Note: Intro -- Experiences of Climate Change Adaptationin Africa -- Foreword -- Contents -- 1 Links Between Capacity and Action in Response to Global Climate Change: A Climate Response Shift at the Local Level -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Capacity and the Climate Change Problem -- Adaptive and Mitigative Capacity -- Response Capacity -- Translating Capacity into Action -- Risk Perception and Varying Responses to Climate Change -- Conclusions and Future Directions -- References -- 2 Key Themes of Local Adaptation to Climate Change: Results from Mapping Community-Based Initiatives in Africa -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Conceptual Framework -- Research Results -- Key Themes of Social Resilience -- Key Themes of Economic Resilience -- Critical Success Factors -- Box 1: Some Examples of Community Involvement, Critical Success Factors and Transferability of African CBA Projects -- Discussion -- Some current limitations to successful adaptation -- Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 3 Potential Climate Change Impacts on Direct Economic Values From Wildlife in the Kilombero Ramsar Site, Tanzania -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Area -- Data Collection and Analysis -- Results -- Rainfall Pattern and Probability -- Wildlife Hunting Licenses and Outtakes in the North Kilombero Hunting Block -- Direct Economic Value of Wildlife -- Discussion -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 4 Improving the Participation of Agro-Pastoralists in Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction Policy Formulation: A Case Study from Keiyo District, Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Description of the Study Area -- Research Approach -- Results and Discussion -- Local Strategies for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction. , Agro-Pastoralist Involvement in CCA and DRR Policy Processes -- Challenges to Agro-Pastoralist Involvement in Policy Processes -- Opportunities for Enhancing Agro-Pastoralist Involvement in Policy Processes -- Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- 5 Integration of Indigenous Knowledge Systems into Climate Change Adaptation and Enhancing Food Security in Nandi and Keiyo Districts, Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Description of the Study Area -- Keiyo District -- Nandi District -- Methodology -- Results and Discussion -- Household Demographics and Livelihood Activities -- Common Shocks Affecting Household Food Security Status -- Household Strategies for Climate Change Adaptation and Food Security Risk Reduction -- Reliability and Opportunities for Integrating IKS in CCA and Food Security -- Conclusions -- References -- 6 Climate Change and the Emergence of Helter-Skelter Livelihoods Among the Pastoralists of Samburu East District, Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methods -- Results and Discussions -- Drought and the Pastoralist -- Conflicts Across Ethnic and International Borders, and with Wildlife -- The Aftermath of Floods -- Family and Community Instability -- Facing up to Climate Change: Adapting and Coping -- Tapping into the Resiliency of the Camel -- Turning to Agro-Pastoral Practices -- Livestock Mobility and Micro-Business Ventures -- Concluding Remarks -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 7 Carbon Changes Following the Establishment of Exclosure on Communal Grazing Lands in the Semi-Arid Lowlands of Tigray, Ethiopia -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Area -- Experimental Design -- Soil Sampling, Analyses and Carbon Stock Calculation -- Vegetation Inventory, Above-Ground Biomass and Carbon Estimation -- Statistical Analyses -- Results. , Ecosystem Carbon Stocks in Exclosures and Adjacent Communal Grazing Lands -- Soil, Vegetation and Climatic Variables Explaining Ecosystem Carbon Stocks -- Ecosystem Carbon Stocks and Site Characteristics in Church Forests -- Discussion -- Comparability of Exclosures and the Adjacent Grazing Lands -- Variation of Soil and Above-Ground Carbon Stocks on Communal Grazing Lands -- Changes in Ecosystem Carbon Stock in Relation to Exclosure Age -- Potential of Exclosures to be Considered as a Clean Development Mechanism Project -- Conclusions -- References -- 8 Coastal Forest Buffer Zones and Shoreline Change in Zanzibar, Tanzania: Practical Measures for Climate Adaptation? -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Zanzibar -- Project Background, Methods and Research Area -- Coastal Erosion and Environmental Change -- Physical Changes Over the Last 50 Years -- Physical Impacts of Sea Level Rise -- Current Pressures and Local Perceptions -- Coastal Forest Buffer Zones: Planning and Issues -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 9 Conflicting Policies: Institutional Approaches Towards Decentralisation and Promoting Climate Change Resilience in Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Study Area and Methods -- Study Country -- Methodology -- Results and Discussion -- Decentralisation of the Forest Sector -- Equity, Sustainability, Poverty Reduction and Climate Change -- Anthropogenic Impacts Contributing to Climate Change in Kenya -- Impacts of Climate Change in Kenya -- Impact on Development and the Economy -- Extreme Events and Natural Disasters -- Initiatives in Protected Areas and Curbing Climate Change -- Conclusions and Policy Recommendations -- References -- 10 Climate Shocks, Perceptions and Coping Options in Semi-Arid Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Results and Discussion -- Climate Change Perceptions. , Climate Shocks and Outcomes -- Coping Options and Knowledge of Climatic and Agricultural Information -- Conclusion and Recommendations -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 11 Drought Monitoring in Food-Insecure Areas of Ethiopia by Using Satellite Technologies -- Abstract -- Introduction -- An Overview of Drought Monitoring and Modelling -- Drought Object Modelling -- Materials and Methods -- Theoretical Framework -- Study Area -- Methodology -- Materials -- GIS Data Processing and Preliminary Results -- Relationships Between Precipitation and NDVI -- NDVI and Deviation of NDVI for Spatially Locating Drought -- Conclusions -- References -- 12 A Swot Analysis of Mitigation of Climate Change Through REDD -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Strengths of REDD -- REDD Can Serve as a Source of Funds for Sustainable Forest Management -- Ecological Benefits of REDD -- REDD Can Contribute to Poverty Alleviation -- Weaknesses of REDD -- Ecological Versus Economic Rate of Operation -- Spatial and Sectoral Leakages -- Unintended Positive Effects of REDD -- Insufficiency, Unreliability and Complications of REDD Funding -- Tendency to Justify REDD on the Basis of the Lower end of its Costs -- Opportunities for REDD -- Willingness of Developing and Developed Countries to Participate in REDD -- Learning from Similar Past Initiatives -- Threats to REDD -- Poor Governance -- Political Instability and War -- Loss of Interest in REDD by the International Community -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 13 Environmental Mainstreaming in Development Policy and Planning in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Case Study from Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Results and Discussion -- Development Planning Framework -- The District-Focus Planning Framework -- The National Economic and Social Council-led Planning Framework -- Environmental Planning Framework. , Kenya's Environmental Mainstreaming Strategies -- Normative Strategies: Political Commitment and Strategic Vision -- Organisational Strategies: Institutional Arrangements and Practices -- Procedural Strategies: Assessment and Consultation -- Use of Policy Instruments for Environmental Mainstreaming -- Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- 14 Net Primary Productivity Response to Climate Change in the Mount Kenya Ecosystem -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Study Area -- CASA Model -- Data Used -- General Circulation Model Downscaling -- Results and Discussions -- GCM Downscaling and Validation -- Climatic Scalar Variability -- Estimated CASA Model NPP -- Conclusions -- References -- 15 Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change by Developing Promising Strategies Using Analogue Locations in Eastern and Southern Africa: Introducing the Calesa Project -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Scope of the Project and Methodology -- Stakeholders and Expected Outputs -- Conclusions -- References -- 16 The Unitar Climate Change Programme: Innovative Adaptation Initiatives in Africa -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Current and Recent Activities -- Outputs of ACCCA -- Conclusions -- References -- Home Pages, Videos and Resources -- 17 A Grassroots Initiative to Disseminate Solar Energy Technologies in Ethiopia: Implications to Climate Change Education -- Abstract -- Introduction -- The Problem and Rationale -- Rationale Behind the Grassroots Initiative -- Background to the Grassroots Initiative -- Methodology -- Selection of Participating Schools -- Textbooks' Review -- Field Survey -- Results -- Integration of Issues Related to Energy and Environment -- Impacts of the Handbook -- Dissemination of Solar Home Systems -- Solar Cookers and Driers -- Sings of Sustainability -- Discussion -- Conclusion and Implication -- Acknowledgments -- References. , 18 Integrating Indigenous and Scientific Knowledge Systems for Climate Change Adaptation in Zambia.