Sustainable Development Challenges Of Contemporary Technologies

Download Sustainable Development Challenges Of Contemporary Technologies full books in PDF, epub, and Kindle. Read online Sustainable Development Challenges Of Contemporary Technologies ebook anywhere anytime directly on your device. Fast Download speed and no annoying ads. We cannot guarantee that every ebooks is available!

Science, Technology, and Innovation for Sustainable Development Goals

Author : Ademola A. Adenle
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 019094952X
Total Pages : 593 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (99 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Science, Technology, and Innovation for Sustainable Development Goals by : Ademola A. Adenle

Download or read book Science, Technology, and Innovation for Sustainable Development Goals written by Ademola A. Adenle and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2020-07-28 with total page 593 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: After the United Nations adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to "end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all," researchers and policy makers highlighted the importance of targeted investment in science, technology, and innovation (STI) to make tangible progress. Science, Technology, and Innovation for Sustainable Development Goals showcases the roles that STI solutions can play in meeting on-the-ground socio-economic and environmental challenges among domestic and international organizations concerned with the SDGs in three overlapping areas: agriculture, health, and environment/energy. Authors and researchers from 31 countries tackle both big-picture questions, such as scaling up the adoption and diffusion of new sustainable technologies, and specific, localized case studies, focusing on developing and middle-income countries and specific STI solutions and policies. Issues addressed include renewable energy, automated vehicles, vaccines, digital health, agricultural biotechnology, and precision agriculture. In bringing together diverse voices from both policy and academic spheres, this volume provides practical and relevant insights and advice to support policy makers and managers seeking to enhance the roles of STI in sustainable development.

World Economic and Social Survey 2018

Author : United Nations Publications
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789211091793
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (917 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis World Economic and Social Survey 2018 by : United Nations Publications

Download or read book World Economic and Social Survey 2018 written by United Nations Publications and published by . This book was released on 2018-10-15 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication reviews the advances in frontier technologies including automation, robotics, renewable energy technologies, electric vehicles, biotechnologies and artificial intelligence and analyzes their economic, social and environmental impact. These technologies present immense potentials for the 2030 Agenda, fostering growth, prosperity and environmental sustainability. They also pose significant risks of unemployment, underemployment and rising income and wealth inequality and raise new ethical and moral concerns. The Survey identifies policy measures at national levels with the capacity to both maximize the potential of these technologies and mitigate their risks, thereby striking a balance among economic efficiency, equity and ethical considerations

Digital Technology and Sustainability

Author : Mike Hazas
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1315465957
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (154 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Digital Technology and Sustainability by : Mike Hazas

Download or read book Digital Technology and Sustainability written by Mike Hazas and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-11-22 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book brings together diverse voices from across the field of sustainable human computer interaction (SHCI) to discuss what it means for digital technology to support sustainability and how humans and technology can work together optimally for a more sustainable future. Contemporary digital technologies are hailed by tech companies, governments and academics as leading-edge solutions to the challenges of environmental sustainability; smarter homes, more persuasive technologies, and a robust Internet of Things hold the promise for creating a greener world. Yet, deployments of interactive technologies for such purposes often lead to a paradox: they algorithmically "optimize" heating and lighting of houses without regard to the dynamics of daily life in the home; they can collect and display data that allow us to reflect on energy and emissions, yet the same information can cause us to raise our expectations for comfort and convenience; they might allow us to share best practice for sustainable living through social networking and online communities, yet these same systems further our participation in consumerism and contribute to an ever-greater volume of electronic waste.By acknowledging these paradoxes, this book represents a significant critical inquiry into digital technology’s longer-term impact on ideals of sustainability. Written by an interdisciplinary team of contributors this book will be of great interest to students and scholars of human computer interaction and environmental studies.

