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In the late 18th century explorers and scientists started venturing into the Arctic in a heroic and sometimes deadly effort to understand and unveil the secrets of the unforgiving and mysterious polar region of the high north. Despite that the Arctic was already populated mattered less for the first wave of polar researchers and explorations who nevertheless, brought back valuable knowledge. Today the focus in Arctic science and discourse has changed to one which includes the peoples and societies, and their interaction with the world beyond. The image of a static Arctic - heralded first by explorers - prevailed for a long time, but today the eyes of the World see the Arctic very differently. Few, if any, other places on Earth are currently experiencing the kind of dramatic change witnessed in the Arctic. According to model forecasts, these changes are likely to have profound implications on biophysical and human systems, and will accelerate in the decades to come. “The New Arctic” highlights how, and in what parts, the natural and political system is being transformed. We’re talking about a region where demography, culture, and political and economic systems are increasingly diverse, although many common interests and aspects remain; and with the new Arctic now firmly placed in a global context. Settlements range from small, predominantly indigenous communities, to large industrial cities, and all have a link to the surrounding environment, be it glaciers or vegetation or the ocean itself. “The New Arctic” contributes to our further understanding of the changing Arctic. It offers a range of perspectives, which reflect the deep insight of a variety of scientific scholars across many disciplines bringing a wide range of expertise. The book speaks to a broad audience, including policy-makers, students and scientific colleagues.

Production management --- duurzame ontwikkeling --- Arctica

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This work responds to the increasing global need of measuring and analyzing impacts, vulnerabilities and coping capacity of countries, regions and communities regarding climate change, extreme weather conditions, natural disasters and institutional constraints. The case of Mexico, analyzed in this work, provides lessons for further developing countries to assess natural disasters vulnerability, for making informed adaptation decisions and to optimize resources for reducing country and community vulnerability. This book’s analyses contribute to the current debate of the long-term economic impact of natural disasters (hurricanes, earthquakes, etc.), as well as offer an integral methodology combining natural and social sciences for studies of country and community level vulnerability to climate change. The lessons derived from this analysis provide useful elements for the design and improvement of governmental policies concerning social and economic development as well. In addition, the desegregation of this analysis has the advantage of facilitating the design and evaluation of governmental projects at municipal, sub-national and national level, as well as provides conceptual-empirical elements for international cooperation in matters of disaster risk reduction, climate change adaptation, rural development and poverty reduction.

Meteorology. Climatology --- Agronomy --- Production management --- landbouwbeleid --- duurzame ontwikkeling --- klimaatverandering

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This book features in-depth and thorough coverage of Minimum Impact Mill Technologies which can meet the environmental challenges of the pulp and paper industry and also discusses Mills and Fiberlines that encompass “State-of-the-Art” technology and management practices. The minimum impact mill does not mean "zero effluent", nor is it exclusive to one bleaching concept. It is a much bigger concept which means that significant progress must be made in the following areas: Water Management, Internal Chemical Management, Energy Management, Control and Discharge of Non-Process Elements and Removal of Hazardous Pollutants. At the moment, there is no bleached kraft pulp mill operating with zero effluent. With the rise in environmental awareness due to the lobbying by environmental organizations and with increased government regulation there is now a trend towards sustainability in the pulp and paper industry. Sustainable pulp and paper manufacturing requires a holistic view of the manufacturing process. During the last decade, there have been revolutionary technical developments in pulping, bleaching and chemical recovery technology. These developments have made it possible to further reduce loads in effluents and airborne emissions. Thus, there has been a strong progress towards minimum impact mills in the pulp and paper industry. The minimum-impact mill is a holistic manufacturing concept that encompasses environmental management systems, compliance with environmental laws and regulations and manufacturing technologies.

Environmental protection. Environmental technology --- Production management --- milieuchemie --- milieubeleid --- duurzame ontwikkeling

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Broederlijk Delen --- Colombia (land) --- Landbouw --- Ontwikkelingssamenwerking --- Duurzame ontwikkeling --- Sociale ongelijkheid

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Basisboek Duurzame Ontwikkeling beschrijft duurzame ontwikkeling op een evenwichtige manier. Het boek houdt rekening met people, planet en profit /prosperity, oftewel mensen, natuur en milieu, en welvaart en economie. Ook heeft het oog voor de mondiale kant van duurzame ontwikkeling en voor de toekomstaspecten ervan. Door het bestuderen van de tekst bouw je een intuïtief gevoel op voor duurzame ontwikkeling. De vele praktijkcases en tussenvragen brengen het thema dicht bij je eigen beleving en maken het boek erg toegankelijk. De inhoud van deze derde editie is volledig geactualiseerd. Getallen, tabellen en grafieken zijn bijgewerkt en in een aantal gevallen opnieuw ontworpen. Cases zijn gecheckt op de jongste ontwikkelingen en zijn bijgewerkt of vervangen. Veranderingen in fundamentele wetenschappelijke, economische en sociale inzichten zijn eveneens in het boek verwerkt.(Bron: uitgever)

Economic conditions. Economic development --- Environmental protection. Environmental technology --- MVO (maatschappelijk verantwoord ondernemen) --- ecologie --- duurzame ontwikkeling --- Duurzame ontwikkeling --- Hoger onderwijs --- Armoede --- Klimaatverandering --- Energie --- Sterkte-zwakteanalyse --- Ondernemen --- Natuur- en milieueducatie