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Introduction -- 1 Conserving and Restoring Water-Related Ecosystems World-Widely: Have We Met the 2020s the Benchmarks of the Sustainable Development Goal Six? -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Water Abundance, Distribution and Water Circulations -- 3 The Health of and Threats to Water Ecosystems -- 4 Water Ecosystems Across the Continents: Current Status -- 5 Conserving Water Ecosystems -- 6 Restoring Injured Water Ecosystems -- 7 Sustainability of Good Water Quality Across the Globe -- References -- 2 The Contribution of Geographical Information Systems-GIS in Water and Sewage Companies for Water Sustainability -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Mapping for Diagnoses and Land Use Policies, for Locational Alternatives, and Protection of Water Springs -- 3.2 Geospatial Models for Water and Energy Use Efficiency for Pumping and Supplying -- 3.3 Water and Sanitation in Informal Settlements -- 3.4 Partnerships for Geospatial Information Sharing -- 4 Final Considerations -- References -- 3 Towards Adaptive Water Governance in South America: Lessons from Water Crises in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Water Governance in Latin America -- 3 Lessons from Water Crises in Argentina, Brazil, and Uruguay -- 3.1 Chubut River (Argentina) -- 3.2 Piracicaba-Capivari-Jundiaí Rivers (Brazil) -- 3.3 Laguna del Sauce Lake (Uruguay) -- 4 Challenges Under Uncertainty -- 5 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 4 Polycentric Water Governance in the Urban Global South -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Concept of Polycentric Governance: Potentialities and Limits -- 3 São Paulo Macrometropolis Water Governance in the Context of Climate Change and Water Crisis -- 4 The Challenge of Water Governance in the SPMM-Between Crisis Management, Integrated Long-Term Planning, and Democratic Deliberation. , 5 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 5 Land Use Change in Tropical Watersheds: Will It Support Natural Resources Sustainability? -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Land-Use Change and Natural Resource Degradation -- 3 Land-Use Change and Watershed Hydrology -- 4 Land Use Change and Water Quality -- 5 The Dynamics of the Nutrient and Carbon Cycle in a Watershed -- 6 Integrated Watershed Management for Natural Resource Sustainability -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- 6 Soil and Water Conservation Planning Toward Sustainable Management of Upstream Watershed in Indonesia -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Problem Facing Upper Watershed Area in Indonesia -- 3 Soil and Water Conservation to Combat Soil Degradation -- 4 Development Micro Watershed Model -- 5 Participatory Planning of Upper Watershed Management -- 6 Collaborative Management to Guarantee Sustainability -- 7 Conclusions -- References -- 7 The Integration of Energy Planning and Urban Planning: A Synergies Analysis of the Achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Materials and Methods -- 2.1 Case Study: City of São Paulo -- 2.2 Design of Scenarios Modeled Through LEAP_SP -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 UEP and the Range of the SDGs -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- 8 Biopesticides and Sustainability in a Land Use Context -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Pesticides -- 2.1 Benefits and Disadvantages of Pesticides -- 3 European Union-Strategies and Regulations, a Brief Review -- 4 Biopesticides-The Solution? -- 5 Recent Works and Future Trends -- 6 Final Remarks -- References -- 9 Barriers to Sustainable Development in Agriculture -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Barriers to the Implementation of Sustainable Practices in Agriculture -- 3 Methods -- 4 Data Analysis and Findings -- 4.1 Perceived Semantic Barriers -- 4.2 Perceived Regulation Barriers -- 4.3 Perceived Individual Barriers. , 4.4 Perceived Macro-Systemic Barriers -- 4.5 Perceived Capital/Financial Barriers -- 4.6 Perceived Administrative/Organisational Barriers -- 5 Discussion -- 6 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 10 Sustainability Practices and Motivation for Adopting Organic Pineapple Farming in the Ekumfi District of the Central Region of Ghana -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 2.1 Organic Farming -- 2.2 Sustainability Processes Under Organic Pineapple Farming -- 2.3 Farmer's Motivations for Engaging in Organic Farming -- 3 Study Area, Materials and Methods -- 4 Results -- 4.1 Background of Respondents -- 4.2 Motivations to Engage in Organic Farming -- 4.3 Sustainability Practices Undertaken by Organic Pineapple Farmers -- 5 Discussion -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- 11 The State of Agricultural Land Transformations in Asia: Drivers, Trade-Offs, and Solutions -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The State of Agricultural Land Transformations in Asia -- 2.1 Agricultural Land-Use Change -- 2.2 Agricultural Intensification -- 3 Drivers of Agricultural Land Use and Intensification -- 3.1 Drivers of Land-Use Changes -- 3.2 Drivers of Agricultural Intensification -- 4 Socio-Economic and Environmental Trade-Offs -- 5 Measures for Easing the Pressure on Land -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 12 Sustainable Land Management Paradigm: Harnessing Technologies for Nutrient and Water Management in the Great Lakes Region of Africa -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Sustainable Land Management: Definition and Pillars -- 3 Land Degradation Impacts and Solutions Relevant in Water and Nutrient Management for Sustainable Land Management -- 4 Practices and Technologies for Sustainable Nutrient Management and Soil-Water Conservation -- 5 Technologies for Sustainable Nutrient Management -- 6 Physical, Biological and Agronomic Technologies for Soil and Water Conservation. , 7 Integrating Soil Water and Nutrient Management Technologies -- 8 Conclusion -- References -- 13 Novel Climate Smart Water and Nutrient Conservation Technologies for Optimizing Productivity of Marginal Coarse-Textured Soils -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Climate Smart Soil Water and Nutrient Conservation Technologies for Rainfed Agriculture -- 2.1 Biological Techniques -- 2.2 Physical Techniques for Conserving Water and Nutrients Endemic to Sub-Saharan Africa -- 2.3 Novel Double-Dug Beds for Coupling Soil Subsurface Water and Nutrient Retention -- 2.3.1 Case Study in Uganda -- 2.4 Integration of Methods -- 2.4.1 Agroforestry -- 2.4.2 Integration of Cropping with Livestock and Fisheries -- 3 Conclusion -- 4 Research Imperatives -- References -- 14 Rural Land-Use Planning and Livelihood Dynamics in Post-2000 Zimbabwe -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Conceptual Framework -- 3 Literature Review -- 4 The Impact of the Triple Challenges of Climate Change, Economic Stress and Urbanisation -- 5 Rural Development and Practice in Zimbabwe Since 2000 -- 5.1 Evidence from Gokwe Rural District -- 5.2 Evidence from Nkayi Rural District -- 5.3 Evidence from Chipinge Rural District -- 6 Discussion -- 7 Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- 15 Identity and Environment: Historical Trajectories of 'Traditional' Communities in the Protection of the Brazilian Amazon -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Unpacking the Language: "Traditional Communities" -- 3 Indigenous Peoples of the Amazon -- 4 Amazonian Riverine Communities -- 5 Quilombolas Communities -- 6 Concluding Remarks -- Acknowledgment -- References -- 16 Understanding and Defining Pathways for Ecosystems Services Decision Making, Sustainability and Livelihoods of Rural Communities of the Mozambique -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Materials and Methods -- 2.1 The Case Study Area -- 2.2 Data Collection and Survey Design -- 2.3 Data Analysis. , 3 Results -- 3.1 Characterisation of Respondents -- 3.2 Socioeconomic and Well-Being Characterisation of the Communities -- 3.3 Ecosystem Services Benefits and Sustainability, Perceptions, and Values -- 3.4 Ecosystem Services Perception: Pearson's Chi-Squared Test Result -- 4 Discussion -- 5 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- Appendix -- References -- 17 Addressing Rural Community's Risk Perceptions, Vulnerability, and Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change in Mozambique, Africa -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methods -- 2.1 Study Area -- 2.2 Sampling and Data Collection -- 2.3 Data Analysis -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Characterisation and Profile of Rural Communities (Respondents) -- 3.2 Analysis of Exposure -- 3.2.1 Occurrence of Extreme Climate Events -- 3.2.2 Forest Cover Change -- 3.2.3 Rainfall Variability -- 3.2.4 Adaptive Capacity -- 3.2.5 Perception of Climate Change and Climate Extremes Events -- 3.2.6 Local Adaptation Strategies -- 4 Discussion -- 4.1 Exposure, Sensitivity, Risks and Perception of Rural Communities on Climate Change and Climate Extreme Events -- 4.2 Adaptation Strategies and Implications for Adaptation Planning -- 5 Conclusion -- 6 Supplementary Information -- References -- 18 Adaptive Management as a Vehicle to Achieve Sustainability of Boreal Forests: A Historical Review from Fennoscandia to Minnesota -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Forest Management in Sweden and Finland in the Nineteenth Century -- 3.2 Twentieth and Twenty First Century: Changing Values and Climate -- 3.3 Management of Boreal Forests in Minnesota -- 4 Discussion -- 5 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 19 Environmental Issues and Urban Expansion-A Study of the Atibaia River Basin in São Paulo, Brazil -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Urbanization and Socio-Environmental Issues -- 3 Study Area -- 4 Methods -- 5 Results and Discussion. , 6 Final Considerations.