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According to the Earth Negotiations Bulletin June 2 publication, the United Nations Conference on Sustainable Development’s third round of informal consultations has made progress within two groups of negotiators, looking forward to the outcome document of this summit. However, differences between the G-77...
This guide describes 590 species, with detailed information on flowering season, related species, range, and habitat. More than 100 plant drawings supplement these descriptions, and more than 200 colour photographs show flowers as they appear in the field.
Sustainable development is a rich concept that has helped shape the discussion of human society’s interaction with the biosphere. However, the term “sustainable development” is contentious, and some dismiss it outright as an oxymoron. The seemingly contradictory “sustainable” and “development” can be reconciled by accepting that due to two factors, the...
Tourism is a business. Despite attractive brochures that advertise international understanding and exchange between local people and tourists, tourism is clearly a business proposition for those who supply tourist services and those who market these services world-wide. It is also clear that tourists themselves are more interested in relaxation, a change of scenery, and their own enjoyment...
This book explores a wide range of issues relevant to climatology and meteorology as applied to mountain regions. It would appear to be typically aimed at an audience of advanced undergraduate students and those doing graduate research. The book has a very pleasant format, the text is nicely laid out, and the figures are, on the whole, superb, making use of excellent didactic graphics and...
From 23 to 26 November 2003, the science and splendor of water were explored during the 2003 Banff Mountain Summit - Mountains As Water Towers. Presented by Mountain Culture at The Banff Centre in Banff, Alberta, Canada, this sold-out event drew over 300 delegates from 18 countries and five continents.
Begun in 2000, the Banff Mountain Summit series brings together diverse stakeholders...
The popularity of operating chairlifts at alpine ski areas in the summer to accommodate activities such as hiking and mountain biking is growing, especially in North America. Research has been conducted on environmental impacts of summer use at ski areas, but the social aspects have received little empirical attention. This paper describes summer visitors’
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