Download or read book La era del desarrollo sostenible written by Jeffrey D. Sachs and published by Grupo Planeta Spain. This book was released on 2015-11-05 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nuestro futuro está en juego. Los 7.200 millones de personas que habitamos este planeta competimos por hacernos un hueco en la economía mundial, cada vez más conectada gracias a la tecnología, el comercio y las migraciones, y bajo la creciente amenaza de desastre ambiental. Para asegurar nuestra supervivencia, es urgente que tomemos plena conciencia de esta situación y emprendamos las reformas necesarias. En La era del desarrollo sostenible, el reconocido economista Jeffrey Sachs defiende que el desarrollo sostenible debe convertirse en el marco de la política de cualquier Estado. Dentro de poco tiempo, los 193 estados miembros de la ONU adoptarán los Objetivos de Desarrollo Sostenible (ODS) para ayudar a guiar al mundo en la próxima generación. Sachs ofrece el primer enfoque integral para esta nueva era y para los nuevos ODS, el examen de las complejas interacciones de la economía, la sociedad y el medio ambiente, y explica cómo una estrategia integral puede ayudar a las sociedades a conseguir la combinación de prosperidad económica, inclusión social y la sostenibilidad ambiental.
Download or read book Diccionario de econom a y empresa written by Andrew D. Miles and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 246 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Sustainability in Practice written by Walter Leal Filho and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-10-17 with total page 600 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Sustainability is now a widely spread concept, and much progress has been achieved since the 1970s, when it started to be widely discussed. At present, many international organizations and scientists are active in implementing sustainable development as a whole and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in particular. Nevertheless, the main research agenda is being led by some countries, providing a good opportunity for other nations and regions which have not yet been so active, to bring their viewpoints to the global discussion. One of these regions is Latin America. Consistent with the need for more cross-sectorial and cross-cultural interactions among the various stakeholders working in the field of sustainability in Latin America and beyond, this book pursues two main aims: a) to provide research institutions, universities, NGOs, government agencies, and enterprises from the region with an opportunity to present their works in the field of sustainability and b) to document and promote ideas and experiences acquired in the execution of sustainability projects, especially successful initiatives and good practice across the Latin America region. Last but not least, a further aim of the book is to present methodological approaches and experiences deriving from case studies and projects, which aim to show how sustainability may be enhanced in practice.
Download or read book Green Economy and Renewable Energy Transitions for Sustainable Development written by Castanho, Rui Alexandre and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-01-16 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fate of our planet hangs in the balance, making the pursuit of sustainable development more than a mere aspiration, it is an imperative. Green Economy and Renewable Energy Transitions for Sustainable Development delves deep into the intricate web of interconnections between the environment, green economies, and energy transitions, and lays down the intellectual foundation for a sustainable future. Drawing on the wisdom of experts in fields ranging from environmental science to policy analysis, this book unveils the multifaceted strategies needed to reduce pollution, conserve biodiversity, and effectively mitigate the relentless march of climate change. Central to sustainability is a green economy—a holistic economic system that transcends profit margins to prioritize social equity, ecological balance, and robust economic growth. Through rigorous exploration and analysis, this volume showcases how sustainable production and consumption practices and judicious investments in renewable energy sources can catalyze a transformative shift towards a more sustainable global economy. The energy transition, a substantial shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, emerges as the linchpin of our battle against climate change. This book deciphers the intricate dance of policies, technologies, and behavioral changes required to usher in this transition. It reveals how renewable energy sources like solar, wind, and hydropower hold the key to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and staving off the catastrophic consequences of global warming. This monograph is an invaluable resource for policymakers, researchers, educators, and anyone who aspires to be a custodian of our planet's future.
