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Pasir Panjang beach area along the front of Aston Hotel in the last dozen year has been covered by emergency and slum wet fish seller stalls. Coastal areas becoming waste disposal and fish-cut waste. Seeing the conditions and developments, it is necessary to rearrange the region. The research method is an environmental assessment using SWOT analysis, economic development, and spatial analysis. The ultimate goal of this research is to restore Pasir Panjang beach as a comfortable recreational environment for the community, as object of coastal and culinary tourism in Kupang city, as well as improving economy and quality of wet fish traders and local people. The results showed that the quality of life of the coastal community of Kelapa Lima has begun to improve according to 7 (seven) indicators of Organization of Economic and Culture Development (OECD); coastal communities have not been too aware of the importance of maintaining environmental quality; the government needs to provide a special space for various socioeconomic activities of the population including the need for open sight view; policy development of socio-economic and environmental structure had to put into a Master-plan.

Governments invest in "key enabling technologies," such as nanotechnology, to solve societal challenges and boost the economy. At the same time, governmental agencies demand risk reduction to prohibit any often unknown adverse effects, and industrial parties demand smart approaches to reduce uncertainties. Responsible research and innovation (RRI) is therefore a central theme in policy making. Risk analysis and technology assessment, together referred to as "RATA," can provide a basis to assess human, environmental, and societal risks of new technological developments during the various stages of technological development. This assessment can help both governmental authorities and innovative industry to move forward in a sustainable manner. Here we describe the developed procedures and products and our experiences to bring RATA in practice within a large Dutch nanotechnology consortium. This is an example of how to put responsible innovation in practice as an integrated part of a research program, how to increase awareness of RATA, and how to help technology developers perform and use RATA. Integr Environ Assess Manag 2017;00:000-000. © 2017 The Authors. Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. on behalf of Society of Environmental Toxicology & Chemistry (SETAC).

Environmental design is a determinant of social inclusion and people's participation in life roles. Design that does not cater for a diverse range of ages, abilities and cultures restricts people's access to, and use of, domestic or public premises. Universal design is an approach that acknowledges diversity of populations and encourages designers to create objects and places that are usable by the greatest majority of users. Although there are potential benefits to the widest application of universal design within society, such application is not mandatory within Australia. This paper presents findings from an Australian qualitative study that explored universal design as a means of facilitating greater environmental access for all. The views of experts working within the field of architecture and environmental access were explored regarding factors that restrict or facilitate application of universal design to the design of built environments. Study findings revealed a number of themes relating to factors that may restrain, 'what's holding us back?' and factors that may facilitate application of universal design, 'making it happen'. These findings have direct relevance to those involved in the planning and design of built environments, policy developers and educators.

The objective of the study is to examine as to what extends Liberia is complying with her requirements through the practices of International Environmental Law to protect the marine environment from pollution as a consequence of hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation activities on Liberia`s continental shelf. This study go further on to see if Liberia`s National legislation transposes and operationalizes obligations Liberia has assumed under International Environmental Law (IEL), relating to upstream Petroleum Exploration and Exploitation Activities on the Continental Shelf of Liberia. This study has discovered that Liberia has made important efforts in targeting its International Environmental Law responsibility as demonstrated by the Liberian Petroleum Act of 2002 and as envisioned by the National Petroleum Policy of 2012 among others, for it offshore hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation activities. One can see that Liberia is moving in the right direction. Nevertheless, the study observed that Liberia has much more to be done when it comes to complying with its International Law obligations for the exploration and exploitation of its hydrocarbon activities. In the final chapters of this study, recommendations are made that can be useful in Liberia`s effort.

