Appraising Sustainable Development: Water Management and Environmental Challenges.019566891X Appraising sustainable development Sustainable development is a socio-ecological process characterized by the fulfilment of human needs while maintaining the quality of the natural environment indefinitely. The linkage between environment and development was globally recognized in 1980, when the International Union ; water management and environmental challenges. Ed. by Asit K. Biswas and Cecilia Tortajada. Oxford U. Press 2005 223 pages $34.50 Paperback Water resources management seriesOxford India paperbacks HD1691 Contributors identified only by name consider the implementation potential of the concept of sustainable development, and its possible application to make water management more efficient and equitable equitable adj. 1) just, based on fairness and not legal technicalities. 2) refers to positive remedies (orders to do something, not money damages) employed by the courts to solve disputes or give relief. (See: equity) EQUITABLE. . In seven essays they explore sustainable development in terms of past and present views, a flawed flaw 1 n. 1. An imperfection, often concealed, that impairs soundness: a flaw in the crystal that caused it to shatter. See Synonyms at blemish. 2. concept, unanswered questions, perceptions and strategies, rat catching, enabling governance Governance makes decisions that define expectations, grant power, or verify performance. It consists either of a separate process or of a specific part of management or leadership processes. Sometimes people set up a government to administer these processes and systems. , and river basin management. ([c]20062005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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