Resources Management - 9781837672882

Royal Society of Chemistry

Resources ManagementGlobal Perspectives and Initiatives\nAuthor(s): Terry Tudor\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Royal Society of Chemistry, United Kingdom\nImprint: Royal Society of Chemistry\nISBN-13: 9781837672882, 978-1837672882\nSynopsis\nThe management of natural resources plays a vital role in the socio-economic development of all countries. However, the worlds environment, and its ecosystems and resources, are being increasingly threatened through over-exploitation, mismanagement, and pollution in the search for economically important raw materials and for sustenance. Access to these resources, and indeed, their long-term viability is threatened by a number of challenges, including climate change, geo-political factors, and growing levels of (unsustainable) consumption. The complexity of these challenges and opportunities requires holistic perspectives.\n\nTaking a sectoral, national, and global view of the issues associated with the management of natural resources and offering .