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Experimentation with household dynamics: the consumat approach

Jager, Wander; Janssen, Marco A.; Viek, Charles - In: International Journal of Sustainable Development 4 (2001) 1, pp. 90-100

Despite the abundance of empirical data on household energy consumption, it is hard to predict future developments because of the complexity of the household system. Multi-agent simulation offers a tool to get a better understanding of the relevant behavioural dynamics of the household system....

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Institutional learning within the WTO regime: an evolutionary perspective on the tradeâenvironment dispute

Soest, Dorothee Becker; Wink, Ruediger - In: International Journal of Sustainable Development 4 (2001) 3, pp. 304-320

The assessment of interactions between trade and the environment is dominated by intensive ideological and scientific controversies. These controversies also influence the development of international rules for trade within the GATT/WTO regime. Despite recognition of the need for accepted...

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Do countries fail to raise environmental standards? An evaluation of policy options addressing "regulatory chill"

Neumayer, Eric - In: International Journal of Sustainable Development 4 (2001) 3, pp. 231-244

It is an important prerequisite of sustainable development that countries are able to raise their environmental …

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Gender and forestry: integrating local knowledge into environmental planning and management

Martin, Adrian; Lemon, Mark - In: International Journal of Sustainable Development 4 (2001) 3, pp. 265-281

This paper demonstrates the importance of local knowledge to processes of rural development that involve changes to resource management regimes. The argument reveals that the cultural and economic contexts within which new policies are implemented can lead to unpredictable and unintended impacts...

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Sustainable development in the neoliberal periphery? The experience of sustainability politics in Bolivia 1989-1997

Raza, Werner G. - In: International Journal of Sustainable Development 4 (2001) 2, pp. 202-223

from 1989 to 1997. Additionally, a concept of sustainable development as proposed by the government of Gonzalo Sanchez de …

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Perceptions and risks in the search for a sustainable world: a model-based approach

Vries, Bert J.M. de - In: International Journal of Sustainable Development 4 (2001) 4, pp. 434-453

The concept of sustainable development is becoming more and more common in environmental, policy and business circles …

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Are we chasing our tail in the pursuit of sustainability?

Sanne, Christer - In: International Journal of Sustainable Development 4 (2001) 1, pp. 120-133

People are urged to change their pattern of consumption and lifestyle in a more environment-friendly direction. More eco-efficient products and production are also developed. But when governments strive to promote economic growth, consumers may be urged to consume more to cure or prevent a...

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Emergy analysis and indicators of sustainable development applied to tourism in central Italy

Panzieri, Margherita; Marchettini, Nadia - In: International Journal of Sustainable Development 4 (2001) 2, pp. 177-183

The increasing importance of tourism for the Italian economy makes it necessary to consider if its development is sustainable in the long-term. Combined ecological-economic integrated sustainability indicators from emergy analysis are used to evaluate whether development based on tourism is...

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Trends in food production and consumption: Swedish experiences from environmental and cultural impacts

Carlsson-Kanyama, Annika; Linden, Anna-Lisa - In: International Journal of Sustainable Development 4 (2001) 4, pp. 392-406

Changes in Swedish food consumption patterns during recent decades are studied, together with some possible future changes of importance for increasing resource efficiency. The increased consumption of meat and a more global food supply have contributed negatively. An increased interface with...

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Housing as basis for sustainable consumption

Hoyer, Karl Georg; Holden, Erling - In: International Journal of Sustainable Development 4 (2001) 1, pp. 48-58

An important element in the discussion regarding sustainable development in our part of the world is directed towards … the large growth in private consumption, and the clash of interests that arises between this growth and sustainable … development requirements. A considerable part of private consumption can be related to our houses and the living situations of …

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