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    Frankfurt a.M. :Peter Lang GmbH, Internationaler Verlag der Wissenschaften,
    Keywords: Sustainable development -- Study and teaching. ; Environmental education. ; Electronic books.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 online resource (466 pages)
    Edition: 200th ed.
    ISBN: 9783653045383
    Series Statement: Umweltbildung, Umweltkommunikation und Nachhaltigkeit / Environmental Education, Communication and Sustainability Series ; v.32
    DDC: 363.7
    Language: English
    Note: Cover -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Applied Sustainable Development: A Way Forward in Promoting Sustainable Development in Higher Education Institutions -- Applying the Richard E. Gross Problem-Solving Model: Whistleblowing and the Environment, the Case of Avco Environmental -- Community Engagement in University of British Columbia's Climate Action Plan -- Making Education for Sustainability Work on your Campus: The Roundtables on Environmental Systems and Sustainability -- Education for Sustainability Pedagogy: Ideological and Epistemological Barriers and Drivers -- Integrated Theoretical and Practical MSc Education for Sustainable Industrial Development -- Innovation, New Goals and Challenges concerning Italian Trends in Environmental Education for Sustainable Development -- On-Campus Innovation for Sustainability: Evolution of Sustainable Development on the Joondalup Campus, Edith Cowan University (ECU), Western Australia -- Accounting Education for Sustainable Development: A View from the Profession -- Engineers for More Sustainable Industrial Engineering -- Institutionalization of Learning-Beyond-Academics Leads to Sustainability of Higher Education Institution in the Field of Engineering: A Case Study from India -- Sustainable Development, Bioenergy and Education: Experiences in Collaboration and Communication for Promoting Environmentally Sustainable Biofuel Development -- Making Better Choices Today: Ethics, Technology and Sustainability -- The Secret Garden: Geocaching Links the Classroom to the Campus -- Greening the Waste Stream: A Case Study in Applied Environmental Analysis at Pomona College -- Students Collaborate to Develop Educational Green-Clothing Label -- Classes that Change the World: Synergistic Solutions and Multiplier Effects for Students, Campuses, and Communities. , A Survey of Sustainability Promotion Experiences: The IPSO Project -- Sustainability and the Struggle for Hegemony in Australian Architectural Education -- Evaluating Education for Sustainable Development Programs -- Making Environmental Connections in Courses in the Humanities and Social Sciences -- A Short-Term Experiential Study Abroad Course on Sustainability in Costa Rica: Art as a Sustainability Case Study1 -- Transformative Sustainability Education in a Shipboard Living-Learning Community1 -- Understanding Communities of Practice in Online Education for Sustainability -- Preparing Teachers to Educate for Sustainable Development -- About the Authors -- Thematic Index.
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing AG,
    Keywords: Electronic books.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 online resource (540 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    ISBN: 9783319705606
    Series Statement: World Sustainability Series
    DDC: 333.7
    Language: English
    Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- 1 A Strategic Differentiation Proposal for a Cruise Tourism Offer, Built on the Cultural Identity of the Host Community of Puerto Progreso, Yucatan -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 3 Cruise Tourism and Competitiveness -- 4 The Cultural Identity of the Host Community -- 5 Methodology -- 6 Findings -- 6.1 Competitive Situation -- 7 Identity and Cultural Elements to Be Enhanced -- 8 Discussion -- 9 Conclusions -- References -- 2 UrBis: A Mobile Crowdsourcing Platform for Sustainable Social and Urban Research in México -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 An Integrative Approach -- 3 Mobile Crowdsourcing -- 4 Urban Laboratories: Cortazar, Guanajuato, León, Mérida and Torreón -- 5 UrBis Architecture -- 6 UrBis Deployment and Data Collection -- 7 Data Analysis -- 8 Constraints and Limitations -- 9 Results -- 9.1 Collected Data -- 9.2 Mapping Evidence -- 9.3 Videos of Urban Scenes -- 9.4 Emerging Themes -- 10 Urban Data Challenge Outputs -- 11 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 3 The Living Interculturality of Chiapas to Recreate the Modern University Towards Sustainability Horizons -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The University in Chiapas: Decolonizing Our Thinking to Understand Intercultural Realities -- 3 Utopia: Towards Sustainability Since the Transformation of the University -- 4 Learning by Way of Conclusions -- References -- 4 Sustainable Development for Farmers Transforming Agroindustrial Wastes into Profitable Green Products -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Biofuel from Biodrying of Byproducts -- 3 Edible Mushroom Production from Byproducts -- 4 Production of Compost, Vermicompost and Bokashi -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- 5 Strategies for Guiding Community Organizations in Sustainable Development: The Case of Monteria's Urban Areas -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction. , 2 Methodology -- 3 Location of the Study Area -- 4 Limitations of this Study -- 5 Results and Analysis -- 5.1 Profiles and Perceptions -- 5.2 Community Organization Manual -- 6 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 6 Pedagogic Proposal Focused on Sustainable Development: Fracking, a Matter of Active Debate at Present in the Argentine Patagonia -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Content and Work Development -- 3 Teaching Sustainable Development in High School: Argumentation in Science Classes Using a STES Approach -- 4 Research Methodology -- 5 Results and Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 7 A Low-Cost and Low-Tech Modular Solar Still as a Reliable and Sustainable Water Source -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 State of the Art -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Working Principle -- 5 Raw Water Dosage -- 6 Evaporation Basin -- 7 Passive Energy Augmentation Techniques -- 8 Cover Glass and Distillate Deviation -- 9 Construction Materials -- 10 Distillate Remineralization -- 11 Fabrication Procedure -- 12 System Design -- 13 Operation and Maintenance -- 14 Experimental Setup -- 15 Results and Discussion -- 16 Water Quality and