This volume presents the results of a three-year collaborative effort involving research institutions in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America. Case studies demonstrate the diversity of environmental problems to which a variety of economic instruments can be applied - air and water pollution, packaging, deforestation, over-grazing, wildlife. They also show what is needed for them to work successfully and the pitfalls to avoid in introducing them, providing guidance for future applications. Written to be accessible to non-economists, the book offers source material for students and academic...

This companion volume to Economic Instruments for Environmental Management presents essential information on the applications of economic valuation to environment and development. It draws on a three-year collaborative effort by research institutions around the world. Authoritative studies review the range of valuation methods used in developing economies, their purposes, the problems encountered and the quality of the results. Topics covered include the value of wildlife viewing, the conservation of rainforests, mangroves and coral reefs, supplying rural water, and controlling urban air...

Challenges related to energy consumption, moisture, and mold control in
buildings have reached a crises level. This book introduces a mathematical
model for understanding traditional architecture and finding solutions for our
current energy efficiency, moisture, and mold related problems. Based on
lessons from the past, this book introduces a new understanding of thermal
mass in buildings that include utilizing latent thermal mass to control
moisture and reduce energy consumption in buildings.
Here in this book, you will find a holistic evaluation model that assists
architects and designers...