Open access ; National audience ; The article focuses on the compared evolution of the use of the notions of multifunctionality and environmental service in agricultural policy. It has been observed that the SE is not a substitute to the MFA, although the concepts of ecosystem and environmental services are strengthening while multifunctionality is disappearing. Different actors have mobilized these two kinds of concepts which have got parallel histories. The reasons for their reverse development paths must be sought in their coherence with the new normative corpus which is emerging at international level and is governing the agricultural, forest and environmental public interventions. ; L'article porte sur l'évolution comparée de l'usage des notions de multifonctionnalité et de service environnemental dans les politiques agricoles. Constat est fait que si les notions de services écosystémiques et environnementaux s'affirment alors que disparaît celle de multifonctionnalité elles n'en constituent pas pour autant un substitut. Ces deux types de notions ont des histoires parallèles et sont portées par des acteurs différents. Les raisons de leurs destins inversés doivent être recherchées dans leur cohérence avec les nouveaux corpus normatifs en émergence au niveau international encadrant les interventions publiques en matière agricole, forestière et environnementale.

Open access ; National audience ; The article focuses on the compared evolution of the use of the notions of multifunctionality and environmental service in agricultural policy. It has been observed that the SE is not a substitute to the MFA, although the concepts of ecosystem and environmental services are strengthening while multifunctionality is disappearing. Different actors have mobilized these two kinds of concepts which have got parallel histories. The reasons for their reverse development paths must be sought in their coherence with the new normative corpus which is emerging at international level and is governing the agricultural, forest and environmental public interventions. ; L'article porte sur l'évolution comparée de l'usage des notions de multifonctionnalité et de service environnemental dans les politiques agricoles. Constat est fait que si les notions de services écosystémiques et environnementaux s'affirment alors que disparaît celle de multifonctionnalité elles n'en constituent pas pour autant un substitut. Ces deux types de notions ont des histoires parallèles et sont portées par des acteurs différents. Les raisons de leurs destins inversés doivent être recherchées dans leur cohérence avec les nouveaux corpus normatifs en émergence au niveau international encadrant les interventions publiques en matière agricole, forestière et environnementale.

Open access ; National audience ; The article focuses on the compared evolution of the use of the notions of multifunctionality and environmental service in agricultural policy. It has been observed that the SE is not a substitute to the MFA, although the concepts of ecosystem and environmental services are strengthening while multifunctionality is disappearing. Different actors have mobilized these two kinds of concepts which have got parallel histories. The reasons for their reverse development paths must be sought in their coherence with the new normative corpus which is emerging at international level and is governing the agricultural, forest and environmental public interventions. ; L'article porte sur l'évolution comparée de l'usage des notions de multifonctionnalité et de service environnemental dans les politiques agricoles. Constat est fait que si les notions de services écosystémiques et environnementaux s'affirment alors que disparaît celle de multifonctionnalité elles n'en constituent pas pour autant un substitut. Ces deux types de notions ont des histoires parallèles et sont portées par des acteurs différents. Les raisons de leurs destins inversés doivent être recherchées dans leur cohérence avec les nouveaux corpus normatifs en émergence au niveau international encadrant les interventions publiques en matière agricole, forestière et environnementale.

