Faith in Conservation: New Approaches to Religions and the Environment (World Bank Directions in Development)

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This book, arising from over twenty years experience of working with the world's major faiths, draws extensively upon joint World Bank and ARC/WWF projects world wide. It shows, through stories, land management, myths, investment policies, legends, advocacy and celebration, the role the major faiths have , do and can play in making the world a better place. The major faiths are the oldest institutions in the world and have survived essentially because they are constantly evolving and changing. There is much to be learnt by newer institutions such as the World Bank and the multitudes of NGOs about how to remain true to what you believe but change and grow as you develop. The book explores issues of climate change, forestry, asset management, education and biodiversity protection and does so using the techniques of the great faiths - storytelling, example and celebration. It reveals a variety of world views and it asks us to see that our personal view, may be just one amongst many. The challenge of living with integrity in a pluralist world underlies the book and it offers models of how diversity is crucial in attempting to ensure we have a sustainable world.

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Martin, as secretary general of Alliance of Religions and Conservation, is an authority in conservation. He works with Prince Phillip (husband of Queen Elizabeth). Martin is educated in theology at Cambridge. He's a good writer and excellent analyst. His book also features statements by authorities of eleven major religions regarding ecology and the environment.

If anyone thinks that religions play a marginal role in ecology, or even society, read this book. Martin's approach is reasoned, intelligent, and practical. I hope the world's political, relgious, and science leaders will use his work, and that of Prince Phillip and the many others mentioned, to put in place schemes that counteract humanity's tendency to destroy and exploit our mother nature. [flame on] Many in the U.S. are proud of the rule of law, while at the same time masking the fact that their rule of law is a veneer that covers the plundering, raping, and destroying of nature. It may not be important to discover who is responsible for these crimes against nature--whether it be unbridled scientism, human lust, or religious indifference--however; it is important to take bold action on every level. Religion plays an essential part, because science, politics, and economics do not have the moral track record. Modern, non-religious people are quick to judge the historical weaknesses of religion, but people must awaken to the fact that this time the non-religious institutions are primarily responsible for the greatest crimes of our time. For example, a religious war, although not to be condoned, does not compare with the threat against humanity perpetrated by the build-up of 300 years of destroying and exploiting nature. [flame off] Therefore, let's look to the world's religions to provide the moral guidance. For the most part, religions emphasize the moral and spiritual utility of nature, and that emphasis balances current materialistic views of nature.

I reiterate that Martin Palmer intelligently, authoritatively, and practically communicates essential issues, and indeed some extremely interesting solutions. Martin is a gentleman. Look to his book for solutions, for actions that can be applied today!

Applications of Systems Approaches at the Farm and Regional Levels (System Approaches for Sustainable Agricultural Development)

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Systems approaches for agricultural development are needed to determine rational strategies for the role of agriculture in national development. Mathematical models and computer simulation provide objective tools for applying science to determine and evaluate options for resource management at field, farm and regional scales. However, these tools would not be fully utilizable without incorporating social and economic dimensions into their application. The second international symposium, Systems Approaches for Agricultural Development, held in Los Baños, 6-8 December 1995, fostered this link between the bio-physical sciences and the social sciences in the choice of keynote papers and oral presentations, a selection of which is included in this book. The book's contents further reflect how systems approaches have definitely moved beyond the research mode into the application mode. The large number and high quality of interdisciplinary research projects reported from different parts of the globe, to determine land use options that will meet multiple goals and yet sustain natural resource bases, is a key indicator of this `coming of age'. At the farm level, where trade-off decisions between processes and products (commodities) feature strongly, much progress is also evident in the development of systems-based tools for decision making. This book will be of particular interest to all agricultural scientists and planners, as well as students interested in multidisciplinary and holistic approaches for agricultural development.

