Establishing a resource-circulating society in Asia : challenges and opportunities /
edited by Tohru Morioka, Keisuke Hanaki and Yuichi Moriguchi.
- Tokyo ; New York : United Nations University Press, c2011.
- xxix, 434 p. : ill. (some col.), maps (some col.) ; 24 cm.
- Sustainability science series .
- Sustainability science series. .
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction : Asian perspectives of resource-circulating society : sound material metabolism, resource efficiency and lifestyle for sustainable consumption / Tohru Morioka -- The Asian approach to a resource-circulating society : research framework, prospects and networking -- Initiatives and practices for a resource-circulating society -- Characterization and local practices of urban-rural symbiosis -- Biotic resource utilization and technology development -- Exploring opportunities for sustainable city-region design -- Conclusion : challenges to a resource-circulating society in Asia.
"This publication addresses the issues associated with sustainable resource-circulating societies. It focuses on Asia, where both population growth and economic growth are increasingly prominent in the global context. The volume is divided into five chapters that cover topics related to technological or socioeconomic issues or a combination of both. It provides policymakers, business leaders, and experts in the field with comprehensive knowledge concerning future visions, initiatives, and practical applications in the promotion of a sustainable resource-circulating society in Asia."--Publisher's description.
9789280811827 (pbk.) 9280811827 (pbk.)
2011-000803
Sustainable development--Asia. Natural resources--Management.--Asia Phát triển bền vững--Châu Á Tài nguyên thiên nhiên--Quản lý--Châu Á