Anmerkung: 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.

Anmerkung: Intro -- Editorial -- Contents -- 1 Biodiversity and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD): Tendencies and Perspectives -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity -- 32010 Biodiversity Target-The Convention on Biological Diversity -- 4Strategic Plan for Biodiversity 2011-2020 -- 5Education for Biodiversity Conservation in the 21st Century: Beyond 2015 -- 6Education for Biodiversity: Tendencies and Perspectives -- References -- Part I Education Research on Biodiversity -- 2 Conservation of Biological Resources: Why Does It Matter? -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Reasons for Taking Action -- 3Forests' Ecosystems and Species Richness -- 3.1 The Easter Island as an Example of Human Unsustainable Practices -- 4The Relevance of Biological Resources: From Basic Needs to Economic Development -- 5Biodiversity Unknown -- 6The Extinction of Species -- 7Conclusion -- References -- 3 Urban Biodiversity and Cities' Sustainable Development -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Urban Ecosystems -- 3Urban Development, Land Use Change, and Environmental Impacts -- 4Recognizing the Importance of Urban Biodiversity -- 5Urban Sustainable Development -- 5.1 Greening Cities -- 5.2 Public Participation -- 6Final Remarks -- References -- 4 Education on Biodiversity in the Polar Regions -- Abstract -- 1Importance of Polar Regions -- 2Importance of Polar Biodiversity -- 3Importance of Linking Education and Biodiversity Issues Related to the Polar Regions -- 4Examples of Polar Activities Related to Biodiversity -- 5Tackling the Challenging Issues on Polar Education Related to Biodiversity: Step 1. Evaluation of Impact -- 6Final Considerations -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 5 Teaching Mycology Worldwide -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Collecting -- 3Morphological Analyses. , 4Scientists and Company Collaboration to Education -- 5Conclusions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 6 Bugs and Society I: Raising Awareness About Endemic Biodiversity -- Abstract -- 1Framing Biodiversity Loss Within Risk Governance Towards Nature Conservation -- 1.1 Social (Ir)relevance of Biodiversity Loss: A Minor Global Problem -- 1.1.1 Biodiversity Loss as an Environmental Risk -- 1.1.2 Engaging Society with Biodiversity Loss -- 1.2 Risk Communication as a Tool for Biodiversity Conservation -- 1.2.1 Risk Communication Within the Governance of Risk -- 1.2.2 Engaging Society Through Risk Communication -- 1.3 The Problem: How to Promote Endemic Insects as Azorean Natural Heritage? -- 1.3.1 Endemic Biodiversity in the Azores -- 1.3.2 The Invisibility of Azorean Biodiversity Loss -- 1.3.3 Challenging the Social Invisibility of Biodiversity Loss with Azorean Insects -- 2Planning the Bugs & -- Society Intervention: From Principles to Evaluation -- 2.1 Purposes and Guiding Principles -- 2.2 Logic Model: A Pragmatic Approach for Planning, Implementation and Evaluation -- 2.3 Logic Model: A Pragmatic Approach for Planning, Implementation and Evaluation -- 3In Synthesis -- Acknowledgments -- References -- Part II Teaching About Biological Invasionsand Threats to Biodiversity -- 7 Science and Education at the Centre for Invasion Biology -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 1.1 Serving the Education Need -- 1.2 Educational Advantages of Iimbovane -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 8 Engaging Society to Fight Invasive Alien Plants in Portugal-One of the Main Threats to Biodiversity -- Abstract -- 1Invasive Plants as a Threat to the Biodiversity Worldwide -- 2Brief Overview of Invasive Alien Species in Portugal -- 3The Importance of Public Awareness and Engagement as Key Components to Deal with Invasive Plants in a More Sustainable Way. , 4Strategies Used to Raise Public Awareness About IAS in Portugal -- 4.1 Invasoras.Pt-Website on Invasive Plants in Portugal -- 4.2 Webmapping Platform to Geolocate Invasive Plants