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Title
Sustainable development research in the Asia-Pacific region : education, cities, infrastructure and buildings / Walter Leal Filho, Judy Rogers, Usha Iyer-Raniga, editors.
ISBN
9783319732930 (electronic book)
3319732935 (electronic book)
3319732927
9783319732923
Publication Details
Cham : Springer, 2018.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource.
Item Number
10.1007/978-3-319-73293-0 doi
Call Number
HC681.3.E5
Dewey Decimal Classification
338.95
Summary
This multidisciplinary book focuses on best practices in sustainability research in the Asia-Pacific Region. Drawing links between research, practice, education for sustainability and the needs of industry, it addresses the sustainable development goals (SDGs). The book also presents research undertaken by a wide range of universities on matters related to sustainable development, in order to promote research in this area across multiple disciplines. Four key themes are explored: (1) Education for Sustainability. (2) Sustainable Cities. (3) Sustainable Buildings. (4) Sustainable Infrastructure. This unique book documents and disseminates the wealth of know-how on sustainable development research in the Asia-Pacific Region today. It presents lessons learned and comparative case studies from various countries, including India, China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Bangladesh, New Zealand and Australia.
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text file PDF
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Description based on print version record.
Series
World sustainability series.
Available in Other Form
Print version: 9783319732923
Introduction
Researching Higher Education for Sustainable Development: Plan A, Plan B and Moving Beyond Thought-Limiting Clichés
Resetting the compass: Principles for Responsible Urban Built Environment Education
Achieving Both Breadth and Depth: How Sustainability Education is being Integrated Across All Undergraduate Courses at La Trobe University, Australia
Developing Undergraduate Foundation Courses in Sustainability.
