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  • Cham :Springer International Publishing AG,  (2)
  • Bradford :Emerald Publishing Limited,  (1)
  • 2010-2014  (3)
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  • 1
    Online Resource
    Online Resource
    Bradford :Emerald Publishing Limited,
    Keywords: Marine pollution. ; Electronic books.
    Description / Table of Contents: Marine and coastal environments play a critical role in sustaining life. Covering nearly three-quarters of the earth's surface, marine and coastal waters are the earth's largest and most vital environment, influencing global energy cycles, biological, economical and sociocultural processes. Marine environmental quality is related to the functioning of marine ecosystems. The understanding of these relationships provides a foundation for management and policy recommendations in order to achieve sustainability. Good environmental quality, sustainability, and marine and coastal areas governance is essential for sustaining coastal and marine ecosystems, commercial and recreational fisheries, economic growth and quality of life in coastal communities. This ebook contributes towards a more in-depth knowledge on Marine Environmental Quality and Sustainability practices. It will be useful as a tool for researchers interested in Marine and Coastal Zone Environmental Quality and Sustainability related topics, as well as for different stakeholders, helping them to make better informed science-based decisions regarding their future Sustainability strategies.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 online resource (150 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    ISBN: 9781781900130
    Series Statement: Management of Environmental Quality: Volume 23, Issue 4 ; v.23
    DDC: 300.994
    Language: English
    Note: Cover -- CONTENTS -- EDITORIAL REVIEW BOARD -- Guest editorial -- Transboundary MPAs: a challenge for the twenty-first century -- Participatory issues in fisheries governance in Europe -- Sociocultural and educational factors in the sustainability of coastal zones -- Sustainable coastal zones? Amatter of "sense and sensibility" -- Estuarine nurseries for marine fish -- Promoting sustainable aquaculture -- A comparative evaluation of women's perceptions and importance of sustainability in fish consumption -- News -- Diary -- Books and resources -- News from the net -- Features.
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  • 2
    Keywords: Science -- Study and teaching. ; Electronic books.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 online resource (617 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    ISBN: 9783319094748
    Series Statement: World Sustainability Series
    DDC: 507.1
    Language: English
    Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Part I Curriculum Innovation -- 1 Preparing Teachers for Sustainable Development in Higher Education -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Sustainable Educational Development: Cultural and Technological Issues -- 2.1 Cultural Issues and Definitions -- 2.2 Communication and Education Issues -- 2.2.1 Teacher's Roles -- 2.2.2 New Approaches: Connectivism, Transmedia, Digital Curation for Social Learning -- 2.2.3 Technological Issues: Mediating Education -- 3Professional Teacher Development: Government, University and Teachers Partnership -- 3.1 Methods -- 3.2 Preparation, Interlocution and First Findings -- 3.3 Discussion: Education for Sustainable Development Can It Be Effective? -- 4Conclusions -- References -- 2 A Minor Programme on Sustainability for the Engineering Curriculum at the University of Chile -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Engineering Curricula Description -- 3The Design Process Description -- 4Stage 1: Setting the Task Force -- 5Stage 2: The Design Process -- 6The Sustainability Minor Proposal -- 7Conclusions -- References -- 3 Food for Thought: A University-Wide Approach to Stimulate Curricular and Extracurricular ESD Activity -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Background -- 3Sustainability and Food -- 4Appetite for Change -- 4.1 Certificate Design and Promotion -- 4.2 Online Format -- 4.3 Pedagogical Approach -- 4.4 Content