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… an epistemological, scientific and cultural rift with the conventional, “preservationist” conservation approaches. … ascertains a paradigm shift in economic theory12. While conventional economics has inherited and perpetuates a … The economic process is entropic: it requires high quality energy biotic and abiotic natural resources (low entropy) and …

… other mountains in other ways, including the provision of energy and minerals; their roles as centres of biodiversity, … used for these purposes. Water is also a vital source of energy, both in the mountains, but particularly downstream. A … on mountain watersheds for water to grow food, generate energy and, most importantly, to drink. But mountain …

… For global warming from 1.5°C to 2°C, risks across energy, food, and water sectors could overlap spatially and … measures, striking different balances between lowering energy and resource intensity, rate of decarbonization, and … be reduced as a result of broad mitigation measures in the energy sector. In addition, targeted non-CO2 mitigation …

… The WSSD recognised the key role of water in agriculture, energy, health, biodiversity and ecosystems as well as in … 2015. It recognised the key role of water in agriculture, energy, health, biodiversity and ecosystems as well as in … requirements as clean water, sanitation, adequate shelter, energy, health care, food security and the protection of …

… billion people around the world have no access to regular energy sources. More than one billion in developing countries … approach. Maginnis, Jackson and Dudley (2004) argue that conventional land-use planning tends to be based on the … limited relevance/focus on off-site impact Focus on conventional conservation approach (policy, protected areas …

… environmental laws relating to water, air, our soils and energy are critical to narrowing the widening gap between the …