Systems Thinking for Sustainable Development [electronic resource] : Climate Change and the Environment /
Sanneh, Edward Saja.author.
This book presents a systems thinking approach in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals for sustainable national development in vulnerable countries. Systems thinking is a process for understanding the interrelationships among the key components of a system; this book illustrates sustainable development as a system. Key environmental issues are discussed showing their relationship to socioeconomic aspects of development, in the light of increased climate threats and environmental disasters.
Includes bibliographical references.
Foreword -- Preface -- Chapter 1: Introduction -- Chapter 2: Renewable and Sustainable Energy -- Chapter 3: Access to safe drinking water  -- Chapter 4: Access to basic health care in rural communities -- Chapter 5: Climate change adaptation -- Chapter 6: Sustainable development -- Chapter 7: Introduction of a recycling system for sustainable municipal solid waste management -- Chapter 8: Shipment of used ICT products to developing countries -- Chapter: 9 Underground storage tank system (USTs) environmental management and petroleum pollution control -- Conclusion and suggestions.
This book presents a systems thinking approach in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals for sustainable national development in vulnerable countries. Systems thinking is a process for understanding the interrelationships among the key components of a system; this book illustrates sustainable development as a system. Key environmental issues are discussed showing their relationship to socioeconomic aspects of development, in the light of increased climate threats and environmental disasters.
Sustainable development.
Environmental economics.
Economic development—Environmental aspects.
Environmental health.
Renewable energy resources.
Water pollution.
Sustainable Development.
Environmental Economics.
Development and Sustainability.
Water and Health.
Renewable and Green Energy.
Waste Water Technology / Water Pollution Control / Water Management / Aquatic Pollution.