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Author:   Rui Alexandre Castanho (WSB University, Dąbrowa Górnicza, Poland)
Publisher:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Imprint:   Elsevier - Health Sciences Division
Weight:   0.450kg
ISBN:  

9780443265747

ISBN 10:   0443265747
Pages:   278
Publication Date:   26 June 2025
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Professional and scholarly ,  Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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1. Introduction to Integrated Regional Planning for Sustainability 2. Understanding Sustainability Transitions and Territorial Dynamics 3. Balancing Economic Prosperity and Environmental Conservation 4. Social Equity and Community Well-being in Regional Planning 5. The Role of Stakeholder Engagement in Sustainable Development 6. Policy Frameworks for Harmonizing Development Goals 7. Resilient Regions: Adapting to Climate Change and Uncertainties 8. Urban-Rural Nexus: Bridging Divides for Sustainable Growth 9. Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity in Regional Development 10. Innovative Infrastructure for Sustainable Regional Connectivity 11. Cultural Heritage and Identity in Integrated Planning 12. Case Studies in Regional Sustainability: Global Perspectives 13. Community-Driven Initiatives: Grassroots Approaches to Change 14. Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing Sustainable Development 15. Envisioning the Future: Long-Term Visions for Resilient Regions

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Rui Alexandre Castanho holds an International Ph.D. in Sustainable Planning in Borderlands and is currently the Vice-Dean for Sustainable Development at WSB University, Poland, and a Visiting Professor at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He is also an EU Climate Pact Ambassador and completed postdoctoral research under the GREAT Project at the University of the Azores. His research affiliations include ECIDES at UNIR (Spain), VALORIZA at the Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre (Portugal), CITUR-Madeira, and AQUAGEO at UNICAMP (Brazil). He holds degrees in Green Spaces Engineering and Agricultural Engineering, as well as a Master’s in Planning, Audit, and Control in Urban Green Spaces. Castanho is the author or editor of 20 books, over 130 peer-reviewed articles, 90 book chapters, and 90 conference papers. He has spoken at numerous international academic events and was awarded the Doctor Honoris Causa title by UPCI in Lima, Peru.

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