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Towards Global Sustainability

aul J.J. Welfens • Jens K. Perret • Tony Irawan • Evgeniya Yushkova - Personal Name;

The world economy is growing and at the same time is facing serious problems with regard to sustainability. This challenge exists despite the progress we have witnessed, for example, in Europe and the USA in the field of improving the water quality of rivers and hence increasing the fish population. Global population growth, along with economic growth, brings sustainability challenges; CO2 problems and global warming, respectively, are well-known dimensions of modern sustainability issues. The internet has created a new perception of the various regional and international dimensions of sustainability: As regards many big countries, there is concern about carbon-intensive long run growth on the one hand, while on the other hand there is a basic level of optimism due to the enormity of the technological progress in so many fields—this includes, for example, Green Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Indeed ICT dynamics are remarkable: There is visible progress in resource-saving, there is a big rise in energy efficiency, and there is a growing digital network of people interested in the core issues of sustainability. With respect to the economic dimension, it is certainly important to develop monitoring tools and early warning signs which can guide the activities of policy makers, investors, and households, respectively: Consistent indicator sets are required in the field of sustainability.
As regards economic growth, it is fairly clear that this planet is facing a difficult challenge stemming from the combination of both global population growth and ongoing economic growth. More emphasis on green growth and on sustainability is needed.

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Series Title: Towards Global Sustainability
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Publisher: Switzerland : The world economy is growing and at the same time is facing serious problems with regard to sustaina., 2016
Collation: 1-175
Language: English
ISBN/ISSN: 978-3-319-18666-5
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Edition: 1st Edition
Subject(s): Governance
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