Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Part I: Climate Change Adaptation Practices -- Chapter 1: Monitoring and Evaluation of Climate Change Adaptation in Coastal Zones: Overview of the Indicators in Use -- Introduction -- Methodology -- A Conceptual Framework for CCA Issues -- CCA Indicators for Coastal Zones -- Governance and CCA Indicators in Coastal Zones -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 2: An Evaluation of the Community Land Model (Version 3.5) and Noah Land Surface Models for Temperature and Precipitat... -- Introduction -- Expected Climate Trends for Nebraska -- Case Study of Nebraska -- WRF Model -- Noah Land Surface Model -- Community Land Model (Version 3.5): CLM3.5 -- Results -- Maximum and Minimum Temperature -- Precipitation -- Verification of Temporal and Spatial Distribution of WRF-LSM Coupled Temperature and Precipitation -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: Climate Change Frames in Public Health and Water Resource Management: Towards Intersectoral Climate Change Adaptati... -- Introduction -- A Brief Background on Frames and Frame Analysis -- Methods -- Findings -- Climate Change Frames from a Public Health Perspective -- Climate Change Frames from a Water Resource Management Perspective -- Discussion: Frames and Frame-Reflection as Innovative Tools for Climate Change Adaptation -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 4: Rural Women Belief System and Attitude Toward Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies in Nigeria -- Introduction -- Women Development and Climate Change -- Theoretical Framework -- Applying Livelihood Profiles as Baseline for Vulnerability Analysis -- Methodology -- Study Area -- Sample and Sampling Techniques -- Research Instruments -- Sample Population (Sample Frame) -- Results and Discussion -- Socio-Economic Characteristics of Respondents -- Awareness of Climate Change. , Sources of Information -- Attitude and Belief System of the Women Towards Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies -- Factors Influencing Level of Awareness -- Conclusion and Recommendation -- Limitations of the Study -- References -- Chapter 5: Climate Change and Human Security in a Regulatory Multilevel and Multidisciplinary Dimension: The Case of the Arcti... -- Introduction -- Conceptual Background: Climate Change as a Threat to International Peace and Security -- The Concept of Security in the Arctic and From Whom -- Method -- Climate Change as a Threat to the International Regulation of the Arctic Environmental Ocean -- Arctic Ocean Security -- The United Nations Convention of the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) -- The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) -- The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) -- The Arctic Council (AC) -- Findings and Discussions: High Level of Exposure to Environmental Risks in Adaptation of the Arctic Environmental Ocean and th... -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6: Citrus and Tomatoes Response to Climate Change: Survey of Farmers´ Perception and Adaptation Strategies in Northern... -- Introduction -- Specific Objectives of the Study -- Research Hypotheses -- Methodology -- Study Area -- Sampling Techniques -- Instrument for Data Collection -- Limitation of the Study -- Results and Discussion -- Socioeconomic Characteristics of the Respondents -- Respondents´ Awareness of Changing Features of Climate Parameters -- Perceived Effect of Climate Change on Citrus and Tomato Farmers´ Production -- Perceived Effect Categories of Respondents in the Study Area -- Adaptation Strategies Used by Respondents -- Categorization of Respondents According to Adaptation Strategies -- Result of Binomial Logit Regression Showing Factors that Affect Respondents´ Choice of Adaptation Strategies -- Hypotheses Testing 1. , Adaptation Strategies Between the North-East and North-Central Zones of Nigeria -- Hypotheses 2 -- Perceived Effect Strategies Between the North-East and North-Central Zones of Nigeria -- Conclusions -- Recommendations -- References -- Chapter 7: Local Networks of Resilience and Climate Adaptation: The Case of Istanbul -- Introduction: Protests and Conflicts -- Redesigning the City: Resilient or Dispossessed and Vulnerable? -- The Northern Forests and the Third Bridge: Water Resources, Wildlife and Livelihoods -- Urban Food as Part of Adaptation Measures and Istanbul Vegetable Gardens -- The Historic Vegetable Gardens of Yedikule -- The Kuzguncuk Vegetable Garden -- Local Networks and Grassroots Groups for a Socio-Ecological Resilient City -- Conclusion: Ecosystem Based Adaptation and Urban Green Spaces -- References -- Chapter 8: Extreme Weather Events and the German Economy: The Potential for Climate Change Adaptation -- Introduction -- The Modelling Challenge -- The Model PANTA RHEI -- Integration of Damages -- Scenarios: Exploring Consistent Future Developments -- Results I: Extreme Weather Events Compared to Reference Scenario -- Results II: Adaptation to Extreme Weather Events Compared to (a) Extreme Weather and (b) Reference Scenario -- A More Detailed Picture: Extreme Weather and Economic Sectors -- Effects of Adaptation to Extreme Weather Events on Economic Sectors -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 9: A Conceptual Framework for Understanding Vulnerabilities to Extreme Climate Events -- Introduction -- Dealing with Present and Future Vulnerabilities -- Dealing with Local Vulnerabilities -- Adaptive Governance -- Some Challenges -- References -- Chapter 10: Adaptation Through Climate Smart Agriculture: Status and Determinants in Coastal Bangladesh -- Introduction -- Climate Change and Coastal Agriculture in Bangladesh: A Succinct Review. , Materials and Methods -- Designing the Research Instruments -- Selection of the Study Site -- Survey Methods and Data Collection -- Results and Discussion -- Adaptation Through Climate Smart Agriculture -- Strong and Weak Adopter of Climate Smart Agriculture -- Factors Influencing Adoption of CSA: Application of Probit Model -- Conclusion and Limitations of the Research -- References -- Part II: Fostering Resilience and Handling Hazards -- Chapter 11: Managing Natural Resources for Extreme Climate Events: Differences in Risk Perception Among Urban and Rural Commun... -- Introduction -- Research Methodology -- Results and Discussion -- Recent Experience of an Event -- Livelihood Dependency -- Socio-demographics -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 12: Integrating Microfinance, Climate Finance and Climate Change Adaptation: A Sub-Saharan Africa Perspective -- Introduction -- Climate Change Impacts on Food Security and Agricultural Development -- Climate Change Mitigation and Energy Access Policy Considerations -- A Microfinance-Climate Finance Framework for Inclusive Growth -- Discussion -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 13: Climate Change Adaptation and Socio-Economic Resilience in Mexico´s Grijalva-Usumacinta Watershed -- Introduction -- Literature Review -- Methodological Approach -- Results -- Watershed Characterization -- Regional Climate Change Scenarios -- Climate Change Impacts on Agricultural Yields -- Adaptation Options -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 14: Adaptive Strategies Building Resilience to Climate Variability in Argentina, Canada and Colombia -- Introduction -- The Wide Spectrum of Adaptations -- Methodology -- Findings -- Variability and Adaptations in Mendoza -- Adaptations and Resilience Beyond the Climate -- Variability and Adaptations in the Canadian Prairies -- Adaptations and Resilience Beyond the Climate. , Variability and Adaptations in Chinchin River Basin -- Discussion and Comparison -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 15: Adaptation of the Bulgarian Water Sector to Climate Change Extremes -- Introduction -- Data -- Methodology -- Driving-Pressure-State-Impact-Respond Research Framework (DPSIR) -- Climate Change Risk Assessment -- Climate Change Vulnerability Index (CCVI) -- Results -- Identification of Main Actors in Bulgarian Water Sector -- Assessment of Climate Change Sensitivity and Vulnerability of Bulgarian Water Sector -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 16: Adapting to the Inevitable: The Case of Tanbi Wetland National Park, The Gambia -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Site: Tanbi Wetland National Park (TWNP) -- Methodology -- Questionnaires -- Subject Groups (Interviewees) and Interviews -- Data Analysis -- Results -- Discussion -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 17: Climate Change Adaptation in Indian Agriculture- Assessing Farmers Perception and Adaptive Choices -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Results and Discussions -- Key Factors Affecting Adaptive Capacity of Farmers -- Socio-Economic Factors -- Institutional Factors -- Socioeconomic Factors Affecting Farmers´ Adaptation in Indian Context -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 18: Towards Enhanced Resilience: Monthly Updated Seasonal Rainfall ``Scenarios´´ as Climate Predictions for Farmers in... -- Introduction -- Climate Predictions -- Box 1: Some Illustrative Data of Climate Related Predictions -- Box 2: Some Other Agricultural Upheavals -- Further Matters That Should Be Known -- Short Term (Seasonal) Climate Predictions: A Case Study in Indonesia -- Farmer Questionnaire on the Monthly Updated Seasonal Rainfall Scenarios Provided -- Conclusions -- Appendix 1: Example of the Monthly NOAA/IRI ENSO Advisory/Prediction -- References. , Chapter 19: Fostering Resilience Among Artisanal Fishers in Peniche (Portugal): An Exploratory Study.