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Sustainable Concerns, Beliefs and Values -- 1 Sustainability Perception of Lotic and Lentic Ecosystems in the Amazon Basin Through the Lens of a Local Community -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Overview of Ecosystem Services of Rivers and Lakes -- 1.1.1 Lotic and Lentic Resources: Rivers and Lakes and Human Use -- 1.2 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 6, 10, 14 and 15 -- 2 Methodological Procedures -- 3 Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Analysis of the Interviews with Community Citizens -- 3.2 Study Area Assessment Regarding Infrastructures for the Implementation of Geotourism Activity -- 3.2.1 Mucajaí River -- 3.2.2 Manoel Lake -- 3.2.3 Cosmildo Lake -- 3.3 Tourism Infrastructure -- 4 Final Remarks -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 2 Measuring Environmental Concern of Urban Green Spaces' Users (UGSU) Through the Application of the New Ecological Paradigm Scale (NEPS): Evidence from a Southern European City -- 1 Introduction-Towards a (Not) New Ecological Paradigm -- 2 A View of the NEPS Origin and Application -- 3 Methodological Procedure -- 4 Results -- 4.1 Sample Profile -- 4.2 Exploratory Factor Analysis -- 4.3 Descriptive Analysis -- 5 Final Remarks -- Acknowledgements -- Funding -- References -- 3 Sustainable Development Goals in Portuguese Speaking Countries: The Perspective of Environmental Education Experts -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Characterising EE Experts and Their Institutions: EA2CPLP -- 3 EE Contexts and Approaches in Lusophone Countries -- 4 Children and Youth: Roles and Agency in EE -- 5 Dual Context: The Pandemic and Agenda 2030 -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- 4 Ocean Literacies: Splashing Around on the Beach or Venturing into the Dark Abyssal Sea -- 1 Introduction -- 2 A Little History of "Sustainability" and "Sustainable Development" -- 3 Education as a Solution for Social and Environmental Problems. , 4 Knowledge, Human/Ocean Relationships and Ocean-Based Human Activities -- 5 The Roles of Education -- 6 Solidarity with Fishing Peoples to Co-create Literacies on the Ocean -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- 5 Beliefs and Values Towards Sustainable Development in the Age of Covid-19 -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Vision of International Organizations -- 3 The Vision of States -- 4 The Vision of the Civil Society -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- 6 Environmental Agenda, Legislative Power and Social Participation: An In-Depth Analysis of the Commission on the Environment and Sustainable Development in Brazil -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Structure. The System of Legislative Commissions in Brazil and the CMADS -- 3 Actors. Participants at the CMADS Public Hearings -- 4 Action. The Participation Process Within the CMADS -- 5 Concluding Remarks -- References -- 7 Time is Needed for Raising Non-trivial Sociological and Technological Collaborations in Research: Scientists' Views on Interdisciplinarity Approaches -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Framework -- 3 Method -- 3.1 Strengths of Interdisciplinarity: Building up Different Visions of Future -- 3.2 Constraints to Make Interdisciplinarity Effective: Issues of Policy and Style -- 3.3 Challenges to Reach Interdisciplinarity in Practice -- 3.4 Ways to Move Forward and Improve Interdisciplinarity -- 4 Discussion -- 5 Final Considerations -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Interdisciplinary Approaches and Methodologies -- 8 Environmental and Health Research Methodologies: Integrating a Transdisciplinary Approach in a Higher Education Cross-Cutting Curricular Unit -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Method -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Environmental and Health Research Methodologies-A Proposal -- 3.1.1 Literacy and the Indivisibility of Science in Transdisciplinary Research. , 3.1.2 The Different Approaches and Context of Research Methodologies Applied to the Environment and Health -- 3.1.3 Practical Design of a Methodological Strategy for Applied Research in Environment and Health -- 3.1.4 Environmental and Health Sciences Syllabus Implementation -- 4 Discussion -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- 9 Behavioural Mapping of Urban Green Spaces Users: Methodological Procedures Applied to Corujeira Garden (Porto, Portugal) -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Socioecology in Cross-Cutting Issues Research -- 1.2 Behavioural Mapping: Emergence, Consolidation and Overview of Its Usefulness and Advantages in Socioecology Research -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Study Area -- 2.2 Protocol Design -- 2.2.1 Step 1-Base Map Creation -- 2.2.2 Step 2-Observation Categories and Codes Definition -- 2.2.3 Step 3-Development of an Observation Schedule -- 2.2.4 Step 4-Observation Procedure Definition -- 2.2.5 Step 5-Training Observers and Pre-test -- 2.3 Data Analysis -- 3 Results and Discussion: Preliminary Outcomes of BM Applied in Corujeira Garden -- 4 Final Remarks -- Acknowledgements -- Funding -- References -- 10 Climate Change and Gender-Based Violence: Outcomes, Challenges and Future Perspectives -- 1 Emerging Climate Change and Gender Disparity -- 2 (In)direct Effects of Climate Changes on Gender-Based Violence -- 3 Practical Implications and Further Challenges -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- 11 Supporting Urban Climate Adaptation Governance Through Citizen Sensing -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Risk, Uncertainty and Urban Climate Adaptation -- 3 The Role of Citizen Sensing in Urban Climate Adaptation Governance -- 4 Insights for Improving Urban Climate Adaptation Governance -- 5 Conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 12 Ecological Walk: A Proposed Digital Game to Reduce Solid Waste and Safeguard Marine Ecosystems in Brazil -- 1 Introduction. , 2 2030 Agenda-The Integration of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) -- 3 Digital Games and Their Importance in the Learning Process -- 4 Materials and Methods -- 5 Results and Discussion -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 13 Designing Healthier Cities. An Empirical Study of the Ecosystem Functioning and Mortality in the Districts of Turin (Italy) -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Method -- 2.1 The City of Turin -- 2.2 Habitat Quality and Habitat Decay -- 2.3 Accessibility to Urban Green Areas -- 2.4 Mortality Rates for Cardiovascular and Respiratory Diseases -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Habitat Quality and Decay -- 3.2 Accessibility to Green Areas -- 3.3 Mortality Rates -- 3.4 General Results -- 4 Discussion -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- 14 Sustainable Solutions in Urban Health: Transdisciplinary Directions in Urban Planning for Global Public Health -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Urban Health -- 2.1 Mental Health -- 2.2 Physical Health -- 2.3 Health of Communities -- 3 Directions in Sustainable Urban Health -- 3.1 Researcher -- 3.2 Policy Makers -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- 15 We Know One Health, but We also Need One Communication -- 1 Introduction -- 2 One Health and Sustainable Development Goals -- 3 Communication in One Health-Needs and Gaps -- 4 One Communication-Our Experience -- 4.1 Food Safety-The Case of Listeriosis -- 4.2 Zoonoses-The Case of Hydatidosis -- 4.3 Environmental Health-The Case of Vector-Borne Zoonoses -- 5 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 16 Positive Ecological Psychology: Contributes to the Promotion of Healthy Lives and Well-Being -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Subjective Well-Being and Environment -- 3 Relatedness to Nature and Environmental Protection -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- 17 Social Responsibility and Bioethics in Higher Education: Transversal Dialogues -- 1 Introduction. , 2 Social Responsibility and Health: Interfaces with Health Promotion and Sustainability -- 3 Social Responsibility and Higher Education -- 4 Social Responsibility and Bioethical Approach -- 5 Cross-Cutting Dialogues -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 18 A Review on the Cultural Ecosystem Services Provision of Urban Green Spaces: Perception, Use and Health Benefits -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Material and Methods -- 2.1 Search Strategy and Eligibility Criteria -- 2.2 Data Extraction -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Overview of the Studies -- 3.2 Qualitative Syntheses of the Reviewed Literature -- 3.2.1 CES Recognition and Social Perception by UGS Users -- 3.2.2 Motivations and Uses Related to CES by UGS Users -- 3.2.3 Wellbeing: Impacts on Physical and Mental Health -- 4 Discussion -- 5 Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- Funding -- References -- 19 Land for Life in Brazil: Conservation and People -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Theoretical Framework -- 4 Results and Discussion -- 5 Final Remarks -- References -- 20 Methodology for Assessing the Impact of Environmental Determinants on Human Health: Case Study of Atmospheric Industrial Pollution in Urban Communities-Manaus/Amazonas/Brazil -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Evaluation Methodology -- 2.1 Exploratory Method -- 2.2 Descriptive Method -- 2.3 Integrated Model -- 3 Case Study -- 3.1 Domain -- 3.2 Methodology -- 3.2.1 Application of the Exploratory Method -- 3.2.2 Application of the Descriptive Method -- 3.2.3 Criteria for Inclusion of Interviewed in Applied Methods -- 3.2.4 Risks Relating to the Application of the Methods Used -- 3.2.5 Integrated Application -- 4 Expected Results -- 5 Final Remarks -- Acknowledgements -- Appendix 1: Epidemiological Exploratory Survey -- Appendix 2: Quantitative Description Model -- References. , 21 Social Inequity and Health: From the Environment to the Access to Healthcare in Composite Indicators, the Portuguese Case.