<p><p>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).</p><p>The book also presents res
Sustainable Development Research in the Asia-Pacific Region: Education, Cities, Infrastructure and Buildings
โ Scribed by Walter Leal Filho; Judy Rogers; Usha Iyer-Raniga
- Publisher
- Springer
- Year
- 2018
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 547
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
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.
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