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Part I: Climate Change and Socio-Economic Issues -- Chapter 2: Livelihood Vulnerability and Displacement in Coastal Bangladesh: Understanding the Nexus -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Selection of Study Area, Respondents and Survey Procedures -- Approaches to Study and the Research Instruments -- Result and Discussion -- Socio-demographic Profiles of the Respondents -- Impacts of Hydro-meteorological Disasters on Livelihood Security -- Causes of Livelihood Insecurity and Mass Displacement -- Linking Livelihood Vulnerability and Forced Migration -- Preferred Measures to Reduce Livelihood Insecurity and the Occurrence of Forced Migration -- Effectiveness of Measures to Discourage Forced Migration -- Analysis, Policy Implications and the Limitations of the Research -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 3: The Application of the Macroeconomics Analysis of Climate Changes Model (MACC-Model) in China: Floods -- Introduction -- Economic Modeling in the Analysis of Climate Change -- Classic Economic Modeling in the Analysis of Climate Change -- The Macroeconomics Analysis of Climate Change Model -- The National Climate Change Vulnerability Rate (OmegaT) -- The Climate Change Magnitude Rate (Pi) -- The Economic Desgrowth (delta) -- The Climate Change Surface (CC Surface) -- The Macroeconomics Analysis of Climate Change Model: The Case of China -- The Climate Change Growth Rates (αi) -- China´s Climate Change Vulnerability Rate (OmegaT): Max and Min -- The Climate Change Magnitude Rate (II) -- The Economic Desgrowth (delta) -- Conclusions and Policy Implications -- References -- Chapter 4: Kastom, Climate Change and Intergenerational Democracy: Experiences from Vanuatu -- Introduction -- The Urgent Problem -- Vanuatu and Climate Change -- Kastom -- The Tabwemasana Project -- Methods. , Limitations -- Results -- Area of Highest Concern -- Community Concern About Climate Change -- Timeframe of Climate Change Effects -- Changes Attributable to Climate Change -- Areas of Impact -- Kastom: Traditional Ways in a Contemporary World -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 5: Urban Poor Women and Climate Change in India: Enhancing Adaptive Capacity Through Communication for Development -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Development of the Communication Module -- Results -- Profile of the Respondents -- Assessment of Change in Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior After the Communication Intervention -- Changes in Awareness to Climate Change -- Change in Knowledge of Women About Climate Change and Related Issues -- Causes of Climate Change -- Impacts of Climate Change -- Mitigation Strategies for Dealing with Climate Change -- Adaptation Strategies to Deal with Climate Change with Special Emphasis on Water Management at the Household Level -- Changes in Attitude of Women -- Climate Change -- Causes of Climate Change -- Impacts of Climate Change -- Change in Behavioral Intent -- Mitigation Strategies -- Water Linked Adaptation Strategies -- Change in Awareness, Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior of Women to Climate Change -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 6: Local Community Perception of Climate Change and Scientific Validation: A Review of Initiatives and Perspectives in... -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Linking Ecosystems, Community Knowledge and Climate Change in India -- Coastal Ecosystems -- Sundarbans -- Himalaya -- Community Response and Interventions -- Coastal Ecosystems (Gulf of Mannar, India and the False Trevally (Lactarius lactarius) -- Sundarbans -- Western Himalaya -- Water -- Agriculture -- Biodiversity -- Power -- Conclusions -- References. , Chapter 7: Managing Environmental Migration to Improve Economic and Social Outcomes in Developing Asia and Pacific -- Introduction -- An Urbanizing Region at Risk -- Using Migration as a Tool of Adaptation -- Adapting and Building Resilience -- Facilitating Movement -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 8: Urban Environmental Governance: Bangladesh as a Case in Point -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Urban Environmental Governance Discourses: A Brief Review -- Case Study: Bangladesh -- Environmental and Demographic Context -- Urbanisation: A Driver of Environmental Change -- Environmental Governance in Bangladesh -- Institutional Governance and Political Context -- National Environmental Legislations and Policy -- Systemic Barriers Constraining Urban Environmental Governance -- Discussion -- Pathways for Transforming Urban Environmental Governance -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 9: The Economic Value of Cyclonic Storm-Surge Risks: A Hedonic Case Study of Residential Property in Exmouth, Western ... -- Introduction -- Method -- Correction for Auto-Correlation -- Limitations -- Results -- Risk Variables -- Other Variables -- Discussion -- Cyclone Vance Effect -- Policy Implications -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 10: Understanding the Role of Trust in Network-Based Responses to Disaster Management and Climate Change Adaptation in... -- Introduction -- Understanding Trust and Networks: An Historical Perspective -- Understanding Trust and Collaborative Networks in Disaster Management -- Trust and Disaster Management in the Asia Pacific Region -- A Theoretical Framework for Understanding Trust -- Obstacles to Trust Development -- Building Trust -- Building Trust in Disaster Response Networks in the Asia-Pacific Region -- Recommendations -- Emphasising a Common Goal and Shared Identity -- Understanding Cultural Values. , Attending to Message Framing -- Build Trust Early and Repeatedly -- Explore Metrics for Trust -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 11: Local Adaptation to Climate Change: A Case Study Among the Indigenous Palaw´ans in the Philippines -- Introduction -- The Village of Panalingaan, Rizal, Palawan -- Methodology -- Results -- Local Perceptions of Climatic Change -- Increased Intensity of Heat and Rain -- Decreasing Forest Products Productivity -- Local Adaptation to Climate Change -- Discussion -- Transformability, Resilience, and Adaptability -- Local Institutions as Social Networks -- Conclusion -- Future Prospects -- References -- Part II: Policy and Technology Responses -- Chapter 12: Managing ``Climate Migration´´ in Mongolia: The Importance of Development Policies -- Introduction -- Dzud and Migration -- The Causes of Migration -- Climate Change -- Regime Change -- Policy Levers to Address Migration -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 13: Climate Change and Adaptation Challenges in the Pacific -- Introduction -- Scope and Methodology -- Climate Modelling: Climate Change Extremes and Scenarios in the Pacific -- Cyclone Risk -- Sector Impact Assessment -- Agriculture Sector -- Marine and Coastal Resources -- Tourism -- Health -- Economic Impact Assessment -- Economics of Adaptation in the Pacific -- Discussion -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 14: The Strategic Partnerships on Climate Change in Asia-Pacific Context: Dynamics of Sino-U.S. Cooperation -- Introduction -- The Natural, Social Impacts and Security Concerns of Climate Change -- United States -- Possible Impacts to U.S. Security -- China -- Examples of Serious Environmental Degradation in China -- Countermeasures and Preventive Measures to Tackle Climate Change -- The U.S. and China Strategic Partnerships on Climate Change. , Climate and Energy Cooperation under the Strategic and Economic Dialogue -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 15: Strengthening Climate Change Adaptation in Nepal: Needs and Perspectives -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Approach -- Research Sites and Participants -- Research Methods and Analysis -- Limitations of the Study -- Findings -- Temperature and Rainfall Trend -- Impact of Climate Change on Different Livelihood Resources -- Socio-economic Context -- Capacity to Cope and Adapt -- Challenges to Implementing an Adaptation Programme -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 16: Climate Change Policy and Sustainable Energy Development in Fiji: Implications to Pacific Island States -- Introduction -- Fiji´s National Climate Change Policy -- The Current Energy Status of Fiji -- Energy Mix for Power Generation in Fiji -- Renewable Energy Development in Fiji -- Hydropower -- Wind -- Solar PV -- Biomass and Biofuel -- Biogas -- Geothermal Resources -- The Fiji National Energy Policy -- Comparing the FNCCP and FNEP -- Possible Solutions to the Policy Mismatch -- Conclusions -- References -- Chapter 17: Building Resilience to Climate Change Impacts and Socioeconomic Attributes of Rural Households in Solomon Islands -- Introduction -- Study Sites -- Sairaghi Project -- Naro Project -- Oibola Project -- Materials and Methods -- Results and Discussions -- Sairaghi, Western Province -- Naro, Guadalcanal Province -- Oibola, Malaita Province -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- Chapter 18: The Significance of Contextual Vulnerability in Effective Adaptation to Climate Change on Tuvalu -- Introduction -- Contextual Vulnerability to Address Adaptation Needs -- Vulnerability and Risk for Funafuti Households -- Contaminated Water Resources -- Changing Precipitation Patterns -- Pre-Existing Inequalities Reflect in Water Access. , Defining a Vulnerability Threshold.