Design -- 4.5 Use of Digital Pedagogies -- 4.6 Video Assessment Piece -- 4.7 Sustainability as Interdisciplinary Working -- 4.8 Students as Co-creators of the Curriculum -- 5Sustain Yourself -- 6Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 4 Sustainability and Employability: Alliances at the University of Bedfordshire -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Data Collection and Analysis -- 3Findings: Preliminary Stakeholder Analysis Reveals Potential Alliances. , 4Conclusions: Productive Synergies and Alliances -- References -- 5 The Environmental Sustainability of Brazilian Universities: Barriers and Pre-conditions -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2The Brazilian Universities -- 3Methodology -- 4Results and Analysis -- 4.1 Status of Sustainability in the Brazilian Universities -- 4.2 Barriers for the Sustainability in Brazilian Universities -- 4.3 Pre-conditions for the Sustainability in Brazilian Universities -- 4.3.1 Investing in Support -- 4.3.2 Know the Benefits -- 4.3.3 Educate and Train -- 4.3.4 Involve People/Stakeholders -- 4.3.5 Politics/Cooperation Networking -- 5Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 6 Implementing a Sustainability Strategy: A Case Study from the University of Leeds -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Background -- 3Stakeholder Theory -- 4Organisational Sustainability and Strategy -- 4.1 Institutional Context -- 5The Engagement Process -- 5.1 Organisational Review -- 5.2 Stakeholder Engagement -- 5.3 Reflections on the Engagement Process -- 6Outcomes -- 6.1 An New Integrated Sustainability Strategy -- 6.2 The Engagement Process -- 7Conclusions -- References -- 7 It's Contagious! Developing Sustainability Perspectives in Academic Life at a UK University -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Background to the Futures Initiative -- 3Futures Initiative Projects -- 4Project Models -- 4.1 Stand-Alone and Static -- 4.2 Stand-Alone and Growing -- 4.3 Loose Clusters -- 4.4 Clustered and Interconnected -- 5Building Connections -- 6Theoretical Considerations -- 7Conclusion -- References -- 8 A Strategic Framework for Developing Interdisciplinary Minors on Climate Change and Sustainability Policy: The CLIMASP-Tempus Example -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2The Role of Higher Education -- 3The CLIMASP Tempus Initiative -- 4The CLIMASP Approach. , 5Design (December 2013& -- hx2013 -- June 2014) -- 6Develop (July 2014& -- hx2013 -- June 2015) -- 7Pilot and Implement (July 2015& -- hx2013 -- December 2016) -- 8Evaluate and Review (Whole Period of the Project) -- 9Concluding Remarks -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 9 Sustainable Development Integration Strategies in Higher Education: Case Study of Two Universities and Five Colleges in Quebec -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Strategies Used as Part of PACTE 2D -- 2.1 Assist and Support Professors -- 2.2 Approaching the Integration of SD at the Curriculum Level -- 2.3 Defining a Global Approach for SD Integration at the Institutional Level -- 2.4 Collaborating to Integrate SD into Education -- 3Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Assist and Support Professors -- 3.1.1 Collaboration with Resources from the Field -- 3.1.2 Contextualise -- 3.1.3 Involving Students, Inspiring Them to Take Action -- 3.1.4 Encourage Students to Get Involved with and Compare Their Views on SD -- 3.1.5 Using Non-intentional Learning and Managing the Class in a SD Perspective -- 3.2 Approaching the Integration of SD at the Curriculum Level -- 3.3 Defining a Global Approach for SD Integration at the Institutional Level -- 3.4 Collaborating to Integrate SD into Education -- 4Conclusion: Avenues for Reflection and Project's Follow up Actions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 10 Making Money and Saving the World: Empowering Students for Sustainability Through Social Enterprise -- Abstract -- 1Social Enterprise -- 2Sustainability in Higher Education -- 3Social Enterprise, Students, and Understanding Sustainability at the University of Gloucestershire -- References -- 11 Promoting Education for Sustainable Development at the University of Prishtina, Kosovo -- Abstract -- 