| Description |
1 online resource (xii, 298 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
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Science for sustainable societies, 2197-7348 |
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Science for sustainable societies, 2197-7348
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| Contents |
Intro; Preface; Contents; About the Editors; Chapter 1: Towards Impact Sustainability; References; Chapter 2: SDG 1 No Poverty; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Methodology; 2.2.1 Research Overview and Case Study Areas; 2.2.2 The Sustainable Livelihoods Framework (SLF); 2.3 Discussion; 2.3.1 SLF Application and Research Findings; 2.3.1.1 Context SLF Component; 2.3.1.2 Governance: Policies, Institutions and Processes; 2.3.1.3 Livelihood Assets SLF Component; 2.3.1.4 Sustainable Livelihood Strategies Component; 2.3.1.5 Combination and Substitution; 2.3.1.6 Sequencing and Clustering |
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2.4 Impact Sustainability: Final RemarksReferences; Chapter 3: SDG 2 Zero Hunger; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Literature Review; 3.2.1 Agricultural Nutrient Sources; 3.2.2 Environmental Factors and Food Production as Related to Organic Materials; 3.3 Methodology; 3.3.1 Case Study 1: On-Farm Organic Waste-to-Resource; 3.3.1.1 The Benefits of Composting: Safely Utilizing Organic Materials; 3.3.1.2 Aerobic (Hot) Composting; 3.3.1.3 Vermicompost; 3.3.1.4 How to Maintain a Vermicompost System; 3.3.1.5 Harvesting and Using Compost; 3.3.1.6 Compost Bin Troubleshooting Tips |
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3.3.2 Case Study 2: A City Model3.3.3 Case Study 3: A University Model; 3.3.3.1 Small-Scale Waste Audit; 3.3.3.2 SCC Small-Scale Compost Program Development Learning Lessons; 3.3.4 Case Study 4: For-Profit Community Collaborations Models; 3.3.5 Case Study 5: GiveLove -- Going Global with Community Sanitation; 3.3.6 Case Study 6: The Need and Potential for Ghana; 3.4 Impact Sustainability: Final Remarks; 3.4.1 Fostering Circular Sustainable Economies; References; Chapter 4: SDG 3 Good Health and Well-Being; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Literature Review |
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4.2.1 The Impact of Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation on Human Life4.2.1.1 Solar UV Radiation; 4.2.1.2 UV Radiation as an Issue for Human Health; 4.2.1.3 Skin Cancer: UV Radiation as a Mutagenic and Carcinogenic Agent; 4.2.1.4 The Necessity to Improve Skin Cancer Diagnosis and Treatments; 4.2.2 Ultraviolet Radiation and DNA; 4.2.2.1 UV Radiation Generates Lesions in the DNA Molecule; 4.2.2.2 DNA Damage Response After UV Radiation; 4.2.2.2.1 Repair of Photoproducts in Human Cells; 4.2.2.2.2 DNA Damage Tolerance Pathway; 4.2.2.2.3 DNA Damage Checkpoint |
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4.2.3 Markers for Skin Cancer Diagnostic, Progression, and Treatment4.2.3.1 DNA Repair Proteins as Markers for Skin Cancer; 4.3 Impact Sustainability: Final Remarks; References; Chapter 5: SDG 4 Quality Education; 5.1 Introduction; 5.2 The Governance of ESD: A Review of the Literature; 5.2.1 Factors Compromising Collaborative Governance for ESD; 5.2.1.1 Technology; 5.2.1.2 Globalization and Changing Demands; 5.2.1.3 Rising Socio-economic Inequality; 5.3 Methodology; 5.4 Discussion; 5.4.1 Global Level of Governance; 5.4.2 National Level of Governance; 5.4.3 Institutional Level of Governance |
| Summary |
This book highlights the value of sustainability science in newly emerging and innovative approaches to research, education, capacity building and practice in order to transform rhetoric into impact sustainability. Presenting case studies from various industries, sectors and geographical contexts targeting the seventeen (Sustainable development Goals (SDGs) outlined in the 2030 Agenda, it provides insightful recommendations to create sustainable impact while at the same time achieving the global goals. The book addresses the fundamental question of how sustainability rehtoric can be transformed into impact sustainability research, education and capacity building and as a result, how existing approaches in science, curricula and practice are mitigating the demands emerging from addressing global sustainable development in an impactful and innovative manner. Providing recommendations for impact sustainability in science, curriculum on how to address pressing sustainability issues and contribute toward achieving the SDGs, this book is an essential reference for both academics and professionals |
| Notes |
Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed November 18, 2019) |
| Subject |
Sustainable development.
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Sustainable Development
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sustainable development.
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Sustainable development
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Franco, Isabel B., editor
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Chatterji, Tathagata, editor
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Derbyshire, Ellen, editor
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Tracey, James, editor
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| ISBN |
9789813299276 |
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9813299274 |
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