This book addresses the theory and practice of sustainability assessment applications, drawing from experiences globally in a variety of sectors and presenting lessons learned. Diverse international case studies from professionals and academics demonstrate best practice, illustrating the opportunity to deliver lasting gains and meet key requirements for progress towards sustainability. The book explains the broad generic lessons and context of an application, and the integration of these into a framework for engagement. Sustainability Assessment covers a range of activities, and the book offers common guidance for the practical application of sustainability assessment principles.
Inhaltsverzeichnis
1. Introduction 2. Application needs and opportunities 3. From criteria and processes to applications 4. Applications Bridge: an introduction to chapters five to fifteen 5. The Mackenzie Gas project in Canada's Northwest Territories 6. Peanut shells and national energy/agricultural policy in Senegal 7. Sugarcane ethanol in Brazil 8. Ontario energy planning and the Ontario Power Authority's Integrated Power System Plan 9. Infrastructure projects in Portugal 10. Water governance and urban sustainability in Arizona 11. Water Corporation's Yarragadee water project in Western Australia 12. Lower Churchill hydropower project review 13. Community sustainability planning in Canada 14. Post-tsunami and reactor failure recovery planning in Japan 15. Sustainability assessment and mining legacies in Canada 16. Lessons and ways forward