Remineralization -- 17 Material Costs -- 18 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 8 Vulnerability and Coping Capacity of the Population of Low Balsas to Extreme Environmental Hazards to a Sustainable Development: A Case Study of the Population of Cuitaz, Zirandaro, Guerrero -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Understanding Vulnerability from Coping Capacities -- 3 Characterization of El Cuitaz, Zirándaro, Guerrero -- 4 Coping Capacities After Hurricanes Ingrid and Manuel -- 4.1 Chikungunya Fever -- 4.2 Flood in 1967 -- 4.3 Organized Crime -- 5 Multi-case Study: Vulnerability in El Cuitaz -- 6 Conclusions -- References. , 9 Transference of Ecotechnology in Disadvantaged Regions of Mexico, Towards Sustainable Development -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Reference Framework -- 3 Background of Penjamo and Tierra Blanca, Guanajuato, Mexico -- 4 Methodology -- 5 Results and Analyses -- 6 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 10 A Decalogue for Education for Sustainability Across Environmental Generic Competencies -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Professors and Their Experiences on Environmental Issues -- 3 Environmental Education from the Students -- 4 Perspective from Professionals to Define Environmental Competences -- 5 Toolbox to Design Environmental and Sustainable Generic Competencies -- 5.1 Environmental and Sustainable Generic Competencies -- 6 10 Guidelines for a Sustainable Action Plan -- 7 Conclusions -- References -- 11 Oil Exploitation in Yasuni Biosphere Reserve. Impact on Ecuador's Commitment with Sustainability -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Precedents and History -- 3 Sustainability Dimensions -- 4 Environmental Dimension -- 5 Social Dimension -- 6 Economic Dimension -- 7 Political Dimension -- 8 Sustainability in Scales -- 8.1 Local Scale -- 8.2 National Scale -- 8.3 Global Scale -- 9 Conclusions -- References -- 12 Individual Resilience and the Environmental Education for Sustainability as a Base of Community Resilience. A Case Study with High School Teachers -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Social Driven Belt of Resilience and Environmental Education for Sustainability -- 3 Resilience: Concept and Study -- 4 Methodology to Identify Individual and Community Resilience -- 5 Outcomes. First Approaches to Individual and Community Resilience -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 13 Assessment of Competencies for Sustainability in Secondary Education in Mexico -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Research Orientation. , 4 Competencies for Sustainability -- 4.1 Competencies for Sustainability in Mexico's Secondary Education -- 4.2 Competencies for Sustainability in MHS Curriculum -- 5 Assessment Framework -- 6 Specific Assessment Tools and Instrument -- 7 Results and Discussion -- 8 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 14 Methodological Proposal to Evaluate Touristic Activity with Local Sustainability Criteria in the Hydrographic Sub-Basins of the Huasteca Potosina, Mexico -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Tourism Sustainability Assessment -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Definition of the Object Being Evaluated -- 5 Diagnostic Criteria and Indicators -- 6 Measurement and Monitoring of Indicators -- 7 Integration of Results -- 8 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 15 Mercury Concentration in Hair Due to Environment on Two Populations in Mexico -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Metodology -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Non-exposed Population by Profession (Student Population in the Southern Area of Mexico City) -- 3.2 Exposed by Profession Population (Mining Region, San Joaquin) -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- 16 Organization and Community Management of Water for Domestic Use in a Rural Community in Nicaragua -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methods -- 3 Concepts of Community and Organization -- 4 Community Water Management in Nicaragua -- 5 Organizations Involved in Water Management in the Rural Community of Ducualí -- 6 Community Water and Sanitation Committees in Ducualí -- 7 Conclusions -- References -- 17 Towards a Participative Environmental Management Education Model Using Information and Communication Technologies -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Contextual Framework -- 3 Theoretical Framework -- 3.1 Views About Environmental Management -- 3.2 Dimensions of Environmental Awareness -- 4 Research Design. , 4.1 Applied Methods and Techniques -- 4.2 Description of the Cases -- 4.3 Analysis and Interpretation of the Findings -- 4.4 Knowledge-A Key Element in Environmental Management -- 5 Participants' Attitudes About Environmental Management -- 6 Environmental Beliefs and Citizen Participation -- 7 Conclusions -- 8 Limitations -- 9 Recommendations -- References -- 18 Green Areas and Environmental Justice: Toward the Urban Sustainability of León, Guanajuato -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Equal Distribution of Green Areas: A Matter of Environmental Justice -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Results -- 5 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 19 The Need for an Integrated Landscape Management Approach Illustrated by the Analysis of the Participation in the Ecologic Spatial Planning of Benito Juárez, Quintana Roo, Mexico -- Abstract -- 1 The Local Ecologic Spatial Planning Programme: Participation by All Stakeholders -- 2 Case Study: Caribbean Tourist Paradise Cancun -- 3 Sustainability Actors or the Tragedy of the Commons -- 4 Four Types of Participation -- 5 Methodology: Interviews on Participation and Sustainable Development -- 6 Results on Spatial Planning Processes -- 7 Interpretation of Participation and Sustainable Development in Cancun -- 8 The Need for Integrated Landscape Management (ILM) -- 9 Conclusions -- References -- 20 Mediating Traditional Ecological Knowledge Through Participatory Documentary: Emerging Educational Strategies for Sustainability in Southern Mexico -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Participatory Documentary and Ethnographic Video -- 3 Towards Relevant Research with a Social Impact -- 4 Using Video as a Means to Collaborate with Indigenous Youth -- 5 Results of the Experience -- 6 Learning Through the Documentary Production: Voices from Film-Makers and Fisherwomen -- 7 Conclusions -- References. , 21 Evaluation of Climate Change Impact as a Tool for Sustainable Development: A Case Study of a Mexican Basin.
