Sustainable Development Research in the Asia-Pacific Region : Education, Cities, Infrastructure and Buildings

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-73293-0

Publisher DOI:	10.1007/978-3-319-73293-0
Title:	Sustainable Development Research in the Asia-Pacific Region : Education, Cities, Infrastructure and Buildings
Language:	English
Editor:	Leal Filho, Walter Rogers, Judy Iyer-Raniga, Usha
Keywords:	Environment; Teaching; Environmental management; Sustainable development
Issue Date:	Feb-2018
Publisher:	Springer
Part of Series:	World sustainability series
Abstract:	This multidisciplinary book focuses on best practices in sustainability research in the Asia-Pacific Region. Drawing links between research, practice, education for sustainability and the needs of industry, it addresses the sustainable development goals (SDGs). The book also presents research undertaken by a wide range of universities on matters related to sustainable development, in order ... This multidisciplinary book focuses on best practices in sustainability research in the Asia-Pacific Region. Drawing links between research, practice, education for sustainability and the needs of industry, it addresses the sustainable development goals (SDGs). The book also presents research undertaken by a wide range of universities on matters related to sustainable development, in order to promote research in this area across multiple disciplines. Four key themes are explored: (1) Education for Sustainability. (2) Sustainable Cities. (3) Sustainable Buildings. (4) Sustainable Infrastructure. This unique book documents and disseminates the wealth of know-how on sustainable development research in the Asia-Pacific Region today. It presents lessons learned and comparative case studies from various countries, including India, China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Bangladesh, New Zealand and Australia.
URI:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12738/4806
ISBN:	978-3-319-73293-0 978-3-319-73292-3
ISSN:	2199-7381
Review status:	This version was reviewed (alternative review procedure)
Institute:	Department Gesundheitswissenschaften Fakultät Life Sciences
Type:	Book
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