Aquatic ecology, economy and society: the place of aquatic ecology in the sustainability agenda

This article explores aspects of sustainability and the importance of sustainable development, including the place of the crucially important resource of fresh water and of freshwater ecosystems. It examines the treatment of natural resources by the economic system that underpins global business, outlines some progress towards more sustainable approaches to business, and recommends steps to re-establish science as the driver of wise policies that contribute to sustainable development.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Everard, Mark
Format: article biblioteca
Language:English
Published: 2000
Subjects:Ecology, Environment, Planning, Economics, Ecosystems, Freshwater ecology, Natural resources, Research, Resource development, Sociological aspects,
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/1834/22204
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