1Introduction: Education for Sustainable Development. , 2Education for Sustainable Development in University of Prishtina -- 3Kosovo Education for Sustainable Development---KESD -- 3.1 Promotion and Awareness of the Importance of Sustainable Development -- 3.2 Training and Capacity Building -- 3.3 Representation and Support -- 4Conclusion -- References -- 12 Increasing Global Environmental Literacy via Faculty Experiential Learning -- Abstract -- 1Introduction: The Tufts Environmental Literacy Institute---TELI -- 2TELI 2013 -- 3Analysis of TELI Goals -- 4Analysis of TELI Network -- 5Testing the Network of TELI 2013 -- 6Results and Discussion -- 7Conclusion -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 13 What Does the Concept of Responsibility Contribute to the Teaching of Sustainability in Universities? -- Abstract -- 1The Challenge of Inter-disciplinary -- 2Responsible Tourism -- 3The Evolution of Masters Provision -- 4Conclusions -- References -- 14 The Road Less (Sustainably) Traveled: A Case Study of Academic Travel at Franklin University Switzerland -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 1.1 Definitions -- 1.2 The Tension Between Internationalizing and Greening Campuses -- 2Methodological Approach -- 2.1 Academic Travel at Franklin University Switzerland -- 2.2 Data Collection and Analysis -- 3Results and Discussion -- 3.1 Synthesis -- 3.2 Directions for Future Research -- 4Conclusions -- References -- 15 One Metaphor---Several Meanings: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Sustainable Development -- Abstract -- 1Introduction: One Metaphor---Several Meanings -- 2Different Perspectives on Sustainable Development -- 3Imbalance in the Discussion on SD -- 4The Imbalance Impedes a Full Understanding of the (Diverse) Challenges for SD -- 5Conclusion -- References -- 16 Campus Ecological Footprint Versus the Global Influence of Sustainability Related Campus Activities: How Do They Compare? -- Abstract. , 1Introduction -- 2World3 -- 3Technological Change -- 4Social Policy and Culture -- 5Quantitative Analysis -- 5.1 Technological Change -- 5.2 Social Policy and Culture -- 6Results -- 7Conclusion and Discussion -- References -- 17 Developing Action Strategies for Sustainable Living Amongst Employees -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 1.1 Education for Sustainable Development Within Organisations -- 1.2 Thinking Skills -- 2Employee Training and Sustainable Development at the Workplace: Constraints and Opportunities -- 2.1 Legal Obligations and Reporting -- 2.2 Maintaining Financial Sustainability -- 2.3 Social Responsibility of Organisations -- 2.4 Education for Sustainable Development for Employees -- 3Methodology and Study Design -- 3.1 Research Paradigm and Methodology -- 3.2 Research Context and Design -- 3.3 Triangulation and Sampling -- 3.4 Interviews -- 4Preliminary Results -- 4.1 Commitment to ESD -- Staff Development Programmes -- and Staff Initiatives -- 4.2 Strands in ESD -- Constraints and Opportunities -- Financial, Social and Environmental Considerations -- 4.3 Applicability of DeBono's Thinking Programmes to the Design of Employee Training -- and to a Sustainable Lifestyle -- 4.4 ESD for Employees -- Skills Needed for Sustainable Lifestyle -- and the Design Process of Needs-Based ESD Employee Training -- 4.5 Social Transformation and Institutional Change -- Transfer of Behaviour Changes Beyond the Workplace -- 5Conclusions -- 5.1 Limitations of This Study -- 5.2 Future Work -- References -- 18 An Instructor's Experience: Implementing Sustainable Development in the Curriculum -- Abstract -- 1Introduction: Applied Sustainable Education in Practice -- 1.1 Applied Degree Programs -- 1.2 Problem Solving Approach -- 1.3 Sustainable Education Developments in Canadian Community Colleges -- 2Curriculum Reform Procedures at Olds College. , 3Integrating Sustainability into Introduction to Horticultural Scientific Methods/Research Methods.
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  • 3
    Online Resource
    Online Resource
    Cham :Springer International Publishing AG,
    Keywords: Climatic changes. ; Electronic books.
    Type of Medium: Online Resource
    Pages: 1 online resource (311 pages)
    Edition: 1st ed.
