Sustainable Development Research in the Asia-Pacific Region Education, Cities, Infrastructure and Buildings /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Leal Filho, Walter (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Rogers, Judy (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt), Iyer-Raniga, Usha (Editor, http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/edt)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2018.
• Edition: 1st ed. 2018.
• Series: World Sustainability Series,
• Subjects: Sustainable development.; Environmental management.; Teaching.; Sustainable Development.; Environmental Management.; Teaching and Teacher Education.
• Physical Description: XIV, 547 p. 117 illus., 95 illus. in color. online resource.
• ISBN: 9783319732930
• ISSN: 2199-7373
• DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-73293-0

This multidisciplinary book focuses on best practices in sustainability research in the Asia-Pacific Region. Drawing links between research, practice, education for sustainability and the needs of industry, it addresses the sustainable development goals (SDGs). The book also presents research undertaken by a wide range of universities on matters related to sustainable development, in order to promote research in this area across multiple disciplines. Four key themes are explored: (1) Education for Sustainability. (2) Sustainable Cities. (3) Sustainable Buildings. (4) Sustainable Infrastructure. This unique book documents and disseminates the wealth of know-how on sustainable development research in the Asia-Pacific Region today. It presents lessons learned and comparative case studies from various countries, including India, China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Bangladesh, New Zealand and Australia.