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- 1 Phosphorus Removal from Municipal Wastewater by Electrocoagulation Associated with Biological Treatment -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Experimental Unit -- Mixed Liquid -- Experimental Procedure -- Kinetic Study -- Results and Discussion -- Kinetic Study for Phosphorous Removal -- Conclusion -- References -- 2 Evaluating Gaseous Emissions and Performance of a Spark-Ignited Non-road Engine Fueled with Gasoline, Ethanol and Adulterant Blends -- Introduction -- Material and Methods -- Fuel Blends, Properties and Experimental Apparatus -- Combustion Assays Varying the Fuel Blends and the Loads Applied to the System -- Statistical Analysis of the Experiment -- Results and Discussion -- Fuel Quality Parameters -- Exhaust Emissions-CO and THC -- Performance of the Engine-Generator Set -- Conclusions -- References -- 3 The Impact of Climate Change on Hydroelectric Resources in Brazil -- Introduction -- Originality of This Study Compared to Previous Works -- Hydroelectricity in the Northeast Region -- Methodology -- Rainfall and Streamflow Changes -- Results -- Rainfall and Streamflow -- The Case of the São Francisco Basin -- Conclusions -- References -- 4 Urban Gardens: Possibilities of Integration with Smart Practices -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Results -- Conclusion -- References -- 5 Mass Exchange in Dead Water Zones: A Numerical Approach -- Introduction -- Methods -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- 6 Potential for Application of the Biogas Produced from Manure of Dairy Cattle in a Cheese Factory -- Introduction -- Material and Methods -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusions -- References -- 7 The Importance of Green Area Maintenance for Greenhouse Gas Mitigation -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Carbon Dioxide Estimate -- Coverage and Land Use Mapping. , Obtaining Pedology and Past Vegetation -- CO2 Estimation Calculation -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- 8 The Treatment of Effluents in Promoting Sustainable Development: The Use of Led Lamps in the Process of Removal of Phosphorus in Effluents -- Introdução -- Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations Organization -- Phosphorus Balance in Effluents -- An Experimental Model of Effluent Phosphorus Removal -- Results and Discussions -- Final Considerations -- References -- 9 The Contributions of Urban Agriculture to the Promotion of Food Security in the Context of Climate Change: A Literature-Based Review -- Introduction -- Sustainable Cities -- Methodology -- Climate Change -- Food Security -- Urban Agriculture -- Discussion -- Conclusions -- References -- 10 Structural Litigation in Environmental Protection Systemic Failures: A Perspective of the Brazilian Dam Collapses -- Introduction -- Structural Litigation -- Application in the Brazilian Dam Collapses -- Considerations -- References -- 11 Access to Food and Availability in Areas of Social and Environmental Vulnerability: Threats to Sustainable Development -- Introduction -- Food and Nutritional Safety in Brazil -- International Context of FNS -- Methodology -- Results and Discussion -- Considerations -- References -- 12 CAPEX and OPEX Evaluation of a Membrane Bioreactor Aiming at Water Reuse -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Membrane Bioreactor -- LCCA of the MBR -- CAPEX -- OPEX -- Results and Discussion -- Membrane Module -- Membrane Bioreactor -- CAPEX -- OPEX -- Final Remarks -- References -- 13 Evaluation of the Reduction Potential of Pollutant Emissions by Implementing the Start-Stop System in the Internal Combustion Vehicle Fleet of the City of São Paulo, Brazil -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Databases -- Yearly Vehicle Emission Calculation. , Investigated Fleet Annual Emissions Calculation -- Calculations of Yearly Potential Reduction of Pollutant Emissions by the Start-Stop System -- Calculation of the Percentage of Potential Reduction of Pollutant Emissions of the Fleet -- Calculation Considerations -- Results and Discussion -- Effects of Considered Values -- Conclusion -- References -- 14 Environmental Justice as a Tool for Dealing with Climate Change Impacts on Food Security in Brazil in the Context of WEF Nexus -- Introduction -- Environmental Justice -- Food Security and Stability -- Climate Change Impacts on the Wef Nexus in Brazil -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- 15 Environmental Impacts of the Brazilian Energy Mix-An LCA Approach to Past, Present, and Future Scenarios -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Definition of Goal and Scope -- Inventory Analysis -- Impact Assessment -- Results and Discussion -- Evolution of the Energy Mix -- Interpretation of the LCA Results -- Conclusions -- References -- 16 Food from Somewhere: School Kitchen Garden Programs, Food Sovereignty and Food System Resilience -- Introduction -- Food from Nowhere -- Food Sovereignty and Food Systems -- Food from Nowhere -- The Urbanization of Australian's Relationship with Food -- Health Impacts of Decreased Food Sovereignty and the Current Food Environment -- Resilience Within Food Systems-Strength Through Diversity -- Sustainability Transitions and Food System Resilience -- Research Aim and Methodology -- Results and Findings -- Increased Diversity of Households' Food Source Points -- Motivations and Barriers to Growing Food at Home -- Influencing the Participants' Relationship with Food -- Conclusion -- References -- 17 Towards an Analysis of Frugal Innovation: An Important Way to Achieve Sustainability -- Introduction -- Frugal Innovation -- Methodology Procedures. , Presentation, Analysis, and Discussion of Results -- Discussion of the Results -- Final Remarks -- References -- 18 The Beauty Industry and Solid Waste -- Initial Considerations -- The Cosmetics Industry Waste -- Textile Industry Waste -- Final Considerations -- References -- 19 The Importance of Women's and Girl's Education for the Achievement of Sustainable Development: A Literature-Based Review -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Women in Sustainable Development -- Women's Education -- Importance of Women's and Girl's Education for the Achievement of all the SDGS -- Conclusions -- References -- 20 A Comparative Environmental Assessment Between Fixed Bed Gasification Reactors and a Boiler Fueled with Biomass Waste -- Introduction -- Combustion and Gasification for Biomass Waste Treatment in Electricity Generation -- Materials and Methods -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusions -- References -- 21 Impacts of Green Tire Technology: Case Study of Environmental and Customer Perspectives -- Introduction -- Theme Presentation -- Objective -- Justification -- Methodology -- Theoretical Foundation -- World Tire Market -- Brazil's Tire Market -- Tire Environment Impact -- Green Tires -- Case Study -- Theme Discussion and Results -- Final Considerations -- Reviews and Comments -- Future Works -- References -- 22 Development of a Water Purifier Made from Green Coconut Fiber: Application of an Innovative Product -- Introduction -- Theoretical Framework -- Coconut Shell Reuse Possibilities -- Activated Charcoal (AC) -- Absorption -- Product Cost Analysis -- Design for Environment-DFE -- Ergonomic Analysis -- Methodology -- Results -- Definition of the Product -- Market Research -- Materials Analysis -- Cost Analysis -- Materials Cost Analysis -- Product Detailing -- Conclusion -- References. , 23 The Anthropocene: Conceptual Analysis with Global Climate Change, Planetary Boundaries and Gaia 2.0 -- Introduction -- Theoretical Reference -- Anthropocene and a Conceptual Analysis with Global Climate Change -- Anthropocene and Its Conceptual Analysis with Planetary Boundaries -- Methodology -- Analysis -- From Gaia to Gaia 2.0 -- Discussion -- Uncertainty: Anthropogenic Changes in Society -- Discovery: Understanding the New Terrestrial System -- Implementation: Operationalizing Planetary Boundaries -- Conclusion -- References.

