Economic Transition and Environmental Conservation: Sociocultural Aspects

   
   This book* summarizes the experience of applying a sociocultural methodology of environmental management at various levels of territorial organization (local, regional, Russian administrative regions, federal and national) in Russia.
   The materials presented offer insight into the institutional aspects of environmental work, expand the toolkit of environmental regulation and demonstrate approaches to a gradual eco-balancing of the economy, curtailing conflicts and discrepancies between the global goals of sustainable development and the interests of local communities and businesses. The book is designed for a wide audience of experts who have a professional interest in issues of environmental management and conservation.

Key words: sustainable development, goal-setting, environmental management, interdisciplinary research, ecological development of the territory.

* This is an abstract of the book, for access to the full version, please contact us by e-mail: info@group-rc.ru