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing AG,
    Keywords: Sustainable development. ; Electronic books.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 online resource (337 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    ISBN: 9783319148830
    Series Statement: World Sustainability Series
    DDC: 333.7
    Language: English
    Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Contributors -- Part I Plenary Lectures and InvitedContributions: SustainableDevelopment, Knowledge Societyand Knowledge-basedEconomy-Policy of Education,Research, and TechnologicalDevelopment -- 1 Challenges for Planetary Stewardship at the Entry of the Period of the Anthropocene -- Abstract -- 1 Humans Acting in the Environment---From Stone Ax to the Industrial Revolution -- 2 From the Onset of Sustainability into the Period of the Anthropocene -- 3 From Rural to Urban Futures---and Back -- 4 The Challenges of the Global Environmental Conditions -- 5 Regional Aspects in the Northern Europe---The Baltic Sea Region -- 6 Challenges in the Period of the Anthropocene -- 6.1 On Complexity and Uncertainty -- 6.2 Biosphere Services -- 6.3 Systems Concerns and Resilience -- 6.4 New Management and Governance Features -- 6.5 New Balances -- 7 Summary -- References -- 2 Is Local Energy Supply a Main Road to Sustainability? -- Abstract -- 1 Background and Some Definitions -- 2 Local Energy Supply as a Policy and/or Strategy Option -- 3 Local Energy Supply Today---The Case of Sweden -- 3.1 Heating -- 3.2 Electricity -- 3.3 Fuel for Transport -- 3.4 How Much Energy Is Produced Locally? -- 3.5 The Policy Steps to Promote Local Energy -- 4 Some Cases of Communities with Strong Local Energy Policies -- 4.1 Continental Europe---Austria and Germany -- 4.2 Sweden -- 4.3 Islands -- 5 Some Comments on Technical and Economic Developments for Local Energy Production -- 5.1 Energy Mapping -- 5.2 Solar Electricity -- 5.3 Heating -- 5.4 Biogas -- 5.5 Transport -- 6 Research Questions -- References -- 3 Introducing Education for Sustainable Development---Challenges for Students and Teachers -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Current Challenges in Higher Education -- 3 Higher Education and Sustainable Development. , 4 Learning Outcomes and Competences for Sustainability---Students -- 5 Competences for Education for and About Sustainable Development---Teachers -- 6 Do We Live as We Preach? -- 4 Innovation and Development in Latvia -- Abstract -- 1 Economic Growth, Development and Underdevelopment in the Knowledge Society -- 2 Knowledge Society and Information Society -- 3 Knowledge Society and Latvia: Underdevelopment -- 4 Final Remarks -- References -- Part IIPlenary Lectures and Invited Contributions: Worldwide Expertise and Expectations: Sustainable Development and Future Smart Manufacturing -- 5 Interplay Between Sustainable Development, Knowledge Society, and Smart Future Manufacturing Technologies in EU RTD Policy Documents, in the Work Program of FP7 and Horizon 2020 -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Interplay Between Sustainable Development and Knowledge Society in the Landscape European Research Area -- 3 Activities at the EU RTD Policy and Framework Programmes Level -- 3.1 FP6---Citizens and Governance in a Knowledge-based society -- 3.2 FP7 -- 3.3 Horizon 2020 -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- 6 NANOfutures, the European Technology Integrating and Innovation Platform: Nanotechnologies---Essential Part of Sustainable Development -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 NANOfutures: A Cross-European Technology Platform -- 3 Nanotechnology in H2020 -- References -- 7 Urban Development and the Environmental Challenges---``Green'' Systems Considerations for the EU -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Content of Grand Challenges---On Drivers and Their Implications -- 2.1 The World of 2025 and Beyond. A European Perspective -- 2.2 Specific Implications for Environment, Sustainability and ``Green Development'' -- 2.3 Implications for Urban Development -- 2.4 Natural Resources, Socio-economic Issues and the Urban Processes -- 2.5 The Urban---Rural Connection. , 2.6 Green Development and Urban Possibilities -- 3 Green Urban Principles and Goals in Contemporary Urban Planning -- 4 Moving Towards the Period of Anthropocene -- 5 Analysis in Terms of Perspectives -- 5.1 The Resource Flows---Natural Resources and Waste Flows -- 5.2 Climate and Energy -- 5.3 Housing Involving the Architectural Green Sustainability Oriented Technology -- 5.4 Technological Systems Solutions -- 5.5 Socio-Ecological Resilience Systems and Their Development in Time -- 5.6 Geographical Scaling Perspectives -- 5.7 The Politics and Institutions that Will Provide the ``Governance'' Capacities, Including Responses to Surprises -- 6 Some Issues of Importance -- 6.1 The Increased Importance of Green Areas Within the City Space -- 6.2 The Importance of Developing New and More Sustainability Oriented (Both Mid-term and Long-term) Indicators for Urban Space, i.e. a More Relevant ``Metrics'' -- 6.3 The Innovation Aspect to Urban ``Green Growth'' -- 6.4 The Role of the Economic Crises for Urban ``Green Development'' -- 6.5 Vulnerability and Resilience Considerations of Systems Nature -- 6.6 Time and Development Aspects -- 6.7 Norms and Values -- 7 Scenario Reflection on European Urban Futures -- 7.1 Green Technology Based Bio-economy (A) -- 7.1.1 Path and Characteristics -- 7.1.2 Bonuses and Problems -- 7.1.3 European Policy Demands -- 7.2 Value Oriented New Green Society (B) -- 7.2.1 Path and Characteristics -- 7.2.2 Bonuses and Problems -- 7.2.3 European Policy Demands -- 7.3 Traditional Industrial Growth (C) -- 7.3.1 Path and Characteristics -- 7.3.2 Bonuses and Problems -- 7.3.3 European Policy Demands -- 7.4 Tackling Acute Societal Pressures (D) -- 7.4.1 Path and Characteristics -- 7.4.2 Bonuses and Problems -- 7.4.3 European Policy Demands -- 8 Some Strategic Issues to Be Considered -- 8.1 Issues and Perspectives. , 8.2 Mobilising a ``Right Mind'' Set (Especially in Connecting ``The Local'' and ``The Global'') -- 8.3 Urban Policy as Seen from Inside-out with Regard to Cities, and from Outside-in -- 8.4 New Governance Structures (and Capacities to Match the Grand Challenges) -- 8.5 Need for Changes in the Knowledge Production System (Towards More of Systems Thinking) -- 8.6 Alertness to Demographic and Social Challenges -- 8.7 Not Forgetting Culture and Norms -- 8.8 Domains of Possible Surprises -- 9 Summary---Specific EU Concerns and Possibilities in Relation to Green Urban Challenges -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 8 Technological Development and Lifestyle Changes -- Abstract -- 1 Which Is First---Technology or Lifestyle Change? -- 2 Reproduction---from Large to Small Families -- 3 Mobility---Beyond Peak Car -- 4 Consumption---Owning or Sharing? -- 5 Working---Machines or People? -- 6 Food---Buying or Growing? -- 7 An Alternative View---Social Organisation -- References -- 9 Zero Emissions and Bio-refineries for Natural Fibres, Biomaterials and Energy: Genesis of Concepts. Review -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Zero Emissions and Blue Economy -- 3 The Bio-refinery Concept -- 4 Lignin Problem in Biorefinery. New Structural Approach to Understanding Lignin -- 4.1 General Approach -- 4.2 The Science of Complexity -- 4.3 Lignin as Ordered Structure -- 4.4 Experimental Difficulties and Complexity of Lignin -- 4.5 Conventional Biosynthetic Lignification (Freudenberg 1965 -- Sarkanen and Ludvig 1981 -- Higuchi 1985) -- 4.6 Coupling of the Free Radicals of Monolignols -- 4.7 Non-biological Factors Enhancing Heterogeneity of Lignin Macromolecules -- 4.8 Scaling and Lignin Fractals -- 5 Clustering Principle in Zero Emissions Biorefinery -- 6 Steam-Explosion Auto-hydrolysis as a Technology for Biomass Pretreatment. , 7 Some Case Studies of Laboratory of Biomass Eco-ficient Conversion of the Latvian Wood Research Institute -- 7.1 Natural Hemp Fibres Treated with Steam Explosion -- 7.2 Self-binding Boards of Grey Alder Particles Pre-treated by Steam Explosion -- 7.3 SE Hemp Shives as a Heat Insulating Composite (Andzs et al. 2012) -- 8 Summary -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 10 Contribution to the Knowledge Development for Smart Cities -- Abstract -- 1 Urbanisation and City Labels -- 2 Between Smart Cities and Smart City Definitions -- 3 Complexity of Urban Energy Systems -- 4 Achieving Transformation Beyond the State-of-the-Art. How Do Cities Need to Change? -- 4.1 Concepts -- 4.2 Technologies -- 4.3 Processes -- 5 Barriers to Achieving Transformation Beyond State-of-the-Art---Experiences from Austrian Research -- 5.1 A New Urban Planning Practice Is Needed -- 5.2 From General Barriers to Examples of Specific Problems -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 11 Smart Cities---Imposed Requirement or Preferred Life-Style -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 How Can a ``Smart City'' be Defined? -- 3 Existing Initiatives and Experience -- 4 European-Wide Initiatives -- 4.1 Smart Cities and Communities Industrial Initiative -- 4.2 Joint Programme on Smart Cities -- 4.3 Smart Cities and Communities Stakeholder Platform -- 4.4 European Innovation Partnership on Smart Cities and Communities -- 5 Smart Cities in Europe -- 5.1 Barcelona, ES -- 5.2 Copenhagen, DK -- 5.3 Linköping, SE -- 5.4 Lyon, FR -- 5.5 Rotterdam, NL -- 5.6 Jelgava, LV -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 12 Exploring the Dependence of Urban Systems on the Environment -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Materials and Methods -- 2.1 The Accounting Framework: SUMMA -- 2.2 Decomposition Analysis -- 2.3 Case Study Area: The City of Rome -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 4 Conclusions -- References. , 13 Limits to Sustainable Use of Wood Biomass.
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing AG,
    Keywords: Environmental sociology. ; Electronic books.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 online resource (337 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    ISBN: 9783319323183
    Series Statement: World Sustainability Series
    DDC: 363.7
    Language: English
    Note: Intro -- Editorial -- Contents -- 1 Biodiversity and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD): Tendencies and Perspectives -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity -- 32010 Biodiversity Target-The Convention on Biological Diversity -- 4Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 -- 5Education for Biodiversity Conservation in the 21st Century: Beyond 2015 -- 6Education for Biodiversity: Tendencies and Perspectives -- References -- Part I Education Research on Biodiversity -- 2 Conservation of Biological Resources: Why Does It Matter? -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Reasons for Taking Action -- 3Forests' Ecosystems and Species Richness -- 3.1 The Easter Island as an Example of Human Unsustainable Practices -- 4The Relevance of Biological Resources: From Basic Needs to Economic Development -- 5Biodiversity Unknown -- 6The Extinction of Species -- 7Conclusion -- References -- 3 Urban Biodiversity and Cities' Sustainable Development -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Urban Ecosystems -- 3Urban Development, Land Use Change, and Environmental Impacts -- 4Recognizing the Importance of Urban Biodiversity -- 5Urban Sustainable Development -- 5.1 Greening Cities -- 5.2 Public Participation -- 6Final Remarks -- References -- 4 Education on Biodiversity in the Polar Regions -- Abstract -- 1Importance of Polar Regions -- 2Importance of Polar Biodiversity -- 3Importance of Linking Education and Biodiversity Issues Related to the Polar Regions -- 4Examples of Polar Activities Related to Biodiversity -- 5Tackling the Challenging Issues on Polar Education Related to Biodiversity: Step 1. Evaluation of Impact -- 6Final Considerations -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 5 Teaching Mycology Worldwide -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Collecting -- 3Morphological Analyses. , 4Scientists and Company Collaboration to Education -- 5Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 6 Bugs and Society I: Raising Awareness About Endemic Biodiversity -- Abstract -- 1Framing Biodiversity Loss Within Risk Governance Towards Nature Conservation -- 1.1 Social (Ir)relevance of Biodiversity Loss: A Minor Global Problem -- 1.1.1 Biodiversity Loss as an Environmental Risk -- 1.1.2 Engaging Society with Biodiversity Loss -- 1.2 Risk Communication as a Tool for Biodiversity Conservation -- 1.2.1 Risk Communication Within the Governance of Risk -- 1.2.2 Engaging Society Through Risk Communication -- 1.3 The Problem: How to Promote Endemic Insects as Azorean Natural Heritage? -- 1.3.1 Endemic Biodiversity in the Azores -- 1.3.2 The Invisibility of Azorean Biodiversity Loss -- 1.3.3 Challenging the Social Invisibility of Biodiversity Loss with Azorean Insects -- 2Planning the Bugs & -- Society Intervention: From Principles to Evaluation -- 2.1 Purposes and Guiding Principles -- 2.2 Logic Model: A Pragmatic Approach for Planning, Implementation and Evaluation -- 