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Sustainable development / Susan Baker. - London : Routledge, 2006. - xviii, 245 p. : graph. Darst. ; 24 cm. - Routledge introduction to environment series . - Routledge introduction to environment series. .

Introduction: the environment and sustainable development -- Theoretical and conceptual exploration of sustainable development. The concept of sustainable development -- International engagement with sustainable development. Global governance and the United Nations environmental summits; Key global concerns: climate change and biodiversity management; The local level: LA21 and public participation -- The promotion of sustainable development in different social, political and economic contexts. High consumption societies: the responsibilities of the European Union; Challenges in the Third World; Changing times: the countries in transition in Eastern Europe; Conclusions: the promotion of sustainable development: what has been achieved?

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Sustainable development.
Desarrollo sostenible.
Economic policy--Environmental aspects.
Globalization--Economic aspects.
Globalization--Environmental aspects.
International organization.

Economic policy Environmental aspects Globalization Economic aspects Globalization Environmental aspects International organization Sustainable development

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