This ambitious interdisciplinary volume places population processes in their social, political, and economic contexts while it considers their environmental impacts. Examining the multi-faceted patterns of human relationships that overlay, alter, and distort our ties to urban and rural landscapes, the book focuses especially on the essential experi

Examines how Norway has positioned itself as an alternative, environmentally-sound nation in a world filled with tension and instability.

This directory brings together important material from a wide variety of relevant sources, beginning with a listing and description of about 70 of the principal international organizations active in the field of sustainable development. It covers general publications and guidebooks; economy and ecology; social and community issues and solutions; environment and natural resources; investment for sustainable development; and regional and country reports. Information is also given on audio-visual productions and resources, computer networks and conferencing systems, and online databases. A glossary is included. The appendices provide detail on computer technology and practices.

A global assessment of potential and anticipated impacts of efforts to achieve the SDGs on forests and related socio-economic systems. This title is available as Open Access via Cambridge Core.