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This book explores policy measures and social programmes designed to make quality education accessible to socio-economic disadvantaged groups (SEDGs) in India.

Our world is characterized by scarcity and surfeit: too much carbon, pollution and concentrated wealth; a shortage of livelihoods, safe water and security. In response, the authors develop the idea of a 'modest imaginary', showing how it differs from modern and anti-modern approaches to sustainability and offers alternative ways forward.

This book gives insights into the agricultural policies in several countries located in different continents. It is of interest to students, researchers, and policy and decision makers.Given the particularities of agriculture, agricultural policies are indispensable for an adjusted development of farms according to the strategic objectives of each country, namely the socio-economic and environmental ones. The question that often arises is whether the practical effects of the various policy measures are in accordance with their design and what is the effect of these policy instruments among many other causes of structural and technological change. The aim of this book is to describe the main agricultural policies that have been implemented in countries such as the United States of America, Brazil, China, India, South Africa, Australia, as well as the European Union. It also aims to analyse the real impact of these policies on the structural and technological changes of farms in the European Union. As its methodology, the book considers bibliometric analysis, literature review and statistical approaches.

Das Buch adressiert die zwei Themen Erstellung ressourceneffizienter Software sowie den ressourceneffizienten Betrieb von Software. Für die Mehrheit aller Unternehmen in Deutschland sind bei der Entwicklung von Software die Dimensionen ¿in budget¿, ¿in time¿ und ¿in function¿ wichtig. Die Dimension ¿in climate¿ gewinnt vor dem Hintergrund der Klima- und der Energiekrise stark an Bedeutung. Dabei muss die Dimension ¿in climate¿ nicht im Kontrast zu den anderen Dimensionen stehen. Bei näherer Betrachtung kann sie sogar die anderen Dimensionen ergänzen. In Bezug auf den Betrieb von IT-Systemen liegt aktuell der Fokus bei den deutschen Firmen auf Performance und Verfügbarkeit. Einbußen in diesen beiden Bereichen wird oftmals mit einem Mehr an Infrastruktur begegnet, welches höheren Ressourcenverbrauch bedeutet und damit ggf. höhere CO2-Emissionen impliziert. Dabei müssen Performance und Verfügbarkeit nicht im Widerspruch zu moderaten CO2-Emissionen stehen. Dieses Buch stellt zunächst die Ergebnisse einer Umfrage unter Entscheiderinnen und Entscheidern zum Thema Green-IT dar, mit Fragen zu einer nachhaltigen IT in Bezug auf die Entwicklung und den Betrieb von Software. Aufbauend auf der Umfrage werden konkrete Maßnahmen zur Reduktion von CO2 beim Entwurf und beim Bau von Software dargestellt sowie Möglichkeiten eines energieeffizienten Betriebs im eigenen Rechenzentrum und in der Cloud aufgezeigt. Neben einem ausführlichen Theorieteil bietet das Buch mehrere Best-Practice-Beispiele und eine illustrative Fallstudie.

This book gathers the latest advances, innovations, and applications in the field of environmental and construction engineering, as presented by international researchers at the XXIV International Scientific Conference "e;Construction: The Formation of Living Environment"e;, held in Moscow, Russia on April 22-24, 2021. It covers highly diverse topics, including sustainable innovative development of the construction industry, building materials, reliability of buildings and constructions and safety in construction, modelling and mechanics of building structures, engineering and smart systems in construction, climate change and urban environment. The contributions, which were selected by means of a rigorous international peer-review process, highlight numerous exciting ideas that will spur novel research directions and foster multidisciplinary collaborations.

Designing with living materials: thoughts on the paradigm shift and an overview of the state of research What is "Bioprotopia"? It is a vision of a world with buildings that grow, self-heal and create virtuous cycles where waste from one process feeds another. A vision where the spaces that we inhabit are attuned to both the human occupants and non-human microbial ecologies. This is the first book to ground the concept of biotechnology in the built environment in tangible, large-scale prototypes. With rich visuals, it presents materials and processes that bring to life the many possibilities of shaping the built environment with micro-organisms. In addition to considering scientific and technical challenges, the book also discusses the need for a shift in thinking and culture to realise this vision. First comprehensive publication on the state of research Demonstrates the use of renewable materials in design Illustrative, scientific documentation for design professions and researchers

We are all improvising. We are all making decisions. And we are all watching each other improvise. Together, we are improvising. Decisions become shared ones. We will have built this city together. Convivial Ground invites the reader to discover the work of the transdisciplinary European design-build network Constructlab piece by piece. Taking Ivan Illich's understanding of conviviality as departure point, the essays, conversations, stories, and images in the book reflect on the specificities of collaborative practices as situated experiments, as well as on their possible roles in the creation of convivial societies. Exploring contemporary conditions of togetherness, learning, and working, the book is not a "how-to" guide, but an invitation to cooperatively write new convivial narratives.