2.3 Logic Model: A Pragmatic Approach for Planning, Implementation and Evaluation -- 3In Synthesis -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Part II Teaching About Biological Invasionsand Threats to Biodiversity -- 7 Science and Education at the Centre for Invasion Biology -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 1.1 Serving the Education Need -- 1.2 Educational Advantages of Iimbovane -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 8 Engaging Society to Fight Invasive Alien Plants in Portugal-One of the Main Threats to Biodiversity -- Abstract -- 1Invasive Plants as a Threat to the Biodiversity Worldwide -- 2Brief Overview of Invasive Alien Species in Portugal -- 3The Importance of Public Awareness and Engagement as Key Components to Deal with Invasive Plants in a More Sustainable Way. , 4Strategies Used to Raise Public Awareness About IAS in Portugal -- 4.1 Invasoras.Pt-Website on Invasive Plants in Portugal -- 4.2 Webmapping Platform to Geolocate Invasive Plants in Portugal -- 4.3 Fieldwork Projects About Invasive Plants -- 4.4 Training on Invasive Plants Identification and Control -- 4.5 Printed Documents About Invasive Plants -- 4.6 Other Activities -- 5Final Considerations -- References -- Part III Engaging Society in BiodiversityConservation and Sustainability -- 9 Bugs and Society II: Testing Two Communication Strategies for Public Engagement in the Azores -- Abstract -- 1Introductory Note -- 2Raising Public Awareness: The Exhibition Açorianos há Milhões de Anos-Azoreans for Millions of Years -- 2.1 Communication Goals and Strategies -- 2.2 Insect Banners on the City Streets of Angra do Heroísmo: Claiming Territory in the Public Arena -- 2.3 Outdoor Exhibition Evaluation -- 3Promoting Public Participation: The Creative Naming of Endemic Insects on Facebook-Chama-lhe Nomes! (Pick a Name!) -- 3.1 Specific Aims and Strategy -- 3.2 Naming an Insect: An Engaging Initiative -- 3.3 Facebook Contest Evaluation -- 4Discussion -- 4.1 Using Scola's Brutti, Sporchi e Cattivi of Biodiversity to Promote Nature Conservation -- 4.2 The Importance of Evaluating Outputs and Outcomes -- 4.3 Ideas Worth Sharing -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 10 Communicating Biodiversity Conservation Research Through Dialogue and Mutual Learning in Rural and Indigenous Communities -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2A Mexican Experience of Participatory Communication -- 3Three Stages in the Participatory Process for Developing a Communication Strategy -- 3.1 Stage 1: Understanding of the Communication Context -- 3.2 Stage 2: Fostering Interaction and Exchange -- 3.3 Stage 3: Validating the Tools -- 4Concluding Remarks -- References. , 11 Education for Sustainability in the Context of Community Forestry -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Community Forests in Portugal -- 3Disconnecting the People from Old Forests -- 4Reconnecting the People with New Forests -- 5Vilarinho, a Case Study -- 6Education for the Commons -- 7Communing with Mushrooms -- 8The Mini-Commoners Baldios Governance -- 9Key Reflections and Future Challenges -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Part IV Designing Sustainable Futures -- 12 Urban Forest Governance: FUTURE-The 100,000 Trees Project in the Porto Metropolitan Area -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 1.1 Urban Forests as Multifunctional Green Infrastructures -- 1.2 Urban Forests as a Governance Issue -- 2Methods -- 2.1 Case Study -- 2.1.1 Context -- 2.1.2 Institutional Framework -- 2.1.3 Actors and Coalitions -- 2.1.4 Resources -- 2.1.5 Processes -- 3Conclusions and Future Directions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 13 Reflexive Research and Education for Sustainable Development with Coastal Fishing Communities in the Azores Islands: A Theatre for Questions -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Fishing for Frameworks and Models -- 2.1 European Fishing Policy-A Beginning -- 2.2 Difficult Match: CFP and Sustainable Development -- 2.3 Economic Systems and Sustainable Development -- 2.4 Education and Sustainable Development -- 3Aesthetic Research = Theory in Practice? -- 3.1 A Joker in the Middle of the Ocean -- 3.2 Reflexive Practice -- 4Research as Aesthetic Place -- 5An Actor/Fisher in Boal's Theatre -- 5.1 An Actor/Researcher in Boal's Theatre-Scene 1 -- 5.2 An Actor/Researcher in Boal's Theatre-Scene 2 -- 6Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 14 Public Policies and Education for Biodiversity: Brazilian Challenges in a New Global Context -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Brazilian Environmental Law: A New Perception (?). , 3Public Policies for Biodiversity: Is Brazil Really Doing All that Is Needed? -- 4Game Theory, Marginalism and the Inefficiency of Environmental Agencies in Brazil -- 5Education for the Environment and Biodiversity: The Way Beyond the Classrooms -- 6Possible New Paths for Preserving Brazil's Biodiversity -- 7Conclusions -- References -- 15 Education for Sustainable Development in Brazil: Challenges for Inclusive, Differentiated and Multicultural Education -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 1.1 The Challenge of Paradigm Shift -- 1.2 Interdisciplinarity in Education -- 1.3 Dialogue Between Different Forms of Knowledge -- 1.4 Fundamental Humanitarian Principles and Brazilian Environmental Law -- 1.5 Environmental Education: A Matter of Citizenry -- 2Differentiated Education and Future Perspectives -- 2.1 Ethnic, Racial, and Gender Identities and Movements for Differentiated Education -- 2.2 Indigenous Ethnicities and Indigenous School Education: Future Perspectives -- 3Closing Remarks -- References -- Legislation -- 16 Protecting Soil Biodiversity and Soil Functions: Current Status and Future Challenges -- Abstract -- 1Soil-The Hidden Living World -- 2Soil Biodiversity, Soil Functions and the Provision of Ecosystem Services -- 3Soil Resources Under Threat -- 4Soil Protection and Conservation Strategies -- 4.1 Action Line 1: Monitoring -- 4.2 Action Line 2: Experimentation -- 4.3 Action Line 3: Raising Awareness -- References -- 17 Interdisciplinary and Participatory Research at Early Childhood to Biodiversity Education and Sustainable Development -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Perception of Biodiversity and Their Linkages to the Ecosystems Functioning and Human Well-Being -- 2.1 Approach: Mediterranean Forest Experience -- 3Materials and Methods -- 3.1 Sample -- 3.2 Participatory Research Approach -- 4Results and Discussion. , 4.1 Participatory Research from the Children's Perspective.
