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'This well-written and highly readable book makes a major
contribution to advancing our understanding of the contribution
that economics can make to analysing the impact of international
trade policies for environmental risks ... Regardless of the
likelihood that the current WTO dispute settlement procedures can
be changed in the way suggested by the authors of this book, it is
essential reading for those interested in the contribution that
economics can make to advancing our understanding of the
implications of international trade law for environmental
issues.'Journal of Agricultural EconomicsWe live in a world that is
increasingly dependent on international trade in a context of
substantial regional/national political tensions. Adding to this is
an emerging understanding and concern about the social impact of
biosecurity and ecosystem services risks associated with such
trade. As the key international trade 'arbiter', the World Trade
Organization (WTO) has never before faced such complexity within
its decision-making remit.With increasing numbers of bilateral and
regional agreements, as well as new developments emerging such as
the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific
Partnership (CPTPP) initiated by multi-national corporations in
2018, the WTO needs to implement ways of reinforcing its legitimacy
and enhancing its relevance.This book provides an original analysis
of these linked developments and delivers a timely contribution to
resolving environment-related international trade disputes. It
provides a clear roadmap for improving WTO trade dispute resolution
procedures so both biosecurity and ecosystem services risks are
considered in evaluating the social, economic and environmental
impacts of international trade proposals. In so doing, the WTO
should deliver enhanced multilateral social welfare.
Sustainability is a complex concept, and the challenge of
understanding it and applying it to a diverse, multi-agent,
organisational setting with its potentially conflicting priorities
cannot be underestimated. Leadership for Sustainability in Higher
Education provides key learning from the authors' extensive
academic, leadership and professional experience in this area,
supplemented with reference to key learning from other leaders and
institutions. Janet Fraser-Haddock, Peter Rands and Stephen
Scoffham bring together the wide range of influences and
considerations to succeed, including: * an understanding of the
core constructs of leadership theory and sustainability * the range
of perspectives through which to view and value sustainability *
successful activities and actions undertaken by sustainability
leaders in the higher education sector * models and methods to
successfully implement sustainability that are new to the sector *
influencers on the sustainability agenda, whether policy- or
demand-led, external or internal * barriers to and enablers of
success for leaders at individual, institutional and sector levels
These factors all combine to provide a framework for the reader
within which to consider leadership for sustainability, both at an
individual level and within the higher education culture and
organisational norms. The authors provide a theoretical
underpinning of key concepts, supplemented by examples of practice
across the sector, both within the UK and internationally. Case
studies from the UK, Australia, North America and India all bring
to life the key opportunities and challenges of leading the
sustainability agenda across a range of higher education
institutions.
Sustainability is a complex concept, and the challenge of
understanding it and applying it to a diverse, multi-agent,
organisational setting with its potentially conflicting priorities
cannot be underestimated. Leadership for Sustainability in Higher
Education provides key learning from the authors' extensive
academic, leadership and professional experience in this area,
supplemented with reference to key learning from other leaders and
institutions. Janet Fraser-Haddock, Peter Rands and Stephen
Scoffham bring together the wide range of influences and
considerations to succeed, including: * an understanding of the
core constructs of leadership theory and sustainability * the range
of perspectives through which to view and value sustainability *
successful activities and actions undertaken by sustainability
leaders in the higher education sector * models and methods to
successfully implement sustainability that are new to the sector *
influencers on the sustainability agenda, whether policy- or
demand-led, external or internal * barriers to and enablers of
success for leaders at individual, institutional and sector levels
These factors all combine to provide a framework for the reader
within which to consider leadership for sustainability, both at an
individual level and within the higher education culture and
organisational norms. The authors provide a theoretical
underpinning of key concepts, supplemented by examples of practice
across the sector, both within the UK and internationally. Case
studies from the UK, Australia, North America and India all bring
to life the key opportunities and challenges of leading the
sustainability agenda across a range of higher education
institutions.
This Handbook illustrates that universities per se and higher
education in general are essential to catalyze and action the
transformative change needed for sustainability and delivery of the
Sustainable Development Goals. Part One shows how sustainability
can be adopted as a driver of change within higher education
institutions (HEIs), as they react and respond to influencing
factors outside the academy. Part Two examines how a university
working with and for sustainability can influence, effect and
amplify change beyond the institution, working with and through
others. International contributors explore regional, national and
international perspectives, presenting a variety of critically
assessed accounts case studies that reflect different local and
national contexts, institutional archetypes and academic missions.
Frameworks of sustainability-led transformation are illustrated at
the level of the institution (executive/administrative),
organization, culture, place-based (anchor) and student in various
countries including Aruba, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Hong Kong,
Japan, Lebanon, Nepal, New Zealand, Nigeria, South Africa, Spain,
Uganda, United Kingdom and the United States of America. The book
concludes with a manifesto for change and a call to action. It
identifies that the sustainability journey of a HEI is influenced
by context and place, with mission, leadership and strategy playing
a vital role and change agency by students a key ingredient.
Recognizing the patience and resolve to effect change,
communication, dialogue and inclusion were central to community
building and partnership.
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