From a Nobel Prize–winning pioneer in environmental economics, an innovative account of how and why "green thinking" could cure many of the world's most serious problems—from global warming to ...pandemics Solving the world's biggest problems—from climate catastrophe and pandemics to wildfires and corporate malfeasance—requires, more than anything else, coming up with new ways to manage the powerful interactions that surround us. For carbon emissions and other environmental damage, this means ensuring that those responsible pay their full costs rather than continuing to pass them along to others, including future generations. In The Spirit of Green, Nobel Prize–winning economist William Nordhaus describes a new way of green thinking that would help us overcome our biggest challenges without sacrificing economic prosperity, in large part by accounting for the spillover costs of economic collisions.In a discussion that ranges from the history of the environmental movement to the Green New Deal, Nordhaus explains how the spirit of green thinking provides a compelling and hopeful new perspective on modern life. At the heart of green thinking is a recognition that the globalized world is shaped not by isolated individuals but rather by innumerable interactions inside and outside the economy. He shows how rethinking economic efficiency, sustainability, politics, profits, taxes, individual ethics, corporate social responsibility, finance, and more would improve the effectiveness and equity of our society. And he offers specific solutions—on how to price carbon, how to pursue low-carbon technologies, how to design an efficient tax system, and how to foster international cooperation through climate clubs.The result is a groundbreaking new vision of how we can have our environment and our economy too.
Rad obrađuje višedimenzionalni koncept mudrosti na temelju kojega se razvija struktura zasebnoga novoga predmeta u osnovnim i srednjim školama Ekološko obrazovanje i mudrost kao jedan od ključnih ...odgovora za konstruktivno sučeljavanje s globalnom ekološkom krizom, osobito klimatskim promjenama. Kultivacija mudrosti, posebno pomoću ekološkoga obrazovanja, nužan je odgovor na ekološku i klimatsku krizu, koje su ponajprije etička kriza i kriza čovjekova morala. Rad je podijeljen u dva dijela. Prvi dio oblikuje višedimenzionalni koncept mudrosti – kao kognitivni proces, kao krjepost i kao osobno dobro – koji nam pomažu spoznati kako naša prosuđivanja i radnje čine dobro ili štetu sveukupnom životu na planetu Zemlji. Zbog nedostatka mudrosti te zbog čovjekova nepromišljenoga djelovanja zbivaju se brojni ekološki poremećaji i devastacije ekosustava na lokalnoj i svjetskoj razini. Mudrost pruža orijentir za djelovanje koje je moralno i politički odgovorno te naglasak stavlja na dugoročne, a ne kratkoročne posljedice čovjekova utjecaja na Zemlju, posebno na klimu. Drugi dio članka razvija model zasebnoga predmeta Ekološko obrazovanje i mudrost. Potreban je ozbiljniji pristup ekološkom obrazovanju koji će voditi računa o onome što je etički, mudro i moralno odgovorno naspram Zemlje i njezinih stanovnika, a ne što donosi isključivo ekonomsku dobit i zadovoljenje ljudskih interesa.
The paper analyzes the multidimensional concept of wisdom based on which it develops a structure for a separate subject in primary and secondary schools, Environmental Education and Wisdom, as one of the key responses in a constructive confrontation with the global environmental crisis, especially climate change. The cultivation of wisdom, especially through environmental education, is a necessary response to the environmental and climate crisis which are primarily an ethical crisis and a crisis of human morality. The paper is divided into two parts. The first part examines the multidimensional concept of wisdom — as a cognitive process, as a virtue, and as a personal good — which helps us recognize how our judgments and actions do good or harm to the overall life on the planet. Numerous ecological disturbances and devastation of ecosystems occur locally and globally due to the lack of wisdom and humanity’s reckless activity. Wisdom provides a guideline for morally and politically responsible action and underlines the long-term rather than the short-term consequences of human impact on the Earth, especially the climate. The second part develops a model of a separate subject Environmental Education and Wisdom. We need a more serious approach to environmental education that will take into account what is ethically, wisely, and morally responsible towards the Earth and its inhabitants, and not only what brings economic profit and the satisfaction of human interests.
Humana ekologija dio je ekologije koji je nastao u prošlom stoljeću a bavi se proučavanjem odnosa između čovjeka i njegove okoline. Ona je sastavni dio ekologije, a povezana je uz tzv. ekološko ...pitanje iz druge polovice XIX. stoljeća kada je znanost otkrila da zemlja i sve žive vrste na njoj tvore jedinstveni sustav i da utječu jedne na druge preko svojih međusobnih odnosa. Kada su započeli prigovori kršćanstvu da je odgovorno za nastanak ekološke krize i za uništavanje prirode svojim biblijskim stavom o Božjem opunomoćenju za zahvate u prirodi, nastala je i nova grana teologije nazvana ekoteologijom. U krilu katoličke teologije nju su posebno razvijali rimski biskupi (pape), a njezin je vrhunac enciklika pape Franje Laudato si’ koja je preuzela i razvila viziju integralne franjevačke teologije.
Human ecology is a part of ecology that emerged in the last century and deals with the study of the relationship between man and his environment. It is an integral part of ecology, and is associated with the so-called ecological issue from the second half of the 19th century when science discovered that the earth and all living species on it form a unique system and that they influence each other through their interrelationships. When reproaches began to Christianity that it was to blame for the ecological crisis and the destruction of nature with its biblical view of God's authority for interventions in nature, a new branch of theology called ecotheology emerged. In the bosom of Catholic theology, it was especially developed by the Roman bishops (popes), and its culmination is the encyclical of Pope Francis "Laudato si" which took over and developed the vision of integral Franciscan theology.
