Implementing environmental and resource management

This book represents the collected works of Environmental and Resource Management (ERM) Alumni as well as young professionals and researches who are involved in the field of ERM. The connecting theme of these works is the successful implementation of ERM in a wide range of issues including: energy innovation and management, climate change response and sustainable development aspects of resource management in developing countries. This book aims to expose some of the research outputs of ERM Alumni and present perspectives and critical questions of ERM application. The research results can provide empirical bases on which ERM study programmes and/or working environments can be problematised in order to more effectively meet the objectives of ERM. The intended audience ofthis volume is wide including potential and current ERM students who want to understand how ERM is being applied; and teachers and researchers who want to understand the roles and interactions of ERM Alumni and their workplace. International perspective of the volume: the chapters contain studies fromat least 10 countries on five continents. Multidisciplinary approach: broad selection of topics exemplifying the successful implementation of environmental and resource management. Three chapters showcasing and critically analysing workplace application of environmental and resource management expertise. INDICE: From the contents: Part I - Energy Efficiency and Innovation. PartII - Planning and Decision-making. Part III - Limits to Managing the Environment.

• ISBN: 978-3-540-77567-6
• Editorial: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
• Encuadernacion: Cartoné
• Páginas: 317
• Fecha Publicación: 01/05/2011
• Nº Volúmenes: 1
• Idioma: Inglés