Sustainable Development of Land and Mineral Resources in Asia and the Pacific
Title | Sustainable Development of Land and Mineral Resources in Asia and the Pacific PDF eBook |
Author | United Nations. Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific |
Publisher | |
Pages | 0 |
Release | 1999 |
Genre | Mineral industries |
ISBN | 9789211199130 |
Review of Policies, Strategies and Activities in Sustainable Development of Land and Mineral Resources in Asia and the Pacific
Title | Review of Policies, Strategies and Activities in Sustainable Development of Land and Mineral Resources in Asia and the Pacific PDF eBook |
Author | United Nations. Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific |
Publisher | Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific, United Nations |
Pages | 586 |
Release | 2001 |
Genre | Mineral industries |
ISBN | 9789211200225 |
Review of Policies, Strategies and Activities in Sustainable Development of Land and Mineral Resources in Asia and the Pacific
Title | Review of Policies, Strategies and Activities in Sustainable Development of Land and Mineral Resources in Asia and the Pacific PDF eBook |
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Pages | 586 |
Release | 2000 |
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Policies, Regulatory Regimes and Management Practices for Investment Promotion and Sustainable Development of the Mineral Resources Sector in Economies in Transition and Developing Countries of East and South-East Asia
Title | Policies, Regulatory Regimes and Management Practices for Investment Promotion and Sustainable Development of the Mineral Resources Sector in Economies in Transition and Developing Countries of East and South-East Asia PDF eBook |
Author | United Nations. Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific |
Publisher | New York : United Nations |
Pages | 208 |
Release | 2002 |
Genre | Mineral industries |
ISBN | 9789211201444 |
Towards a Sustainable Asia
Title | Towards a Sustainable Asia PDF eBook |
Author | Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia |
Publisher | Springer Science & Business Media |
Pages | 107 |
Release | 2012-02-03 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 3642166784 |
This series of books are the output of the research project called "Sustainable Development in Asia (SDA)", which was initiated by the Association of Academies of Sciences in Asia (AASA). They are comprised of one synthesis report, which entitled "Towards a Sustainable Asia: Green Transition and Innovation", and four thematic reports on natural resources, energy, the environment and climate change, and culture from particular perspectives of agriculture. They aim to: 1) investigate common sustainability issues faced by all Asian countries, including population increase, poverty alleviation, pollution control, ecological restoration, as well as regional problems, such as water shortage in West and Central Asia, energy security in Northeast Asia, development model & transformation in East Asia; 2) analyze and summarize of best practices towards sustainable development in Asia; 3) bring forward suggestions and policy options for promoting green transition, system innovation and sustainable development of Asia. With best practice guidelines for a sustainable Asia, this series of reports, for the first time systematically address the common challenges and regional problems in regard to Asia’s natural resources use, pollution reduction and climate protection, sustainable energy development, and innovations for environment-friendly and culture-compatible agriculture. They will provide handy and useful information to researchers, government policy makers and the general public who have concerns about Asia’s sustainable development. AASA is a scientific and technological organization in Asia, established in 2000, comprising of 26 member academies all over Asia. Its vision is to provide a forum for the discussion of all issues relevant to science and technology development and its application on national level within Asia.
A History of Natural Resources in Asia
Title | A History of Natural Resources in Asia PDF eBook |
Author | G. Bankoff |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 293 |
Release | 2007-08-20 |
Genre | Political Science |
ISBN | 0230607535 |
Much has been written about the wealth of nations, the history of unequal distribution and zones of affluence and deprivation within and between societies. This book explores why some Asian nations are more prosperous than others through an examination of how their interaction with and utilization of resources has changed over the centuries.
Mining in the Asia-Pacific
Title | Mining in the Asia-Pacific PDF eBook |
Author | Terry O’Callaghan |
Publisher | Springer |
Pages | 390 |
Release | 2017-09-06 |
Genre | Business & Economics |
ISBN | 3319613952 |
This book provides the most comprehensive survey of mining activity and the principal challenges confronting the resources industry in the Asia-Pacific region today, and presents new theoretical and practical insights into the political and business risks faced by mining companies operating in the region from both academic and corporate perspectives. It focuses on the exploration, production and trade of the principal commodities coal, iron ore, uranium, oil and gas, and gold, as well as the emerging commodities unconventional gas and rare earth minerals, provides the reader with a valuable understanding of resource activity in the region. In addition, it also integrates and draws attention to eight key issue areas which have the potential to pose significant risks, challenges and opportunities for the industry going forward, which include sustainable development, resource governance and economic contributions, declining ore grades and territorial expansion, community aspects of mining, mining and indigenous peoples, climate change, and impact assessment. The contributors to this volume are experts in their respective fields, and the diversity of voices makes this book a must read for scholars, industry participants, investors and policy-makers with an interest in mining in the Asia-Pacific.