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing AG,
    Keywords: Climate change mitigation. ; Electronic books.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 online resource (313 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    ISBN: 9783030572358
    Series Statement: Climate Change Management Series
    DDC: 363.7
    Language: English
    Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- 1 Phosphorus Removal from Municipal Wastewater by Electrocoagulation Associated with Biological Treatment -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Experimental Unit -- Mixed Liquid -- Experimental Procedure -- Kinetic Study -- Results and Discussion -- Kinetic Study for Phosphorous Removal -- Conclusion -- References -- 2 Evaluating Gaseous Emissions and Performance of a Spark-Ignited Non-road Engine Fueled with Gasoline, Ethanol and Adulterant Blends -- Introduction -- Material and Methods -- Fuel Blends, Properties and Experimental Apparatus -- Combustion Assays Varying the Fuel Blends and the Loads Applied to the System -- Statistical Analysis of the Experiment -- Results and Discussion -- Fuel Quality Parameters -- Exhaust Emissions-CO and THC -- Performance of the Engine-Generator Set -- Conclusions -- References -- 3 The Impact of Climate Change on Hydroelectric Resources in Brazil -- Introduction -- Originality of This Study Compared to Previous Works -- Hydroelectricity in the Northeast Region -- Methodology -- Rainfall and Streamflow Changes -- Results -- Rainfall and Streamflow -- The Case of the São Francisco Basin -- Conclusions -- References -- 4 Urban Gardens: Possibilities of Integration with Smart Practices -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Results -- Conclusion -- References -- 5 Mass Exchange in Dead Water Zones: A Numerical Approach -- Introduction -- Methods -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- 6 Potential for Application of the Biogas Produced from Manure of Dairy Cattle in a Cheese Factory -- Introduction -- Material and Methods -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusions -- References -- 7 The Importance of Green Area Maintenance for Greenhouse Gas Mitigation -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Carbon Dioxide Estimate -- Coverage and Land Use Mapping. , Obtaining Pedology and Past Vegetation -- CO2 Estimation Calculation -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- 8 The Treatment of Effluents in Promoting Sustainable Development: The Use of Led Lamps in the Process of Removal of Phosphorus in Effluents -- Introdução -- Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations Organization -- Phosphorus Balance in Effluents -- An Experimental Model of Effluent Phosphorus Removal -- Results and Discussions -- Final Considerations -- References -- 9 The Contributions of Urban Agriculture to the Promotion of Food Security in the Context of Climate Change: A Literature-Based Review -- Introduction -- Sustainable Cities -- Methodology -- Climate Change -- Food Security -- Urban Agriculture -- Discussion -- Conclusions -- References -- 10 Structural Litigation in Environmental Protection Systemic Failures: A Perspective of the Brazilian Dam Collapses -- Introduction -- Structural Litigation -- Application in the Brazilian Dam Collapses -- Considerations -- References -- 11 Access to Food and Availability in Areas of Social and Environmental Vulnerability: Threats to Sustainable Development -- Introduction -- Food and Nutritional Safety in Brazil -- International Context of FNS -- Methodology -- Results and Discussion -- Considerations -- References -- 12 CAPEX and OPEX Evaluation of a Membrane Bioreactor Aiming at Water Reuse -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Membrane Bioreactor -- LCCA of the MBR -- CAPEX -- OPEX -- Results and Discussion -- Membrane Module -- Membrane Bioreactor -- CAPEX -- OPEX -- Final Remarks -- References -- 13 Evaluation of the Reduction Potential of Pollutant Emissions by Implementing the Start-Stop System in the Internal Combustion Vehicle Fleet of the City of São Paulo, Brazil -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Databases -- Yearly Vehicle Emission Calculation. , Investigated Fleet Annual Emissions Calculation -- Calculations of Yearly Potential Reduction of Pollutant Emissions by the Start-Stop System -- Calculation of the Percentage of Potential Reduction of Pollutant Emissions of the Fleet -- Calculation Considerations -- Results and Discussion -- Effects of Considered Values -- Conclusion -- References -- 14 Environmental Justice as a Tool for Dealing with Climate Change Impacts on Food Security in Brazil in the Context of WEF Nexus -- Introduction -- Environmental Justice -- Food Security and Stability -- Climate Change Impacts on the Wef Nexus in Brazil -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- 15 Environmental Impacts of the Brazilian Energy Mix-An LCA Approach to Past, Present, and Future Scenarios -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Definition of Goal and Scope -- Inventory Analysis -- Impact Assessment -- Results and Discussion -- Evolution of the Energy Mix -- Interpretation of the LCA Results -- Conclusions -- References -- 16 Food from Somewhere: School Kitchen Garden Programs, Food Sovereignty and Food System Resilience -- Introduction -- Food from Nowhere -- Food Sovereignty and Food Systems -- Food from Nowhere -- The Urbanization of Australian's Relationship with Food -- Health Impacts of Decreased Food Sovereignty and the Current Food Environment -- Resilience Within Food Systems-Strength Through Diversity -- Sustainability Transitions and Food System Resilience -- Research Aim and Methodology -- Results and Findings -- Increased Diversity of Households' Food Source Points -- Motivations and Barriers to Growing Food at Home -- Influencing the Participants' Relationship with Food -- Conclusion -- References -- 17 Towards an Analysis of Frugal Innovation: An Important Way to Achieve Sustainability -- Introduction -- Frugal Innovation -- Methodology Procedures. , Presentation, Analysis, and Discussion of Results -- Discussion of the Results -- Final Remarks -- References -- 18 The Beauty Industry and Solid Waste -- Initial Considerations -- The