Sustainable development - Baker, Susan, 1955- (London ; New York : Routledge, 2006)
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 -- Conclusion : the promotion of sustainable development : what has been achieved?
Includes bibliographical references (p. [219]-233) and index.
Keywords: Sustainable development; Globalization -- Economic aspects; Globalization -- Environmental aspects; Economic policy -- Environmental aspects; International organization