The Cornerstone of Development: Balancing Environmental, Social, and E conomic Imperatives profiles many of the first attempts to implement s ustainable development initiatives worldwide. The model: Canada's expe rience with "multistakeholder" decision-making. Under the guidance of Canada's National Task Force on Environment and Economy, nationwide an d provincial round tables brought government officials together with c orporate officers to formulate sustainable development guidelines. Au thorized by the Canadian government to serve as an "Agenda 21 organiza tion," the International...
The Cornerstone of Development: Balancing Environmental, Social, and E conomic Imperatives profiles many of the first attempts to implement s ustainab...
Sustainability assessment is now emerging as a more transparent, comprehensive, integrated and far-sighted approach to decision making. Its basic demand is that all significant undertakings must make a positive contribution to sustainability. To apply this test, decision makers need criteria based on the core requirements of sustainability and the particularities of the context. As well, they need appropriately designed public processes; guidance on the weighing of alternatives, trade-offs and compromises; a supportive policy framework; suitable tools and inspiring examples.
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Sustainability assessment is now emerging as a more transparent, comprehensive, integrated and far-sighted approach to decision making. Its basic d...
Sustainability assessment is now emerging as a more transparent, comprehensive, integrated and far-sighted approach to decision making. Its basic demand is that all significant undertakings must make a positive contribution to sustainability. To apply this test, decision makers need criteria based on the core requirements of sustainability and the particularities of the context. As well, they need appropriately designed public processes; guidance on the weighing of alternatives, trade-offs and compromises; a supportive policy framework; suitable tools and inspiring examples. Drawing from...
Sustainability assessment is now emerging as a more transparent, comprehensive, integrated and far-sighted approach to decision making. Its basic dema...
Genetically Modified Crops: Promises, Perils, and the Need for Public Policy assesses the record of GM crops and the role of public policy in their regulation. It places biotechnology within an ethical context of concern for equity, the environment, and the common good. It presents a framework for understanding the varieties of biotechnologies and for gauging strategic action on public policy. This pamphlet will be helpful for understanding biotechnology issues and for guidance on engaging these issues at the level of public policy for the common good.
Genetically Modified Crops: Promises, Perils, and the Need for Public Policy assesses the record of GM crops and the role of public policy in their re...
