Companion Modelling
Companion Modelling

Author: Michel Étienne

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-12-16

Total Pages: 403

ISBN-13: 9401785570

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This book introduces the companion modelling approach by presenting the stance that underpins it, the methods and tools used with stakeholders and the specific role of models during the process. It addresses the means to deal with the different levels of decision-making and to take into account the various power relationships. It proposes a methodology to assess the impact of the approach on the stakeholders involved in the process. The book includes 27 case studies and 7 teaching tools that describe the successful use of the approach in a variety of settings or teaching contexts. It is intended for researchers working on rural development or renewable resources management, as well as students and teachers.

Technologies for Sustainable Development
Technologies for Sustainable Development

Author: Jean-Claude Bolay

Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media

Published: 2013-08-04

Total Pages: 313

ISBN-13: 3319006398

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Whilst scientific research can be crucial in guiding innovation and development throughout the world, it can be too detached from real world applications, particularly in developing and emerging countries. Technologies for Sustainable Development brings together the best 20 papers from the 2012 Conference of the EPFL-UNESCO Chair in Technologies for Development with the aim to explore and discuss ways to link scientific research with development practices to assist practitioners and reply directly to social needs. In order for technologies to be adopted it is not sufficient that they are low cost and affordable but also socially, culturally and environmentally accepted by the intended users. Technologies for Sustainable Development aims to explore and answer the following three questions: • What is an appropriate technology? • How can we ensure a sustainable, integrated development? • What are the conditions for co-creation and transfer of such technologies? Focusing on the importance of improving working relationships between stakeholders; researchers and decision-makers; between scientists and industrial sectors; between academics and the population; Technologies for Sustainable Development opens a dialogue necessary to create and implement the best solutions adapted to social demands.

Approches participatives pour un développement durable
Approches participatives pour un développement durable

Author: Marc Lammerink

Publisher: KARTHALA Editions

Published: 1998-01-01

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 9782865378319

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Discusses the theory, principles and methodology of participatory action research and the historical development, form and current state of this research with some experiences in Africa, Latin America and Asia. Includes a address list of institutes with experience in relation of participative research and network activities.

Environment, Inequality and Collective Action
Environment, Inequality and Collective Action

Author: Marcello Basili

Publisher: Psychology Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 9780415342346

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The Siena Summer School hosts lectures by distinguished scholars and offers a clear account of alternative research paths. This latest addition to the series identifies and addresses key issues surrounding the inequality-environment relationship.

Law and Anthropology
Law and Anthropology

Author: Michael D. A. Freeman

Publisher: Academic

Published: 2009-11-19

Total Pages: 583

ISBN-13: 019958091X

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Law and Anthropology, the latest volume in the Current Legal Issues series, offers an insight into the state of law and anthropology scholarship today. Focussing on the inter-connections between the two disciplines it also includes case studies from around the world.

Notre Engagement À L'égard Du Développement Durable
Notre Engagement À L'égard Du Développement Durable

Author: Canadian International Development Agency

Publisher: L'Agence

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 124

ISBN-13:

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The mandate of the Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA), as the lead government organization responsible for Canadian international co-operation, is sustainable development, which is not a new concept for CIDA. This document reviews CIDA's achievements and challenges, presents its approach to sustainable development, and outlines an action plan aimed at ensuring maximum developmental impact. Topics covered are: the sustainable development framework; CIDA's mandate; global needs; CIDA's strategy; the action plan; and, monitoring and reporting on progress.

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Publisher: Food & Agriculture Org.

Published:

Total Pages: 134

ISBN-13: 9251389632

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