Suchergebnisse

AbstractCurrently there is no universal sustainability assessment methodology, which would be applicable by policy‐makers for identification of regional development paths, policies' effectiveness and potential changes to sustainable development of regions. This paper reviews the best practices for sustainability assessment and identifies the needs of regional systems. Further, we propose the concept of regional sustainability assessment methodology (RSAM). It includes natural, social and economic capital transfer accounting through extended input–output tables and cyclicity analyses. RSAM reflects static and dynamic qualities of regional system for the assessment of development paths and policies effectiveness. Further methodological development of concept findings is needed.

Contents -- 1 Advances in Nanotextile Finishes-An Approach Towards Sustainability -- Abstract -- 1 Introduction -- 2 Treatment of Nanomaterials on Garments for Special Needs -- 2.1 Overview -- 2.2 Related Aspects -- 2.3 Technical Details -- 3 Physical and Mechanical Properties -- 3.1 Air Permeability -- 3.2 Wrinkle Recovery -- 3.3 Water Vapour Permeability (WVP) -- 3.4 Thickness -- 4 Influence of Nanosilver Finish on Mechanical Properties -- 4.1 Breaking Strength -- 4.2 Breaking Elongation -- 4.3 Bending Rigidity -- 5 Micro- and Nanoencapsulation of Denim Fabrics -- 5.1 Overview

This paper analyses the link between sustainability-related innovation and sustainability performance and the role that family firms play in this. This theme is particular relevant from a European point of view given the large number of firms that are family-owned. Governments often support environmentally and socially beneficial innovation with various policy instruments with the intention is to increase international competitiveness and simultaneously support sustainable development. In parallel, firms use corporate social responsibility (CSR) and environmental management systems partly in the hope that this will foster such innovation in their organisation. Hence the main research question of this paper is about the association of CSR and environmental management with environmentally and socially beneficial innovation and its determinants. Based on panel data, the paper analyses the link of corporate sustainability performance with sustainability innovation and the effect of being a family firm using panel estimation techniques. The paper discusses the results of the analysis, which point to a moderating role of family firms on the link of sustainability innovation and performance and assesses the policy implications of this insight.

"In Practicing Sustainability, chefs, poets, music directors, evangelical pastors, skyscraper architects, artists, filmmakers, as well as scientific leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, business executives, policy makers, and the contrarians, shed light on our understanding of sustainability and the role that each of us can play. Each contributor addresses what sustainability means, what is most appealing about the concept, and what they would like to change to improve the perception and practice of sustainability. What emerges from their essays is a wide spectrum of views that confirm an important insight: Sustainability is pursued in different ways not only due to different interpretations, but also because of varying incentives, trade-offs, and altruistic motives."--Page 4 of cover

A Blog by the Research group Governance, Participation & Sustainability at Leuphana University

Cover -- Guest editorial -- Towards digital sustainability: the long journey to the sustainable development goals 2030 -- Digital sustainability: how information and communication technologies (ICTs) support sustainable development goals (SDGs) assessment in municipalities -- A matter of time? Sustainability and digital media use -- A framework for building a sustainabl edigital nation: essential elements and challenges -- Bridging the gender digital divide: an analysis of existing guidance for gender digital inclusion programmes' evaluations -- Exploring digital sustainability of/through Estonia's e-residency: Africa's case and the importance of culture for sustainability.

3.3. History of Irrigation3.4. Methods of Irrigation; 3.5. Some Factors that Affect Crops Response to Irrigation; 3.6. Problems Facing Irrigation Schemes In Agricultural Sustainability; 3.7. Key Concepts of Irrigation for Agricultural Sustainability; 3.8. Socio-Economic Aspects of Irrigation; Chapter 4 Cultural Farm Practices That Contribute Toward Agricultural Sustainability; 4.1. Introduction; 4.2. Crops Support; 4.3. Crops Spacing; 4.4. Crops Pruning; 4.5. Mixed Cropping; 4.6. Mulching; 4.7. Crops Fertilization; Chapter 5 Sustainability of Urban Agriculture; 5.1. Introduction