Note: Cover -- Table of Contents -- Editorial -- I. Principles, concepts and competences -- An experience in developing and implementing blended learning for sustainability (Anne Sibbel) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Managing knowledge for sustainability -- Pedagogical frameworks -- Online learning technologies -- The curriculum development project -- The project context -- The course -- Assessing learning outcomes -- Assessment Tasks -- Outcomes -- Conclusions -- References -- E-learning for sustainable development: linking virtual mobility and transboundary competence development (Joop de Kraker, Ron Cörvers and Angelique Lansu) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Competences for sustainable development -- Specifying key competences -- The need for transboundary competence -- The concept of transboundary competence -- Competence development: linking transboundary competence and virtual mobility -- Principles of competence-based learning -- Learning environments fostering transboundary competence development -- Virtual mobility -- Two examples: EVS and LECH-e -- EVS -- LECH-e -- Discussion -- Outlook -- References -- Training and Employability, Competences from an e-learning undergraduate programme in Environmental Sciences (Ana Paula Martinho, Sandra Caeiro, Fernando Caetano, Ulisses M Azeiteiro and Paula Bacelar-Nicolau) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Case study: Undergraduate programme in Environmental Sciences -- Methodology -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusions -- References -- Transforming academic knowledge and the concept of Lived Experience: Intervention Competence in an international e-learning programme (Francisca Pérez Salgado, Gordon Wilson and Marcel van der Klink) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Sustainable development as a process of social learning and action -- Sustainable Development and the concept of Lived Experience. , A diversity of perspectives, strengthened by e-learning -- The explanatory power of Lived Experience in education for sustainable development -- Competence-based education in an e-learning context -- Intervention Competence for Sustainable Development -- Conclusions -- References -- II. New ICT tools, materials and teachers skills -- Letʼs Play! Using simulation games as a sustainable way to enhance students' motivation and collaboration in Open and Distance Learning (Daniel Otto) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Structure of the course -- Evaluation -- Awareness-raising for REDD and climate change -- Role play as an active and realistic approach to negotiations -- Remove isolation encourage collaboration -- Virtually crossing borders with maximum flexibility -- Expenditure of time -- Technical problems -- Simulation games in ODL - a theoretical and practical conclusion -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Developing E-Learning Materials for Teaching Industrial Ecology and Environmental Sustainability (Anthony Halog and Gary Dishman) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- The Need for Effective Sustainability Education -- Understanding E-Learning Concepts -- Open Learning Environments -- Flipped Learning -- Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCS) -- Background to the Project -- Blackboard -- Objectives -- Benefits -- Developing an approach to address sustainability learning and advocacy -- Core Learning -- Knowledge Development and Reinforcement -- Assessment and Engagement -- Advocacy and Real-World Application -- Applying the Model -- Assessment and Engagement -- Advocacy and Real-World Application -- Outcomes -- One Stop Blackboard -- Diverse video materials to support flipped learning/self-directed learning -- Self-assessment -- Student Engagement -- Diverse LCA Resources -- Promoting Sustainability -- Discussion and Conclusions. , Further Discussion: Refining the e-learning Advocacy Model -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Greening Higher Education qualification programmes with online learning (Sally Caird, Andy Lane and Ed Swithenby) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Background to developing the SusTEACH Modelling Tool -- Application of the SusTEACH Modelling Tool to the BSc qualification programme -- Modelling face-to-face teaching -- Modelling provision of printed educational materials -- Modelling ICT-enhanced and Online teaching, learning and assessment -- Using the Qualification Programme Teaching Models panel -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- European Virtual Seminar on Sustainable Development: international, multi-disciplinary learning in an online social network (Joop de Kraker and Ron Cörvers) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- EVS: organisational model and educational format -- EVS organisational model -- EVS educational format -- A social networking platform for EVS -- Background -- Design and implementation -- Evaluation: methods and results -- Student perceptions and experiences of EVS-Elgg -- Actual use of EVS-Elgg tools -- Effect of EVS-Elgg on team performance -- Tool use and team performance in EVS-Elgg -- Conclusions and discussion -- Summary of findings -- Conclusions -- Discussion -- Outlook -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Electronic logistics for a sustainable distance education: the new UNED on-site virtualization of evaluation procedure documents (Ma Carmen Ortega-Navas, Rocío Muñoz-Mansilla, Fernando Latorre and Rosa María Martín-Aranda) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) at UNED University -- Evolution during the time and need for a more sustainable and ecnomic approach -- New protocol for evaluation procedures: virtual Attaché system -- Feature -- Implementation -- Procedure. , prior to the exam session -- Access to and location at the exam venue -- During the exam session -- Virtual Attaché Return -- After the exam -- Conclusions -- Ackowledgements -- References -- Leveraging E-learning to Prepare Future Educators to Teach Sustainability Topics (Leanna Archambault and Annie Warren) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Related Literature -- Hybrid Education -- Sustainability Science for Teachers -- Online Content -- Face-to-Face Content -- Method -- Participants -- Data Analysis -- Results -- Discussion -- Conclusion -- References -- The use of information and communication technologies by secondary school teachers for developing a more sustainable pedagogy in Latvia (Dzintra Iliško and Svetlana Ignatjeva) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Towards a more sustainable pedagogy -- Methodology of the study -- The sample -- Results of the study -- Efficiency of use of ICT in learning: data analyses via bi-polar semantic differential -- Data gained during focus group interviews -- Optimistic rhetoric -- Teachers' attitudes and beliefs -- ICT for facilitating deeper and more motivated learning -- Supportive culture at school -- Pessimistic rhetoric -- Availability, access, and location of technologies -- Age factor -- Technophobia -- Time constraints -- Conclusions -- Suggestions for teacher trainers for training teachers to use ICT -- References -- Appendix 1: The use of ICT technologies in secondary schools -- Appendix 2: The purpose of the use of ICT technologies in the secondary school -- Appendix 3: Focus group interview questions -- III. A Continental Perspective for best practices -- A critical narrative of e-learning spaces for sustainable development in the Global South (Rudi W. Pretorius) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Education for sustainability in the Global South -- The potential of e-learning, including some challenges. , Aim of chapter and methodology -- Unisa: Institutional context and e-learning -- National level -- Institutional level -- Departmental level -- Personal level -- First narrative: Undergraduate module - Geography of tourism -- Essentials of the learning experience -- More about the students -- Approach to e-learning -- Lecturerʼs experience -- Perceptions of studentʼs experience -- Concluding remarks on this narrative -- Second narrative: Postgraduate module - The geography of people-resource interaction in the Global South -- Essentials of the learning experience -- More about the students -- Approach to e-learning -- Lecturerʼs experience -- Perception of studentʼs experience -- Concluding remarks on this narrative -- Implications in terms of e-learning for sustainable development -- First narrative: Gradual implementation -- Second narrative: Abrupt change-over -- In conclusion -- References -- Cotonou 2012 and Beyond - An Assessment of E-learning for Sustainability in sub-Sahara Africa (J. Manyitabot Takang and Christine N. Bukania) -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) -- E-learning and ESD -- E-learning Programs in Africa -- Open education resources (OER) -- Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) -- Some Examples -- The African Virtual University (AVU) -- The Kwame Nkrumah University of Technology (KNUST) -- African Ministerial Council on the Environment (AMCEN) -- An Assessment of e-learning for Sustainability in Africa -- Accessibility -- Affordability -- Acceptability -- Adaptability -- M-Learning - An Emerging Trend across Africa -- Conclusion - A post-Cotonou Era? -- References -- Sustainability in an educational institution: analysing the transition to paperless e-processes, an Indian case (Prakash Rao, Yogesh Patil, Manisha Ketkar, Viraja Bhat and Shilpa Kulkarni) -- Abstract -- Introduction. , Higher Level education in India.

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.

