Tag: Sustainable

Sustainable Development Goals Law, Theory and Implementation


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English | ISBN: 1786438755 | 2018 | 336 pages | PDF | 1181 KB
Building on the previously established Millennium Development Goals, which ran from 2000-2015, the 2015 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide the UN with a roadmap for development until 2030. This topical book explores the associated legal and normative implications of these SDGs, which in themselves are not legally binding.

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Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in Asia and the Pacific


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English | 2009 | pages: 131 | ISBN: 9211205786 | PDF | 1,8 mb
The study is focused on the impact food insecurity on the Asia-Pacific region and how to deal with it. Access to food and not the supply of food is central to food security. Thus, Governments need to develop and strengthen social protection programmes and improve the availability of food at the national and local levels. In the medium term, it is critical to support the revitalization of small-scale sustainable food production. The study examines the environmental, economic and social challenges that are the roots of the region.

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Sustainable Transformation Strategy Casebook on Corporate Sustainability in Practice (Springer Business Cases)


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English | April 30, 2023 | ISBN: 3031266951 | 184 pages | MOBI | 4.55 Mb
This casebook demonstrates how companies can design and execute corporate sustainability strategies into their overall business strategy to achieve sustainable transformation. It offers a set of case studies from different industrial sectors such as aerospace and defence, beauty, energy, engineering and construction, fashion retail, financial services, food and hospitality, life sciences, motorsports, pharmaceutical, software, toy production. Each story presents practical and concrete actions taken by companies to develop their sustainability strategies, as well as challenges and issues faced during the process.Concluding with best practices emerging from the cross-case analysis, this book is beneficial for sustainability and management professionals, students and scholars.

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Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Design Ed 2


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English | ISBN: 1032430338 | 2024 | 644 pages | EPUB | 20 MB
The Routledge Handbook of Sustainable Design considers the design, not only of artifacts, but of structures, systems, and interactions in the context of sustaining our shared planet. This revised edition introduces new and updated chapters, as well as a new section on pedagogy for sustainable design. With authors from around the world, design is positioned in context with recent crises such as global pandemics, racial reckoning, political unrest, and natural disasters. Just as design is an interdisciplinary field, the climate crisis is deeply tangled in racial justice, gender justice, global health, economics, trade, and more. Divided into six sections, it presents a holistic approach to understanding the many facets of sustainable design:

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Organic Food Production Innovation and Sustainable Practice


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English | 2025 | ISBN: 1032438177 | 255 Pages | PDF EPUB (True) | 27 MB
The organic products market is experiencing rapid growth. This surge can be attributed to consumer perception of organic products as healthier options with better nutritional profiles compared to conventional products. Furthermore, organic production is gaining global significance beyond just human health considerations. It is increasingly viewed as a potential alternative to conventional agriculture due to mounting concerns over environmental sustainability, food safety, animal welfare, and biodiversity conservation. In developed countries, the demand for organic products is increasing steadily, and a significant part of the food consumed comes from organic sources. The increase in the production and consumption of organic foods has made it one of the most important research topics in recent years.

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Machine Learning for Sustainable Manufacturing in Industry 4.0


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English | 2024 | ISBN: 103239305X | 250 Pages | EPUB | 11 MB
The book focuses on the recent developments in the areas of error reduction, resource optimization, and revenue growth in sustainable manufacturing using machine learning. It presents the integration of smart technologies such as machine learning in the field of Industry 4.0 for better quality products and efficient manufacturing methods.

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Sustainable Success with Stakeholders The Untapped Potential


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English | ISBN: 0230229174 | 2009 | 222 pages | EPUB | 1305 KB
This book shows managers how they can identify their stakeholders and cooperate with them in a mutually successful and satisfying way. It includes numerous examples from case studies and international firms, illustrating the stepping stones to a comprehensive stakeholder management.

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