Applications of Systems Approaches at the Field Level (System Approaches for Sustainable Agricultural Development)

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Systems approaches for agricultural development are needed to determine rational strategies for the role of agriculture in national development. Mathematical models and computer simulation provide objective tools for applying science to determine and evaluate options for resource management at field, farm and regional scales. However, these tools would not be fully utilizable without incorporating social and economic dimensions into their application.
The second international symposium, Systems Approaches for Agricultural Development (SAAD), held in Los Baños, 6-8 December 1995, fostered this link between the biophysical sciences and the social sciences in the selection of keynote papers and oral presentations, a selection of which are included in these books. The contents further reflect how systems approaches have definitely moved beyond the research mode into the application mode. The large number and high quality of interdisciplinary research projects reported from different parts of the globe, to determine land use options that will meet multiple goals and yet sustain natural resource bases, is a key indicator of this `coming of age'. At the farm level, where trade-off decisions between processes and products (commodities) feature strongly, much progress is also evident in the development of systems-based tools for decision making. At the field level optimization of resource use and minimizing environmental effects has become of major concern for which systems approaches are indispensable.
The books, of which Volume I deals with regional and farm studies level and Volume II with field level studies, will be of particular interest to all agricultural scientists and planners, as well as students interested in multidisciplinary and holistic approaches to agricultural development.

Conservation and Management of Tropical Rainforests: An Integrated Approach to Sustainability (Cabi Publishing)

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Conservation and Management of Tropical Rainforests: An Integrated Approach to Sustainability (Cabi Publishing)
Eberhard F. Bruenig
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Tropical rainforests fascinate scientists and explorers. The richness and variety of forms, and the diversity of species have been acknowledged for centuries. Measures to protect endangered species within this ecosystem were already thought necessary in the mid-nineteenth century. Since the 1920s commercial greed, political misdemeanor and the relentless increase in the human population have all posed increasing threats to the future of rainforests. Sustainability is now of paramount importance. This book applies the large body of knowledge, experience and tradition available to those who study tropical rainforests. It describes the principles of integrated conservation and management that lead to sustainability. It identifies the unifying phenomena that regulate the processes within the rainforest and that are fundamental to the ecosystem viability. Features of the natural forest and the socio-cultural ecosystems which can be mimicked in the design of self-sustaining forests are also discussed. A holistic approach to the management and conservation of rainforests is developed throughout the book. Many practical examples and field studies from Amazonia and South East Asia, particularly Sarawak, are included. This book is a substantial contribution to the literature, it is a valuable resource for all those concerned with rainforests. It is an advanced text for students and a manual for rainforest researchers and managers.

Eco-Regional Approaches for Sustainable Land Use and Food Production (System Approaches for Sustainable Agricultural Development)

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In the coming decades the world will need to more than double its food and feed production, almost all of the increase being needed in developing countries. This has socioeconomic and biophysical implications. Traditional component and commodity research addresses overly narrow issues at too small a scale. Rural development needs an eco-regional approach that integrates biophysical and socioeconomic work on cropping systems, livestock, the environment, and natural resources.
This book contains the papers, response papers and discussion report of a five-day seminar on eco-regional approaches. It assesses the state of the art of systems approaches applied to eco-regional problems, presenting and discussing a number of case studies. Future research needs are discussed, as well as ways to improve collaboration between research institutes.
The seminar on which the book is based was organised on behalf of the Directorate General for International Cooperation of the Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the Research Institute for Agrobiology and Soil Fertility (AB-DLO), the Wageningen Agricultural University (WAU), and the International Potato Centre (CIP). It was held at the International Service for National Agricultural Research (ISNAR), and was attended by participants from all CGIAR centres, among others.

Ecological Economics: A Political Economics Approach to Environment and Development

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Ecological Economics: A Political Economics Approach to Environment and Development
Peter Söderbaum
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Varieties of Environmentalism: Essays North and South

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Ecological economics is a hot topic today as an alternative to 'neo-classical' environmental economics. It seeks to 'socially construct' a political economics that will deal with environmental problems and make the individual more visible in economic analysis. A leading authority in the field describes the principles, strategies and instruments of social change from the point of view of key players -- governmental agencies, business corporations, environmental and religious organizations and universities -- and underlines their responsibilities in the market economy.
This critical text in the search for an interdisciplinary economics that facilitates social and environmental development offers a pluralistic and democratic approach to addressing environmental problems and balances the priorities of economic growth and international competitiveness with environmental sustainability. It emphasizes the need to articulate ideologies, worldviews, ethics and related scientific perspectives as part of economics.
This illuminating account of the theories and means that will bring us closer to a sustainable society considers tools such as environmental impact assessment (EIA) and describes success indicators such as environmental labeling and environmental management systems (EMS). It highlights strategies and policies that facilitate social change and sets out future agendas for the individual actors in political economics.

