Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions 2021 Edition Contributor(s): Leal Filho, Walter (Editor), Azul, Anabela Marisa (Editor), Brandli, Luciana (Editor) |
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ISBN: 331995959X ISBN-13: 9783319959597 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $569.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: June 2021 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) - Political Science | Public Policy - Economic Policy |
Dewey: 338.927 |
Series: Encyclopedia of the Un Sustainable Development Goals |
Physical Information: 2.1" H x 8" W x 10.2" (5.20 lbs) 1063 pages |
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Publisher Description: The problems related to the process of industrialisation such as biodiversity depletion, climate change and a worsening of health and living conditions, especially but not only in developing countries, intensify. Therefore, there is an increasing need to search for integrated solutions to make development more sustainable. The United Nations has acknowledged the problem and approved the "2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development". On 1st January 2016, the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the Agenda officially came into force. These goals cover the three dimensions of sustainable development: economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protection. The Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals comprehensively addresses the SDGs in an integrated way. The Encyclopedia encompasses 17 volumes, each one devoted to one of the 17 SDGs.This volume addresses SDG 16, namely "Promote peaceful and inclusive societies for sustainable development, provide access to justice for all and build effective, accountable and inclusive institutions at all levels" and contains the description of a range of terms, which allows a better understanding and fosters knowledge. Concretely, the defined targets are:
Editorial Board Alexandra Arag o, Julinda Beqiraj, D nis Ant nio da Cunha, Renata Welinski da Silva Seabra, Golda A. Edwin, Thomas Kaydor, Tehmina Khan, Amanda Lange Salvia, Paula Lopes, Petra Schneider, Pinar G k in zuyar |