Construction sector is usually accepted as the engine that triggers economic growth due to its strong backward and forward linkages with other sectors. On the other hand, it is also argued that increased construction activity could end up with negative economic, social and environmental impacts. The literature emphasizes the role of public sector, especially the national governments in minimizing the negative impacts of construction activity. The related arguments mostly postulate that public sector is well aware of the environmental challenges caused by construction activity and devoted to the understanding of how to improve the sustainability performance of private developers. Yet the case of Turkey provides significant evidences to question these assumptions. In this respect, this paper elaborates on the negative impacts of increased construction activity in Turkey and argues the role of public sector in intensification of the negative environmental effects through deregulation on urban planning and housing production by public agencies. The findings of the research highlight the importance of sustainable construction and verify the need for mainstreaming of sustainable construction into public policy-making at national and local levels, especially in developing countries, where most, if not all, of the future urban population growth will take place. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Open access ; National audience ; The article focuses on the compared evolution of the use of the notions of multifunctionality and environmental service in agricultural policy. It has been observed that the SE is not a substitute to the MFA, although the concepts of ecosystem and environmental services are strengthening while multifunctionality is disappearing. Different actors have mobilized these two kinds of concepts which have got parallel histories. The reasons for their reverse development paths must be sought in their coherence with the new normative corpus which is emerging at international level and is governing the agricultural, forest and environmental public interventions. ; L'article porte sur l'évolution comparée de l'usage des notions de multifonctionnalité et de service environnemental dans les politiques agricoles. Constat est fait que si les notions de services écosystémiques et environnementaux s'affirment alors que disparaît celle de multifonctionnalité elles n'en constituent pas pour autant un substitut. Ces deux types de notions ont des histoires parallèles et sont portées par des acteurs différents. Les raisons de leurs destins inversés doivent être recherchées dans leur cohérence avec les nouveaux corpus normatifs en émergence au niveau international encadrant les interventions publiques en matière agricole, forestière et environnementale.

Open access ; National audience ; The article focuses on the compared evolution of the use of the notions of multifunctionality and environmental service in agricultural policy. It has been observed that the SE is not a substitute to the MFA, although the concepts of ecosystem and environmental services are strengthening while multifunctionality is disappearing. Different actors have mobilized these two kinds of concepts which have got parallel histories. The reasons for their reverse development paths must be sought in their coherence with the new normative corpus which is emerging at international level and is governing the agricultural, forest and environmental public interventions. ; L'article porte sur l'évolution comparée de l'usage des notions de multifonctionnalité et de service environnemental dans les politiques agricoles. Constat est fait que si les notions de services écosystémiques et environnementaux s'affirment alors que disparaît celle de multifonctionnalité elles n'en constituent pas pour autant un substitut. Ces deux types de notions ont des histoires parallèles et sont portées par des acteurs différents. Les raisons de leurs destins inversés doivent être recherchées dans leur cohérence avec les nouveaux corpus normatifs en émergence au niveau international encadrant les interventions publiques en matière agricole, forestière et environnementale.

Open access ; National audience ; The article focuses on the compared evolution of the use of the notions of multifunctionality and environmental service in agricultural policy. It has been observed that the SE is not a substitute to the MFA, although the concepts of ecosystem and environmental services are strengthening while multifunctionality is disappearing. Different actors have mobilized these two kinds of concepts which have got parallel histories. The reasons for their reverse development paths must be sought in their coherence with the new normative corpus which is emerging at international level and is governing the agricultural, forest and environmental public interventions. ; L'article porte sur l'évolution comparée de l'usage des notions de multifonctionnalité et de service environnemental dans les politiques agricoles. Constat est fait que si les notions de services écosystémiques et environnementaux s'affirment alors que disparaît celle de multifonctionnalité elles n'en constituent pas pour autant un substitut. Ces deux types de notions ont des histoires parallèles et sont portées par des acteurs différents. Les raisons de leurs destins inversés doivent être recherchées dans leur cohérence avec les nouveaux corpus normatifs en émergence au niveau international encadrant les interventions publiques en matière agricole, forestière et environnementale.

In an attempt to overcome barriers to trade posed by numerous and: often contradictory national-level environmetral requirements, the international Organization Tor Standardization (ISO) has created a voluntary set of uniform envirnmental management system guidelines for firms, formally known as ISO 14001. Firms may decide 10 implement an ISO environmental management system (EMS) and become third-party certified in order to improve their environmental management and to increase their marketability. This study examines the relative costs, benefits, and motivations for ISO certification for China compared to other economically developing and developed countries. These comparisons allow to better understand the ways in which the unique economic and potilical conditions within China affect the incentives for Chinese firms to join in vuluntary self-regulatory measures. Survey results indicate that ISO 14001 cerlified firms in China are experiencing benefits equal to or greater than their peers in other countries. Benefits to environmental management appear to be significant and they generally outweigh (he costs of implementation and certification. However, as with most voluntary, the potential for abuse remains. Therefore regulators and policy makers are advised not to grant regulatory relief or inspections except on a case-by-case basis.