This book discusses the significance of descriptive, predictive, and prescriptive digital enterprises and their practices for different functional domains and in different countries during COVID-19. It explores new dimensions in digital enterprises that are emerging after COVID-19. Varied topics discussed include virtual workplace and workflows, media use, digital security, e-governance, digital supply chains, increased use of AI, new HR practices, and sustainable development in post-pandemic era. The broad range of digital development topics will help business owners, digital professionals, managers, researchers, and academicians.

COVID-19 has demanded management innovations across all sectors. As urban systems are made more sustainable, and our focus shifts towards the Circular Economy, this timely book sheds new light on emerging issues.

This two-volume set presents the conference papers from the 1st International Conference on Economics, Development and Sustainability (EDESUS 2019), organized by the University of Economics and Business, Vietnam National University, Hanoi. The collection addresses global changes and sustainable development in Vietnam and other emerging market economies in Asia, and covers wider topics such as economics and business (e.g. economic theory, national and international income distribution, macroeconomic policies, sectors of economy, productivity developments, financial market, business governance, bank financing), development and sustainability (e.g. developing process, development policy, public policy, sustainable growth, sustainability tools, sustainable livelihood, sustainable tourism, green growth), and resources and global change (e.g. human resources, natural resources, climate change, globalization, global challenges). The books are of interest to professors, researchers, lecturers, and students in economics and geography, consultants, and decision makers interested in global changes and sustainable development.  Volume 1 focuses on economic development in Vietnam and other emerging market economies in Asia. This covers topics such as economics and business (e.g. economic theory, national and international income distribution, macroeconomic policies, sectors of economy, productivity developments, financial market, business governance, bank financing) and development studies (e.g. developing process, development policy, public policy, green growth).

This book seeks to revise and challenge the roles and traditional realms of influence that national and local governments, and businesses at a critical juncture in terms of achieving sustainable development, faces when tackling the dual challenges of climate change and post-COVID recovery. Using the broader lens of the 2030 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to assess the roles and responsibilities of each of these stakeholders and their relationships, the book offers policy, economic arguments, case studies and examples to argue that neither national or local governments, nor companies, could afford to deviate from the SDGs in the recovery from the current crisis, nor that the imperative of bold climate action should detract from the broader focus on sustainability. The analysis frames the debate of how a balance between people, planet, and profits can be achieved and how nations, regions and cities, and businesses, with their representative organizations, can achieve a sustainable recovery from the current global crisis, and contribute to climate smart, resilient and inclusive development. 

Portrait of Studio Hani Rashid Building on the previous volume Re: Futures (2017), Re: Action presents a selection of innovative designs by Studio Hani Rashid at the University of Applied Arts Vienna's Institute of Architecture. The selected projects address architectural strategies for ensuring vitality in cities and ecosystems as well as sustainable urban growth. In his studio, Hani Rashid, co-founder of the visionary New York firm Asymptote Architecture, focuses on architecture that responds to current and future ecological changes. Bringing together projects, texts, and conversations, the book highlights creative ways in which architecture can contribute to the development of a sustainable, progressive, and livable urban future. Innovative experimental architectural designs for vibrant cities and ecosystems Explores how architecture can respond to ecological changes With contributions by Hani Rashid, Anab Jain, Greg Lynn, Timothy Morton, Claudia Pasquero, and others

Solid matter. Monolithic and homogeneous concepts for a circular approach to architecture. In response to climate change, architects have been seeking a contemporary expression for durable, solid and homogeneous wall structures made of clay, wood, brick, concrete and recycled materials. This book follows 25 projects to analyze construction methods that predominantly involve materials that have a single origin and can be easily dismantled. It looks at a variety of different ways and scales in which architects have dealt with issues of mass and materiality, both in terms of design and construction. Structured according to the specific materials, the book allows direct comparisons, and renders visible solid building typologies and forms. Numerous drawings, developed especially for this book, document the projects. Two essays as well as interviews with Pepe Marquez and Arno Richter examine the strategies and background of monolithic architecture and solid construction methods. Solid building materials and their contribution to climate protection and sustainability Analytical presentations of single-variety and demountable construction methods Insights into research and applications of the materials

Auf der Grundlage umweltpsychologischer Erkenntnisse werden Ansatzpunkte und Strategien zur Forderung nachhaltigen Verhaltens benannt. Eine sozial-okologischen Transformation erfordert jedoch nicht nur die Veranderung von spezifischen Verhaltensweisen, sondern umfassende Veranderungen in den bestehenden Lebensstilen. Der Ansatz der psychischen Ressourcen verfolgt dieses Ziel durch die Berucksichtigung des subjektiven Wohlbefindens als zentrale Motivationsquelle fur nachhaltiges Verhalten. Hierbei gilt es auch die durch die Klimakrise verursachten Gefuhle der Macht- und Hilflosigkeit zu uberwinden, um das individuelle und kollektive Engagement fur den Klimaschutz zu starken.

