one Planet' Cities Sustaining Humanity Within Planetary Limits - David Thorpe

This Book Addresses The Crucial Question Of How The Essential Needs Of The Growing Human Population Can Be Met Without Breaking The Earth's Already-stretched Life-support System. With Four Out Of Five People Predicted To Be Urban Dwellers By 2080, 'one Planet' Cities Proposes A Pathway To Genuine Sustainability For Cities And Neighbourhoods, Using An Approach Based On Contraction And Convergence. Utilising Interviews With Key Players, Including The Global Footprint Network, World Future Council, Wwf, Mayors And Government Officials, And Case Studies From Across The Globe, Including Europe, North And South America, Australia, South Africa, China And India, David Thorpe Examines All Aspects Of Modern Society From Food Provision To Neighbourhood Design, Via Industry, The Circular Economy, Energy And Transport Through The Critical Lens Of The Ecological Footprint And Relevant Supporting International Standards And Indicators.