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The Environment in Global Sustainability Governance : Perceptions, Actors, Innovations
Available Open Access digitally under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. With Agenda 2030, the UN adopted wide-ranging Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that integrate development and environmental agendas.This book focuses on the political tensions between the environmental objectives and socio-economic aspects of sustainable development.The collection provides an introduction to interlinkages, synergies and trade-offs between the ‘green’ and other goals, such as gender equality and economic growth.It also considers related goals on cities and partnerships as crucial for implementing environmentally sound sustainability.Identifying governance failures and responsibilities, it advocates for a shift towards cooperative economics and politics for the common good.
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Arctic Justice : Environment, Society and Governance
EPDF and EPUB available Open Access under CC-BY-NC-ND licence. Offering a unique introduction to the study of justice in the European, North American and Russian Arctic, this collection considers the responsibilities and failures of justice for environment and society in the region.Inspired by key thinkers in justice, this book highlights the real and practical consequences of postcolonial legacies, climate change and the regions’ incorporation into the international political economy.The chapters feature liberal, cosmopolitan, feminist, as well as critical justice perspectives from experts with decades of research experience in the Arctic.Moving from a critique of current failures, the collection champions a just and sustainable future for Arctic development and governance.
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Sustainability, Stakeholder Governance, and Corporate Social Responsibility
Scholarly interest in the areas of sustainability, stakeholder relations and corporate social responsibility (CSR) has increased considerably in recent years.In this volume, we take a step back to consider the fundamental questions that underlie and tie research across these areas together.The chapters in this volume cover a wide range of theoretical perspectives grounded in strategy, economics and sociology, employ various methodological approaches, and offer new arguments on the connections that exist between firms’ decisions relating to sustainability, CSR, and the governance of their stakeholder relations.The chapters in this volume highlight that business decisions relating to sustainability and CSR are ultimately decisions about the governance of stakeholder relations, and suggest that future work in these areas should consider more closely both the firms and their stakeholders as strategic actors driving firm decisions.
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Governance, Stewardship and Sustainability : Theory, Practice and Evidence
The first introductory practical guide of its kind, this book brings together principles of corporate governance, investor stewardship and enterprise sustainability in the context of institutional investment. Stewardship codes are developing in diverse markets to provide a framework for responsible institutional investment practices and fiduciary duties for beneficiaries.While codes provide a starting point, the application of stewardship in practical terms can be challenging for many institutional investors.Written by two well-known corporate governance experts, George Dallas and Mike Lubrano, and based on the ICGN training course on stewardship that they developed, this book gives needed clarity, rigor and guidance to practitioners about what we know—and don't know—about stewardship, governance and sustainability.It explores the theoretical foundations of stewardship, linking these to day-to-day decision-making and providing real-life examples and practical tools to evaluate issues that arise for companies from an environmental, social and governance perspective and generate ideas about how to make investor stewardship a practical reality in similar cases. Investor stewardship and ESG professionals, portfolio managers, senior managers, regulators and finance students will appreciate this unique guide to developing, refining and operationalising investor stewardship capabilities in line with the respected and internationally recognised ICGN policy framework.
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What is the function of governance?
The function of governance is to provide a framework for decision-making, setting and implementing policies, and ensuring accountability within an organization or society. It involves establishing rules, regulations, and processes to guide behavior, allocate resources, and manage conflicts. Effective governance helps to promote transparency, fairness, and efficiency in achieving the goals and objectives of the entity being governed.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of global governance?
Global governance has the advantage of promoting cooperation and coordination among countries to address global challenges such as climate change, pandemics, and terrorism. It can help establish common standards and regulations to ensure a level playing field for all nations. However, one disadvantage is that it can sometimes infringe on national sovereignty and limit a country's ability to make independent decisions. Additionally, global governance structures can be slow-moving and bureaucratic, making it difficult to respond quickly to emerging issues.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of authoritarian governance?
Authoritarian governance can lead to quick decision-making and implementation of policies, as power is concentrated in the hands of a few individuals. This can sometimes result in stability and efficiency in governance. However, the lack of checks and balances in authoritarian systems can lead to abuse of power, suppression of dissent, and limited political freedoms for citizens. Additionally, authoritarian regimes often struggle with legitimacy and can face challenges in fostering long-term economic and social development.
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What forms of governance existed in the Neolithic (Stone Age)?
In the Neolithic period, forms of governance were typically based on kinship and tribal structures. Leadership was often held by elders or individuals with specialized skills, such as hunting or farming. Decision-making was likely based on consensus within the community, with leaders acting as mediators and arbitrators. As societies became more complex, some Neolithic communities may have developed more centralized forms of governance, with leaders or councils holding authority over larger groups of people.