Rad obrađuje neke od glavnih teorijskih i metodoloških strategija koje sociolozi koriste za bolje razumijevanje odnosa između ljudi i njihova prirodnoga svijeta, prepoznajući važne ekološke značajke ...suvremenih nacija i njihova utjecaja na globalne klimatske promjene. Iznoseći trenutne sociološke spoznaje i mogućnosti za buduća istraživanja društvenih uzroka globalnih klimatskih promjena, svakako treba razmotriti encikliku pape Franje Laudato Si’ – o brizi za naš zajednički dom i globalne klimatske promjene u okviru socijalnih teorija kroz šire područje sociologije koja uključuje mikro i makro osnove socijalne nejednakosti, istraživanje populacije te modele globalizacije. U središtu enciklike Laudato Si’ pronalazimo veliko razumijevanje za čovječanstvo, za pojam općeg dobra i prirode, gdje papa Franjo, uvodeći pojam »cjelovite ekologije«, tumači čovjekovu prirodu koja proizlazi od Stvoritelja te je okružena darovima stvaranja. Sukladno tomu, sve se više prepoznaje potreba za boljim uključivanjem društvenih znanosti u istraživanja klimatskih promjena u skladu s cjelovitom ekologijom enciklike Laudato Si’.
Bez razvoja ekološke poljoprivrede, ne bi bilo ni ekološkog vinogradarstva. Ekološko vinogradarstvo u svijetu dobiva na sve većem značaju. Mediteranske države prednjače s površinama za ekološki uzgoj ...vinove loze. Republika Hrvatska nije izuzetak od toga, no zbog nepoznavanja zakona i pravila ekološke proizvodnje, još uvijek je nedovoljno zastupljena. Potpore od strane mjerodavnih tijela Republike Hrvatske i EU fondova, kao i ekološka svijest, mogu pridonijeti proširenju ekološkog vinogradarstva u Republici Hrvatskoj.
Without the development of organic farming, there would be no organic viticulture. Organic viticulture is gaining in importance worldwide. Mediterranean countries lead the way for organic grapevine cultivation. The Republic of Croatia is no exception, but is still underrepresented due to its ignorance of the laws and rules of organic production. Aid from the competent authorities of the Republic of Croatia and EU funds, as well as environmental awareness, can contribute to the expansion of organic viticulture in the Republic of Croatia.
The tourism industry contributes greatly to stakeholders at tourism destinations, yet leaving negative prints on the environment. Besides, both tourism providers and tourists are often associated ...with unfavourable treatment of nature and disrespectful behaviour towards the destination's natural resources. Hence, understanding what influences tourists' attitudes and behaviour towards the environment is of great significance. Previous literature has already shed light on the importance of people's sociodemographic characteristics in molding their environmental attitudes and behaviour. Thus, this paper attempted to investigate whether tourists' sociodemographic variables influence their eco-friendly attitudes and behaviour when at tourism destinations. Similarly, such personal characteristics have been confirmed to assist consumers in their preferences towards product packaging. Based on this, and the fact that green products could enhance the quality of the environment and modify consumers' behaviour, the present study also focused on tourists' perception of green packaging and branding. The survey research was carried out among 368 Serbian tourists. The results confirmed differences in eco-friendly attitudes between male and female tourists, as well as between travelers of different occupational statuses and monthly income. Moreover, the findings pointed out that tourists' age correlates positively with their eco-friendly attitudes and behaviour. Interestingly, no significant differences were detected in the perception of green packaging and branding. Practical implications for destination marketers will be discussed in the paper.
This book discusses the role of cultural practices and policy for sustainable development in West Africa across different artistic disciplines, including performance, video, theatre, community arts ...and cultural heritage. Based on ethnographic field research in local communities, the book presents findings on current debates of cultural sustainability in Nigeria, Ghana, Cameroon and Benin. It provides a unique perspective connecting cultural studies, conflict studies and practical peacebuilding approaches through the arts. The first part pays particular attention to aspects of social cohesion and the circumstances of internally displaced persons e. g. caused by the Boko Haram insurgency in Northeast Nigeria. The second part focuses on cultural policy issues and challenges in the context of sustainable development, investigating participatory approaches and bottom-up processes, the role of governments and civil society, as well as performing arts organizations and universities in policy making and implementation processes. Performing Sustainability in West Africa presents research results and new methods on the role of artistic and cultural practices in conflict situations as well as current debates in cultural policy for researchers, academics, NGOs and students in cultural studies, sustainable development studies and African studies.
This book explores examples of the circular economy in action. Unlike other books that provide narrow perceptions of wide-ranging and highly interconnected paradigms, such as supply chains, ...recycling, businesses models and waste management, this book provides a comprehensive overview of the circular economy from various perspectives. Its unique insights into the approaches, methods and tools that enable people to make the transformation to a circular economy show how recent research, trends and attitudes have moved beyond the "call to arms" approach to a level of maturity that requires sound scientific thinking.
U Hrvatskoj se posljednjih godina povećala ukupna površina pod ekološkom poljoprivredom kao i površine pod ekološkim voćnjacima. Analizom ponude na izravnim i neizravnim prodajnim kanalima u Gradu ...Zagrebu tijekom 2017. godine utvrđeno je da je domaće ekološko voće prvenstveno zastupljeno u izravnim kanalima (tržnice). U neizravnim kanalima (hipermarketi i specijalizirane prodavaonice) ponuda voća je veća, no ono je prvenstveno iz zemalja EU. Ponuda domaće proizvedenog ekološkog voća na području Grada Zagreba nije zadovoljavajuća, ali budući da se radi o višegodišnjim kulturama, možemo očekivati povećanje ponude, homogeniju kvalitetu i dostatne količine te prisutnost i na drugim prodajnim kanalima.
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