Download or read book Sustainable Development in the Anthropocene written by Luis-Alberto Padilla and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-09-16 with total page 384 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the Anthropocene sustainable development responds to socio-economic, environmental and political crises provoked by humankind due to global warming and the great acceleration of human intervention in ecosystems. This book introduces readers to current debates on sustainable development and to a holistic and multidisciplinary approach. Regional integration and supranational institutions are fundamental for sustainable development. The democratisation of the international system requires a new multilateralism. Global problems of demography, economic ideology of unlimited growth, the prevailing technocratic paradigm, consumerism, problems of waste, fossil fuels, industrial food production, use of fertilisers, water management and climate change are discussed, and the importance of multilateral agreements for security, sustainable peace and development is explored. This planetary crisis may be solved by international cooperation based on the UN sustainable development goals. This book - provides a concise synthesis of the main subjects of sustainable development studies- links development studies to multilateral diplomacy as practised by UN bodies and organisations- gives a new holistic and multidisciplinary approach to environmental and social sciences in the Anthropocene epoch.
Download or read book Computational Intelligence Methodologies Applied to Sustainable Development Goals written by José Luis Verdegay and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2022-04-15 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents computational intelligence methodologies and its applications to sustainable development goals. Along 18 chapters prepared by reputed scientists around the world, this book explores and focuses on the impacts produced by the application of artificial intelligence and mainly of computational intelligence, in sustainable development goals and on analysing how particularly computational intelligence can influence the ability to comply in a timely manner with all the sustainable development goals. Specialists from STEM areas will find in this book an attractive showcase of instances and research lines to be explored.
Download or read book The Knowledge Economy and Socialism written by Agustín Lage Dávila and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2024-03-31 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines Cuba’s approach to scientific research, and distinguishes it from that of capitalist societies “Cuba's future must, by necessity, be a future of scientists,” Fidel Castro proclaimed in 1960. As Agustín Lage Dávila shows in this pathbreaking book, Cuba has in fact become a global leader in both the generation and application of scientific knowledge—as demonstrated by its ubiquitous production of socially useful products, from vaccines and medicines, to organic food. Speaking from his position as a noted Cuban immunologist, Dr. Lage shows how Cuba achieved such prominence, positing that the training of its scientists, their scientific practices, and their relationships with the Cuban people are intimately connected to the socialist culture that derived from the Cuban Revolution. Lage offers clearly written and easily understood answers to questions critical to the very survival of humanity. Why is culture critical to science? What distinguishes Cuba’s socialist culture from that of capitalist societies? What are the social responsibilities of scientists? How has Cuba made such incredible scientific advances in the face of the brutal and illegal U.S. blockade? How can a country like Cuba earn needed foreign exchange through the sale of its knowledge-intensive products to countries in the Global North while maintaining its ethical, socialist ideals? Lage’s interrogation of these questions will be of interest to scientists and economic planners around the world, to all those struggling for a better world–and, no doubt, even to those corporations competing with Cuba in global markets.
Download or read book Handbook of Central American Governance written by Diego Sanchez-Ancochea and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2013-12-17 with total page 486 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Central America constitutes a fascinating case study of the challenges, opportunities and characteristics of the process of transformation in today’s global economy. Comprised of a politically diverse range of societies, this region has long been of interest to students of economic development and political change. The Handbook of Central American Governance aims to describe and explain the manifold processes that are taking place in Central America that are altering patterns of social, political and economic governance, with particular focus on the impact of globalization and democratization. Containing sections on topics such as state and democracy, key political and social actors, inequality and social policy and international relations, in addition to in-depth studies on five key countries (Costa Rica, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala), this text is composed of contributions from some of the leading scholars in the field. No other single volume studies the current characteristics of the region from a political, economic and social perspective or reviews recent research in such detail. As such, this handbook is of value to academics, students and researchers as well as to policy-makers and those with an interest in governance and political processes.
Download or read book La era del desarrollo sostenible written by Jeffrey Sachs and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 606 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Age of Sustainable Development written by Jeffrey D. Sachs and published by Columbia University Press. This book was released on 2015-03-03 with total page 564 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jeffrey D. Sachs is one of the world's most perceptive and original analysts of global development. In this major new work he presents a compelling and practical framework for how global citizens can use a holistic way forward to address the seemingly intractable worldwide problems of persistent extreme poverty, environmental degradation, and political-economic injustice: sustainable development. Sachs offers readers, students, activists, environmentalists, and policy makers the tools, metrics, and practical pathways they need to achieve Sustainable Development Goals. Far more than a rhetorical exercise, this book is designed to inform, inspire, and spur action. Based on Sachs's twelve years as director of the Earth Institute at Columbia University, his thirteen years advising the United Nations secretary-general on the Millennium Development Goals, and his recent presentation of these ideas in a popular online course, The Age of Sustainable Development is a landmark publication and clarion call for all who care about our planet and global justice.
