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Showing 1 to 14 of 14 for “"Sustainable Development (SD)"”.
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Sustainable development : the reflexive governance of risk
… tenets of modernity are re-examined and current developmental patterns are drawn into question. In political and social discourse increased risk has created the need to achieve a sustainable development (SD). In light of criticisms that Beck makes broad and unsubstantiated theoretical assertions, …
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Corporate social responsibility in multinational oil companies and the impact on sustainable development in the Niger Delta
… operating in the Niger Delta, and its impact on sustainable development (SD) in this important region of Nigeria. Particular focus is given to sustainable improvement in well-being and enhancement of socio-economic development for the local communities. To investigate these, archival from …
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Corporate social responsibility in multinational oil companies and the impact on sustainable development in the Niger Delta
… operating in the Niger Delta, and its impact on sustainable development (SD) in this important region of Nigeria. Particular focus is given to sustainable improvement in well-being and enhancement of socio-economic development for the local communities. To investigate these, archival from …
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Implementation of Sustainable Construction Practices: A Socio-Psychological Micro-Level Analysis in an Emerging Economy
The implementation of sustainable practices in the construction sector of emerging economies is a critical yet underexplored challenge. In light of the behavioural management literature, researchers and policymakers have collaborated to bridge the implementation gap through organisational drivers …
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Strategic sustainability and industrial ecology in an island context, with considerations for a green economy roadmap: a study in the tourist accommodation sector, Grenada.
… and enterprise can align sustainability and sustainable development to create strategic sustainability (SS) procedures, which can be used for planning towards sustainability in an island context. Even with the 3Ps depiction of sustainable development (SD), the idea continues to be difficult …
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Sustainable development principles in a community setting: A case study of O.U.R. Ecovillage, British Columbia, Canada
… improve understanding of how (a) principles of sustainable development (SD) have been implemented in an ecovillage setting, as well as (b) to analyze internal and external challenges faced by the ecovillagers in their pursuit of sustainable living. The specific research objectives of this study …
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Unpacking Geography Teachers' Pedagogical Reasoning and Action While Teaching Sustainable Development in AP Human Geography
Sustainable development (SD) encompasses environmental, social, and economic wellbeing for current and future generations. Despite geography's long tradition of studying human-environment relationships, geography educators have criticized the geographical community for being slow to take a leading …
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Just Greening the Gulf: Sustaining Justice for Migrant Workers
… relationship between doctrines and rhetoric of sustainable development (SD) and their compatibility with robust notions of migrant justice. I use migrant-workers-built Masdar City, Abu Dhabis "eco-smart city," as an entry point to examine this relationship. Drawing on Amartya Sen, I rely on a …
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Understanding the Relationship among Corporate Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Sustainable Development: A Study of CSR Orientation in Hong Kong-Listed Companies
… goals to maximise their contributions to sustainable development (SD). Corporate sustainability demands a strategic commitment of the companies in ensuring long-term economic performance, and addressing social and environmental challenges. This study explored the relationship among CG, CSR …
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Development of a Framework for Sustainable Social Housing Provision (SSHP) in England
Sustainable social housing provision (SSHP) has become very important over the last few decades for the main objective of meeting housing needs. Despite this, there is evidence to suggest that SSHP has not been practiced successfully. A growing body of the literature shows that lack of an …
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Greening the Green: An Investigation of Circular Economy in the Life-cycle of Building Thermal Insulation
… future of living for the next generations. Sustainable Development (SD) is defined as the economy which considers economic development by considering future generations’ essential living requirements. As a major result of the current dominant economic model, which is called ‘take, make and …
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Understanding Faculty Decision-Making in Engineering Education for Sustainable Development
Engineering education for sustainable development (EESD) has emerged as a significant focus since the early 1990s, driven by the broader integration of sustainable development (SD) across education. SD has gained global attention and support from governments, businesses, and organizations. Still, …
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Having your cake and eating it too: Toward a deeper understanding of the potential of self-regulation to address private and public goals
… The focus of the research was on [i] the development of standards for Environmental Management Systems (EMS) by the International Organization for Standardization Technical Committee 207 (ISO/TC207); [ii] applications of EMS in environmental regulation; and [iii] future developments in the …
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Potencialidades do modo de produção biológico : estudo exploratório para as culturas de vinho e de azeite em Portugal e de vinho na Alemanha
Constituindo um setor em expansão, no âmbito do Modo de Produção Biológico (MPB), a Agricultura Biológica (AB), vulgarmente apelidada, preconiza um restabelecimento de métodos assentes no respeito pelos ciclos naturais, enquadrando, potencialmente, as vertentes ambiental, social e económica, …