in Portugal -- 4.3 Fieldwork Projects About Invasive Plants -- 4.4 Training on Invasive Plants Identification and Control -- 4.5 Printed Documents About Invasive Plants -- 4.6 Other Activities -- 5Final Considerations -- References -- Part III Engaging Society in BiodiversityConservation and Sustainability -- 9 Bugs and Society II: Testing Two Communication Strategies for Public Engagement in the Azores -- Abstract -- 1Introductory Note -- 2Raising Public Awareness: The Exhibition Açorianos há Milhões de Anos-Azoreans for Millions of Years -- 2.1 Communication Goals and Strategies -- 2.2 Insect Banners on the City Streets of Angra do Heroísmo: Claiming Territory in the Public Arena -- 2.3 Outdoor Exhibition Evaluation -- 3Promoting Public Participation: The Creative Naming of Endemic Insects on Facebook-Chama-lhe Nomes! (Pick a Name!) -- 3.1 Specific Aims and Strategy -- 3.2 Naming an Insect: An Engaging Initiative -- 3.3 Facebook Contest Evaluation -- 4Discussion -- 4.1 Using Scola's Brutti, Sporchi e Cattivi of Biodiversity to Promote Nature Conservation -- 4.2 The Importance of Evaluating Outputs and Outcomes -- 4.3 Ideas Worth Sharing -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 10 Communicating Biodiversity Conservation Research Through Dialogue and Mutual Learning in Rural and Indigenous Communities -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2A Mexican Experience of Participatory Communication -- 3Three Stages in the Participatory Process for Developing a Communication Strategy -- 3.1 Stage 1: Understanding of the Communication Context -- 3.2 Stage 2: Fostering Interaction and Exchange -- 3.3 Stage 3: Validating the Tools -- 4Concluding Remarks -- References. , 11 Education for Sustainability in the Context of Community Forestry -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Community Forests in Portugal -- 3Disconnecting the People from Old Forests -- 4Reconnecting the People with New Forests -- 5Vilarinho, a Case Study -- 6Education for the Commons -- 7Communing with Mushrooms -- 8The Mini-Commoners Baldios Governance -- 9Key Reflections and Future Challenges -- Acknowledgements -- References -- Part IV Designing Sustainable Futures -- 12 Urban Forest Governance: FUTURE-The 100,000 Trees Project in the Porto Metropolitan Area -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 1.1 Urban Forests as Multifunctional Green Infrastructures -- 1.2 Urban Forests as a Governance Issue -- 2Methods -- 2.1 Case Study -- 2.1.1 Context -- 2.1.2 Institutional Framework -- 2.1.3 Actors and Coalitions -- 2.1.4 Resources -- 2.1.5 Processes -- 3Conclusions and Future Directions -- Acknowledgments -- References -- 13 Reflexive Research and Education for Sustainable Development with Coastal Fishing Communities in the Azores Islands: A Theatre for Questions -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Fishing for Frameworks and Models -- 2.1 European Fishing Policy-A Beginning -- 2.2 Difficult Match: CFP and Sustainable Development -- 2.3 Economic Systems and Sustainable Development -- 2.4 Education and Sustainable Development -- 3Aesthetic Research = Theory in Practice? -- 3.1 A Joker in the Middle of the Ocean -- 3.2 Reflexive Practice -- 4Research as Aesthetic Place -- 5An Actor/Fisher in Boal's Theatre -- 5.1 An Actor/Researcher in Boal's Theatre-Scene 1 -- 5.2 An Actor/Researcher in Boal's Theatre-Scene 2 -- 6Conclusions -- Acknowledgements -- References -- 14 Public Policies and Education for Biodiversity: Brazilian Challenges in a New Global Context -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Brazilian Environmental Law: A New Perception (?). , 3Public Policies for Biodiversity: Is Brazil Really Doing All that Is Needed? -- 4Game Theory, Marginalism and the Inefficiency of Environmental Agencies in Brazil -- 5Education for the Environment and Biodiversity: The Way Beyond the Classrooms -- 6Possible New Paths for Preserving Brazil's Biodiversity -- 7Conclusions -- References -- 15 Education for Sustainable Development in Brazil: Challenges for