"Smart Technologies" for Society, State and Economy

Author : Elena G. Popkova
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030591263
Total Pages : 1781 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (35 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis "Smart Technologies" for Society, State and Economy by : Elena G. Popkova

Download or read book "Smart Technologies" for Society, State and Economy written by Elena G. Popkova and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-10-15 with total page 1781 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This proceedings book presents a comprehensive view of “smart” technologies and perspectives of their application in various areas of economic activity. The authors of the book combined the results of the cutting-edge research on the topic of “smart” technologies in the digital economy and Industry 4.0 and developed a unified scientific concept. The current experience has been considered, and the prospects for the application of “smart” technologies in society to promote social advance have been identified. “Smart” technologies in public administration and law, as well as the experience in development of e-government, have been examined. “Smart” technologies in business activity have been studied, and the transition from digital business to business 4.0 has been justified. The book contains the collection of the best works following the results of the 13th International Research-to-Practice Conference “Smart Technologies” for society, state and economy which was run by the Institute of Scientific Communications (ISC) and was held on July 2–3, 2020. The target audience of this book includes researchers investigating fundamental and applied problems of development of “smart” technologies, as well as concerned parties outside the academic community, in particular, representatives of the digital society, high-tech business entities and officials regulating the digital economy and Industry 4.0.

The Impact of Rapid Technological Change on Sustainable Development

Author : United Nations Publications
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789211129625
Total Pages : 44 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (296 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis The Impact of Rapid Technological Change on Sustainable Development by : United Nations Publications

Download or read book The Impact of Rapid Technological Change on Sustainable Development written by United Nations Publications and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-13 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The publication seeks to deepen the understanding of the impact of rapid technological change on sustainable development, especially the consequences for the central principle of the 2030 Agenda of "leaving no one behind", and the implications for the science, technology and innovation community. It examines the opportunities, risks and challenges brought about by rapid technological change, and looks at the role of science, technology and innovation (STI) policy. It identifies strategies, policies and immediate actions to take to use science, technology and innovation to empower people, especially those who are vulnerable, and ensure inclusiveness and equality.

Environment and Development Challenges

Author : Robert Watson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9784130671200
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (712 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Environment and Development Challenges by : Robert Watson

Download or read book Environment and Development Challenges written by Robert Watson and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Papers commissioned in 2012 from past laureates to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the Blue Planet Prize, established by the Asahi Glass Foundation in 1992. (Preface, pages ix and x)

Innovation for Sustainable Development

Author : Noppakun Sanpo
Publisher : Trans Tech Publications Ltd
ISBN 13 : 3035732760
Total Pages : 306 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (357 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Innovation for Sustainable Development by : Noppakun Sanpo

Download or read book Innovation for Sustainable Development written by Noppakun Sanpo and published by Trans Tech Publications Ltd. This book was released on 2018-03-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 8th RMUTP ICON SCi-2017 Selected, peer reviewed papers from the 8th RMUTP International Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation for Sustainable Development: Challenges towards the Digital Society 2017 (8th RMUTP ICON SCi-2017), June 22-23, 2017, Bangkok, Thailand

Dynamic Sustainabilities

Author : Melissa Leach
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1849710937
Total Pages : 221 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (497 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Dynamic Sustainabilities by : Melissa Leach

Download or read book Dynamic Sustainabilities written by Melissa Leach and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2010 with total page 221 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First Published in 2010. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Sustainable Development of Modern Digital Economy

Author : Julia V. Ragulina
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9783030701963
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (19 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Sustainable Development of Modern Digital Economy by : Julia V. Ragulina

Download or read book Sustainable Development of Modern Digital Economy written by Julia V. Ragulina and published by Springer. This book was released on 2022-07-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The digital economy is a new direction in which the modern global economic system is now heading. This book seeks to adapt the digital economy concept to the priorities of humanity, including the implementation of global development goals. The authors develop and substantiate scientific and methodological criteria for assessing the sustainability of the modern digital economy, and offer several concrete recommendations for improving the concept of the digital economy by incorporating global development goals.