Ecological Sustainability and Integrity: Concepts and Approaches (Environmental Science and Technology Library)

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Various concepts of ecological sustainability and integrity have been proposed as a means of enhancing the protection of humans and the environment against the threat of human activities. This book follows upon two earlier ones, both published by Kluwer Academic Publishers: Sustainable Development: Science, Ethics and Public Policy (John Lemons and Donald A. Brown, editors), and Perspectives on Ecological Integrity (Laura Westra and John Lemons, editors). In this present book, we bring together scholars in the fields of ecology, public policy, philosophy, and economics in order to explore more fully the concepts of sustainability and ecological integrity as well as the connections between them.
First, the concept of sustainability in relation to science, law, and ethics is explored. Second, concepts of sustainability and ecological integrity are applied to problems in specific natural resources. Finally, authors examine possible approaches to public policy which might include concepts of sustainability and ecological integrity.
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The ecologist's approach to sustainable development. (includes related article) (Cover Story): An article from: Finance & Development

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The ecologist's approach to sustainable development. (includes related article) (Cover Story): An article from: Finance & Development
Colin Rees
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This digital document is an article from Finance & Development, published by International Monetary Fund on December 1, 1993. The length of the article is 1647 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

From the supplier: Ecologists are taking on a larger role in economic decision making. They bring a systemwide perspective, with their focus on the dynamic nature of complex environmental problems as well as their multitude of links and indirect effects. Ecologists also help policymakers develop environmental policies that anticipate significant ecological and socioeconomic impacts, thus lessening the need for expensive and time-consuming treatment of degraded ecological systems. Additionally, these experts can offer a package of ecological practices that reinforce sound socioeconomic development. Ultimately, ecologists will be effective in influencing policy only if they can demonstrate that sound ecological policies will facilitate and not hinder sustainable economic development. This calls for a partnership with economists so that they can tackle the tasks of estimating the economic cost of damaged ecosystems and the economic benefits of conserving such systems.

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Title: The ecologist's approach to sustainable development. (includes related article) (Cover Story)
Author: Colin Rees
Publication: Finance & Development (Magazine/Journal)
Date: December 1, 1993
Publisher: International Monetary Fund
Volume: v30 Issue: n4 Page: p14(2)

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Ecology and Economics: An Approach to Sustainable Development

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Ramprasad Sengupta
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This volume focuses on the linkages between environment and economics with emphasis on the resource crises arising out of industrial development and urbanization.

Economy and Ecosystems in Change: Analytical and Historical Approaches (Advances in Ecological Economics)

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Economy and Ecosystems in Change: Analytical and Historical Approaches (Advances in Ecological Economics)

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Economy and Ecosystems in Change addresses ecological problems from an economic perspective, and provides policy suggestions for resource management and environmental sustainability based on integrated, multidisciplinary information, methods and applications.The book begins by introducing the different approaches and applications within ecological economics, clarifying new elements and fundamental principles. This initial discussion includes a comparison between ecological and environmental economics and the evaluation and function of ecosystems. The authors then examine the macroeconomy-ecosystem relationship with reference to national and global processes, focusing specifically on employment versus sustainability, trade, industrial transformation and rural development. In the third part there is an evaluation of whether ecosystems and economics can be treated independently and a concusion that the integration of these fields provides more complete insights and information for addressing the complex relationships between human activities and natural processes. Finally, the authors consider the institutional environment and policies affecting public ecosystems subject to economic uses. Using case study evidence, they conclude that public policy often supports an unsustainable use of resources. To counter this the authors propose policy and management options based on natural resource accounts, practical policy objectives and the precautionary principle. Economy and Ecosystems in Change will be of interest to ecological, environmental and resource economists and policy makers.

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