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Introduction: COVID-19 and Its Influences on Sustainable Development -- Contents -- COVID-19 and Its Societal Impacts -- Sustainable Crises Management in Education During COVID-19 -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Crisis Management in Education -- 3 Latvian Education Experience -- 4 Research Methodology -- 5 Research Findings -- 5.1 Challenges for Schools in Turbulent Times of Pandemic -- 5.2 Difficulties the Schools Are Facing and Mechanisms of Overcoming Them -- 5.3 Opportunities for Schools Created by Covid-19 -- 5.4 Sustainability Competencies for Crisis Management in the Complex Adaptive Framework -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- COVID-19 and Corporate Social Responsibility: A Canadian Perspective -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Corporate Social Responsibility: An Overview -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Results and Analysis -- 4.1 Expectations of the Corporation to Support CSR and COVID-19 Response/Recovery -- 4.2 Impact of COVID-19 on Core Business Operations -- 4.3 Impact of COVID-19 on CSR Initiatives -- 4.4 The Interaction Between Government and Business in Responding to COVID-19 -- 4.5 How Core Business Operations and CSR Programs Have Been Leveraged to Support COVID-19 Response Efforts -- 4.6 Whether Companies Utilized Their COVID-19 Response Efforts in Marketing Campaigns -- 4.7 The Role of Senior Corporate Leadership with Respect to CSR and COVID-19 Response -- 4.8 The Future of CSR Programs -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- COVID-19 and Pandemic Risk: The Link to SDG 13, Climate Change and the Finance Context -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Impact of COVID-19 on the Investors' Context -- 3 SDG 13 Targets and Climate Change: COVID-19 as an Opportunity for Investors and Companies to Preserve Our Planet -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- A Post COVID19 Blueprint for Sustainable Tourism in Small Island Developing States -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Caribbean. , 2.1 Post Covid-19 Blueprint for the Caribbean Region -- 2.2 A Post Covid-19 Blueprint for Indonesia -- 2.3 A Post Covid-19 Blueprint for Mauritius -- 3 Conclusions -- References -- Exploring Communication Framing Methods that Link Changes in Air Pollution Exposure and COVID-19 to Promote Post-pandemic Sustainability Policy -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Background -- 3 Methods for Reviewing Air Pollution Framing Approaches Applied During COVID-19 -- 4 Communication Frames for Air Pollution -- 4.1 Earth Observation -- 4.2 Photography and Video -- 4.3 Testimony -- 4.4 Environmental Health Surveillance -- 4.5 Health Disparities and Environmental Justice -- 4.6 Economic Justifications -- 4.7 Co-benefits: Putting the Evidence Together -- 4.8 Sustainability Policy and Advocacy Responses -- 5 Case Studies in Sustainability Policy and Activism -- 5.1 Cases of Cities and Their Sustainable Transportation Projects -- 5.2 Cases of Environmental Justice Organizations in Responding to Air Pollution and COVID-19 -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Achieving the UN's SDG 6 as a Means to Control the COVID-19 Pandemics in Brazil -- 1 Introduction -- 2 COVID-19 and Sanitation -- 2.1 UN SDG 6: Quality Water and Sanitation in Pandemic Times -- 2.2 The SDG 6 in Developing Countries: The Case of Brazil -- 3 Tackling the Challenge and Changing Paradigms -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Socioeconomic Pathways Toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Brazil During and Post-COVID-19 Pandemic -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Anti-cyclical Economic Policies and Socioeconomic Impacts in Brazil -- 3 COVID-19 Impacts on SDGs in Brazil -- 4 Circular Economy for the Brazilian SDG Achievement -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Sustainable Development Goals and Women: An Initial Reflection on Domestic Violence in Times of a Pandemic Crisis -- 1 Introduction. , 1.1 Sustainability, SDG 05 and Domestic Violence Against Women -- 1.2 Being a Woman in the Context of the Pandemic -- 1.3 Methodology: A Brief Description of the Tools -- 2 Results Obtained -- 2.1 Covid-19: Confinement and Domestic Violence in the Global Context -- 2.2 Covid-19: Confinement and Domestic Violence in the Brazilian National Context -- 3 Conclusions -- References -- COVID-19 and Sustainable Tourism -- 1 The World's Fastest Growing Sector Comes to a Halt: Travel & -- Tourism Macro-Trends and COVID-19's Impact -- 2 React and/or Adapt: Travel & -- Tourism's Responses to the Pandemic and Re-Opening Efforts -- 3 Building Back Better: Reimagining Sustainable Travel and Tourism -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Fostering Innovation and Intercultural Exchange During a Global Pandemic: Lessons Learned from a Virtual Design Thinking Challenge in Nepal -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Methodological Considerations: A Case Study Approach -- 2 Virtual Impact Week to Fight COVID-19 in Nepal -- 2.1 Initiation of Nepal-Vs-COVID-19 -- 2.2 Framework of the Virtual Impact Week 'Country-Vs-COVID-19 -- 2.3 Design Thinking Method Application -- 2.4 Execution and Outcomes of Nepal-Vs-COVID-19 -- 3 Lessons Learned from the Initial Virtual Impact Week -- 4 Impact of Nepal-Vs-COVID-19 to Other Countries -- 5 Opportunities for Future Research and Applications -- 5.1 Limitations and Avenues for Future Research -- 5.2 Opportunities for Future Practice -- 5.3 Implications for Sustainability -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Labor Market Sustainability and Corporate Governance-COVID-19 a Game-Changer -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Economic and Social Institutions-Possible Framework for Developing the Socio-Economic Institutions of Sustainability -- 3 Reset and the 'New Labor Market' -- 4 Corporate Governance and COVID-19 Triggered Game Changes -- 5 Conclusions -- References. , Public Financing and Management for a Sustainable Healthcare Sector: Some Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Review of Selected Fiscal Responses to the Covid-19 Pandemic in 2020 -- 3 Micro-level Sustainability and Innovation Considerations in the Health-Care System -- 4 Concluding Remarks -- References -- COVID-19 and Sustainability Learning -- Innovative and Sustainable Research-Based Learning & -- Community Services During Lockdown by COVID-19 -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Material and Methods -- 3 Tri-Centra Universal Education -- 4 Online Learning System in Higher Education -- 5 The Impacts of COVID-19 Towards Research Activities -- 6 Student Community Services During the Covid-19 Pandemic -- 7 Conclusions -- References -- Challenging the Plague of Indifference: COVID-19 and Posthumanistic Education for Sustainability -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Reflecting on Caring and Kindness -- 3 Reflecting on Western Assumptions -- 4 Reflecting on the Anthropocene Epoch -- 5 Reflecting on Humanism, Discourses and Subjectivity -- 6 Reflecting on Educational Discourses -- 7 Reflecting on a Posthumanistic Education for Sustainability -- 8 Conclusion -- References -- The Impact of COVID-19 on the Progress towards Sustainable Development Goal 4 in the Early Years: A Rapid Review -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Early Childhood Education and Care -- 3 Methods -- 4 Results and Discussion -- 4.1 School Closure -- 4.2 Education and Technology -- 4.3 Impact on SDG4 -- 4.4 Direct and Indirect Impacts on Young Children -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- COVID 19: Causal Loop Diagramming (CLD) of Social-Ecological Interactions for Teaching Sustainable Development -- 1 From an Epidemiological to a Social-Ecological Systems Focus on EID -- 2 Social-Ecological Systems, Panarchy and Resilience -- 3 Causal Loop Diagrams and Archetypes. , 4 Existing SES Systems Modelling Examples of Zoonosis -- 5 Methodology: Causal Loop Diagram -- 6 Results -- 6.1 Balancing and Reinforcing Loops and Archetypes -- 6.2 Overall System CLD -- 6.3 System Narrative: Balancing Parsimony and Detail -- 6.4 Stocks, Rates and Auxiliaries and Parameters -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- Environmental Education as a Tool to Improve Sustainability and Promote Global Health: Lessons from the COVID-19 to Avoid Other Pandemics -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Environmental Mismanagement and Global Health Crises -- 3 Environmental Education: The Path to a Healthier Planet -- 3.1 Characteristics and Approaches -- 3.2 Environmental Education in Schools Worldwide -- 3.3 Succesful Initiatives During Pandemic Times -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Relationships Matter. New Paths for Tourism Beyond COVID-19 Pandemic. An Exploratory Research from Italy -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 2.1 Relational Tourism -- 2.2 The Role of Gastronomy and Local Food for Place Branding and Tourism -- 2.3 The Role of the Web (Network) to Support Relationality in Tourism: Network Relationality -- 2.4 The Outbreak of COVID-19 Pandemic: The Role of Technology in the Tourism Sector -- 2.5 COVID-19 Challenges: Tourism Trends, Global and Local Changes -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Findings -- 4.1 A "relational" Answer to COVID-19 Crisis: The Staffetta Della Cucina Ciocheciò -- 4.2 The Experience of Staffetta According to the Organisers -- 4.3 The Experience of Staffetta According to Participants -- 5 Tourism Implications -- 6 Discussion -- 7 Conclusions -- References -- Managing the Impact of COVID-19 on the Education Plans and Activities of South African Schools -- 1 Background to the Problem and Contextual Factors -- 2 Related Literature and Theoretical Framework -- 3 Framework of the Department of Basic Education COVID-19 Sector Plan. , 4 Designation of Schools and Health Care Requirements.