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OverviewA PARAMOUNT CONCEPT The following article, authored by Mathis Wackernagel et al, illustrates the Ecological Footprint concept developed by William Rees and Mathis Wackernagel (1996). This is a fundamental concept to measure sustainability and the unequal use of land resources on the planet. The Ecological Footprint is mentioned many times in this book in different chapters, showing its importance. For this reason it is believed that the inclusion of this paper as a preface to this handbook will not only enhance the reader’s understanding of the concept but will also aid in understanding further chapters. Nolberto Munier Editor THE ECOLOGICAL FOOTPRINT OF CITIES AND REGIONS: COMPARING RESOURCE * AVAILABILITY WITH RESOURCE DEMAND By Mathis Wackernagel, Justin Kitzes, Dan Moran, Steven Goldfinger and Mary Thomas SUMMARY: Cities and regions depend on resources and ecological services from distant ecosystems. The well-being of city and region residents is affected by both the health and availability of these ecosystems, especially in today’s ecologically strained world. *Reprinted by permission of Sage Publications Ltd. from: Wackernagel, Mathis et al, “The ecological footprint of cities and regions: comparing resource availability with resource demand”, Environment and Urbanization, Vol. 18, No. 1, in press. (©Sage Publications Ltd., 2006). 1 © Sage Publications, 2006 2 Preface The management of a city or region’s resource metabolism, including the natural capital that supports these flows, is becoming increasingly a central concern to cities and regions that want to succeed. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Nolberto MunierPublisher: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Imprint: Springer-Verlag New York Inc. Edition: 2007 ed. Dimensions: Width: 15.50cm , Height: 4.10cm , Length: 23.50cm Weight: 1.406kg ISBN: 9781402053504ISBN 10: 1402053509 Pages: 804 Publication Date: 05 December 2006 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews"""This volume belongs in the library of every serious city planner and policy-maker committed to building a future that works for us all."" Mathis Wackernagel, Global Footprint Network" This volume belongs in the library of every serious city planner and policy-maker committed to building a future that works for us all. Mathis Wackernagel, Global Footprint Network Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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