable development as a key goal of the environmental policy of the government. In other words, the activities of the government and oil companies do not sufficiently promote sustainable development. The net consequence is reflected in the frustrations of local justice and environmental movement groups about the political processes which deter (rather than enable) their agitation for improvements in local living conditions and development in the Niger Delta. Over time, those frustrations begin to manifest at different levels, including aggressive and violent behaviours against oil companies and government security agencies for their contributory roles.
Author : Singh, Suraj Kumar
Publisher : IGI Global
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 42,67 MB
Release : 2020-06-26
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1799850285
Stress on natural resources has recently increased due to commercialization and the need to provide livelihoods for locals. Because they are such core parts of everyday life, ensuring sustainability in resource management is of paramount importance. Only by integrating the tools of spatial information science can an effective course for preserving and protecting natural resources be created. Spatial Information Science for Natural Resource Management is a pivotal reference source that explores coordinated approaches to sustainable development and management of natural resources to keep a balance of the environment, ecology, and human livelihood. Featuring coverage on a wide range of topics including crop yield estimation, ecosystem services, and land information systems, this book covers interdisciplinary techniques in monitoring and managing natural resources. This publication is ideally designed for urban planners, environmentalists, policymakers, ecologists, researchers, academicians, students, and professionals in the fields of remote sensing, civil engineering, social science, computer science, and information technology.
Author : Augustine A. Ikein
Publisher : University Press of America
Page : 514 pages
File Size : 39,9 MB
Release : 2008
Category : History
ISBN : 9780761839286
The Niger-Delta region is prone to conflicts and restiveness as a consequence of oil activities and under development, which, ultimately induce poverty. Oil, Democracy and the Promise of True Federalism in Nigeria attempts to demonstrate this unfortunate byproduct of federalism in Nigeria. Calling for resource control and the practice of True Federalism, the contributors of this volume identify some of the major endemic problems for the Niger-Delta people. It is in this light, that the contributors have presented the contending views on the challenges and opportunities on Nigeria's path towards the practice of True Federalism. Offering solution ideas for Niger-Delta development and the promotion of a peaceful coexistence, this comprehensive volume proposes hopeful, yet powerful arguments for the Niger-Delta region.
Author : Southampton Oceanography Centre
Publisher : IUCN
Page : 110 pages
File Size : 25,99 MB
Release : 2001
Category : Science
ISBN : 9782880852504
Author : HUAQING WANG, Dr., GALEN NEWMAN, Dr., ZHIFANG WANG, Dr.
Publisher : Journal of Contemporary Urban Affairs
Page : 213 pages
File Size : 39,17 MB
Release : 2018-01-30
Category : Architecture
ISBN :
Urban Planning as an Extension of War Planning The Case of Shenyang, China, 1898-1966 HUAQING WANG, Dr., GALEN NEWMAN, Dr., ZHIFANG WANG, Dr. 1-12 PDF HTML Evaluating Staff Perceptions of Supportive Healing Environment in Healthcare Facilities PATRICK CHUKWUEMEKE UWAJEH, Dr., IKENNA STEPHEN EZENNIA, Ph.D. candidate 13-25 PDF HTML From Zoning Based Area To A Hybrid Space; The Transformation Strategies FARHAN ABDULLAH ALI, Dr. 26-37 PDF HTML The Role Of Urban Density And Morphology In The Air Pollution Of Tehran Metropolitan ROUHOLLAH OSHRIEH, Ph.D. candidate, EHSAN VALIPOUR, Dr. 38-43 PDF HTML Urban Sprawl Negative Impact: Enkomi Return Phase KAMYAR FULADLU, Dr. 44-51 PDF HTML Economic Diversification and the Urban Image; Changing the Narrative on Street Vending MUHAMMAD K BALARABE, Ph.D. Candidate, ABDULSALAM SHEMA IBRAHIM, Ph.D. Candidate, MARYAM AHMAD, M.Sc. 52-61 PDF HTML Environmental Regulations and Rules: United Nations Perspective and the Nigeria Experience FASHUYI OLUGBENGA, Dr. 62-66 PDF HTML Evaluation of the Sustainable Aspects In Housing Sector To Overcome Housing Stress In Northern Iraq RAHEL MOHAMMED AMIN, M.Sc., SALAR SALAH MUHY AL-DIN, Dr. 67-81 PDF HTML Access to Land Influencing the Urban Development of Egypt MOHAMED RASLAN, Dr., HANY AYYAD, Dr. 82-91 PDF HTML Learning from Resilience: Cities towards a Self-Organizing System CEMALIYE EKEN, Ph.D. candidate 92-103 PDF HTML Impact of A Community Place in Regards to Sustainable Design towards Decreasing Social Crime Nadereh Afzhool, M.A. 104-108 PDF HTML Effects of Architectural and Urban Design Project Competitions on Built Environment and New Discourses Brought Thereby OSMAN UMIT Sirel, M.Sc., AYSE SIREL, Dr., BURAK TURSOY, M.Sc. 109-120 PDF HTML Cultural landscape devastation as a consequence of poor Sustainable Urban Development practice Case study: Kostanjica, Boka Bay, Montenegro KOSARA KUJUNDZIC, Ph.D. Candidate, SLAVICA STAMATOVIC VUCKOVIC, Dr. 121-131 PDF HTML Urban Rights and Sustainability in Latin-America: First Steps towards Urban Justice Operationalization Javier Alonso Gómez Dávila, Dr. 132-142 PDF HTML Evaluating Gender Based Behavior in Historical Urban Public Place Case study: Grand Bazaar, Kerman, Iran Ph. D Candidate. Aida Jalalkamali , MA. Elham Anjomshoa 143-153 PDF HTML Establishment of Space syntax to read and analyze urban network; the case of study, Famagusta city of Cyprus EHSAN VALIPOUR, Dr., ABDOLLAH MOBARAKI, Ph.D. candidate, MOJDEH NIKOOFAM, Ph.D. candidate, SAMIRA TAYYEBISOUDKOLAEI, BSc 154-160 PDF HTML Concomitant Recital of a Prolonged Reign: Dilation of the Dutch Empire and Enticement of Ascendency, Delineating Batavia, Victim and Valedictorian SIEPAN KHALIL, B.A., PAKINAM ZEID, B.A. 161-174 PDF HTML Visual pollution phenomena and sensitivity of residences in heritage city centers Case of: Old district of Manama city, Kingdom of Bahrain ISLAM H. EL-GHONAIMY, Dr. 175-190 PDF HTML The Effects of Built Environment Landscaping on Site Security: Reviews on Selected Shopping Centers in Istanbul Gökçen Firdevs Yücel Caymaz 191-201 PDF HTML
Author : Erin Daly
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 14,84 MB
Release : 2018-11-08
Category : Law
ISBN : 1107165180
Constitutions can play a central role in responding to environmental challenges, such as pollution, biodiversity loss, lack of drinking water, and climate change. The vast majority of people on earth live under constitutional systems that protect the environment or recognize environmental rights. Such environmental constitutionalism, however, falls short without effective implementation by policymakers, advocates and jurists. Implementing Environmental Constitutionalism: Current Global Challenges explains and explores this 'implementation gap'. This collection is both broad and deep. While some of the essays analyze crosscutting themes, such as climate change and the need for rule of law that affect the implementation of environmental constitutionalism throughout the world, others delve deeply into geographically contextual experiences for lessons about how constitutional environmental law might be more effectively implemented. This volume informs global conversations about whether and how environmental constitutionalism can be made more effective to protect the natural environment.