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Sustainability, Citizen Participation, and City Governance : Multidisciplinary Perspectives
The inaction of nation states and international bodies has posed significant risks to the environment.By contrast, cities are sites of action and innovation.In Sustainability, Citizen Participation, and City Governance, contributors researching in the areas of law, urban planning, geography, and philosophy identify approaches for tackling many of the most challenging environmental problems facing cities today. Sustainability, Citizen Participation, and City Governance facilitates two strands of dialogue about climate change.First, it integrates legal perspectives into policy debates about urban sustainability and governance, from which law has typically stood apart.Second, it brings case studies from Quebec into a rare conversation with examples drawn from elsewhere in Canada. The collection proposes humane and inclusive processes for arriving at effective policy outcomes.Some chapters examine governance mechanisms that reconcile clashes of incommensurable values and resolve conflicts about collective interests.Other chapters provide platforms for social movements that have faced obstacles to communicating to a broad public.The collection’s proposals respond to drastic changes in urban environments.Some changes are imminent. Others are upon us already. All threaten the present and future well-being of urban communities.
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Sustainability Challenges of Brazilian Agriculture : Governance, Inclusion, and Innovation
With contributions from a wide range of thematic areas, this book provides a diverse perspective on the contemporary environmental challenges of Brazilian agriculture.Assessing existing experiences of governance interventions, implementation of inclusive and sustainable production practices, as well as technical innovations, this edited volume presents the reader with a nuanced perspective on sustainable future pathways for Brazilian agriculture.In many cases, actors within the agricultural sector stand in a key position to address environmental concerns, which often has generated important breakthroughs and improvement of production practices.Drawing on contributions from authors within a variety of fields, this contribution presents a trans-disciplinary perspective on the problems and pathways through which multi-level interventions can lead to sustainable solutions within the Brazilian agricultural and livestock sector.This book hereby constitutes an informed and timely contribution to the important debates about Brazil’s potential role in confronting environmental problems.More broadly, this volume also sheds light on the process of agricultural transitions in the Global South, and how food security concerns may be reconciled with sustainable production.
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Sustainability Standards and Global Governance : Experiences of Emerging Economies
This open access book focuses on the issue of sustainability standards from the perspective of both global governance frameworks and emerging economies.It stems from the recognition that the accelerated pace of economic globalization has generated production and consumption patterns that are generating sustainability concerns.Sustainability standards (and regulations) are increasingly being used in a bid to make global consumption and production more sustainable.Given the dense inter-connectedness of economic affairs globally, the use of sustainability standards has become a concern of global governance, who face the challenge of achieving a balance between the use of standards for genuine sustainability objectives, and not allowing them to turn into instruments of protectionism or coercion.The emerging economies, given their increasing engagement with the global economy, are most impacted by the use of sustainability standards.The emphasis of ‘emerging economies’ in thisbook is retained both by using case studies from these economies and by collating perceptions and assessments of those located in these economies.The case studies included span sectors such as palm oil, forestry, food quality, vehicular emissions and water standards, and address the problems unique to the emerging economies, including capacity building for compliance with standards, adapting international standards in domestic contexts and addressing the exclusion of small and medium enterprises etc. Complex interfaces and dynamics of a global nature are not limited to the thematic of this book but also extend to the process through which it was written.This book brings together insights from developed as well as emerging economies (Germany, India, Mexico, Brazil, Indonesia, Pakistan, Mexico and China).It also brings together scholars and practitioners to jointly ponder upon the conceptual aspects of the global frameworks for sustainability standards.This book is a very useful resource for researchers and practitioners alike, and provides valuable insights for policy makers as well.
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Can one distinguish recycling from downcycling and upcycling?
Yes, one can distinguish recycling from downcycling and upcycling. Recycling involves processing used materials into new products of the same or similar quality, while downcycling involves converting materials into products of lower quality. Upcycling, on the other hand, involves creating new products of higher quality or value from used materials. Each of these processes has different environmental and economic impacts, with upcycling generally being the most sustainable option.
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Can one distinguish between recycling, downcycling, and upcycling?
Yes, one can distinguish between recycling, downcycling, and upcycling. Recycling involves breaking down materials to create new products of equal or lesser quality. Downcycling refers to the process of turning materials into products of lower quality. Upcycling, on the other hand, involves transforming waste materials into products of higher value or quality. Each process plays a different role in the circular economy and sustainability efforts.
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Does waste reduction go beyond waste recycling?
Yes, waste reduction goes beyond waste recycling. While recycling is an important part of waste management, waste reduction focuses on minimizing the amount of waste produced in the first place. This can be achieved through practices such as reducing packaging, reusing items, and implementing more sustainable production processes. By focusing on waste reduction, we can decrease the overall environmental impact of waste and move towards a more circular and sustainable economy.
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What is waste separation and recycling?
Waste separation is the process of sorting different types of waste materials into separate categories such as paper, plastic, glass, and organic waste. Recycling involves taking these separated materials and processing them to create new products, reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfills. By separating waste and recycling, we can help conserve natural resources, reduce pollution, and minimize the impact of waste on the environment.
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