Environment and Sustainable Development: Perspectives and Issues

This book explores the linkages between environment and sustainable development, with case studies from around the world. It examines critical environmental issues, sustainable development activities, and the importance of a just, people-centric policy framework. It is useful for scholars, researchers, policymakers, and development practitioners.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 360 pages
Publication date: 25 September 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive volume delves into the intricate connections between the environment and sustainable development within society, offering a multi-disciplinary approach. Drawing from a diverse range of case studies spanning across countries like India, Australia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, the United States, Croatia, Italy, Brazil, Japan, and Kenya, it explores pressing environmental concerns such as energy justice, queer ecology, mountain cultures, incarceration, energy strategies, mining tourism, pollution control mechanisms, social impacts of oil and gas production, contract farming, gender mainstreaming, climate change, droughts, and adaptation strategies, alongside topics like literacy, leisure, well-being, development, sexuality, sustainability, and environmental education. The book meticulously examines various dimensions of the global environment to assess the detrimental effects of developmental activities and discusses sustainable development initiatives undertaken in contemporary times. It underscores the critical importance of a just and people-centric policy framework in fostering sustainable development.

Lucid and engaging, this book appeals to scholars and researchers in the fields of environmental studies, development studies, sustainable development, political studies, sociology, and political economy. It also holds significance for policymakers, development practitioners, NGOs, and think tanks engaged in environment and sustainable development, climate issues, and the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By providing a comprehensive analysis and insightful perspectives, this book contributes to the ongoing dialogue and efforts towards a more sustainable and equitable future.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367554262