    ISBN: 9783319044897
    Series Statement: Climate Change Management Series
    DDC: 363.73874098
    Language: English
    Note: Intro -- International Perspectives on Climate Change -- Preface -- Contents -- Part I Impacts of Change Impacts in Regions and Geographical Areas -- 1 Regional Vulnerability of Agro-Environmental Processes Facing Climate Change. Latin American Adaptation Agendas -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Regional Vulnerability of Agro-Environmental Processes in Latin America -- Agriculture and Mitigation -- Ecosystem Services Approach for Adapting to Climate Change -- Conclusions -- References -- 2 Risk Analysis in Transboundary Water of the Rivers Pilcomayo and Paraguay -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Paraguay and Pilcomayo River -- Risk Analysis of Transboundary Rivers in the Context of Climate Variability and Change -- AREA 16 (ParaguayArgentina) -- ÁREA 19 (Paraguay) -- ÁREA 20 (Paraguay) -- ÁREA 21 (ArgentinaParaguay) -- ÁREA 22 (ArgentinaParaguay) -- Information System for Risk Management at Paraguay and Pilcomayo Transboundary Rivers -- Conclusions -- References -- 3 Analysis of Temporal Variability of Droughts in Southern Paraguay and Northern Argentina (1961-2011) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Study Region and Rainfall Data -- SPI and Drought Occurrences -- Temporal Variability of Droughts -- Changes in Drought Occurrence Rate -- Changes in Drought Severity -- Conclusions -- References -- 4 Sedimentation and Life Expectancy of Lake Amatitlán, Guatemala: Increased Vulnerability Under Future Climate Change -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methods -- Study Site -- Bathymetric Survey -- Sediment Collection -- Results and Discussions -- Bathymetry Comparison 2001-2012 -- Sediment Cores -- Sediment Loads in Rio Villalobos -- Sedimentation Rates -- Volumetric Comparison 1971-2001-2012 -- Life Expectancy of Lake Amatitlán -- Conclusions -- References -- 5 Towards Valuing Climate Change Impacts on the Ecosystem Services of a Uruguayan Coastal Lagoon. , Abstract -- Introduction -- Trends in Climate Affecting Uruguay -- Case Study Site -- Selection of Ecosystem Services -- Valuation of Climate Change Impacts on Three Ecosystem Services -- Changes in Productivity: Precipitation as an 'Input' to the Shrimp Fishery -- Effects of Precipitation on the LRPA Shrimp Fishery -- Valuing Precipitation as an Input to Shrimp Harvest -- Valuing Carbon Sequestration Services of LRPA Emergent Wetland Plants -- Estimating Carbon Stored by LRPA Wetland Soils -- Estimating the Market Value for the LRPA Carbon Sequestration Service -- Valuing Climate Impacts on 'Habitat Maintenance' and 'Cultural' Ecosystem Services -- Conclusion -- References -- 6 Integrating Climate Science, Monitoring, and Management in the Rio de la Plata Estuarine Front (Uruguay) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Hydroclimatology -- Causal Relationships and Lags -- Institutional Arrangements to Identify and Implement Adaptation Measures -- Management Options -- Conclusions -- References -- Part II The Management of Climate Change Impacts -- 7 Managing the Impacts of Climate Change in Latin America: The Need for Technology Transfer -- Abstract -- Introduction: Some Facts About Latin America -- Climate Change and Its Impacts in Latin American Countries -- Managing Climate Change: The Role of Technology Transfer -- Conclusions -- References -- 8 Strategic Contributions to Extreme Climate Change: The Innovation Helixes as a Link Among the Short, Medium and Long-Terms -- Abstract -- Introduction -- A Diagnosis of the Effects of Extreme Climate Change in Guatemala -- Perception of the People Regarding Climate Change -- The Baseline of Climate Change Perception in Guatemala -- Conclusions -- References -- 9 What Contributes to Climate Change Adaptive Capacity? A Retrospective Case Study in a Caribbean Small Island Community -- Abstract -- Introduction. , Background -- Determinants of Adaptive Capacity -- Successful Climate Change Adaptation -- Case Study -- Methodology -- Preliminary Results -- Perceptions Regarding Level of Success -- Effectiveness -- Efficiency -- Legitimacy -- Equity -- Multi-Scalar Factors Contributing to Community-Level Adaptive Capacity -- Local -- National -- Regional -- International -- Concluding Remarks -- References -- 10 Taking a Micro-Perspective on the Global Challenge of Climate Change: The "Microenergy Systems" Research Focus at the Technische Universität Berlin -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Decentralized Energy Systems and Their Relevance for Global Access to Energy, Development and Climate Change -- The Concept of Microenergy Systems -- A Research Agenda for MES -- The MES Research Group -- The Energy Inclusion Initiative in Peru: An Exemplary Case for Cooperation with the Private Sector -- Conclusions and Outlook -- References -- 11 The Impacts of Climate Change