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  • How to Achieve Sustainable Development

    Local Actions for Global Change

    by Samuel T. Ledermann ...
    Series series Routledge Studies in Sustainable Development
    Aimed at practitioners and students in environmental studies, development, economics and geography, this book systematically investigates how sustainable development can be achieved at the local and global level. Instead of problems, it focuses on practical solutions for the reader to take for themselves, in their community, and in their career.Based on the latest scientific research, case studies ... Read more

    $60.99 USD

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  • Changing the Game

    Sustainable Market Transformation Strategies to Understand and Tackle the Big and Complex Sustainability Challenges of Our Generation

    by Lucas Simons, Andre Nijhof ...
    We are at the beginning of the sustainability era. The biggest challenge of our generation is to reach the Sustainable Development Goals. For this we must be willing to understand and change the root causes that create these challenges in the first place. The system itself needs to change. But how to do that?This ground-breaking book Changing the Game reveals the missing insights and strategies to ... Read more

    $49.99 USD

  • The Case for Degrowth

    by Giorgos Kallis, Susan Paulson, Giacomo D'Alisa, Federico Demaria ...
    The relentless pursuit of economic growth is the defining characteristic of contemporary societies. Yet it benefits few and demands monstrous social and ecological sacrifice. Is there a viable alternative? How can we halt the endless quest to grow global production and consumption and instead secure socio-ecological conditions that support lives worth living for all?In this compelling book, ... Read more

    $10.00 USD

  • The Growth Story of the 21st Century

    The Economics and Opportunity of Climate Action

    by Nicholas Stern ...
    The world stands at a crossroads. The next decade will determine whether we avoid climate, biodiversity, and economic catastrophe - or unlock a new era of sustainable, resilient, and inclusive growth. The Growth Story of the 21st Century challenges the outdated idea that we must choose between climate action and development. Instead, it presents a compelling case for a transformation that delivers ... Read more

    $0.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Wellbeing Economy

    Success in a World Without Growth

    by Lorenzo Fioramonti ...
    Economic growth is a constant mantra of politicians, economists and the media. Few understand what it is, but they love and follow it blindly. The reality is that since the global financial crisis, growth has vanished in the more industrialised economies and in the so-called developing countries. Politicians may be panicking, but is this really a bad thing?Using real-life examples and innovative ... Read more

    $8.69 USD

  • The Sustainable State

    The Future of Government, Economy, and Society

    by Chandran Nair ...
    "Asks difficult questions and offers bold, provocative answers . . . These pages open our eyes to some of the most urgent problemss facing humanity. A must-read." —Moisés Naím, author of The Revenge of PowerThe free-market, limited-government development model has been an ecological and social disaster for the developing world. Sustainable and equitable development is only possible with the active ... Read more

    $12.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • The New Global Possible

    Rebuilding Optimism in the Age of Climate Crisis

    by Ani Dasgupta ...
    "A compelling and hopeful reminder that change is not only within our grasp—it is already happening."—Jane Goodall"A must-read for anyone looking for hope and optimism at a critical point in history."—John KerryGlobal environmental leader Ani Dasgupta takes an honest look at lagging climate action and maps out what can be done to rebuild hope for the future.In 2015, world leaders came together in ... Read more

    $16.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

    Also available as: Audiobook

    Also available as: Audiobook

  • Reimagining Sustainable Cities

    Strategies for Designing Greener, Healthier, More Equitable Communities

    by Stephen M. Wheeler ...
    A cutting-edge, solutions-oriented analysis of how we can reimagine cities around the world to build sustainable futures.What would it take to make urban places greener, more affordable, more equitable, and healthier for everyone? In recent years, cities have stepped up efforts to address climate and sustainability crises. But progress has not been fast enough or gone deep enough. If communities ... Read more

    $25.99 USD

  • Creating A Sustainable And Desirable Future: Insights From 45 Global Thought Leaders

    by Robert Costanza, Ida Kubiszewski ...
    The major challenge for the current generation of mankind is to develop a shared vision of a future that is both desirable to the vast majority of humanity and ecologically sustainable. Creating a Sustainable and Desirable Future offers a broad, critical discussion on what such a future should or can be, with global perspectives written by some of the world's leading thinkers, including: Wendell ... Read more

    $26.99 USD

  • Sustainable Futures

    An Agenda for Action

    by Raphael Kaplinsky ...
    Long before the pandemic, economies across the world were in trouble, with growth slowing across the board. This downturn coincided with growing inequality and social exclusion. Rising political dissatisfaction with ruling elites fuelled the rise of populism. Add to this the alarming environmental emergency and few can deny we live in a time of multiple sustainability crises.While this conclusion ... Read more

    $22.00 USD

  • What Really Counts

    The Case for a Sustainable and Equitable Economy

    by Ronald Colman ...
    Politicians and economists fixate on “growing the economy”—measured by a country’s gross domestic product. But this yardstick counts harmful activities such as greenhouse gas emissions, plastic waste, and cigarette sales as gains, and it ignores environmental protection, voluntary community work, and other benefits. What we measure is a choice, and what is and isn’t counted determines what sorts ... Read more

    $31.99 USD

  • The Sea Is Rising and So Are We

    A Climate Justice Handbook

    by Cynthia Kaufman ...
    The Sea is Rising and So Are We: A Climate Justice Handbook is an invitation to get involved in the movement to build a just and sustainable world in the face of the most urgent challenge our species has ever faced. By explaining the entrenched forces that are preventing rapid action, it helps you understand the nature of the political reality we are facing and arms you with the tools you need to ... Read more

    $7.99 USD