Integrated Planning for Sustainable Resilient Regions

Erscheinungsjahr 2025
ISBN: 978-0-443-26574-7
Verlag: Elsevier Science & Technology

Buch, Englisch, Format (B × H): 152 mm x 229 mm, Gewicht: 450 g

Integrated Planning for Sustainable Resilient Regions explores the dynamic relationship between sustainable development and effective regional planning. With a focus on harmonizing the diverse elements of social equity, economic prosperity, and environmental conservation, this book offers a deep dive into the interplay among human activities, natural systems, and the landscapes they inhabit. Considering both theoretical foundations and real-world case studies, this book equips readers with the tools to navigate the complex challenges of our rapidly changing world. It examines how sustainable development goals can seamlessly integrate into regional planning initiatives, offering a roadmap for fostering resilient communities and landscapes.

Through sustainability transitions, territorial dynamics, and community engagement techniques, this book offers fresh perspectives on urban planning, environmental science, and regional studies. This book resonates with a diverse audience, seeking to drive positive change through strategic and sustainable regional planning. From community engagement techniques to innovative policy frameworks, readers will find actionable guidance to transform theoretical concepts into practical and impactful development projects. By providing an essential bridge between theory and implementation, this book inspires meaningful conversations and actions that will shape the future of our regions, cities, and landscapes sustainably and harmoniously.

From governments crafting policies that balance progress and environmental stewardship to architects and developers designing eco-conscious spaces, researchers, professionals, and students alike will find valuable information and practical tools to critically analyze the complex interactions among human activities, natural systems, and regional landscapes, fostering a holistic understanding of sustainable development within diverse regions.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Castanho, Rui Alexandre

Fachgebiete

• Geowissenschaften Geographie | Raumplanung Regional- & Raumplanung Stadtplanung, Kommunale Planung
• Sozialwissenschaften Soziologie | Soziale Arbeit Soziologie Allgemein

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. Introduction to Integrated Regional Planning for Sustainability
2. Understanding Sustainability Transitions and Territorial Dynamics
3. Balancing Economic Prosperity and Environmental Conservation
4. Social Equity and Community Well-being in Regional Planning
5. The Role of Stakeholder Engagement in Sustainable Development
6. Policy Synergies: A Global and Multisectoral Effort for Building Frameworks for Unified Sustainable Development Goals
7. Unveiling Adaptation and Mitigation Strategies for Climate Change in the Mediterranean Region: A Comprehensive Review
8. Urban_Rural Nexus Bridging Divides for Sustainable Growth. The Case Valdecañas’
9. Ecosystem Services and Biodiversity in Regional Development
10. Innovative Infrastructure for Sustainable Regional Connectivity
11. Cultural Heritage and Identity in Integrated Planning- Using case studies as a strategy to establish a redevelopment approach
12. What Is The Role Of Internationalization For Business Schools In Latin America?
13. Grassroot Approaches to Addressing Load Shedding Through Community Driven Initiatives in South Africa
14. Challenges and Opportunities in Implementing Sustainable Development
15. Envisioning the Future: Long-Term Visions for Resilient Regions

Über Autor(innen)

Castanho, Rui Alexandre
Rui Alexandre Castanho holds an International Ph.D. in Sustainable Planning in Borderlands and is currently the Vice-Dean for Sustainable Development at WSB University, Poland, and a Visiting Professor at the University of Johannesburg, South Africa. He is also an EU Climate Pact Ambassador and completed postdoctoral research under the GREAT Project at the University of the Azores. His research affiliations include ECIDES at UNIR (Spain), VALORIZA at the Polytechnic Institute of Portalegre (Portugal), CITUR-Madeira, and AQUAGEO at UNICAMP (Brazil). He holds degrees in Green Spaces Engineering and Agricultural Engineering, as well as a Master's in Planning, Audit, and Control in Urban Green Spaces. Castanho is the author or editor of 20 books, over 130 peer-reviewed articles, 90 book chapters, and 90 conference papers. He has spoken at numerous international academic events and was awarded the Doctor Honoris Causa title by UPCI in Lima, Peru.