on the Livelihoods of Coastal People in Bangladesh: A Sociological Study -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Coastal Zone in Bangladesh -- The Methodology -- Climate Change and its Impacts on the Livelihoods of Coastal People in the Context of Bangladesh -- Conclusions -- References -- 12 From Rainforests to Drylands: Comparing Family Farmers' Perceptions of Climate Change in Three Brazilian Biomes -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Literature Review -- Climate Change Communication -- Methodology -- Results -- Smallholders: Sample Characterization -- Changes in Rainfall -- Changes in Temperature Levels -- Perception of Extreme Events -- Do Convergent Perceptions Lead to Similar Behaviours? -- How Did the Respondents Answer? -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Part III The Role of Policy-making and the Contribution of Information, Communication and Stakeholders' Involvement. , 13 Precipitation Variability and Adaptation Strategies in the Southern Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico: Integrating Local Knowledge with Quantitative Analysis -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Droughts and Agriculture -- Methods -- Study Area -- Drought and Rainfall Analysis -- Farmers' Perceptions and Adaptations -- Results -- Drought and Rainfall -- Farmers' Perceptions and Adaptations -- Perceptions -- Adaptations -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- 14 Making Science Count: Climate Change and the SciencePractice Interface -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Evaluation of the Two Projects -- A Discussion of the Barriers: Some Insights -- Conclusions -- References -- 15 Island Erosion and Afflicted Population: Crisis and Policies to Handle Climate Change -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Environmental Migrants from Vanishing Island -- Methodology -- Result and Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- 16 Does Awareness Through Learning About Climate Change Enhance Farmers' Perception of and Adaptation to Climate Uncertainty? -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials -- Methods -- Empirical Modelling of Farmers' Perception and Adaptation to Climate Change -- Interrelating Awareness of Climate Change and Farmers' Perception of and Adaptation to Climatic Uncertainty -- Selection of Exogenous Variables and Hypotheses to be Tested -- Results -- Descriptive Statistics -- Farmers' Perception of and Adaptation to Climate Change -- Awareness Through Learning About Climate Change -- Determinants of Farmers' Perception of and Adaptation to Climate Change -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- 17 Local Knowledge and Participatory Climate Change Planning in the Northeastern U.S -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Deliberative Policy, Adaptive Governance, and Climate Change -- Valuing Local Knowledge and Experience. , Trust in Pre-existing and Emerging Leadership and Social and Professional Networks -- Conclusions and Implications -- References -- 18 Evaluating of Post-2012 Carbon Policies -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Literature Review -- The Methodology -- The Model Scenarios -- Discussion of the Results -- Conclusions -- References -- 19 Perceptions About Climate Change in Sidama, Ethiopia -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Study Area -- Methods -- Results and Discussion of Findings -- Lay Perceptions of Climate Change -- Increased Temperature -- Erratic Rainfall Patterns -- Climate Data Analysis -- Temperature and Rainfall Data -- Perception of Causes of Climate Change -- Perceptions of Vulnerability and Impact of Climate Change -- Adaptive Actions -- Mainstreaming Climate Change to Development Policy -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- 20 Perceptions of and Attitudes Toward Climate Change in the Southeastern United States -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methods -- Site Descriptions -- Climate Change Belief and Skepticism -- Observed Changes in Weather and Climate -- Effects Experienced and Anticipated -- Perceived Causes -- Attitudes Toward Mitigation -- Conclusions -- References -- 21 The Role of Higher Education in Institutionalising Climate Change in Bangladesh -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Conceptual Development -- Human Factors -- Natural Factors -- Scenario of Climate Change in Bangladesh -- HE: A Paradigm Shift -- HE in Bangladesh -- Research Design -- Data Collection, Analysis, Confidentiality and Limitations -- Findings and Discussion -- Genesis of HE and Public Universities -- Private Universities -- Role of HE in the Education and Research of Climate Change -- Education Programmes -- Research on Climate Change -- Climate Change Education for Primary and Secondary Levels -- Social Awareness of Climate Change. , Strategic Planning and Policy.
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