Information and Communication Technology for Sustainable Development

Author : Cesar Marolla
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351045210
Total Pages : 197 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (51 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Information and Communication Technology for Sustainable Development by : Cesar Marolla

Download or read book Information and Communication Technology for Sustainable Development written by Cesar Marolla and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-11-13 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Information and Communication Technology for Sustainable Development shows how ICT, as an enabler for all spheres of development, can help innovate business processes and operations, and provide faster integration of new technologies into business systems. Focused on sustainability, the book addresses strategic approaches to cope with a range of climatic, environmental, cyber-security threats and other global risks, and aims to promote prosperity and economic growth. Furthermore, it explores how the adoption of new technologies, and collective action based upon a strategic behavioral theory of new leadership, can be applied when responding to specific set of conditions that allow for the proposed strategies to cope with risks. Information technology and strategic planning complement each other to attain the sustainable development goals (SDGs). Risk management frameworks, business continuity systems, and strategic planning methodologies such as mechanism design theory, strategic adaptive cognition (SAC), and risk mechanism theory (RMT) are the fundamental components needed to have a universal approach embedded into the national development plans agenda. As technology no longer follows an orderly, linear path, but improves exponentially, developing a strategic approach to ICT implementation help world leaders in the difficult but inspiring task of making a sustainable world and consequently find solutions to achieve the SDGs and the desired growth pattern that must be sustained, inclusive and equitable. Features: Discusses for the first time the potential of ICT as a transformative power in finding solutions to climatic and economic issues. Illustrates comprehensive strategic planning for leaders to implement in both public and private organizations. Integrates standards and frameworks in the context of sustainable development along with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Describes in detail how mechanism design, risk management, business continuity systems, a comprehensive strategic planning using SAC (Strategic Adaptive Cognition) and risk mechanism theory can be used to address environmental risks and attain sustainable development goals (SDGs). Explains eHealth as an adaptation strategy to address future changes in climate and impacts, and the links between mitigation and adaptation to ICTs.

Contemporary Issues in Sustainability Accounting, Assurance and Reporting

Author : Stewart Jones
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1780520204
Total Pages : 296 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (85 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Contemporary Issues in Sustainability Accounting, Assurance and Reporting by : Stewart Jones

Download or read book Contemporary Issues in Sustainability Accounting, Assurance and Reporting written by Stewart Jones and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2012-06-15 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume draws together contemporary topics, themes and methodologies in the field of sustainability reporting and assurance to reveal how sustainability information is actually used, interpreted and processed by internal and external users.

OUR FRAGILE WORLD: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Development - Volume II

Author : M. K. Tolba
Publisher : EOLSS Publications
ISBN 13 : 0953494470
Total Pages : 1242 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (534 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis OUR FRAGILE WORLD: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Development - Volume II by : M. K. Tolba

Download or read book OUR FRAGILE WORLD: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Development - Volume II written by M. K. Tolba and published by EOLSS Publications. This book was released on 2001-08-23 with total page 1242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This publication, Our Fragile World: Challenges and Opportunities for Sustainable Development presents perspectives of several important subjects that are covered in greater detail and depth in the Encyclopedia of Life Support Systems (EOLSS). The contributions to the two volumes provide an integrated presentation of knowledge and worldviews related to the state of: Earth's natural resources, social resources, institutional resources, and economic and financial resources. They present the vision and thinking of over 200 authors in support of efforts to solve the complex problems connected with sustainable development, and to secure perennial life support on "The Blue Planet'. These contributions are holistic, informative, forward looking, and will be of interest to a broad readership. This volume presents contributions with focus on the Economic and Institutional Dimensions of Sustainable Development in two sections: KNOWLEDGE, TECHNOLOGY, AND MANAGEMENT (Knowledge; Technology and Management ; Economics; Finance and trade). – POLICY AND INSITUTIONAL IMPLICATIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (Policy Issues; Institutional implications; Regional Analysis).

