About the Book
LEAD International has developed this CD-ROM - "Introducing Sustainable Development in 9 Chapters" - to try and explore sustainable development through some of its component parts. This is not done by offering yet another "simple" definition, but by exploring the breadth of the subject and its interconnected nature across sectors, cultures and disciplines. Readers are offered information on 9 interrelated areas, and some history of the term 'sustainable development'. This material is not aimed at experts, but at professionals who want to expand their knowledge of this important subject, or fill gaps in their existing knowledge base. LEAD International is uniquely qualified to produce a CD-ROM for a diverse audience on such a multi-disciplinary subject. LEAD is a global network of individuals and non-governmental organizations, committed to sustainable development. Members of the LEAD network come from all sectors of society, and are united by a shared capability and willingness to address sustainability challenges in their different countries across the globe.
This information resource, "Introducing Sustainable Development in 9 Chapters", is one of a series of LEAD capacity development tools produced on CD-ROM. The title of this CD-ROM reflects the approach that has been taken, and at the same time implies the challenge that is faced when addressing such a complex and multi-faceted subject in one accessible product. This CD-ROM is comprised of 9 chapters, each of which focuses on a different aspect of sustainable development. These chapters have been written by different authors, or teams of authors, all of whom are experts in their field. The chapters have generally been co-authored by a LEAD Fellow and an expert from outside the LEAD network. Authors who have contributed to this CD-ROM include such renowned figures as Maurice Strong, M.S. Swaminathan, Ben Wisner, Mike Hulme and others. The diverse and international group of authors contributing to the chapters also spans different sectors and disciplines. The authors are a mixture of academics and practitioners, all with considerable experience of their subjects at both the local and international level.
This provides a unique perspective on all of the issues covered, with local examples being used to illustrate global challenges.
Table of Contents:
Introduction Foreword About this CD About LEAD International Poverty Alleviation Mitigating Disasters and Conflict Food Security and Agriculture Sustainable Energy Combating Climate Change Population and Sustainable Consumption Health Promotion Natural Resource Management and Biodiversity Economic Development Sustainable Human Settlements
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ABOUT LEAD Leadership for Environment and Development (LEAD) International is a global network of individuals and non-governmental organizations, committees to sustainable development. LEAD is an independent, not-for-profit organization, established in 1991 by the Rockefeller Foundation. The LEAD network is coordinated through an international secretariat based on the campus of Imperial College London. MISSION LEAD's mission is to create, strengthen and support networks of people and institutions promoting change towards sustainable development - development that is economically sound, environmentally responsible and socially equitable. ACTIVITIES LEAD carries out its mission through capacity development and strategic, outcome-oriented activities consisting of policy, research, action-on-the-ground, communications, and training. Capacity development includes training programmes in sustainable development and leadership skills for a variety of publics. LEAD's outcome-oriented activities are designed to achieve tangible results in sustainable development. These activities are almost always undertaken with partner organizations. MEMBERSHIP LEAD has both individual and institutional members. Individual members are called LEAD Fellows. They have completed a training programme in leadership for sustainable development. The program emphasizes: enhancing leadership skills; building knowledge of sustainable development challenges and exploring possible solutions; developing a set of shared ethics and values; supporting collaboration and peer learning. Today there are ore than 1200 LEAD Fellows from around the worlds of business, media, public sector, universities and non-governmental organizations in over 70 countries. They communicate continually, meet periodically, embark on joint projects, undertake professional exchanges, take part in international negotiations and support each other in sustainable development. Through LEAD, they are members of an influential network of peers, LEAD Fellows today are mayors, members of parliament, heads of corporations, leaders of non-governmental organizations, ministers, newspaper editors and TV producers, scientists and global citizens. LEAD's institutional members include affiliated non-governmental organizations in Brazil, Canada, China, the Commonwealth of Independent States, Francophone Africa, India, Indonesia, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Pakistan, Southern Africa, the UKand the US. These LEAD Member Programs share LEAD's mission. They are well established in their countries and have expertise in capacity development, project management, research, networking support, communications, and providing policy advice. For further information please visit www.lead.org.
