| Sustainable Development of the Lake Baikal Region: A Model Territory for the World Softcover Repri Edition Contributor(s): Koptyug, Valentin A. (Editor), Uppenbrink, Martin (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3642648398 ISBN-13: 9783642648397 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $104.49 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: October 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Nature | Environmental Conservation & Protection - General - Science | Life Sciences - Ecology - Science | Environmental Science (see Also Chemistry - Environmental) |
| Dewey: 333.7 |
| Series: NATO Science Partnership Subseries: 2 |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.14" W x 9.21" (1.19 lbs) 373 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Ecology |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Lake Baikal is the oldest, largest and deepest lake in the world. Its unique animal life and the beauty of the surrounding landscapes are renowned. The book discusses the sustainable development of the lake and its use as a model for the rest of the world. It consolidates existing data on the current state of the environment and economy of the region, develops a system of indicators of sustainable developments, makes recommendations on additional components to the existing monitoring system and considers a legal framework and instrument for its implementation. |