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Part I Integrative Processes and Concepts -- 1 Education for Sustainable Development in Higher Education: Reviewing Needs -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction: Education for Sustainable Development in Higher Education -- 2 The Role of Education for Sustainable Development in Higher Education -- 3 Education for Sustainable Development and Universities: Some Issues, Challenges and Needs to Be Met -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- 2 The Matter of Geography in Education for Sustainable Development: The Case of Danish University Geography -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction: Greening Educational Policy and Geography in Higher Education -- 2 Is the Human-Environment Theme Being Reconfigured in Geography? -- 3 How Does Geography Contribute to ESD? -- 4 How Are Issues of Sustainability Addressed in Curricula? -- 5 What Is the Influence on Danish Universities of the Lucerne Declaration Concerning Geography? -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Additional Reference List -- 3 James Cook University's Holistic Response to the Sustainable Development Challenge -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Traditional Teaching and Learning at Universities -- 3 Organizational Frameworks for Considering Sustainability at Universities -- 4 Leadership and Governance -- 5 Partnerships and Engagement -- 6 Learning, Teaching and Research -- 7 Facilities and Operations -- 8 Conclusions -- References -- 4 Triple Bottom Line: An Academic Perspective on Sustainability Practices and Accountability -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction to Sustainable Development -- 2 Triple Bottom Line (TBL) as a Sustainable Development Approach -- 3 Sustainability Tools in HEIs -- 4 Academic Accountability -- 5 Research Method -- 6 Research Findings -- 6.1 Institutional Prosperity -- 6.2 Academic Accountability -- 6.3 Institutional Durability of ASPs -- 7 Conclusion -- References. , 5 Engineering Education for Sustainable Industries: Approach, Implementation and Accreditation -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Approach and Guiding Principles for Engineering Education -- 2.1 Training in Decision Making Process -- 3 Education for Sustainable Industries -- 4 Evaluation and Accreditation ``Engineering Education for Sustainable Industries'' by QUESTE-SI -- 5 Indicators -- 6 Results and Discussion -- 7 Conclusions -- References -- 6 Sustainable University for Regional Development: Quality Management Model that Integrates Employer and Social Partner Attitudes -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Framework -- 3 Methods -- 4 Results -- 5 Model and Recommendations -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 7 Investigating the Relationship of Wellbeing with Sustainable Values, Attitudes and Behaviour -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction Wellbeing and Sustainability -- 2 Sustainable Values, Attitudes and Behaviour -- 3 Sustainability Though Wellbeing -- 4 Methods -- 5 Results -- 5.1 Values and Wellbeing -- 5.2 Environmental Attitudes and Behaviour and Wellbeing -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 8 Green Fever EcoCycle and Sustainability in Action -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Case Study-Department Sustainability Challenge -- 3 The EcoCycle and the DSC -- 4 The EcoCycle and the DSC -- 5 Methods -- 6 Limitations -- 7 Results -- 7.1 Sub-Group Results -- 7.2 Conduits -- 7.3 Barriers -- 8 Discussion -- 9 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 9 The Processes of Integrating Sustainability in Higher Education Curricula: A Theoretical-Practical Experience Regarding Key Competences and Their Cross-Curricular Incorporation into Degree Courses -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 What Do We Mean by Competences in Sustainability? -- 3 Case Study: Implementation of the Model in Educational Practice -- 3.1 Stimulus Activity. , 3.2 Factors, Dimensions and Involved Agents -- 3.3 Context and Characteristics of the Training Activity -- 3.4 Activity Goals -- 3.5 Means -- 3.6 Problem-Posing Questions -- 3.7 Students' Tasks and Resulting Products -- 3.8 Rubrics (Performance Indicators) -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- 10 Integrating a Triple Bottom-Line Approach into the Management System: A Framework for Institutions and Businesses Alike -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Background: Industrial Ecology, Sustainability, and Triple Bottom-Line -- 1.2 Organizational Management Systems -- 2 Method for Creating a Triple Bottom-Line Management System -- 2.1 Stage 1: Assessing the Organization: Define the System Boundaries -- 2.1.1 Scope Analysis -- 2.2 Stage 2: Inventory Process -- 2.2.1 Gap Analysis -- 2.2.2 Administration -- 2.2.3 Identify Transformations -- 2.2.4 Identify Subsystems -- 2.3 Stage 3: Identify Organizational Goals, Actions, and Indicators -- 2.3.1 Topic of Measure -- 2.3.2 Scope of Measure -- 2.4 Economic Capital -- 2.4.1 Inputs -- 2.4.2 Outputs -- 2.5 Environmental Capital -- 2.5.1 Inputs -- 2.5.2 Outputs -- 2.6 Social Capital -- 2.6.1 Inputs -- 2.6.2 Outputs -- 2.6.3 Unit of Measure -- 3 Conclusion -- References -- 11 Sustainable Development at Universities in the Sultanate of Oman: The Interesting Case of Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction: Aspects of Sustainability Values in SQU and Oman -- 2 The Context of the SDU-SQU Case Study and Previous Work -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Analysis and Results -- 5 Discussion and Conclusion -- Acknowledgment -- References -- 12 Enhancing and Monitoring Sustainability Culture at the University of Michigan -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Campus Sustainability Integrated Assessment -- 3 Changing Sustainability Culture -- 4 Monitoring Change -- 5 The Approach -- 6 Questionnaires -- 7 Scope of Data Collected. , 8 Selected First Year Findings -- 9 Current Status of SCIP -- 10 Potential for Replication -- 11 Conclusions -- References -- 13 Walking the Dead: The Systemic Premises Explaining Missed Opportunity for Sustainability Initiatives in Canadian Higher Education Organizations -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 North American Higher Education Sustainability Organizations -- 3 The Significance of Sustainability to Canadian Higher Education Administration -- 4 The Face of Sustainability Champions on Campus -- 5 The State of Sustainability on Campus: What Is and What Could Be -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 14 Maximising Sustainability Outcomes by Amalgamating Dimensions of Sustainability -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Context -- 3 Aspects of Sustainability -- 4 Leadership and Governance: Setting the Goals and Funding -- 5 Campus Operations: Making Things Happen -- 6 Campus as a Laboratory: Sustainability Dimensions Supporting Each Other -- 7 Case Study 1: Recycling at the University of Melbourne: Operations, Research and Engagement -- 8 Case Study 2: Green Roofs: Research, Teaching, Community Engagement and Education and Operations -- 9 Case Study 3: Shallow Geothermal -- 10 Conclusions -- References -- 15 Driving the Energy Transition at Maastricht University? Analysing the Transformative Potential of the Student-Driven and Staff-Supported Maastricht University Green Office -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review: The Role of Energy Efficiency at Universities -- 3 Analytical Framework: Multi-level Perspective -- 4 Methodology -- 4.1 Case Description -- 4.2 Data Gathering and Analysis -- 5 Results -- 5.1 Landscape Trends -- 5.2 The Regime Before the Emergence of the Niche -- 5.3 Impact of the Niche on the Regime -- 6 Discussion -- 7 Limitations -- 8 Conclusion -- References. , 16 The Institutional Dimension of Sustainability: Creating an Enabling Environment for Sustainability Transformation at USM -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Background -- 3 USM Sustainability Transformation -- 3.1 Kampus Sejahtera Programme (2000) -- 3.2 USM as a Regional Centre of Expertise (RCE) for ESD (2005) -- 3.3 The University in a Garden Scenario (2006) -- 4 APEX Phase I -- 4.1 Laying the Foundation -- 4.2 The USM Sustainability Integration Model -- 4.3 SAM for Monitoring Sustainability -- 5 APEX Phase II -- 5.1 The Strategy -- 5.2 USM Policy on Sustainability 2013 -- 5.3 Sustainability Implementation Logframe -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- 17 Development, Structure and Impact of a Ten Year Outreach and Study Abroad Program in Sustainability and Environmental Health Disparities: University of Northern Iowa, the Iuliu Hatieganu University of Medicine and Pharmacy and the Romani of Pata Rat with a Report on a Cross-Sectional, Romani Environmental Footprint Study -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction and Background -- 2 Methods -- 2.1 Overall Study Abroad Effort -- 2.2 Recent Pata Rat Community Research -- 3 Findings from the Recent Community Research: Roma Footprint -- 4 Outcomes from Overall Study Abroad Effort to Date -- 5 Discussion and Future Efforts -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 18 Perspectivaction: A New Educational Framework to Include Sustainability in Responsible Management Education -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Contextualization -- 3 Education as a Vector for Sustainability -- 4 Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) -- 5 Theoretical-Conceptual Support -- 6 Perspectivaction Educational Framework -- 7 Perspectivaction's Main Activities -- 8 Method Used to Validate Perspectivaction -- 9 Conclusion -- References -- 19 Student Perceptions on the First Masters in Education for Sustainable Development in Malta. , Abstract.