| Description |
xv, 400 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm |
| Contents |
1. Environmental Decision-making in a Complex World -- 2. Sustainable Development and Sustainability -- 3. Values and Value Systems -- 4. Institutions -- 5. Actors outside Government -- 6. Multiple Knowledges -- 7. Public Participation -- 8. Tools for Environmental Decison-making -- 9. Uncertainty, Risk and the Precautionary Principle -- 10. Progressing Environmental Decision-making for Sustainability -- Case Study A. Container Deposit Legislation -- Case Study B. Gunns Pulp Mill -- Case Study C. Toowoomba Water Recycling |
| Summary |
Contemporary environmental decisions are made within the context of sustainability aimed at meeting integrated ecological, economic and social goals. Most involve a complex mix of actors and institutions - differing values and differing interests. Choices are difficult and often controversial, and decision-making processes and contexts provide crucial influences on outcomes. This book explores these processes and context and the influences which affect them |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index (pages 345-383) |
| Subject |
Environmental protection -- Decision making.
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Environmental policy -- Decision making.
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Environmental policy -- Citizen participation.
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Natural resources -- Management.
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Sustainable development.
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| Author |
Hendriks, Carolyn M.
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Faruqi, Mehreen.
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| LC no. |
2009512073 |
| ISBN |
9781862877481 (paperback) |
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1862877483 (paperback) |
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