This book explores the drivers and impacts of sand mining in the coastal areas of Lagos Nigeria. Based on empirical evidence, sand mining activity is driven by a number of urbanization-related factors while sand mining impacts are underlined by a number of sustainability-related factors. Four urbanization components describe the drivers of sand mining and four sustainability components describe the impacts of sand mining in Lagos. This book concludes on the puzzling dilemma of sand mining that supports thriving urbanization but undermines environmental sustainability in Lagos. Of course, sand mining has strong implications for environmental sustainability in Lagos coastal areas. This book is of immense benefit to environmental planners, city administrators, students of environmental science and the general public who have regards for environmental management. 

This book addresses the impact of soil and water quality on food production, and explores soil and water conservation measures to be applied at farm level for agricultural sustainability. Divided into 8 chapters, the book covers topics such as soil properties responsible for soil loss, the impact of climate change, water and biological factors on soil chemistry, the effect of soil on the quality of water including sustaining aquaculture productivity and environment of wetlands, soil and water qualities necessary for irrigation, management of soil organic carbon, and the importance of soil moisture conservation including agroforestry for food production. Particular attention is given to the management of soil organic carbon in sustainable crop cultivation as well as reducing soil erosion and nutrient loss from soil from cultivated lands. The book concludes with a chapter that integrates soil and water conservation with sustainable food production and food safety.

As drivers of climate action enter the fourth decade of what has become a multi-stage race, Net Zero has emerged as the dominant organizing principle. Hundreds of corporations and investors worldwide, together responsible for assets in the tens of trillions of dollars, are lining-up for the UN Race to Zero. This latest stage in the race to save civilization from heat, drought, fires, and floods, is defined by steering toward zeroing out greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.Settling Climate Accounts probes the practice of Net Zero finance. It elucidates both the state of play and a set of directions that help form judgements about whether Net Zero is going to carry climate action far enough. The book delves into technical analyses and activates the reader's imagination with narrative accounts of climate action past, present, and future. Settling Climate Accounts is edited and authored by Stanford University faculty and researchers. The first part of the book investigates the rough edges of Net Zero in practice, exploring questions of hedging risk, Scope 3 emissions, greenwashing, and the business of asset management. The second half looks at states, markets, and transitions through the lenses of blended finance, offsets, debt, and securitization. The editors tease out possible solutions and raise further questions about the adequacy and reach of the Net Zero agenda. To effectively navigate the road ahead, the editors call out the need for accountability and ask: who is in charge of making Net Zero add up?Settling Climate Accounts offers context and foundation to ground the rapidly evolving practice of Net Zero finance. Targeted at seasoned practitioners, newly activated leaders, educators, and students of climate action the world over, this book embraces the complexity of climate action and, in so doing, proposes to animate and drive hope.

Die Cannabispflanze konnte als Nutzhanf besser als bisher gedacht dazu beitragen, die Ziele des UN-Nachhaltigkeits-Reports, der sog. Agenda 2030 und deren 17 SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals), zu erreichen. Unter dem Gesundheitsaspekt steht ihre medizinische Verwendung im Vordergrund, doch wird sie auch in kosmetischen Produkten und in Nahrungsangeboten fur Mensch und Tier eingesetzt. Im Rahmen der zunehmenden Klimakrise hilft Nutzhanf vor allem bei der Bewaltigung des CO2 Problems: in der Landwirtschaft durch Bindung des CO2 ahnlich wie bei der Aufforstung, in der Industrie als recyclebarer Rohstoff-Ersatz etwa als Plastik-Ersatz, bei der Kleidung, in der Technik oder im Bauwesen. Momentan zeigen die immensen Preise und die hohe Nachfrage leider ein anderes Bild, vom Burger, der mochte, aber nicht kann oder darf, von Bauern, die immense burokratische Hurden zu uberwinden haben, bis hin zu einer Industrie, die durch komplexe Regeln und Gesetze abgeschreckt wird zu investieren. Das essential zeigt, wie man dieses Potential auch in Deutschland realisieren konnte.