Cosmetics Industry Waste -- Textile Industry Waste -- Final Considerations -- References -- 19 The Importance of Women's and Girl's Education for the Achievement of Sustainable Development: A Literature-Based Review -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Women in Sustainable Development -- Women's Education -- Importance of Women's and Girl's Education for the Achievement of all the SDGS -- Conclusions -- References -- 20 A Comparative Environmental Assessment Between Fixed Bed Gasification Reactors and a Boiler Fueled with Biomass Waste -- Introduction -- Combustion and Gasification for Biomass Waste Treatment in Electricity Generation -- Materials and Methods -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusions -- References -- 21 Impacts of Green Tire Technology: Case Study of Environmental and Customer Perspectives -- Introduction -- Theme Presentation -- Objective -- Justification -- Methodology -- Theoretical Foundation -- World Tire Market -- Brazil's Tire Market -- Tire Environment Impact -- Green Tires -- Case Study -- Theme Discussion and Results -- Final Considerations -- Reviews and Comments -- Future Works -- References -- 22 Development of a Water Purifier Made from Green Coconut Fiber: Application of an Innovative Product -- Introduction -- Theoretical Framework -- Coconut Shell Reuse Possibilities -- Activated Charcoal (AC) -- Absorption -- Product Cost Analysis -- Design for Environment-DFE -- Ergonomic Analysis -- Methodology -- Results -- Definition of the Product -- Market Research -- Materials Analysis -- Cost Analysis -- Materials Cost Analysis -- Product Detailing -- Conclusion -- References. , 23 The Anthropocene: Conceptual Analysis with Global Climate Change, Planetary Boundaries and Gaia 2.0 -- Introduction -- Theoretical Reference -- Anthropocene and a Conceptual Analysis with Global Climate Change -- Anthropocene and Its Conceptual Analysis with Planetary Boundaries -- Methodology -- Analysis -- From Gaia to Gaia 2.0 -- Discussion -- Uncertainty: Anthropogenic Changes in Society -- Discovery: Understanding the New Terrestrial System -- Implementation: Operationalizing Planetary Boundaries -- Conclusion -- References.
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    Cham :Springer International Publishing AG,
    Keywords: Sustainable development-Handbooks, manuals, etc. ; Electronic books.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 online resource (373 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    ISBN: 9783319635347
    Series Statement: World Sustainability Series
    DDC: 333.7
    Language: English
    Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- 1 Lifelong Learning for Sustainable Development-Is Adult Education Left Behind? -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 From MDGs to SDGs-Searching for Adult Education -- 3 Education and Sustainable Development Goals-What Is New for Adult Education? -- 4 Adult Education and LLL: "Lost in Translation" -- 5 Adult Education and Sustainability: Natural Allies -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 2 Teacher's Competences in Sustainability During Lifelong Learning -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Lifelong Learning -- 4 Competences for Education for Sustainable Development -- 5 New Demands for Teachers in Sustainable Development-Two Sides of Teacher's Competences -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- 3 Empowerment for Sustainability in a Community Context: Lifelong Learning and the Story of the BIG 5 Community Tourism Forum, Koffiekraal/Brakkuil (South Africa) -- Abstract -- 1 Lifelong Learning as the Key to the Reduction of Poverty and Inequality -- 2 Community Asset Mapping Programme (CAMP) -- 3 Exploring the Linkages: Lifelong Learning, Community-Based Tourism and Sustainable Development -- 3.1 Sustainability, Tourism and Learning -- 3.2 An Integrated Approach Towards Sustainable and Community-Based Tourism -- 3.3 Sustainable Development Through Host Learning in Community-Based Tourism -- 4 Community-Based Tourism: South African Case Study -- 4.1 Lifelong Learning Through the Classroom Transfer of Knowledge of Community-Based Tourism -- 4.2 Practical Application of Knowledge and Skills -- 4.3 Challenges and Solutions -- 4.4 Preparations for the Launch of the Village Tours -- 4.5 Personal Growth and Indicators of Success -- 5 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 4 Education for Sustainable Development in Non-formal Set-Ups: Diagnosing a Culture of Inertia -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction. , 1.1 Setting the Scene -- 1.2 A Culture of Inertia? -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Fieldwork -- 2.2 Data Analysis -- 2.3 Ethical Considerations -- 2.4 Potential Shortcomings and Mitigating Measures -- 3 Findings and Discussion -- 3.1 Mayhem on the Concept of ESD -- 3.2 Inertia and Siloing -- 3.3 In Context with Malta's National Lifelong Learning Strategy 2020? -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- 5 Lifelong Learning for Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Development in Pakistan -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Lifelong Learning (LL) and Poverty Alleviation -- 3 Poverty Alleviation and Sustainable Development in Pakistan -- 3.1 Sustainable Development -- 4 Lifelong Learning: A Developmental Perspective -- 5 Desirable Future Directions -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- 6 Empowering Youths: An Alternative Learning Pathway for a Sustainable Future -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Establishing an NGO: Higher Youths -- 2.1 PECT for Future Generations: An Overview -- 3 Methodology -- 3.1 Limitations of Methodology Employed -- 4 Results and Data Analysis -- 4.1 Impact on Participants -- 4.2 Impact on Participant Organisations -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- 7 Empowering Youths as Lifelong Learners Through Education for Sustainable Development: A Critique from the Perspective of Maltese Youths -- Abstract -- 1 Lifelong Learning: A Definition -- 2 Lifelong Learning and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD): A Historical Perspective -- 3 The Development of ESD in the Maltese Islands -- 4 Lifelong Learning, ESD