Download or read book Desarrollo sostenible written by Luis M. Jiménez Herrero and published by Ediciones Pirámide. This book was released on 2017-06-29 with total page 496 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Este libro profundiza en el análisis de la integración de los principios de la sostenibilidad que dan lugar a la opción social definida como desarrollo sostenible, especialmente desde un enfoque coevolutivo. En la parte primera de la obra se analizan las fuerzas motrices que impulsan el cambio global y los procesos de insostenibilidad del modelo dominante. En la parte segunda se aborda la multidimensionalidad del paradigma sostenibilista y de la ciencia de la sostenibilidad incorporando los nuevos indicadores que marquen la buena dirección de un tránsito sostenible. En la parte tercera se estudian las estrategias de cambio y las grandes transiciones de las modernas sociedades hacia un futuro común. La obra finaliza con una reflexión profunda sobre la coevolución del sistema humano y el sistema natural dentro del sistema global.
Download or read book Conservation for a New Era written by Jeffrey A. McNeely and published by IUCN. This book was released on 2009 with total page 235 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Conservation for a New Era outlines the critical issues facing us in the 21st century, developed from the results of the World Conservation Congress in Barcelona in October 2008. The landmark publication takes on the pressing issues of today and highlights the solutions to be found through investing in nature. The book is essential reading for governments, businesses and decision makers. It provides a snapshot of the current situation, split into 21 easy-to-read sections, as well as a roadmap for the future.
Download or read book Trabajar en la era digital 2a edici n written by Luis Lombardero and published by Editorial Almuzara. This book was released on 2015 with total page 578 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Desarrollo sostenible written by Gemma Cervantes Torre-Marín and published by Univ. Politèc. de Catalunya. This book was released on 2010-03 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: El libro es el resultado del trabajo realizado desde la Cátedra UNESCO en Tecnología. Desarrollo Sostenible, Desequilibrios y Cambio Global, de la UPC, al objeto de promover el desarrollo sostenible. Se ha elaborado especialmente a partir de las asignaturas impartidas inicialmente en el campus de Terrassa y en la actualidad en unas 10 escuelas de cuatro campus de la UPC y, de forma no presencial, en toda la UPC y en otras universidades catalanas. Por tanto, es el resultado del trabajo de sus autores, pero también de la colaboración de muchas personas relacionadas con la Cátedra. Desarrollo sostenible trata, de manera amplia, bastantes temas relacionados con el desarrollo sostenible, desde un enfoque de análisis, de toma de conciencia, de presentación de propuestas, con sus condicionantes y posibilidades de aplicación, al objeto de facilitar que cada cual tome las opciones tecnológicas, vitales, políticas, etc que considere convenientes. Este libro pretende ofrecer una primera visión del estado del mundo, basada en la percepción de la existencia de límites y desequilibrios y de un crecimiento de la complejidad y de la incertidumbre; conocer el concepto de desarrollo sostenible y las diferentes aproximaciones a la sostenibilidad; introducir el fenómeno de la globalización como continuación del análisis del estado del mundo y con relación al concepto y elementos del desarrollo sostenible; estudiar la relación entre los distintos sistemas económicos y los modelos de desarrollo, y presentar las teorías de la economía ambiental y ecológica como sistemas económicos para modelos de desarrollo sostenible; analizar las políticas tecnológicas que contribuyen a la sostenibilidad y, finalmente, estudiar el estado actual de la toma de decisiones a escala mundial, a través de las principales organizaciones internacionales, así como presentar bases teóricas y propuestas futuras coherentes con el desarrollo sostenible.
