Mining, Materials, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Synopsis
Mining, Materials, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): 2030 and Beyond provides a systematic assessment of how the mining and materials sector contributes to the 17 sustainable development goals (SDGs) set forth by the United Nations in 2015. While the target date of 2030 is considered a benchmark for reaching these goals, the book looks beyond this date and considers a longer-term vision.
FEATURES
Written by a consortium of authors from developing and developed countries
Offers coverage of environmental, economic, and social dimensions of the SDGs
Follows the 17 SDGs and includes a short chapter on each, followed by a case example
Includes longer conceptual chapters that consider cross-cutting issues as well
Aimed at those working in minerals, mining, and materials, this work offers readers a practical vision of how these sectors can have a positive impact on meeting these vital global targets.
- Copyright:
- 2021 CRC Press
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- ISBN-13:
- 9781000193381
- Publisher:
- CRC Press
- Date of Addition:
- 2020-10-14T07:05:31Z
- Language:
- English
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- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.