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Part IContextualising Integration -- 1 Digital Learning for Sustainability: An Interactive Magazine for Students, Academics and Expert Practitioners -- Abstract -- 1Introduction: The Worcester Sustainability Elective -- 2VLE Model -- 2.1 Initial Journey -- 3Literature Review -- 3.1 Digital Resources and Sustainability -- 3.2 Education for Sustainability -- 3.3 Studies in the Context of Blended Learning -- 3.4 Digital Learning and Sustainability -- 3.5 Propositions -- 4Methodology -- 4.1 Case Study -- 4.2 Data Sources -- 4.3 Conceptual Framework and Analysis -- 5Analysis and Discussion -- 5.1 Inflow Stage -- 5.2 Outflow Stage -- 5.3 Outcomes Stage -- 5.4 Transdisciplinary Observations -- 6Conclusions -- 2 The Relevance of Transdisciplinary Teaching and Learning for the Successful Integration of Sustainability Issues into Higher Education Development -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Specific Demands Due to Sustainable Development -- 2.1 The Imparting of Sustainability Specific Skills and Competencies -- 3The Role of Transdisciplinary Teaching and Learning Within Sustainability Programs -- 3.1 Transdisciplinary Teaching Against the Background of Motivational Research -- 4Conclusion -- References -- 3 Making Sustainability Part of Every Student's Curriculum -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 UK Higher Education Context -- 3 Anglia Ruskin University -- 4 Corporate Engagement with the Sustainability Agenda -- 5 Integrating Sustainability -- 6 Sustainability in the Formal Curriculum -- 7 Sustainability as Part of Anglia Ruskin's Academic Regulations -- 8 Embedding Sustainability in the Curriculum: Influence Versus Authority -- 9 Defining Sustainability -- 10 Audits of Sustainability -- 11 Sustainability Lenses at Anglia Ruskin -- 12 Conclusion -- References. , 4 Ecological Footprinting as a Top-Down and Bottom-Up Approach to Complete Campus Engagement and Transformation Towards the One Planet Goal -- Abstract -- 1Introduction and Background -- 2Methodology -- 2.1 The Study Site -- 2.2 One Planet 2030 Strategy -- 2.3 Pedagogical Approach -- 2.4 Tier One: Personal EF Calculation -- 2.4.1 The Global Footprint Network Personal Calculator -- 2.5 Tier Two: Faculty EF Calculation -- 2.5.1 Faculty and Campus EF Calculation -- 2.5.2 The Footprint Company2122 Campus Calculator -- 2.6 2030 Projections -- 3Results -- 3.1 Embedding EF Into the Curriculum -- 3.1.1 Tier 1: Personal EF Calculation Preliminary Findings -- 3.1.2 Tier 2: Preliminary Faculty EF's -- 3.2 Campus Ecological Footprint -- 3.3 2030 Projections -- 4Discussion -- 5Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 5 An Analysis of the Sustainability of Different Methods of Delivering Higher Education -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Sustainable Development and Climate Change -- 3UK Higher Education Carbon Emissions -- 3.1 Emissions scopes -- 3.2 Emission Sources at HEIs -- 3.3 Carbon Reduction Progress -- 4Methods of Delivering Higher Education -- 5Traditional Higher Education -- 6Tradition Higher Education: International Students -- 7Carbon Impact of International Students -- 8Case Study: Manchester Metropolitan University -- 9Transnational Education (TNE) -- 10Carbon Impact of Transnational Education -- 11Distance Learning -- 12Conclusions -- References -- 6 Social and Environmental Reporting in the Italian Higher Education System: Evidence from Two Best Practices -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction: Universities and Sustainable Development -- 2 Social and Environmental Reporting Process -- 2.1 Expressions of Willingness on the Part of the ``Enlightened'' Subject -- 2.2 Commitment Disclosure. , 2.3 Definition and Formalization of the Working Group -- 2.4 Defining the Reporting System -- 2.5 Collection and Processing of Information -- 2.6 Drafting of Document -- 2.7 Approval of the SER by Governing Bodies -- 2.8 Communications of the SER -- 2.9 Social Audit -- 2.10 Obtaining Feedback -- 3 The Italian Context on Social and Environmental Reporting -- 4 Case Studies Analysis -- 4.1 Università degli studi di Ferrara -- 4.2 Highlights from the SER -- 4.3 Università degli studi di Macerata -- 4.4 Highlights from the SER -- 5 Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 7 How Do Limbo Dancing, Landlords and Students' Energy Habits Link to EfSD? A Student Green Fund Case Study -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Project Background -- 3Project Aims -- 4Project Action Plans -- 5Project Progress -- 6Results -- 7Project Reflection -- 8Interim Conclusions -- References -- 8 Implementing Sustainability and Social Responsibility Initiatives in the Higher Education System: Evidence from Spain -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Institutional Background: Special Attention to Spanish Higher Education System -- 3 Curriculum -- 4 Strategic Planning -- 5 Practices Related to Sustainability and Social Responsibility: Barriers and Drivers -- 6 Sustainability Reporting -- 7 Conclusions: Implications for Practice -- References -- 9 Enhancing Knowledge and Learning in Sustainable Developments at Universities -- Abstract -- 1 Background -- 2 Green Initiatives in Singapore -- 3 Teaching of Sustainability -- 4 Case Study Approach -- 5 Blended Learning -- 6 Research Design -- 7 Analysis and Discussion of Findings -- 7.1 Interviews with Students -- 7.2 Discussion of the Interview Comments -- 7.3 Analysis of Surveys -- 8 Implications -- 9 Limitations of Study -- 10 Conclusion -- References. , 10 Student Attitudes to Sustainability and Employability Skills: Expectations from the University Curriculum -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Methods -- 2.1 The Location of the Study -- 2.2 The Student Surveys -- 2.3 Limitations of the Study -- 3Results -- 3.1 University Student Experience Survey (2011& -- hx2013 -- 2012) -- 3.2 Student Skills Perception Survey (2012& -- hx2013 -- 2013) -- 4Discussion and Conclusion -- 4.1 Future Prospects -- References -- 11 The Application of Ecological Footprint Analysis to Distance Learning University Contexts: A Case Study of the College of Education, University of South Africa -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology Overview -- 3 Data Collection -- 4 Methodological Approach -- 5 Results -- 5.1 Ecological Footprint of the College of Education (CEDU---UNISA) -- 5.2 Students' and Staff Members' Consumption Habits -- 6 Discussion -- References -- 12 Indicator-Based Analysis of the Process Towards a University in Sustainable Development: A Case Study of the University of Tübingen (Germany) -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Analysing the Sustainability Check 2.0 -- 2.1 The Sustainability Check 2.0 -- 2.2 Evaluating the Sustainabity Check 2.0 -- 3 Representation and Evaluation of Sustainability Activities at the University of Tübingen -- 4 Classification and Evaluation of the Activities at the University of Tübingen -- 4.1 Objective `University for Sustainable Development' -- 4.2 Objective `Sustainability Management' -- 4.3 Objective `Sustainable University' -- 5 Discussion and Conclusion -- References -- 13 Carbon Stored in a Sustainable University Building: Bringing Education to Practice -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2The Green Office -- 3Students Company -- 4The Green Office Headquarter -- 5Methodology -- 6CO2 Emissions Inventory -- 7Carbon Stored in the Green Office. , 8Carbon Stored in the Phytophysiognomy and the Vegetal Formation -- 9Data Comparing -- 10Carbon Stored in UTFPR's Green Office -- 11CO2 Emissions Inventory -- 12Carbon Stock in Vegetation Types and Data Comparison -- 13Conclusions -- References -- 14 Developing and Managing Integrated [Interdisciplinary/Transdisciplinary] Graduate Programs in Environmental Science and Management in a Collaborative Context -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2The T-Shaped Curriculum -- 3Environmental Applied Science and Management (EnSciMan) -- 4Metrics of Integration and Collaboration -- 5Conclusions -- References -- 15 Reinforcing Sustainable Development in Schools in Malta: A Potential Approach by the University of Malta to Meet the Country's Sustainable Development Challenges -- Abstract -- 1Introduction---The Importance of Education for Sustainable Development -- 2Malta as a Background for Implementing Education for Sustainable Development -- 3The Role of Higher Education -- 4Research Methodology -- 5Data Collection and Analysis -- 6Results -- 7The Intercultural and Environmental Management Plan for a School in Malta -- 8Conclusion -- References -- 16 Commitments of University Leaders to the Talloires Declaration: Are They Evidenced in Industrial Design Teaching and Learning? -- Abstract -- 1 Background -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Degrees -- 3.2 Overall Sustainability Inclusion -- 3.3 Courses, Subjects, Modules -- 3.4 Student Work -- 4 Discussion -- 5 Conclusion -- Acknowledgment -- References -- 17 From Consumer to Citizen: Engaging Students with Participative Methods in Design -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Barriers to Sustainable Design Education -- 3 Design for Sustainability -- 3.1 Realising Design for Sustainability -- 4 Relational Skills -- 5 Case Studies in Teaching Design for Sustainability. , 5.1 Case Study 1: Conscientious Communicators.