Resource efficiency, sustainability, and globalization : exploring India-European Union cooperation

"Resource Efficiency, Sustainability, and Globalization: Exploring India-European Union Cooperation takes a unique approach to exploring the efficient management of resources in the era of resource depletion due to climate changes and business expansion, in conjunction with considering the multiple dimensions of India-European Union cooperation. The EU is a major trade partner with India, and economic linkages continue to deepen. India and the EU have increased their political interactions and are crucial partners in promoting sustainable development. Recent trends in India-EU relations show that New Delhi and Brussels are keen to expand their partnership in multiple areas, including sustainable development and natural resources management. This volume analyzes regional and global trends in the process of globalization and sustainable development, particularly in the context of natural resource management and resource efficiency. It offers a variety of perspectives through useful and current information in this field, providing a concise and holistic understanding of the issues and challenges faced when exploiting natural resources for sustainable and efficient resource utilization. Some chapters highlight the concept of sustainable development in agriculture; micro-, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs); artisanal businesses; living standards of slum people; microfinance; and more. Key features: Discusses current trends in processes of globalization and sustainable delevelopment Considers the economics of natural resource availability Looks at sustainable consumption and resource management from the perspectives of India and the EU Explores the prospects and challenges for India-EU cooperation This volume will be a pragmatic resource for business managers, administrators, academics, researchers, and students who need to understand the importance of resource efficiency and sustainable development in a globalizing era from both theoretical and practical perspectives in order to harness the true potential of sustainable resource utilization."