Recent major political changes in Central and Eastern Europe opened new avenues for environmental and water quality management. In the past there was practically no need for the application of systems analysis or any policy- related sciences. As an exceptional case the eutrophication control of Lake Balaton (Hungary) is discussed. The counterpart example is the Gabcikovo- Nagymaros barrage complex (Danube): here a systematic assessment is missing even today. The type of analysis which would be required is illustrated by two examples: eutrophication of the upstream reservoir of the complex and oxygen household of one of the side arm of the Danube. Future applications of system analysis depend primarily on desired institutional changes and environmental legislation, as due to past economic development path large number of problems exist in Central and Eastern Europe. These are discussed primarily for Hungary. Skill and scientific knowledge exist but experiences in application are lacking. Environmental education should be modernized. A specialized technology transfer is needed also towards changes of institutional structures and legislation, and also the training of managers. The most important task under the existing economic pressure is the preparation of well-tailored, cost-effective water pollution control strategies for countries in question. This requires in itself a systems analytical approach.

Recent major political changes in Central and Eastern Europe opened new avenues for environmental and water quality management. In the past there was practically no need for the application of systems analysis or any policy- related sciences. As an exceptional case the eutrophication control of Lake Balaton (Hungary) is discussed. The counterpart example is the Gabcikovo- Nagymaros barrage complex (Danube): here a systematic assessment is missing even today. The type of analysis which would be required is illustrated by two examples: eutrophication of the upstream reservoir of the complex and oxygen household of one of the side arm of the Danube. Future applications of system analysis depend primarily on desired institutional changes and environmental legislation, as due to past economic development path large number of problems exist in Central and Eastern Europe. These are discussed primarily for Hungary. Skill and scientific knowledge exist but experiences in application are lacking. Environmental education should be modernized. A specialized technology transfer is needed also towards changes of institutional structures and legislation, and also the training of managers. The most important task under the existing economic pressure is the preparation of well-tailored, cost-effective water pollution control strategies for countries in question. This requires in itself a systems analytical approach.

Economie comportementale, Economie expérimentale, Design de contrats agroenvironnementaux,Normes sociales, Evaluation de politiques publiques ; Based on a quantitative and qualitative evaluation of the French agri-environmental schemes (AES) ofthe 2007-2013 period, the project Coud'Pouce investigates how behavioral biases can be mobilised toreinforce the impact of incentive schemes. The project results confirm that there are promising newways to improve agri-environmental policies that could be further tested at a larger scale: theintroduction of a collective component in agri-environmental payments, the use of agri-environmentalauctions; and the development of nudging campaigns based on social and personal norms. From amethodological standpoint, this project demonstrates that experimental and quasi-experimentalmethods are pertinent for the ex-ante and ex-post evaluation of public policies ; Le projet Coud'Pouce (COmportement et Usage Des pesticides : POUr des Contrats Environnementauxinnovants) s'appuie sur un bilan qualitatif et quantitatif des mesures agro-environnementalesterritorialisées (MAET) de la PAC 2007-2013, pour analyser ensuite comment les biaiscomportementaux peuvent limiter ou renforcer la portée des interventions publiques destinées à inciterles agriculteurs à adopter des pratiques plus économes en pesticides. Les résultats montrent qu'il existedes pistes prometteuses d'amélioration des politiques agro-environnementales : l'introduction d'unecomposante collective dans les MAET, les appels à projet agro-environnementaux et l'utilisation d'unecommunication fondée sur les normes sociales ou personnelles. Ce projet met en avant l'intérêt de lamobilisation de méthodes expérimentales ou quasi-expérimentales pour l'évaluation ex-ante et ex-postdes politiques publiques.