Note: Cover -- Table of Contents -- Foreword -- I. Implementing Sustainable Development in the Curriculum -- Chapter 1- Building Sustainability Leaders: A Framework to Prepare Students to Thrive on Complexity and Lead Transformative Changes. Michael Shriberg -- Chapter 2 - Fostering Rapid Transitions to Education for Sustainable Development through a Whole-System Approach to Curriculum and Organizational Change. Cheryl J. Desha and Karlson 'Charlie' Hargroves -- Chapter 3 - Promoting Education for Sustainable Development through Grassroots Action in Malta: An Example of NGO-University Collaboration. Paul Pace -- Chapter 4 - Convergence and Confluence: A Systems Thinking Approach to Integrated Sustainability in Higher Education. Jennifer Thompson and Amelia Mayahi -- Chapter 5 - Bridging the Gaps to Develop Graduate Capabilities for Sustainability. Anne Sibbel -- Chapter 6 - Experiencing Transformation in Sustainability: A Student Perspective. Jennie Winter, Debby Cotton and Vivien Grant -- Chapter 7 - Enabling University Leaders to Serve as Role Models for Sustainable Development. Chris Shiel -- Chapter 8 - Making Education for Sustainability Work on Campus: The Proposals of the Roundtable on Environmental Systems and Sustainability. Michael A. Reiter, Will J. Focht, Paul A. Barresi, Susan Gill, Richard C. Smardon, Susan L. Baker, Kimberly D. Reiter, Eric Fitch, Terry Rolfe and Sue Bumpous -- Chapter 9 - Monitoring Changes in the Sustainability Attributes of Higher Education Students in a New Zealand University. Kerry Shephard, John Harraway, Brent Lovelock, Sheila Skeaff, Liz Slooten, Mick Strack and Tim Jowett -- Chapter 10 - Needs for Tailored Knowledge and Skill-Based Education for Sustainable Development: Balkan Environment Life Leadership Standards Courses. Anđelka Mihajlov. , Chapter 11 - Student Expectations on Content and Pedagogy for Sustainability within Textiles and Apparel Curricula. Anupama Pasricha -- Chapter 12 - Inclusion of Environmental and Social Aspects of Sustainability in Industrial Design Education. Mariano Ramirez -- Chapter 13 - Using Sustainability in the Integrative Training of Engineering Students in Canada. Tatiana Teslenko -- Chapter 14 - The Value of Authentic Learning Spaces to Facilitate Education for Sustainable Development in Open and Distance Learning. Rudi Pretorius -- Chapter 15 - Complexity of Campus Sustainability Discourse. Tamara Savelyeva and Jae Park -- Chapter 16 - Faculty Enrichment Program for Infusing Sustainability Education across the University Curriculum. William M. Stigliani, Catherine Zeman and Gowri Betrabet Gulwadi -- Chapter 17 - Climate Justice Partnership Linking Universities and Community Organizations in Toronto, Durban, Maputo and Nairobi. Patricia E. Perkins and Ana Louise Tavares Leary -- Chapter 18 - Ecohumanities and Service Learning: New Directions in Pedagogy. Kelly A. Parker -- Chapter 19 - The Development of a Multidisciplinary Sustainable Business Leadership Degree in a Post-Secondary Institute. Mark Giltrow -- Chapter 20 - The Sustainable Management and Promotion of Territory: A Strategic Operative Education Plan and Training as a Result of Collaboration between Perugia University, Todi's State Technical Agricultural College and the Local Municipality. Adriano Ciani -- Chapter 21 - International MSc Programme "Environmental Management and Cleaner Production": A Success Story. Jurgis Kazimieras Staniškis -- Chapter 22 - A Model for Enhancing Education for Sustainable Development with Management Systems: Experiences from the Nordic Countries. Tove Holm, Kaisu Sammalisto, Timo Vuorisalo, Thomas S. Grindsted. , Chapter 23 - Developing People and Transforming the Curriculum: Action Research as a Method to Foster Professional and Curriculum Development in Education for Sustainable Development in Higher Education. Gisela Cebrián, Marcus Grace and Debra Humphris -- Chapter 24 - Introducing the Methodology Background of the Lifestyle Index of Sustainability. Kira Giesecke -- Chapter 25 - Impacts of Sustainability Courses on the Behavior of Business School Students. Menno de Lind van Wijngaarden and Julia Planko -- Chapter 26 - Sustainable Development in Higher Education in the Muslim World. Fayyaz Vellani and Naveed Nanjee -- Chapter 27 - Incorporating Sustainability in Curricula while Meeting Entrenched Traditional Learning Outcomes. Matthew Rockall -- Chapter 28 - Teaching Sustainable Management to US Undergraduates: Learning to be Change Leaders. Diana C. Cooper -- II. Implementing Sustainable Development in University Activities -- Chapter 29 - Implementing Sustainability at the Campus - Towards a better Understanding of Participation Processes within Sustainability Initiatives. Antje Disterheft, Sandra Sofia Ferreira da Silva Caeiro, Ulisses Manuel de Miranda Azeiteiro and Walter Leal Filho -- Chapter 30 - A National Programme to Support Education for Sustainable Development in the United Kingdom: University Experiences of the HEA Green Academy Programme. Simon Kemp, Stephen Scoffham, Peter Rands, Alastair Robertson, Zoe Robinson, Sarah Speight, Antonius Raghubansie and Heather Luna -- Chapter 31 - Greening the Campus: The Economic Advantages of Research and Dialogue. Eric Pallant, Kelly Boulton and David McInally. -- Chapter 32 - "Don't Think Twice - This is the Opportunity of a Lifetime!": Students' [Passionate] Engagement with Processes of Greening the Campus. Beatriz Acevedo, Romas Malevicius, Sarah Johnson and Charlotte Bonner. , Chapter 33 - Change-Agents in Sustainability Governance: Institutional Transformation at Three Institutions of Higher Education. Valentin Tappeser and Arian Meyer -- Chapter 34 - Sustainable Development of Universities and the "University of Sustainable Development": Experience from Russia. Natalia Tihomirova, Siarhei Zenchanka and Siarhei Malchenka -- Chapter 35 - Integrating Sustainability throughout an Institution: Eden Hall Campus and the School of Sustainability and the Environment. David M. Hassenzahl, Molly Mehling and Esther Barazzone -- Chapter 36 - Transformation to a Sustainable-Led University: Insights from the South-East Asia Region. Mostafa Nejati, Amirul Shah Md Shahbudin and Azlan Amran -- Chapter 37 - Exploring the Usefulness of Problem-Based Learning in Education for Sustainable Development: A Case Study. Lukas Paul Fesenfeld, Charlotte Filiz Merten, Christoph Michael Schulze, Felix Tilmann Vahle and Dennis Redeker -- Chapter 38 - Effective Structures for Sustainability Programs in Higher Education. Lauren C. Edmonds and John P. Swaddle -- Chapter 39 - Enhancing the Sustainability Element in Chemical and Biological Engineering Problem-Based Laboratories by Partnering with Community Groups. Royann Jean Petrell and Susan Anne Baldwin -- Chapter 40 - An University-Based Assessment of the Levels of Sustainability of Maritime Transport Systems in the Baltic Sea Region: Experiences from Warsaw University. Ljubov Kohutnicka -- Chapter 41 - The Campus as a Teaching Tool: A Case Study of Macalester College's EcoHouse. Suzanne Savanick Hansen and Christopher W. Wells -- Chapter 42 - Teacher Preparation Programs: Integrating Sustainability Education Components Using a Social Justice Framework. Louise Gonsalvez -- Chapter 43 - Developing a First-Time Sustainability Report for a Higher Education Institution. Natalia Moudrak and Amelia Clarke. , Chapter 44 - Promoting Transparency of Sustainability Factors through Responsibility Reporting: A Case Study. Arja Sinkko -- Chapter 45 - The Ethical Dimension of Sustainability in Higher Education: Applying the Principles of the Earth Charter in Malaysia and Beyond. Brandon P. Hollingshead, Peter Blaze Corcoran, Adnan A. Hezri, Kanayathu Chacko Koshy, Joseph P. Weakland and Zakri Abdul Hamid -- Chapter 46 - Evolving and Implementing Green Campus Strategies in Indian Higher Educational Institutions for Sustainable Development. Gopalsamy Poyyamoli, Arun Prasath Ramaswamy, Muthu Nandhivarman and Golda Arpudhalin Edwin -- III. Implementing Sustainable Development in Research and in Outreach Programmes -- Chapter 47 - Creating and Assessing a Campus Culture of Sustainability: The University of Michigan Experience. Robert W. Marans and Michael Shriberg -- Chapter 48 - Developing and Implementing Energy Sustainability Research in Business Education. Vlasios Voudouris and John Sedgwick -- Chapter 49 - The Impact of University Policies for Sustainable Development on Students: a Comparison of Students from two Institutions, One in the UK and One in Portugal. Chris Shiel and Arminda do Paço -- Chapter 50 - Manifestos for Sustainable Development: Student Visioning of Change through a Geography Course. Michael D. Lee -- Chapter 51 - Green Energy in Higher Educational Institutions for Sustainable Development: Potentials and Challenges in India. Arun Prasath Ramaswamy, Gopalsamy Poyyamoli, Muthu Nandhivarman and Golda Arpudhalin Edwin -- Chapter 52 - A Sustainable Strategy for Gauging Rural Vulnerability and Promoting Sustainable Rural and Urban Lifestyles. Norizan Md. Nor, Salfarina Abd Gapor, Govindran Jegatesen and Hamoon Khelghat-Doost. , Chapter 53 - New Approaches in Graduate Education for Sustainable Development: Modalities of Field Training in the Master's in Development Practice Programs. David Nugent, Lucia Rodríguez and Jairo García.