Inclusive, Differentiated and Multicultural Education -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 1.1 The Challenge of Paradigm Shift -- 1.2 Interdisciplinarity in Education -- 1.3 Dialogue Between Different Forms of Knowledge -- 1.4 Fundamental Humanitarian Principles and Brazilian Environmental Law -- 1.5 Environmental Education: A Matter of Citizenry -- 2Differentiated Education and Future Perspectives -- 2.1 Ethnic, Racial, and Gender Identities and Movements for Differentiated Education -- 2.2 Indigenous Ethnicities and Indigenous School Education: Future Perspectives -- 3Closing Remarks -- References -- Legislation -- 16 Protecting Soil Biodiversity and Soil Functions: Current Status and Future Challenges -- Abstract -- 1Soil-The Hidden Living World -- 2Soil Biodiversity, Soil Functions and the Provision of Ecosystem Services -- 3Soil Resources Under Threat -- 4Soil Protection and Conservation Strategies -- 4.1 Action Line 1: Monitoring -- 4.2 Action Line 2: Experimentation -- 4.3 Action Line 3: Raising Awareness -- References -- 17 Interdisciplinary and Participatory Research at Early Childhood to Biodiversity Education and Sustainable Development -- Abstract -- 1Introduction -- 2Perception of Biodiversity and Their Linkages to the Ecosystems Functioning and Human Well-Being -- 2.1 Approach: Mediterranean Forest Experience -- 3Materials and Methods -- 3.1 Sample -- 3.2 Participatory Research Approach -- 4Results and Discussion. , 4.1 Participatory Research from the Children's Perspective.

Anmerkung: Cover -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- Applied Sustainable Development: A Way Forward in Promoting Sustainable Development in Higher Education Institutions -- Applying the Richard E. Gross Problem-Solving Model: Whistleblowing and the Environment, the Case of Avco Environmental -- Community Engagement in University of British Columbia's Climate Action Plan -- Making Education for Sustainability Work on your Campus: The Roundtables on Environmental Systems and Sustainability -- Education for Sustainability Pedagogy: Ideological and Epistemological Barriers and Drivers -- Integrated Theoretical and Practical MSc Education for Sustainable Industrial Development -- Innovation, New Goals and Challenges concerning Italian Trends in Environmental Education for Sustainable Development -- On-Campus Innovation for Sustainability: Evolution of Sustainable Development on the Joondalup Campus, Edith Cowan University (ECU), Western Australia -- Accounting Education for Sustainable Development: A View from the Profession -- Engineers for More Sustainable Industrial Engineering -- Institutionalization of Learning-Beyond-Academics Leads to Sustainability of Higher Education Institution in the Field of Engineering: A Case Study from India -- Sustainable Development, Bioenergy and Education: Experiences in Collaboration and Communication for Promoting Environmentally Sustainable Biofuel Development -- Making Better Choices Today: Ethics, Technology and Sustainability -- The Secret Garden: Geocaching Links the Classroom to the Campus -- Greening the Waste Stream: A Case Study in Applied Environmental Analysis at Pomona College -- Students Collaborate to Develop Educational Green-Clothing Label -- Classes that Change the World: Synergistic Solutions and Multiplier Effects for Students, Campuses, and Communities. , A Survey of Sustainability Promotion Experiences: The IPSO Project -- Sustainability and the Struggle for Hegemony in Australian Architectural Education -- Evaluating Education for Sustainable Development Programs -- Making Environmental Connections in Courses in the Humanities and Social Sciences -- A Short-Term Experiential Study Abroad Course on Sustainability in Costa Rica: Art as a Sustainability Case Study1 -- Transformative Sustainability Education in a Shipboard Living-Learning Community1 -- Understanding Communities of Practice in Online Education for Sustainability -- Preparing Teachers to Educate for Sustainable Development -- About the Authors -- Thematic Index.