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Social and Economic Importance of Terrestrial…

Social and Economic Importance of Terrestrial Ecosystems

From SDG Academy on 5 August, 2019

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Terrestrial ecosystems are important for social and economic reasons through both their products – such as timber, fruits, etc. – and their services –…

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A Hindu Approach to Environmental Care

From SDG Academy on 20 August, 2019

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This chapter looks at the ethical contradictions with human-induced climate change through the lens of hinduism, stressing the importance of non-violence in Hinduism.

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Introduction to SDG 15

From SDG Academy on 5 August, 2019

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This chapter provides an overview of the nine targets associated with SDG 15, which relates to terrestrial ecosystems or Life on Land. The targets focus on: preserving…

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The Role and Risks of Technology in the…

The Role and Risks of Technology in the Anthropocene

From SDG Academy on 20 August, 2019

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This chapter is about technology in the Anthropocene. Professor Galaz begins with an example of the Titi money from the Amazon, which is used to promote conservation…

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Human Dimension of Ecosystem Protection and…

Human Dimension of Ecosystem Protection and Management, Part I

From SDG Academy on 5 August, 2019

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The human dimension of terrestrial ecosystems is often neglected or poorly addressed. Virgilio Viana argues that the best long-term solution for good stewardship of…

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Terrestrial and Inland Freshwater Ecosystems,…

Terrestrial and Inland Freshwater Ecosystems, Part II

From SDG Academy on 5 August, 2019

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Terrestrial ecosystems have very close connections with inland freshwater ecosystems in terms of both flora and fauna; to protect a fishery, protect a flooded forest.…

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The Ethics of Migration and Refugees

From SDG Academy on 20 August, 2019

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This chapter discusses the complexities surrounding the ethics of migration and how different causes of migration require different approaches, and suggests a…

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New and Emerging Perspectives on Global Governance

From SDG Academy on 20 August, 2019

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There are many different schools and approaches on how to reform global environmental governance. Deep institutional reform builds on the idea that, if you manage to…

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Terrestrial and Inland Freshwater Ecosystems,…

Terrestrial and Inland Freshwater Ecosystems, Part I

From SDG Academy on 5 August, 2019

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This chapter looks into different types of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and differing definitions of ecosystems, including: A human-determined transition…