and Youth: How are They Related? -- 5 Methodology -- 6 Results -- 6.1 Knowledge About Sustainable Development -- 6.2 Attitudes Towards Sustainable Development -- 6.3 Skills Towards Sustainable Development -- 7 Answering the Research Question -- 8 Recommendations -- 9 Empowering Youths Towards ESD: A Way Forward -- References. , 8 Why We Should Start Early with ESD for Lifelong Learning -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Early Childhood Education for Sustainability -- 3 The Maltese Context -- 4 Methodology -- 5 The Participants -- 6 Data Collection Methods -- 7 Data Analysis and Reporting -- 8 Triangulation -- 9 Findings and Discussion -- 9.1 Children's Perceptions of the Environment -- 9.2 Children's Perceptions of Environmental Sustainability -- 9.3 Contextual Influences upon Children's Perceptions of Environmental Sustainability -- 10 Conclusion -- References -- 9 Cross-Cultural Experiential Learning During the Short-Term Non-formal Educational Activity -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methods and Methodology -- 3 Theoretical Framework of the Study -- 4 Results -- 5 Conclusion and Discussion -- References -- 10 Social Media and Lifelong Learning for Sustainable Development -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Lifelong Learning -- 2 Social Media, Lifelong Learning, and Social Movements -- 3 Social Media, Lifelong Learning, and Gender Equity -- 4 Social Media, Lifelong Learning, and Environmental Sustainability -- 5 Recommendations for Social Media to Support Sustainable Development -- 6 Initial Phase: Self-Efficacy and Initiative -- 6.1 Action Phase: Motivation and Self-Regulation -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- 11 MOOCs and International Capacity Building in a UN Framework: Potential and Challenges -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction to MOOCs: How Relevant Are MOOCs for the CTCN? -- 2 MOOCs, Their Rapid Rise and Recent Trends -- 3 Current Limits to the Use of MOOCs for Technology Transfer in the UN System -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- 12 An Analysis on the Effectiveness of the Lifelong Learning Through Nature Programme -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Youth and Environmental Perceptions -- 3 Overarching Research Framework -- 4 Focus Group Analysis -- 5 Main Themes. , 6 Detachment -- 7 Personal Actions -- 8 Me, Us and Them -- 9 Education, Schools and the Fall of the TV -- 10 Hope -- 11 Outing Post-Mortem -- 12 Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- 13 Education for Solidarity: A Case Study at PUCPR -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Base -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Results and Analysis -- 4.1 Case Study-The Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (PUCPR) -- 4.2 Identification Phase-Results -- 4.3 Identification Phase-Analysis -- 4.4 Key Elements Diagnosis-Results -- 4.5 Key Elements Diagnosis-Analysis -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- 14 Education for Sustainable Development: Vision, Policy, Practices-An Open or Closed 'Doorway' for Teachers and Schools? -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Rational for the Study -- 3 Methodology and Analysis -- 4 Analysis and Findings -- 4.1 'Cross-Curricular Dimensions: A Planning Guide for Schools' by QCA (2009a, b) -- 4.1.1 Global Dimension and Sustainable Development -- 4.2 'Sustainable Development in Action (SDA): A Curriculum Planning Guide for Schools', QCA (2009a, b) -- 5 Discussion -- References -- 15 Knowledge, Attitudes and Behaviour Towards the Environment of Secondary School Teachers -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 3 Local Focused Actions Targeting Teacher Training -- 4 The International Scenario -- 5 Methodology -- 6 Results -- 6.1 Quantitative Analysis -- 6.2 Qualitative Analysis -- 7 Discussion -- 8 Conclusion -- References -- 16 Building Capacity for Sustainable Development Through Community-Based Education -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Research Design -- 3 Results -- 4 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 17 Education for Sustainable Development and Human Rights -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Education, Human Rights, and Sustainable Development Nexus. , 2.1 Education for Sustainable Development -- 3 Education for Sustainable Development as a Right to Education and a Part of the Human Rights Education -- 3.1 The Right to Education -- 3.2 Rights in Education -- 3.3 Education for Human Rights -- 4 Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- 18 Engaging Rural Women in Entrepreneurship Through an Innovative and Sustainable Dairy Model -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Engaging Women Is Enhancing a Community -- 3 Description of Project -- 3.1 Project Area -- 3.2 Innovativeness of KSF Dairy Model -- 3.3 Conventional Approach in Opposition to the KSF Dairy Model -- 4 KSF Dairy Model Features -- 5 Linking Activities Within the Project -- 6 Demographical Diversity -- 7 Services Offered to Underprivileged People, Especially Women -- 7.1 Contractual Dairy Farming Program -- 7.2 Group Orientation and Training Program -- 7.3 Service Delivery Strategy -- 8 Impact of KSF Dairy Model: Analysis of Results -- 8.1 Quantitative and Qualitative Improvement of Beneficiaries -- 8.2 Occupation of the Beneficiaries -- 8.3 Income Generation from Dairy Farming -- 8.4 Changes in Income of Beneficiaries After Joining in KSF -- 8.5 Milk Consumption by Farmers-The Ideal Diet that Has Been a "Dream Food" -- 9 Quantitative and Qualitative Achievements -- 9.1 Output Level -- 9.2 Outcome Level -- 9.3 Impact Level -- 10 Link Between Lifelong Learning from the Innovative Approach, Sustainable Development, and Empowerment of Rural Women -- 10.1 KSF Dairy Model-Evolving a Profitable Farming Model -- 10.2 Link Between Sustainable Development and Empowerment of Women -- 11 Directions for Future Projects -- 12 Lessons Learned and Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 19 Lifelong Music Learning for Sustainable Development -- Abstract -- 1 The Connection Between Lifelong Music Learning and Sustainable Development. , 2 Case of Flanders.
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