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Gradual Transition to Innovative Development -- The Hybrid Innovation System Principles for Resilient Innovative Growth -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Kaliningrad Urban Agglomeration -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Results and Analysis -- 4.1 Development of the Transport System -- 4.2 Development of an Information and Communication System -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Energy Development Alternatives-From Global to Local Scale -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Values of Hydrocarbon and Alternative Energy -- 4 Traditional Assessment Approaches -- 5 Innovative Ways of Using Bioenergy -- 6 New Opportunities: International Cooperation -- 7 Geoenergy Balance: From Ideas to Constructive Proposals -- 8 Energy Potential of Society -- 9 Conclusion -- References -- Urban Green Innovation Ecosystem to Improve the Environmental Sustainability -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Green Innovation and Environmental Sustainability -- 2.1 Social Innovation -- 2.2 Niche Innovation -- 2.3 Incremental Innovation -- 2.4 Radical Innovation -- 2.5 Urban Innovation Ecosystem -- 3 The Importance of Innovation at Local Government -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Social Innovation for Sustainable Development -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Concept of Social Innovation and Its Classification -- 3 Social Innovation and Sustainable Development Goals -- 4 The Measurements of Social Innovation -- 5 Methodology -- 5.1 The Data Set and Variables -- 5.2 Empirical Methodology -- 6 Results and Analysis -- 6.1 Descriptive Analysis -- 6.2 Results -- 7 Conclusions -- References -- Transformational Transition of Sustainable Development Based on Circular Green Economy. An Analysis Based on the Theory of Resources and Capabilities -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Green Economy, Green Growth and Sustainable Development -- 3 Green Economy Principles. , 4 Transformational Transition of Green Economy -- 5 Circular Economy (CE) -- 6 Conceptual Background -- 6.1 Strategy -- 6.2 Sustainability -- 6.3 Competitive Advantage -- 7 Theoretical Background -- 8 Research Methods -- 9 Analysis of Results -- 9.1 VRIO Analysis (Table) -- 9.2 VRIO Analysis (By Concept) -- 10 Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- The Ecosystem Approach to Assessing the Quality of the Urban Environment and Managing Urban Development -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Results and Analysis -- 4.1 Ecological and Economic Approaches to the Formation of Urbanized Territories -- 4.2 Conditions that Determine the Effectiveness of the Implementation of the Concept of Sustainable Development at the City Level -- 4.3 The City as a Dynamic Ecological-Economic System -- 4.4 An Ecosystem Approach to the Management of Urban Development -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Continuity of Technologies in Education, Science and Industry -- The Next Steps for the Baltic Universities' Cooperation in Accordance with the Development of Education and the Upbringing of Students -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Research Methodology -- 3 Geography for SD -- 4 Students' and Scholars' Visions -- 5 Collaboration and Combined Effects of ESD -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Continuing Education at Faculty of Geography (Lomonosov Moscow State University): Trend for Sustainable Development -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Environmental Education -- 3 Methodological Concept -- 4 Results and Analysis -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- The Culture of Learning in Organisations: What is the Current Perspective for Sustainable Development? -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review (1): Perspectives for a Learning Culture within the Organisation -- 3 Literature Review (2): Motivation to Learn in the Organisation -- 4 Methodological Route. , 5 Empirical Works (1): Learning and Organisational Performance in Practice: Empirical Work in Corporate Organisations -- 6 Empirical Works (2): The Cameron and Quinn Model of Organisational Culture: Application to Higher Education Institutions -- 7 Discussion -- 8 Conclusion -- References -- Interplay of Traditions and Innovations in Teaching Sustainability Issues: National and Global Discourses -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Challenges for the Higher Education -- 3 Conceptual Framework for Introducing Innovations -- 3.1 Innovation Versus Traditions: National and Global Discourses -- 4 Methodology -- 5 Research Findings -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- Towards a More Sustainable Transport Future-The Cases of Ferry Shipping Electrification in Denmark, Netherland, Norway and Sweden -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Materials and Methods -- 3 Results -- 3.1 City Ferry-Amsterdam (IJ Ferries 60 and 61) -- 3.2 Fjord Ferry-Sognefjord (MV Ampere) -- 3.3 Coastal Ferry-Søby-Fynshav and Søby-Faaborg (EF Ellen) -- 3.4 Coastal Ferry-Helsingor-Helsingborg (MF Tycho Brache and MF Aurora Af Helsingborg) -- 4 The Main Drivers of Ferry Shipping Electrification-A Summary of the Case Studies -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- Digitalisation and Communication for Sustainable Development -- Overcoming Digital Inequality as a Condition for Sustainable Development -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Forms of Inequality in Modern Society -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Results and Analysis -- 4.1 Electronic Culture and Its Characteristics -- 4.2 Digital Inequality and the Global Community -- 4.3 Transition to Sustainable Development and Social Technologies to Overcome Digital Inequality -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Design Thinking and Collaborative Digital Platforms: Innovative Tools for Co-creating Sustainability Solutions -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Design Thinking, ICT Tools, and Their Affordances. , 2.1 Design Thinking -- 2.2 ICT Tools -- 2.3 Affordance -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Results -- 4.1 Affordances of Design Thinking -- 4.2 Affordances of Technological Tools -- 5 Discussion -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- Hybridization of Time: Towards Temporal Sustainability of the Digital Economy -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology and Objectives -- 3 Elements of the Digital Economy -- 4 The Attention Economy -- 5 Hybridization of Time -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- Impact of Uncompetitive Coexistence of Innovation and Tradition on Sustainable Development in McLuhan's Media Theory -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Results and Analysis -- 3.1 Environment is the Message -- 3.2 Environment and Ecology -- 3.3 Discipline Is the Message -- 3.4 Genealogy of the Environment -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Sustainable Event Management: New Perspectives for the Meeting Industry Through Innovation and Digitalisation? -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Event and Meeting Industry: An Outline -- 3 Sustainability as a Mega-Trend in the Event and Meeting Industry -- 4 New Technologies for the Meeting Industry -- 5 Methodology -- 6 Results and Discussion -- 6.1 Sustainable Positive Effects of Virtual Meetings -- 6.2 Sustainable Negative Effects of Virtual Meetings in the Business Chain of the Meeting Industry -- 6.3 Sustainable Effects of Virtual Meetings for Destinations -- 6.4 Technological Challenges for a Sustainable Successful Realisation of Virtual/Hybrid Meetings -- 6.5 Hybrid Meetings as a Perspective for the Meeting Industry -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- Global Trends and Regional Aspects of Environmental Management -- Towards Sustainable and Responsible Regional Innovation Policy-the Case of Tampere Region -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Open Innovation Platforms as a Tool to Increase Sustainability and Responsibility of Regional Innovations -- 3 Method -- 4 Results. , 4.1 Results of Maturity Mapping -- 4.2 Public Engagement-Moderate Maturity -- 4.3 Ethics-Modest Maturity -- 4.4 Gender Equality-Moderate/modest Maturity -- 4.5 Science Education-Moderate/substantial Maturity -- 4.6 Open Access-Substantial Maturity -- 4.7 Governance-Moderate/substantial Maturity -- 4.8 Results of the Workshop -- 4.9 RRI Governance and Evaluation -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Sustainable Development of Russia's North-Western Border Areas and Their Neighbors: A Study of Landscape Effects on the Settlement Patterns of Villages and Towns -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Background -- 2.1 The Phenomenon of Villages and Town -- 2.2 Factors in the Transformation of Modern Landscapes and Landscape Classifications -- 2.3 Settlement and its Role in the Development of Landscapes -- 2.4 Materials and Methods -- 3 Results and Analysis -- 3.1 The Development of Settlement Patterns at the Western Border of Russia in 1998-2018 -- 3.2 The Population and Settlement Patterns of Russia's Borderlands and Their Western and Eastern Neighbors: Similarities and Differences -- 3.3 The Current State of Residential Development on Either Side of the Border -- 3.4 The State Border as a New Landscape Boundary. The Case of the Kaliningrad Region and the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship -- 4 Conclusions -- References -- Innovations for Sustainable Production of Traditional and Artisan Unrefined Non-centrifugal Cane Sugar in Mexico -- 1 What is Non-centrifugal Cane Sugar (NCS)? -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Production of NCS -- 4 The Market for NCS: Traditional and Modern Uses -- 4.1 The Case of 'piloncillo' Production in Mexico -- 4.2 Uses of Piloncillo in Mexico -- 5 Barriers to the Commercialization of NCS -- 5.1 Issues and Prospects for Piloncillo Commercialization in Mexico -- 6 Conclusion -- References. , Traditions and Innovations in the North Caucasus Nature Management.