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- 1 Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change by Developing Promising Strategies Using Analogue Locations in Eastern and Southern Africa: A Systematic Approach to Develop Practical Solutions -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Goals and Objectives of the Project -- Methodology -- Stakeholders -- Outputs -- Identification and Biophysical Characterisation of the Temperature Analogue Locations in Kenya and Zimbabwe -- Identification of the Temperature Analogue Locations -- Socio-economic Characterisation of the Temperature Analogue Locations -- Quantification of the Performance of Crop, Soil and Water Management, and Crop Genotype Adaptation Options -- Implications of Both Current and Future Climate Change Production Risks at the Study Locations in Kenya and Zimbabwe -- Hands-on Training of Local Scientists and Local Communities -- PhD Research in the Frame of the CALESA Project -- The Final CALESA Conference -- Other Promotion and Dissemination Activities -- Some Lessons Learnt -- Adapting Agriculture Practices to Climate Change -- Farming Systems and Adoption Constraints -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 2 Improving Livelihoods in Semi-arid Regions of Africa Through Reduced Vulnerability to Climate Variability and Promotion of Climate Resilience -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Key Interventions -- Expected Outputs from the Interventions -- Expected Outcomes of the Interventions -- Expected Impact -- Proposed Theory of Change -- Partnerships -- References -- 3 Climate Change Adaptation Planning in Kenya: Do Scientific Evidences Really Count? -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Results and Discussions -- Platforms for Knowledge Sharing on Climate Change -- Application of Scientific-Based Evidence in Adaptation Planning Process -- Conclusion and Recommendation -- Acknowledgment -- References. , 4 Situation Analysis of Climate Change Aspects in Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Material and Methods -- Results and Discussion of the Projects Survey -- Projects in Selected CC Thematic Areas -- Projects in Selected Productive Sectors -- Adaptation Projects in Selected Productive Sectors -- Mitigation Projects in Selected Productive Sectors -- Capacity Building Projects in Selected Productive Sectors -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 5 Seasonal Rainfall Variability and Drought Characterization: Case of Eastern Arid Region, Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- The Study Area -- Data Analyses -- Results and Discussion -- Homogeneity Testing -- Rainfall Seasonality Patterns -- Trend of the Rainfall Events -- Variability and Anomalies in Seasonal Rainfall Amount -- Variations in Rainfall Amounts and Number of Rainy Days -- Monthly Variations in Seasonal Rainfall Amounts and Number of Rainy Days -- Probability and Frequency of a Dry-Spells and Implications on Crop Productivity -- Conclusion and Recommendations -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 6 Addressing the Potential Impacts of Climate Change and Variability on Agricultural Crops and Water Resources in Pennar River Basin of Andhra Pradesh -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Site Description -- Results -- Model Evaluation -- Hydrological Model---SWAT -- Agricultural Model---EPIC -- Conclusions -- References -- 7 Grain Yield Responses of Selected Crop Varieties at Two Pairs of Temperature Analogue Sites in Sub-humid and Semi-arid Areas of Zimbabwe -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Site Description -- Experimental Design, Management and Data Collection -- Statistical Analysis -- Results -- Grain Yields at the Wetter Analogue Pair -- Grain Yields at the Drier Analogue Pair -- Discussion. , Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 8 Adapting Agriculture to Climate Change: An Evaluation of Yield Potential of Maize, Sorghum, Common Bean and Pigeon Pea Varieties in a Very Cool-Wet Region of Nyandarua County, Central Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Site -- Field Experiments -- Assessment of the Performance of Cereal and Legume Crop Varieties Under Very Cool Climate -- Determining the Effect of Water Conservation and Fertiliser Application on Productivity of Maize and Sorghum -- Determining the Effect of Water Conservation and Plant Population on Productivity of Common Bean and Pigeon Pea -- Results -- Performance of Crop Varieties -- Effect of Water Conservation and Nitrogen Fertiliser Application on Crop Yield -- Effect of Water Conservation and Plant Population on Crop Yield -- Discussion -- The Performance of Crop Varieties -- Effect of Water Conservation and Nitrogen Fertiliser Application on Crop Yield -- Effect of Water Conservation and Plant Population on Crop -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 9 An Assessment of Gender Sensitive Adaptation Options to Climate Change in Smallholder Areas of Zimbabwe, Using Climate Analogue Analysis -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Results -- Characteristics of Households -- Crops Grown at Study Sites During the 2010/2011 Season -- Soil and Water Management Strategies Used by Households -- Discussion and Lessons Learned -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 10 Impact of Climate Change and Adaptation Measures Initiated by Farmers -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Results and Discussion -- Perception of Farmers About Changes in Rainfall and Temperature -- Coping Mechanisms Adopted by the Farmers Due to Climate Change -- Micro-level Implications of Climate Change. , Effects of Climate Change on Health Aspects of Farm Women -- Synergies of Climate Change -- Conclusions -- Reference -- 11 In Situ Soil Moisture Conservation: Utilization and Management of Rainwater for Crop Production -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Results -- Fanya Juu Terraces -- Contour Bunds -- Semi-circular Bunds (Hoops) -- Negarims -- Tied Ridges -- Trapezoidal Bunds -- Zai Pits -- Sub-soiling and Ripping -- Tumbukiza -- Deep Tillage -- Micro-catchments -- Discussion -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 12 Enhancing Food Production in Semi-arid Coastal Lowlands Kenya Through Water Harvesting Technologies -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Site Characterization -- Experiment 1 -- Experiment 2 -- Results and Discussion -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 13 Opportunities for Coping with Climate Change and Variability Through Adoption of Soil and Water Conservation Technologies in Semi-arid Eastern Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Sites -- Crop Simulations Using APSIM Model and the Inputs -- Results and Discussion -- Maize Yields with and Without Fertilizers and Soil and Water Management Practice -- Maize Yields (kg/ha) with Farmers' Practice and Soil and Water Management Practice -- Application of Fertilizers and Use of Soil and Water Management Practices -- Conclusion -- References -- 14 Adoption of Water Resource Conservation Under Fluctuating Rainfall Regimes in Ngaciuma/Kinyaritha Watershed, Meru County, Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Area -- Data Collection -- Data Analysis -- Results and Discussion -- Rainfall Trends for the Period 1986--2008 -- Perceived Indicators of Sustainable Water Conservation Practices -- Adoption Level of WC Practices and Constraints. , Correlation Analysis of Adoption Level of WC Practices and Selective Variables -- Conclusion and Recommendations -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 15 Effects of Integration of Irrigation Water and Mineral Nutrient Management in Seed Potato (Solanum Tuberosum L.) Production on Water, Nitrogen and Phosphorus Use Efficiencies -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Potato Growth in the Field -- Water and Nutrient Use Efficiencies -- Water Use Efficiency -- Nitrogen and Phosphorus Use Efficiency -- Data Analysis -- Results -- Soil Analysis and Climatic Data -- Water Use Efficiency -- Nitrogen Use Efficiency -- Phosphorus Use Efficiency -- Discussion and Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 16 Integrating Farmers and Scientific Methods for Evaluating Climate Change Adaptation Options in Embu County -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Site Location and Description -- Experimental Design -- Data Analysis -- Results -- Farmer's Evaluation on Treatment Performance -- Treatment Score by Gender -- Field Experiment Results -- Combination Effect -- Discussions -- Farmer's Evaluation on Treatment Performance -- Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 17 On-Station Evaluation of Maize Genotypes for Nutrient and Water Use Efficiency in the Semi Arid Lands of Coastal Kenya -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Area -- Experimental Procedures -- Data Analysis -- Results and Discussion -- Recommendation and Way Forward -- References -- 18 Tomato (Lycopersicon Esculentum Mill.) Yield Performance under Elevated Dry Season Temperatures as an Adaptation to Climate Change in Tabora, Tanzania -- Abstract -- Introduction -- Materials and Methods -- Study Area -- Climatic Conditions During Tomato Growing Period in Tabora, Region -- Field Experiments -- Results of the Field Experiment. , On-Farm Tomato Yield Performance Results.

