Sustainability

This book aims to provide bases for reasoning on what opportunities the regenerative approaches to urban-architectural design and development can bring to our territories and living systems (environment, society, city and learning).

This book presents selected papers from the V International Scientific and Practical Conference “Ecosystems without Borders” held at Kaliningrad State Technical University, Kaliningrad, Russia, October 2–3, 2024.

This Springer Handbook assembles the existing knowledge concerning plastic materials and identifies obstacles and objectives of innovations and technologies that will bring human society closer to the goal of a fully circular economy of plastic materials.

This book discusses how the relationship between climate neutrality, smart eco-innovation, and environmental sustainability can be understood as well as possible with an emphasis on relevant matters and challenges of a sustainable environment.

This book aims to explore and showcase global case studies focused on creating buildings and communities that promote health while enhancing climate resilience.

This book explores the critical role of technology in advancing the United Nations' 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

This volume provides an extensive exploration of innovative and sustainable methodologies for addressing food waste challenges.

This book marks a significant contribution to the development of queer disaster studies - exploring how disaster-related experiences and needs of sexual and gender diverse (LGBTIQA+) people manifest and differ across national, cultural, and regional boundaries from the Global North and South; from culturally diverse communities, drawing together researchers and professionals working in government, non-government agencies, emergency management, community, and humanitarian organisations.

Developing countries are known to be ambivalent to making a transition to green economies due to a fear of investment costs related to clean technologies and the possibility of job losses.

This book highlights the latest research developments in civil engineering and architectural materials, reflecting the innovative works presented at the 8th International Conference on Architecture and Civil Engineering, and Technology (ICACE 2024) held on 12-13 December at Parkroyal Hotel Penang, Malaysia.

This book contains selected papers from the World Renewable Energy Congress and Network Forum's seventh edition of the biannual Med Green Forum (MGF2024) that highlight opportunities for energy transition based on the principles of efficiency, urban/building integration, and ecology.

This book delves deeply into the multifaceted challenges of geoheritage management today, including the ever-evolving geological landscape, human impact, and the pressing need for sustainable solutions.

This book brings together a collection of groundbreaking research papers, offering an in-depth exploration of the latest developments, methodologies, and future possibilities of natural fiber composites in the dynamic field of materials science and engineering.

This book seeks to explore the critical but very influential challenge of wastewater management from a global perspective and to specifics in SSA region where the subject is under researched.

As is well known, fossil fuels and food waste are significant contributors to the climate change crisis.

The relentless bombardment and blockade on Gaza have not only drastically restricted the inflow of essential food supplies but have also led to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis with unprecedented casualties.

This volume presents articles from the International Conference on Building Materials; ICBM2024 with the theme "e;Building Materials in the 21st Century"e;, held at Hanoi in Vietnam, from 31st  October to 03rd  November.

This report presents a comprehensive assessment of the policy instruments adopted by the Netherlands to reach carbon neutrality in its manufacturing sector by 2050.

This book provides comprehensive recommendations and insights into the fundamentals, innovations, and industrial applications of microalgae-based processes.

This book explores the pivotal role of humanitarian logistics and supply chain management in ensuring effective response and relief efforts during crises.

Sustainable design is a collective process whereby the built environment achieves unprecedented levels of ecological balance through new and retrofit construction, with the goal of long-term viability and humanization of architecture.

From extracting clay to exporting your work, this is a practical guide to producing unique ceramic pieces with minimal environmental impact.

This book highlights microbial biodiversity, biowastes, and innovative bioprocesses that contribute to creating these environmentally friendly biopolymers.

This book aims to provide innovative solutions to the various problems faced during the infrastructural development across the globe.

This book explores the crucial transition from conventional to regenerative agricultural practices, focusing on the key drivers and indicators of soil health management.

Circular economy and sustainable value creation through eco-innovation are interconnected concepts that revolve around creating a more sustainable and environmentally friendly approach to economic growth and business development.

This book highlights a need to engage research and innovation for energy production from waste given the challenges of insufficient electricity in most developing countries.

In Regenerative Tourism Industry, authors Geetanjali Sageena and Suneel Kumar take an in-depth and practical approach to regenerative tourism.

This book provides a comprehensive exploration of inclusive, sustainable development, emphasizing the critical need to integrate the perspectives and needs of people with disabilities and marginalized communities into the global sustainability transition to a sustainable future.

Digital technology contributes to sustainability as it positively impacts society and environment, improves efficiency, and minimizes waste.

This book offers a comprehensive view of the creation and use of natural polysaccharides by integrating sustainability, bioengineering, and green materials in a unique way.

This book provides a comprehensive analysis of Africa’s evolving role in sustainable energy, focusing on waste management, renewable energy, and green hydrogen production.

This book comprises the select proceedings of the 3rd Construction Management Workshop  (CMW 24), New Frontiers of Construction Management, held in Ravenna, Italy on November 7-8, 2024.

This contributed volume explores the craft and science of modern textile design.

Innovative transportation technologies will be a vital component of any future sustainable society.

This report presents a summary of the key challenges and opportunities related to financing that contributes to water security and sustainable growth distilling insights from the Roundtable on Financing Water and related analyses.

This book provides an overview of promoting the conservation and sustainable use of natural resources and reducing waste and pollution, while also addressing the challenges posed by climate change.

Humanity is facing a steadily diminishing supply of fossil fuels, causing researchers, policy makers, and the population as a whole to turn increasingly to alternative and especially renewable sources of energy to make up this deficit.

The relentless bombardment and blockade on Gaza have not only drastically restricted the inflow of essential food supplies but have also led to a catastrophic humanitarian crisis with unprecedented casualties.