Books in the Sustainable Development Set series

The changing climate, the warming of the world and acid rain are among the greatest problems facing us at the end of the twentieth century. This book describes the effects of these phenomena on the high mountains and the forests of Europe. It looks at the best possible strategies in response to what is happening and what the next steps should be.

In 1980, the International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources, the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Wide Fund for Nature, published the "World Conservation Strategy". In this title, the same three organizations have formulated a new strategy for the 1990-5.

Part of the "IUCN Strategies for Sustainable Development Handbook Series", this handbook is one in a series being produced by IUCN and its partners to assist countries and communities implement Agenda 21, the action programme of the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development. It is suitable for people involved in strategies.

Founded in 1948, The World Conservation Union brings together States, government agencies and a diverse range of non-governmental organizations in a unique world partnership. The Strategies for Sustainability Programme of IUCN works to strengthen strategic planning, policy and implementation skills aimed at sustainable development.

Recent and dramatic flooding in places as far apart as Bangladesh and North Wales are example of what could become commonplace if sea levels rise. This book, based on research carried out for the Commonwealth governments, describes in simple terms what is likely to happen as a result and where the worst effects will be.

Describes the various technologies for recycling waste, for energy, for 'getting more for less', linking them to ordinary people's working lives. This title outlines a planetary bargain between the world's nations that would guarantee individual freedom from poverty and keep our shared biosphere in good working order.

Provides an account of the problems faced by women in the management of land, water, forests, energy and human settlements. This title describes the lack of response from international organizations. With the help of case studies, it also describes the ways in which women can organize to meet environmental, social and economic challenges.

"World at the Crossroads: Towards a Sustainable, Equitable and Liveable World".

The greatest new threat to Brazilian Amazon comes from the massive hydro-electric schemes which are being pushed ahead with little regard to efficacy, the rights of the people, or the survival of the forest. This book is about two of the most affected areas, Balbina in Amazonas and the Xingu River in Para.

The world is moving into a new era which will be dominated by a new range of threats and a new range of priorities. In this book, eminent experts describe the new threats and the scale of the dangers which they present and set out the political, military and institutional changes needed.

Presents an analysis of environmental conditions around the world. This book presents a region-by-region analysis of the state of the world's environment, highlighting key global concerns and making recommendations for policy action. It covers the regions such as Africa, Asia and the Pacific, Europe and Central Asia, and North America.

Nepal is associated, in most people's imagination, with Everest, vivid plants and picturesque villages and people. The truth, as always, is other. This atlas describes the people, languages, towns and industries, agriculture, food and land management, natural resources, effects of tourism, sources of energy, and transport and education policies.