University of British Columbia Press
Striving for Environmental Sustainability in a Complex World
About this book
In the face of growing anxiety about the environmental sustainability of the world, George Francis, a leading authority in the field of sustainability studies, examines initiatives undertaken in Canada over the past twenty-five years to protect some of our unique environments.
With rich and varied insight, spirited prose, and a deep and personal engagement with the material, the author documents the challenges faced by those who manage complex sustainability projects. Focusing mainly on collaborative studies of sixteen landscape regions designated as “Biosphere Reserves” by UNESCO and fifteen regions designated as “Model Forests” by the Canadian Forest Service, the book also summarizes a number of smaller sustainability initiatives in regions across the country.
The author concludes on a hopeful note, looking forward to a future of solutions – those considered, proposed, promoted, and in some cases already implemented by groups striving to create sustainable societies in an increasingly complex world.
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Striving for Environmental Sustainability in a Complex World … is an important and interesting look at various innovative ideas that have had varying degrees of success pertaining to living sustainably in Canada.
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Front Matter
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Contents
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Illustrations
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Acknowledgments
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Abbreviations
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Introduction
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Adopting Complexity to Guide Inquiries
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The Landscape Regions
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Governing Landscape Regions
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Technologies and Innovations
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Innovations and Sustainability in the Landscape Regions
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Other Approaches toward Desirable Sustainability for Canadian Communities
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Where Next?
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Where Next for Complexity Thinking Itself?
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Appendices
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Notes
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References
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Index
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