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IGES white paper Sustainable Asia 2005 and Beyond: In the pursuit of innovative policy

Author:  IGES|2005|174pp..|Publisher: IGES

Language: English|Publication Type: Book / Report|Copyright: IGES

Abstract:

IGES published its first white paper entitled, "Sustainable Asia 2005 and Beyond - In the pursuit of innovative policies," which consolidates the primary outcomes of its policy research for sustainable development in Asia and the Pacific region since its establishment in 1998.
Driven by buoyant economic development and continuous population growth, Asia is exerting exponential pressure on natural resources and the environment and it is feared that such trends may be accelerating. Based on the reports of six sectors, including forestry, freshwater, climate change, urban environment, business and environmental education, the report assesses the current environmental situation in Asia, reviews policy measures that are currently in place and presents a number of broad policy recommendations that promote sustainable development for the region.

Keywords:

WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, FOREST MANAGEMENT, CLIMATE CHANGE, CLIMATE CHANGE, FOREST MANAGEMENT, WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS AND ENVIRONMENT, URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, BUSINESS AND ENVIRONMENT, URBAN ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION

Geographic area:

Asia, Oceania

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http://www.iges.or.jp/en/pub/whitepaper1.html