Sustainability Assessment: Criteria and Processes

Sustainability assessment is now emerging as a more transparent, comprehensive, integrated and far-sighted approach to decision making. Its basic demand is that all significant undertakings must make a positive contribution to sustainability. To apply this test, decision makers need criteria based on the core requirements of sustainability and the particularities of the context. As well, they need appropriately designed public processes; guidance on the weighing of alternatives, trade-offs and compromises; a supportive policy framework; suitable tools and inspiring examples. Drawing from transdisciplinary theory and practical case experience, the book addresses these matters and many of the surrounding controversies. While sustainability assessment must always be adjusted to particular circumstances, the generic approach set out in this book is applicable virtually anywhere.Additional ISBNs9781849772716, 9781844070510, 9781280476174Sustainability Assessment: Criteria and Processes 1st Edition is written by Bob Gibson; Selma Hassan; James Tansey and published by Routledge. ISBNs for Sustainability Assessment are 9781136556081, 1136556087 and the print ISBNs are 9781844070503, 1844070506. Additional ISBNs include 9781849772716, 9781844070510, 9781280476174.