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Political, Social, Economic and Environmental Dimensions of Sustainable Development -- Economic Complexity and the Environment: Evidence from Brazil -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 3 Model, Data and Methodology -- 3.1 Model and Data Description -- 3.2 Methodology -- 4 Empirics -- 4.1 Solid Waste Generation -- 4.2 Deforestation -- 4.3 Forest Fires -- 4.4 Air Pollution -- 5 Conclusion -- Appendix -- Data Sources -- Descriptive Statistics -- References -- Consideration of Environmental and Socio-economic Aspects of a Territory for Sustainable Production and Consumption in a Biorefinery Context -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Optimal Sustainable Biorefinery Location: A Short Literature Review -- 3 Towards Sustainable Biorefinery Location Based on Social, Economic and Environmental Aspects: A Case Study of a Potential Biorefinery Facility -- 3.1 Social and Economic Impacts and Territorial Embeddedness -- 3.2 Environmental Considerations for the Territory -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- The Role of the Ecological Fiscal Transfers for Water Conservation Policies -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Ecological Fiscal Transfers in Brazil -- 3 Ecological Fiscal Transfers for Water Conservation Policies -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- Green Infrastructure and Social Welfare. Lessons for Sustainable Urban Development in the Metropolitan Zone of Leon, Mexico -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Green Infrastructure as a Strategic Approach for the Urban Sustainability -- 3 Methodology -- 3.1 Area of Study -- 3.2 Evaluation of the Distribution of Green Infrastructure Components in the Metropolitan Area of Leon -- 3.3 Evaluation and Diagnosis of the People's Perception About Social Benefits of Green Infrastructure -- 4 Results -- 4.1 Local Authorities and the Council Members Showed Inconsistent Understanding on Green Infrastructure Approach. , 4.2 Metropolitan Area of Leon Showed the Existence of Key Green Infrastructure Components and Reveled a Fragmented Network of Natural Spaces -- 4.3 Sociodemographic Characteristics of Participants in the Survey -- 4.4 People Perceived Social and Environmental Benefits from Green Infrastructure Components -- 4.5 People Perceived Environmental Issues from Key Green Infrastructure Components -- 5 Discussion -- 6 Conclusion Remarks -- Appendix -- References -- Exploring the Locus of Social Sustainability Implementation: A South Asian Perspective on Planning for Sustainable Development -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review Social Sustainability -- 3 Identification of Barriers -- 4 Solution Methodology -- 5 Research Methods -- 6 Results and Analysis -- 7 Conclusions -- References -- Brief Analysis of the Scientific Articles Produced About "Social Innovation", During the Last Ten Years -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Research Method -- 3 Presentation and Discussion of Results -- 4 Final Considerations -- References -- Green Practices in the Fashion Supply Chain: A Literature Review -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 2.1 Green Practices in the Supply Chain -- 2.2 Sustainability in the Fashion Supply Chain -- 3 Research Method -- 3.1 Location, Selection, and Validation -- 3.2 Analysis and Synthesis -- 4 Results and Discussion -- 5 Conclusions -- References -- Environmental Performance Measurement in Hospitals: A Bibliometric Review of Literature (1987-2017) -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Bibliometric Review Design -- 3 Data Analysis -- 3.1 The Bibliometric Review of the Papers -- 4 Content Analysis -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- Implementing Sustainable Development Through Environmental Camps: The Case of Skyros Project -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Role of Education -- 2.1 Environmental Education (EE) -- 2.2 Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). , 2.3 Outdoor Environmental Education -- 2.4 Experiential Education -- 3 Environmental Summer Camps -- 3.1 The Role of Outdoor Learning in Camps -- 4 Case Study: Project Skyros 2016 -- 4.1 Environmental Summer Camp at Nestorio -- 5 Methodology -- 5.1 Research Area -- 5.2 Research Sample -- 5.3 Research Instruments -- 6 Results -- 6.1 Knowledge -- 6.2 Attitude -- 6.3 Behavior -- 7 Discussion -- 7.1 Knowledge -- 7.2 Attitude -- 7.3 Behavior -- 8 Conclusions -- References -- Holistic Approaches to Sustainable Development -- Strategies for the Promotion of Sustainable Urban Development: A Multicriteria Analysis -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Sustainability in Cities -- 4 Main Factors in Sustainable Cities -- 5 Multi-criteria Assessment Tree for Sustainable Cities -- 6 Final Considerations -- References -- International Transdisciplinary Approach to Sustainability Research Related to Place: Sustainable, Affordable Homes and Ecosystem Services in the U.S. and Brazil -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Ecosystem Services Provision and Energy Efficient Solutions -- 3 Sustainable Affordable Houses in Brazil -- 4 Sustainable Affordable Houses in the U.S. -- 5 Relation Between American and Brazilian Energy Efficient Affordable Houses -- 6 Transdisciplinary Approach Between Ecology, Design, and Project Realization -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- Analysis of Behavioral Changes Observed in Users of Sustainable Practices -- 1 Introduction: Socio-Cultural Development Based on Sustainable Practices -- 2 Understanding the Economic Scenario Through the Impacts Generated by Individual and Collective Behavioral Changes -- 3 Environmental Psychology -- 4 Research Methodology -- 5 Common Denominators -- 6 A Sustainable Lifestyle, A Continuous Process -- 7 Conclusion -- References -- Measuring the Implementation of Sustainable Development Goals at a Local Level: The WeGIx Index. , 1 Introduction: Measuring Sustainable Development at National, Regional and Municipality Level -- 2 Methodology Used in the Process of Designing and Implementing the WeGIx Index: Step by Step -- 2.1 WeGIx Variables Selection -- 2.2 WeGIx Model Construction and Validation -- 3 The Outcomes of WeGIx Application to Portugal: Results Analysis -- 4 Conclusions -- 4.1 The Benefits and Limitations of WeGIx -- 4.2 Final Comments -- Appendix -- References -- Sustainable Behavior and Its Antecedents: A Systematic Literature Review -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical References -- 3 Method and Materials -- 3.1 Scientific Literature Review -- 3.2 Extraction and Analysis of Articles -- 3.3 Findings and Discussion -- 3.4 Final Considerations -- References -- The Amerindian Good Living as a Sustainable Alternative to Latin American Development -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Amerindian Good Living-Philosophical, Political, Practical Aspects and the Sustainability -- 3 The Good Living and National Laws, International Conventions and UN 2030 Agenda -- 4 Amerindian Good Living as an Alternative to Latin American Development -- 5 Examples of Amerindian Good Living Experiences -- 6 Ashaninka (Acre-Brazil) -- 7 Paiter Suruís (Rondônia-Brazil) -- 8 Mapuche (Chile) -- 9 Conclusions -- References -- Application of Information Entropy to Assessment Environmental Sanitation Sustainability Conditions: A Case Study at the River Grande Basin, Brazil -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 2.1 Study Area -- 2.2 Selection of the Evaluation Indicator System -- 2.3 Entropy Weight Method for the Assessment of Environmental Sanitation Sustainability Conditions -- 3 Results -- 3.1 Entropy and Information Weights of the Selected Indicators -- 3.2 Subsystem Weighting -- 3.3 Sanitation Sustainability Condition Index (CSS) at GD1 and GD8 During the Analyzed Study Periods -- 4 Discussion. , 5 Conclusions -- References -- Sustainability in the Decision Making Process: A Systematic Review of Literature -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Grounding -- 2.1 Sustainable Development -- 2.2 Business Sustainability -- 2.3 Sustainable Decision Making -- 3 Methodological Routing -- 3.1 Conduct of Systematic Bibliographic Review -- 4 Analysis and Discussion -- 4.1 Detailing of Papers -- 4.2 Relationship Between Corporate Sustainability and Decision Making -- 5 Final Considerations -- References -- Governance, Risk and Compliance: Concerns in Sustainability Research Agendas -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Governance, Risk and Compliance -- 3 Sustainability -- 4 Methods -- 5 Results -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- A Search for the Spiritual Roots of Sustainable Development-Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation -- 1 Sustainable Development Is a Global Concern -- 2 The Role of the Churches-World Council of Churches -- 3 The Orthodox and Catholic Churches -- 4 Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation -- 5 Stewardship and the Integrity of Creation -- 6 The Environmental Movement-The International Union for the Conservation of Nature -- 7 The Peace Movement and the United Nations System -- 8 Civil Society Initiatives-The Earth Charter -- 9 Civil Society Initiatives-Spiritual Ecology -- 10 Conclusions -- References -- Sustainability Practices at Hotels and BnB Establishments on the Island of Gotland in Sweden -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Background -- 3 Consumers as Co-creators -- 4 Sustainability as a Value and Quality Marker -- 5 Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivations -- 6 Lifestyle Entrepreneurs -- 7 Hotel Entrepreneurs/Managers -- 8 Accountability-Responsibility -- 9 Understanding the Assignment and Responsibilities -- 10 CSR, Corporate Social Responsibility -- 11 Leadership and Responsibility -- 12 Methodology -- 12.1 Case Area. , 12.2 Data Collection.