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Main Title State of the world 2012 : moving toward sustainable prosperity : a Worldwatch Institute report on progress toward a sustainable society /
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Author Title of a Work
Assadourian, Erik,
Renner, Michael,
Starke, Linda,
Publisher Island Press,
Year Published 2012
OCLC Number 767565965
ISBN 9781610910378; 1610910370
Subjects Sustainable development ; Economic development--Environmental aspects ; Consumption (Economics) ; Conservation of natural resources ; Agriculture and state ; Développement durable ; Prévisions conomiques ; Aspects politiques ; Industry
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EIAM  HC59.S734 2012 Region 2 Library/New York,NY 08/24/2012
EJAM  HC59.S734 2012 Region 3 Library/Philadelphia, PA 10/22/2012 DISPERSAL
ELBM  HC59.S734 2012 AWBERC Library/Cincinnati,OH 11/02/2020
ERAM  HC59 .S734 2012 Region 9 Library/San Francisco,CA 10/29/2012
Collation xxviii, 241 pages : illustrations, map, charts ; 24 cm.
Notes
Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-225) and index.
Contents Notes
"In articles from experts around the world, this report presents a comprehensive look at current trends in global economics and sustainability, a policy toolbox of clear solutions to some of our most pressing environmental and human challenges, and a path for reforming economic institutions to promote both ecological health and prosperity."--Page 4 of cover. "In 1992, governments at the Rio Earth Summit made a historic commitment to sustainable development--an economic system that promotes the health of both people and ecosystems. Twenty years and several summits later, human civilization has never been closer to ecological collapse, one third of humanity lives in poverty, and another 2 billion people are projected to join the human race over the next 40 years. How will we move toward sustainable prosperity equitably shared among all even as our population grows, our cities strain to accommodate more and more people, and our ecological systems decline? To promote discussion around this vital topic at the Rio+20 U.N. Conference and beyond, State of the World 2012: Moving Toward Sustainable prosperity showcases innovative projects, creative policies, and fresh approaches that are advancing sustainable development in the twenty-first century. In articles from experts around the world, this report presents a comprehensive look at current trends in global economics and sustainability, a policy toolbox of clear solutions to some of our most pressing environmental and human challenges, and a path for reforming economic institutions to promote both ecological health and prosperity." -- Provided by publisher