Note: Intro -- Preface -- Contents -- Sustainability Education and Training -- 1 Achieving Resiliency Through Sustainable Literacy -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Building Collaborations -- 3 Inter-cultural Competency -- 4 Overcoming Diversity -- 5 Students as 'Partners' -- 6 Value Orientation -- 7 Conclusion and Recommendations -- References -- Websites accessed in January 2016 -- 2 Learning and Teaching for a Sustainable Future -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Expanding the Dialog -- 3 Building Bridges Between Academia and Community -- 4 A Ten Years Practical Experience of ESD -- 4.1 2005-2006: The Early Beginning as a Pilot -- 4.2 2008-2011: From Pilot to European-Wide Educational ESD Format -- 4.2.1 The European SAUCE Project -- 4.3 2011-2015 Transformation with Schools@University in Berlin -- 4.4 2015-2020 Sustaining the Educational Format in Cooperation with the Climate Protection Partners of Berlin -- 5 Education as Key for Change -- 6 Didactic Approach of Schools@University -- 6.1 Age-Appropriate Teaching Based on Real-Life Experience -- 6.2 Building up an Educational ESD Network: Imparting Critical ESD Skills -- 6.3 Learning with Students and Peers -- 6.4 Learning Sustainability with Head, Heart and Hands -- 6.5 Integrating Art and Culture to Re-Design the Future -- 6.6 Target Groups: Young Students and Teachers -- 7 Facts and Figures-Evaluation Results -- 8 Conclusion: Example to Follow -- References -- 3 Training Sustainability Change Agents: Lessons from International Water Education -- Abstract -- 1 Water Education as Sustainability Education -- 2 Research Methodology -- 3 ESD: Three Experiences -- 3.1 UNAM Sustainability Science Programme -- 3.2 UNESCO-IHE International Joint Masters Programmes -- 3.3 UNESCO-IHE Capacity Development Activities -- 4 Training Sustainability Change Agents: Key Issues. , 4.1 The Importance of Building 'Relational' Competencies in ESD -- 4.2 Integrating the Normative Aspect of Sustainability Education -- 4.3 Building Institutional Capacities for ESD -- 4.4 Lessons for ESD Programme Implementation -- 5 Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 4 Awareness and Attitudes Towards Sustainable Development Amongst Higher Education Students in Penang, Malaysia -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 3 Research Aims and Methodology -- 4 Results and Discussion -- 4.1 Demographics -- 4.2 Sources of Information Regarding Sustainable Development -- 4.3 Awareness -- 4.4 Attitudes -- 4.5 Components of Sustainability -- 4.6 Correlation of Gender to Awareness and Attitudes -- 5 Conclusion and Recommendation -- Acknowledgments -- 5 Interdisciplinary Teamwork on Sustainable Development- The Top Ten Strategies Based on Experience of Student Initiated Projects -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Method -- 3 Findings in Discussion -- 4 Strategy 1: Find a Common Ground on SD -- 5 Strategy 2: Invest a Lot of Time -- 6 Strategy 3: Adapt Professional Language -- 7 Strategy 4: Educate Yourself -- 8 Strategy 5: Share Your Knowledge -- 9 Strategy 6: Build a Friendship -- 10 Strategy 7: Take a Step Back and Be Patient -- 11 Strategy 8: Design Tasks Besides Discipline-Based Roles -- 12 Strategy 9: Differentiate Between Personal and Disciplinary Conflicts -- 13 Strategy 10: Ask Someone Professional to Moderate Your Meetings -- 14 Conclusion -- References -- 6 The Will and the Skill in Education for Sustainability -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Industry-Business Collaboration -- 3 Emerging Themes -- 3.1 Embracing the Maverick -- 3.2 Push/Pull Strategies (the Double Helix) -- 3.3 Practical Heroes -- 3.4 A Navigation System -- 4 Scales of Transformation -- 5 Elements and Conditions for Agency -- 6 Concluding Comments. , References -- 7 Space for Interdisciplinary Collaboration: One Mode of Achieving Social Sustainability at Universities -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Interdisciplinary Collaboration -- 3 Interdisciplinary Collaborations in Art and Technology and the Spaces that House Them -- 4 Implemented Methodology and Research Findings -- 4.1 Space for Cooperation as an Imperative -- 4.2 Spaces for Different Purposes and Their Relationship-Reduction of Borders -- 4.3 Flexibility and Adaptability of the Interiors-New Treatment of Horizontal Communications -- 4.4 Spatial Redundancy-Space Higher Than the Required Minimum -- 4.5 Visual Connection of Space -- 4.6 The Impact of New Technologies -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- 8 Overcoming Traditional Boundaries in Advancing Education for Sustainable Development -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Boundaries and Barriers -- 2.1 Traditions and Cultures -- 2.2 The Rural-Urban Divide -- 2.3 Adversarial Academics -- 2.3.1 Breaking Down Barriers -- 2.4 Cooperative Colleagues -- 2.5 Valuing Individual Capacities and Differences -- 3 Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 9 Crafting Pedagogical Pathways that Disrupt and Transform Anthropocentric Mindsets of Higher Education Students -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction: Anthropocentrism and Sustainability Education -- 2 Transformative Learning in Higher Education -- 3 Disruptive Pedagogy Intervention -- 4 Research Methodology -- 5 Discussion of Findings -- 5.1 Emotional and Cognitive Disjuncture -- 5.2 Recognising Principles, Practices, Issues and/or Themes of Sustainability -- 5.3 Critiquing Concepts and Contexts of Sustainability -- 5.4 Reorienting Dispositions/Perspectives for Sustainability -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 10 Rethinking Thinking About Sustainable Development Curriculum -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Divided Brain. , 3 The Split Brain in History -- 4 Building Balanced Thinking into Sustainable Development Curriculum -- 5 Sustainable Development Curriculum Examples -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- 11 Higher Education Strategic Planning for Sustainable Development: A Global Perspective -- Abstract -- 1 Background and Introduction -- 2 Process and Investigation -- 3 Observations on Strategic Planning in Literature -- 4 Observations on Strategic Planning Among ISCN Members -- 5 Additional Observations on Strategic Planning Among ISCN Members: Time Horizons -- 6 Conclusion: Strategic Planning for the Future -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 12 Establishing Science-Society Networks for Transdisciplinary Teaching in Higher Education: The Case of Albania and Kosovo -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 Higher Education Institutions as Key Institutions to Promote Sustainable Development in Society -- 1.2 Networks Functioning as Incubators for Strategic Transdisciplinary Collaboration -- 2 The Case of Albania and Kosovo -- 2.1 Higher Education Institutions in Albania and Kosovo and Transdisciplinary Networks -- 2.2 The ConSus Project: Initial Situation and Goals -- 2.3 Activities of the ConSus Project -- 3 Methodology -- 4 Results and Discussion -- 5 Future Prospective -- 6 Conclusion -- 6.1 Transdisciplinary Collaboration in Higher Education as Essential Requirements to Tackle Sustainability Challenges -- 6.2 Science-Society Networks Help to Establish Strategic Collaboration and Activities -- 6.3 The ConSus Network as a Good Practice Example for Regional Transdisciplinary Collaboration -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 13 Sustainability Integration Approaches in Higher Education Institutions. A Case Study -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Objectives, Scope and Methodology -- 3 Sustainability Assessment Tools for Universities. , 4 Curriculum Sustainability and Service Learning -- 5 Application to a Case Study -- 5.1 Institutional Level -- 5.2 Academic Degree Level -- 5.3 Extracurricular Academic Level -- 6 Conclusions -- References -- 14 What Do We Imagine the Campuses of Tomorrow Will Be like? Universities' Transition Toward Sustainability in the Light of the Transition Initiatives -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction: Time for Change -- 2 Background. Initial Framework and Premises -- 3 A Model Based on Self-organisation: Transition Initiatives -- 3.1 From the Transition Movement to Transition Initiatives -- 3.2 A Tripod at the Base of the Transition Initiatives -- 3.3 The Organisational Management Model -- 4 Universities: Smart Organisations Transitioning Toward Sustainability -- 4.1 Vision and Mission Statement -- 4.2 The Traditional Organizational Management Model of Universities -- 5 Universities Versus the Transition Initiatives. Complementary Features and Parallels -- 6 Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- National, Regional and Local Initiatives -- 15 Working for Sustainability Transformation in an Academic Environment: The Case of itdUPM -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction. Universities and Transformation for Sustainability. Beyond "Greening" the Campus -- 2 Methodology -- 3 The Case of ItdUPM. From an Institutional Network to a Networked Organisation -- 3.1 itdUPM. Origin and Evolution -- 3.2 The Launching of ItdUPM. Vision and First Coordinated Lines of Action -- 4 Five Organisational Design Issues. Critical Factors are Human Factors -- 4.1 Network Structure: Don't Talk About Decentralisation, Practice It! -- 4.2 Leadership and Governance: From Ego-Systems to Eco-Systems -- 4.3  Incentives: When Only Intrinsic Motivators are Available -- 4.4 Identities: How to Wear Two or Three Hats Simultaneously? -- 4.5 Common Spaces: Where There Is a Will There Is a Way. , 4.6 (Non-definitive) Conclusions. Co-evolutionary Design Process.

