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An Overview Of Sustainable Universities, B Bakhtyar Oct 2011

An Overview Of Sustainable Universities, B Bakhtyar

B Bakhtyar

This book covers definitions, concept, and history of sustainable development (SD), sustainability in higher education (SHE) or sustainable campus, its related theories, history of SHE and the components of SHE, community aspect of SHE or sustainable community, the similarities and differences of cities and university campuses as well as different existing assessment approaches in the world. Moreover, different interpretation of SD, SHE, and their principal and components are introduced. It attempts to give a clear perspective on the history, definitions and different approaches of SHE. Finally, it describes the birth of SD and SHE and their existing status in the …


Significance Of Community In Sustainability Of Malaysian Higher Educational Institutions., Omidreza Saadatian Jan 2011

Significance Of Community In Sustainability Of Malaysian Higher Educational Institutions., Omidreza Saadatian


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Tribes As Essential Partners In Achieving Sustainable Governance, Prof. Elizabeth Burleson Jan 2011

Tribes As Essential Partners In Achieving Sustainable Governance, Prof. Elizabeth Burleson

Prof. Elizabeth Burleson

Indigenous peoples have modeled sustainable development around the world. Incentivizing the innovation and instillation of wind, solar, and other renewable energy sources can come in the form of public funding, including renewable portfolio standards, feed in tariffs and green tag programs. This article analyzes ways in which tribal communities are helping to expand cooperative good governance.