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Author: Faris Alassadi
Publisher: Lulu.com
Published: 2018-03-26
Total Pages: 54
ISBN-13: 1387692380
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIt is urgent to protect our world's forests. There is an estimate of nearly 46 to 58 thousand square miles of forest lost each year. That could be compared to the size of the state of Florida, which is 53,997 square miles.
Author: John Sullivan
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Published: 1994
Total Pages: 164
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Jomo Kwame Sundaram
Publisher: Zed Books
Published: 2004-04
Total Pages: 284
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis study of deforestation in Malaysia's three regions examines the different factors that shape them, the institutions and policies that determine forestry development, the ecological impact of deforestation, and sustainability. Much Malaysian deforestation reflects agricultural expansion or rural development and poverty alleviation projects, while logging became more significant after independence. Sabah and Sarawak have relied increasingly on the exploitation of their timber resources, and private greed and corruption at state level have overridden federal policies of sustainable management. The authors take a hard look at the economic and political forces in the international tropical timber trade. An ecologically rapacious emphasis on growth, coupled with politically powerful distribution coalitions, give little chance for policy reforms and no hope of radical change. The only pressure that has the slightest effect, it seems, is international criticism.
Author: Gilad James, PhD
Publisher: Gilad James Mystery School
Published:
Total Pages: 100
ISBN-13: 4592451015
DOWNLOAD EBOOKMalaysia is a Southeast Asian country that is located on the Malay Peninsula and the island of Borneo. It is a diverse country with a population of over 32 million people and is made up of various ethnic groups including Malays, Chinese, and Indians. The official language is Bahasa Malaysia, but English is widely spoken among the population. Malaysia has a tropical climate and is known for its beautiful beaches, rainforests, and wildlife. Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy, which means that it is ruled by a king and a government. The country's economy is based on exports of natural resources such as oil, gas, and palm oil. It has a growing industrial sector and is also a popular tourist destination. Malaysia is known for its rich cultural heritage, and visitors can experience a variety of traditions ranging from dances and music to food and clothing. Additionally, the country has a vibrant modern culture, with a growing music and arts scene. Overall, Malaysia is a fascinating country that combines tradition and modernity in a unique way.
Author: Abdelnaser Omran
Publisher: Springer
Published: 2019-08-05
Total Pages: 274
ISBN-13: 981137158X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book covers a variety of topics regarding environmental practices in our day-to-day lives, as well as topics concerning sustainable development as a broader concept embracing ecological, social, and economic aspects to improve the quality of life for people around the world. Starting with the traditional controversy between the neoclassical economy and sustainable economy, which may be overcome by scientific progress due to more intensive scientific studies of the sustainability paradigm, the book proceeds to discuss various problems and challenges regarding environmental protection and sustainable development in different countries and on different continents. This includes analyses of recent, sometimes fatal mining disasters in South and North America, challenges and opportunities for rural development in Africa and Australia, an exploration of the role of women for sustainable development in Palestine, water safety and water security issues in Asia and Australia, the environmental exploitation of popular tourism destinations like Acapulco, and deforestation in Malaysia, suggesting innovative approaches to turn challenges into opportunities to effectively tackle these problems. Other topics addressed involve sustainable energy creation for future generations, a research survey among Romanian students on sustainable consumption behavior, validity testing for a heat transfer model in a greenhouse, and a case study on sustainability risk management practices at Malaysia’s environmentally sensitive companies. The book closes with an examination of highly digitalized Smart Cities as a potentially valuable complement to conventional urban and rural lifestyles in connection with achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Author: Saiful Arif Abdullah
Publisher: Springer Nature
Published: 2022-04-01
Total Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9811672431
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book presents perspective on the importance of natural and cultural relationships for conserving bio-cultural landscapes. It explores the approaches and concepts used to conserve bio-cultural landscapes in Malaysia and Indonesia. The book highlights the importance of bio-cultural landscape in sustainable development framework and its link to sustainable development goals are also included. It fills the gap in literature with special focus on this region. The book is of interest to teachers, researchers, climate change scientists, conservationists, capacity builders and policymakers. Also it serves as additional reading material for undergraduate and graduate students of ecology, and environmental sciences. National and international environmental scientists, policy makers also find this to be a useful read.
Author: Noore Alam Siddiquee
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2013-01-17
Total Pages: 290
ISBN-13: 1135107327
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe past two and a half decades have seen major transformations in public sector management and governance across the globe. This book examines the ways public sector management and governance in Malaysia has changed and is changing under contemporary reform models. Chapters are written by well-established scholars and academics with intimate knowledge in their respective fields, and provide a thorough and insightful analysis of the reform trends and developments on a range of topics. These include performance management, compensation reforms, public budgeting, accounting and reporting, privatisation and public-private partnership, e-government, managing ethics and accountability, local government and inter-governmental relations. While the book surveys the topics that are central to public sector management and governance, it also focuses on the nature of reforms and changes that were introduced, as well as the forces that have shaped their design and implementation process, and the initial impacts and results. Overall, the book provides students and scholars of Politics and Southeast Asian Studies with a greater appreciation and deeper understanding of the recent developments and current trends of public sector management.
Author: Jeyamalar Kathirithamby-Wells
Publisher: University of Hawaii Press
Published: 2005-10-31
Total Pages: 536
ISBN-13: 9780824828639
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNature and Nation explores the relations between people and forests in Peninsular Malaysia where the planet's richest terrestrial eco-system met head-on with the fastest pace of economic transformation experienced in the tropical world. It engages the interplay of history, culture, science, economics and politics to provide a holistic interpretation of the continuing relevance of forests to state and society in the moist tropics. Malaysia has long been singled out for emulation by developing nations, an accolade contradicted in recent years by concerns over its capital-, rather than poverty-driven forest depletion. The Malaysian case supports the call for re-appraisal of entrenched prescriptions for development that go beyond material needs. -- Book cover.
Author: Japan Environemntal Council (JEC)
Publisher: Springer Science & Business Media
Published: 2006-06-22
Total Pages: 394
ISBN-13: 4431274030
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis is the third volume in a respected series edited by the Japan Environmental Council. Part l covers the environmental impact of the military, trade, agriculture/food and the biodiversity of forests and rice paddies. Part 2 examines the problems unique to Northeast Asia, the Mekong region, and Inner Asia. In April 2005 this book was awarded the 6th Environment for Tomorrow Award by the newspaper Asahi Shimbun.
Author: Nazirah Zainul Abidin
Publisher: Penerbit USM
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 158
ISBN-13: 9674610871
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAs the construction industry continues to develop within the natural environment, the industry has to take strong measures to ensure that its activities are in harmony with the environment. The challenge for the construction sector is not just to respond to the need for adequate housing and rapid urbanisation, but to do it in a way that is socially and ecologically responsible. This book begins with the current progress of the construction industry in Malaysia before shifting to the fragile relationship between construction and environment. Knowing the rapid development in Malaysia and how construction can affect the environment, this book delves into some evidence of environmental degradation in Malaysia. In the mist of degradation, there is some light shone by the government agencies, state government and some construction players who have initiated several actions to improve present situation. Construction players must be ready to address these concerns, aware of the requirements and comply with it, while the government must be ready to implement and enforce the requirement. An effective planning, implementation and monitoring is vital if the environment is to be part of the culture of the construction industry everywhere.