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 -- Sustainability Models and Systems -- 1 Designing Sustainable Consumption and Production Systems in Higher Education Institutions: The Case of Solid Waste Management -- Abstract -- 1 Waste Generation in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) -- 2 Monetizing Garbage in Philippine HEIs -- 3 Creating Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns in the Campus -- 4 Recognizing Other Institutions for Promoting Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns -- 5 A Focus on ASEAN: Opportunities and Issues for HEI Sustainable Consumption and Production Patterns -- 6 Ensuring the Sustainability of the University Consumption-Production Loop -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 2 Sustainable Campus Management at Freie Universität Berlin-Governance and Participation Matter -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 The Freie Universität's Energy Balance, 2000-2014 -- 3 Sustainable Campus Management and Participation -- 4 Instruments in a Chronological Order -- 5 Success Factors and Conclusions -- 5.1 Cost Arguments, Experience of Crises and Institutional Modernization -- 5.2 The Role of Leadership -- 5.3 Integration of Infrastructural Aspects -- 5.4 Different Participatory Approaches -- 5.5 Instrument Mix and Holistic Perspective -- 5.6 Conclusions -- Literature -- 3 Education for Sustainability: A Wisdom Model -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Sustainable Development, Sustainability, and Wisdom -- 3 Wisdom as an Organizing Concept for Education for Sustainability -- 4 Benefits of Aligning the Four Pillar Wisdom Model and Education for Sustainability -- 5 Application of the Four Pillar Model for Curriculum -- 6 Conclusion -- References -- 4 ecoGIS-A Solution for Interactive Facility Management to Support the European Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Requirements -- 3 Actors. , 3.1 Actors and Their Roles -- 4 User Interfaces -- 4.1 Mobile App -- 4.2 Web-Services -- 5 The Data Model -- 6 Beneficiaries -- 7 Implementation -- 8 Summary and Outlook -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 5 A Real-World Lab Approach to the Carbon Neutral Campus Transition: A Case Study -- Abstract -- 1 Background -- 2 HFT Stuttgart and EnSign -- 3 Project Area -- 4 Methods -- 4.1 Transformation -- 4.2 Real-World Labs -- 4.3 Iterative Approach -- 5 EnSign Real-World Lab Focal Areas -- 5.1 Project Management -- 5.2 Urban Planning -- 5.3 Energy Management and User Behavior -- 5.4 Architecture and Refurbishment -- 5.5 Integration of Renewable Energies -- 5.6 Indicators of Sustainability -- 5.7 Sustainable Finance -- 5.8 Engagement -- 6 Initial Findings -- 6.1 Teaching -- 6.2 External Stakeholder Integration -- 6.3 TR Literacy -- 6.4 Management Structures -- 6.5 Assessment -- 7 Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 6 Sustainable Academic Libraries: A Campus Partnership at Michigan State University -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methods -- 3 History of Sustainability at MSU -- 4 Collaborations -- 5 Recycling and Waste Management -- 6 Composting Pilot -- 7 Library Materials -- 8 Transportation -- 9 Energy Use -- 10 Lessons Learned -- 11 Conclusion -- References -- 7 Becoming Sustainable in Our Own Way: Sustainability at the Flagship Massachusetts Public University -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction: Campus Planning and Sustainable Development at Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Case Study Theoretical Approach -- 4 University of Massachusetts Amherst -- 5 SD at UMA Phase I: Grassroots/Awakening 2001-2007 -- 6 SD at UMA Phase II: Executive Acceptance/Pioneering 2008-2014 -- 6.1 Empower Broad-Based Action -- 7 Conclusions for University Sustainable Development -- 7.1 Process, Governance and Internal Leadership. , 7.2 Research and Data -- 7.3 Leadership for Society -- References -- 8 Identifying Relevant Versus Received Sustainability Education at Industrial Engineering and Management Programs -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Method -- 2.1 Purpose and Aim -- 2.2 Delimitations -- 2.3 Phase 1-Identifying Relevant Sustainability Content for Industrial Engineering and Management Students -- 2.4 Phase 2-Mapping Received Sustainability Content in Industrial Engineering and Management Programs -- 2.4.1 The Interview Technique -- 2.4.2 The Compilation and Analysis of Results -- 3 Results and Analysis -- 3.1 Broad Content List -- 3.2 Skewedness of Content Covered Relative to Expert Opinion -- 3.3 Lack of Integrative Instances -- 3.4 Key Challenges -- 3.5 Uncertainty-Normativity, Interconnectedness and Pedagogics -- 4 Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 9 Implementing Sustainability in the Classroom at Université Laval -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 1.1 SD at Université Laval -- 2 Drawing up a List of Courses in SD -- 2.1 The Mandate and Task of the Advisory Committee -- 2.2 A List of Courses in SD -- 2.3 Theoretical Approach -- 2.4 Operationalizing the Process of Drawing up a List of Courses in SD -- 3 Survey of SD Courses -- 3.1 Methodology -- 3.2 Developing the Questionnaire -- 3.3 The Questionnaire Items -- 3.3.1 Systems-Thinking Competence -- 3.3.2 Anticipatory Competence -- 3.3.3 Normative Competence -- 3.3.4 Strategic Competence -- 3.3.5 Overall Analysis of the Course by the Professor in Charge -- 3.4 Preliminary Results of the First Version of the Questionnaire -- 3.5 Challenges and Difficulties -- 4 Conclusion -- Acknwoledgment -- References -- 10 Environmental Dashboards: Fostering Pro-environmental and Pro-community Thought and Action Through Feedback -- Abstract. , 1 Introduction: Challenges and Changes in Environment, Society and Higher Education -- 1.1 The Loss of Feedback Related to Natural Resources and Its Implications -- 1.2 The Role of the University in Social and Environmental Problem-Solving: Alternative Models -- 2 Using Feedback to Change Thought and Behavior: What We Know -- 3 Environmental Dashboards: Employing Multiple Scales of Feedback to Promote Systems Thinking -- 3.1 Concept and Goals -- 3.2 Implementation: Developing Content for Community Voices -- 3.2.1 Generating Messages that Promote Pro-environmental and Pro-community Thought and Behavior -- 3.3 Integration with Teaching and Learning at Oberlin College -- 3.4 Integration with Teaching and Learning in Oberlin Public Schools -- 3.5 Research on Environmental Dashboard -- 3.5.1 Effect of Citywide Dashboard on Systems Thinking -- 3.5.2 Effects of Lessons Using Environmental Dashboard on Content Retention and Systems Thinking -- 3.5.3 Effects of Community Voices -- 3.5.4 Impact of Exposure to Digital Signage -- 3.6 Expansion of Environmental Dashboard to Other Communities -- 4 Conclusion -- References -- 11 The Implementation of Sustainable Development in the Nordic Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Theoretical Framework -- 3 Research Methods and Methodology -- 3.1 The Project Survey -- 3.2 The Workshops -- 3.3 Limitations -- 4 Results -- 4.1 The Number of Institutions and Experts Engaged in the Project -- 4.2 Outcome of the Survey -- 4.2.1 Implementation of SD -- 4.2.2 Key Drivers and Barriers in Implementing SD -- 4.3 Findings of the Copenhagen and Gothenburg Workshops -- 4.3.1 Implementation of SD -- 4.3.2 Drivers and Barriers to the Implementation of SD -- 4.4 The Oslo Workshop -- 5 Discussion -- 6 Conclusions and Future Prospect -- References -- Implementation Strategies. , 12 Energy Consumption in Student Hostels of Universiti Sains Malaysia: Energy Audit and Energy Efficiency Awareness -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Literature Review -- 3 Methodology -- 3.1 Total Energy Consumption of Each Hostel Buildings -- 3.1.1 Facility and Utility Data Analysis -- 3.2 Energy Consumption for Lighting in Each Hostel and the Level of Student Engagement in Sustainable Energy Consumption Practices -- 3.2.1 Field Questionnaires -- 3.2.2 Walk Through Survey -- 4 Results -- 4.1 Total Energy Consumption in Each Hostel Buildings -- 4.2 Energy Consumption for Lighting in Each Hostel and Level of Student Engagement in Sustainable Energy Consumption Practices -- 5 Discussion -- 5.1 Electricity Wastage -- 5.2 Earth Hour -- 5.3 Light Emitting Diode (LED) as Replacement for Fluorescent Lamp -- 5.4 LED Motion Sensor Light -- 6 Conclusion and Recommendations -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 13 Resilience Thinking in Higher Education: Institutional Resilience as a Sustainability Goal -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Situating Sustainability in HEIs -- 3 Situating Resilience in HEIs Toward Sustainability -- 4 A Framework for Organizational Resilience Toward Sustainability -- 5 Conclusion -- References -- 14 The Campus as a Living Laboratory: Macalester College Case Study -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Methodology -- 3 Macalester College Living Laboratory Case Study -- 4 Living Laboratory Academic Projects -- 5 Analysis -- 6 Eight Elements to Building a Campus Living Lab and Macalester College -- 7 Lessons Learned -- 8 Conclusion -- References -- 15 Sustainable Energy Campus: A Challenge on Smart Facilities and Operations -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Sustainable Campus at Técnico-Lisbon -- 3 Main Actions -- 4 Results Achieved So Far -- 5 Conclusions and Future Work -- References. , 16 Unipoli Green-Four Universities Working Together for Sustainability.