
Sustainable Development for the Americas
Science, Health, and Engineering Policy and Diplomacy
CRC Press
1st Edition
Published on 21. May 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
364 pages
978-1-032-11572-6 (ISBN)
Description
Environmental sustainability efforts require a great deal of engagement and political will, ranging from local communities to state departments. Science diplomats-from experts and scientists to spokespersons and ambassadors-can help facilitate at all levels and yield valued resources from technology sharing, capacity building, and knowledge exchanges. This book explores the importance of sustained international scientific cooperation, building community resilience, and the role of political will in sustainability and diplomacy. It shows how even small diplomatic efforts can influence myriad issues, from overfishing to human rights negotiations to global carbon emission reduction.
Features:
* Examines various topics such as global climate change, arid environments, water security and governance, trans-boundary conflict and cooperation, urban and rural resilience, and public health.
* Presents case studies from various geographic regions through the lens of diplomacy, including the US-Mexico border, the Gulf of California, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Central and South Asia, and China.
* Discusses how building networks of people, organizations, and countries engaged in science diplomacy is crucial for mutual growth and for overcoming conflicting political stances.
Sustainable Development for the Americas: Science, Health and Engineering Policy and Diplomacy provides a useful resource for diplomats, policymakers, students, and decision-makers. It provides numerous examples of how using science and technology for policy and diplomacy is essential to finding common ground among nations for a collective global benefit.
Features:
* Examines various topics such as global climate change, arid environments, water security and governance, trans-boundary conflict and cooperation, urban and rural resilience, and public health.
* Presents case studies from various geographic regions through the lens of diplomacy, including the US-Mexico border, the Gulf of California, South America, Europe, the Middle East, Central and South Asia, and China.
* Discusses how building networks of people, organizations, and countries engaged in science diplomacy is crucial for mutual growth and for overcoming conflicting political stances.
Sustainable Development for the Americas: Science, Health and Engineering Policy and Diplomacy provides a useful resource for diplomats, policymakers, students, and decision-makers. It provides numerous examples of how using science and technology for policy and diplomacy is essential to finding common ground among nations for a collective global benefit.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Academic and Professional Practice & Development
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Illustrations
15 s/w Tabellen, 52 s/w Zeichnungen, 21 s/w Photographien bzw. Rasterbilder, 73 s/w Abbildungen
15 Tables, black and white; 52 Line drawings, black and white; 21 Halftones, black and white; 73 Illustrations, black and white
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 21 mm
Weight
552 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-032-11572-6 (9781032115726)
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E. William Colglazier | Hassan A. Vafai | Kevin E. Lansey
Sustainable Development for the Americas
Science, Health, and Engineering Policy and Diplomacy
Book
12/2021
1st Edition
CRC Press
€163.40
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E. William Colglazier | Hassan A. Vafai | Kevin E. Lansey
Sustainable Development for the Americas
Science, Health, and Engineering Policy and Diplomacy
E-Book
12/2021
1st Edition
CRC Press
€73.99
Available for download

E. William Colglazier | Hassan A. Vafai | Kevin E. Lansey
Sustainable Development for the Americas
Science, Health, and Engineering Policy and Diplomacy
E-Book
12/2021
1st Edition
CRC Press
€73.99
Available for download
Persons
Editor
University of Arizona, USA
Content
Overcoming Social, Economic, and Environmental Challenges for the Americas and the World: How Can Science, Technology, and Innovation Help Find Solutions? Sustaining International Scientific Cooperation Among Nations: Why It Matters. Foundations of Science Diplomacy. Transition to Sustainability. International Adaptation and Resilience. Hydrodiplomacy. Science Diplomacy in Education. Conclusions and Resolutions.