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Politics and the environment: Risk and the role of government and industry

Author
Howes M.
Date
2005
Source
IUCN (ID: MON-074642)
Publisher | Place of publication
Earthscan | London, UK
ISBN
1-84407-212-6
Pages
272 p.
Document type
Monography/book
Language
English
Field of application
International
Country/Territory
United Kingdom, United States of America, Australia
Subject
Environment gen.
Keyword
Policy/planning Economy and environment Sustainable development Risk assessment/management
Abstract

Contents: I. What's the problem? 1. The nature of risk and uncertainty 2. The origins of risk and modern governance II. How has government responded? 1. National environment protection institutions 2. Restrictions, regulations and economic incentives 3. Knowledge, environmental assessment and pollution inventories 4. Sustainable development in the UN and Australia 5. Sustainable development in the USA and UK III. Has it worked? 1. Has government intervention worked? 2. Has industry changed the way it operates? IV. Conclusions: Greening democracy?

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