Our Common Future

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780195531916
Total Pages : 400 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (319 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Our Common Future by :

Download or read book Our Common Future written by and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 400 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Internet of Things for Sustainable Community Development

Author : Abdul Salam
Publisher : Springer Nature
ISBN 13 : 3030352919
Total Pages : 347 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (33 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Internet of Things for Sustainable Community Development by : Abdul Salam

Download or read book Internet of Things for Sustainable Community Development written by Abdul Salam and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2019-12-28 with total page 347 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book covers how Internet of Things (IoT) has a role in shaping the future of our communities. The author shows how the research and education ecosystem promoting impactful solutions-oriented science can help citizenry, government, industry, and other stakeholders to work collaboratively in order to make informed, socially-responsible, science-based decisions. Accordingly, he shows how communities can address complex, interconnected socio-environmental challenges. This book addresses the key inter-related challenges in areas such as the environment, climate change, mining, energy, agro-economic, water, and forestry that are limiting the development of a sustainable and resilient society -- each of these challenges are tied back to IoT based solutions. Presents research into sustainable IoT with respect to wireless communications, sensing, and systems Provides coverage of IoT technologies in sustainability, health, agriculture, climate change, mining, energy, water management, and forestry Relevant for academics, researchers, policy makers, city planners and managers, technicians, and industry professionals in IoT and sustainability

Sustainable Development - Challenges and Progress

Author : Dr.Sukanta Sarkar, Dr.Rajib Malik
Publisher : Archers & Elevators Publishing House
ISBN 13 : 9383241659
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (832 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Sustainable Development - Challenges and Progress by : Dr.Sukanta Sarkar, Dr.Rajib Malik

Download or read book Sustainable Development - Challenges and Progress written by Dr.Sukanta Sarkar, Dr.Rajib Malik and published by Archers & Elevators Publishing House. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Challenges On the Path Towards Sustainability in Europe

Author : Vesna Žabkar
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1800439725
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (4 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Challenges On the Path Towards Sustainability in Europe by : Vesna Žabkar

Download or read book Challenges On the Path Towards Sustainability in Europe written by Vesna Žabkar and published by Emerald Group Publishing. This book was released on 2020-12-04 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Challenges on the Path Towards Sustainability in Europe offers a theoretical and empirical approach to addressing sustainable development, providing rich data analysis at cross-country level, as well as practical examples from the European context.

Technologies and Innovations for Development

Author : Jean-Claude Bolay
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 2817802683
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (178 download)

DOWNLOAD NOW!

Book Synopsis Technologies and Innovations for Development by : Jean-Claude Bolay

Download or read book Technologies and Innovations for Development written by Jean-Claude Bolay and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-02-15 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Technological innovation – combined with scientific research – has always constituted a driving force of transformation in our societies. At the same time, it is no longer simply possible to transfer technologies from the North to the South; it is also essential to consider technical innovations that are adapted to the social, environmental, cultural and economic conditions of receiving countries, and which can be appropriated by their potential users and as such prove to be real technologies for fostering development. The first International Scientific Conference on the topic organized by the UNESCO Chair Technologies for Development at the Ecole Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in 2010 focused on its four priority sectors: Technologies for Sustainable Development of Habitat and Cities, ICTs for the Environment, Science and Technology for Disaster Risk Reduction, and Technologies for the Production of Sustainable Energy. This volume reflects the main outcomes of the conference and provides some significant orientation and success criteria for the effective implementation and use of innovative technologies, their aims, their particular applications in the context of developing countries, their accessibility for users, and their appropriation by producers and stakeholders in the field of development both in the North and South, thus ensuring their sustainability. This kind of scientific cooperation also highlights the added values for northern researchers in sharing their knowledge and know-how, leading to a real win-win partnership. The authors gathered within this book include representatives from academic and research institutions and other organizations from diverse countries and offer a significant synergy of competences, approaches and disciplines.