Innovative Communities
People-centred Approaches to Environmental Management in the Asia-Pacific Region
United Nations University (Publisher)
Published on 30. January 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
360 pages
978-92-808-1116-2 (ISBN)
Description
This book looks at nine case studies from the Asia-Pacific region where communities are adopting innovative methods to address complex and unpredictable environmental problems. The solutions often require new cultures, institutions, and governance structures, as well as dramatic changes in people's perceptions, attitudes, roles, and behaviors. The authors examine environmental initiatives within the region, including natural resource management, eco-tourism, forest management, solid waste management, and water management. The book offers a rich balance of perspectives from experts in community development, urban planning, and local environmental management, as well as community leaders, local government officials, journalists, non-governmental organization representatives, and academics.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Tokyo
Japan
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 229 mm
Width: 152 mm
ISBN-13
978-92-808-1116-2 (9789280811162)
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Persons
Jerry Velasquez is a program specialist at the United Nations Environment Program in Nairobi, Kenya. Makiko Yashiro is a research associate at the UNU Global Environment Information Centre. Susan Yoshimura is a researcher in leadership and environmental governance, and a former campaigner at Greenpeace Japan. Izumi Ono is a program associate at the UNU Global Environment Information Centre.