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The concept of sustainable regional development institutional aspects, policies and prospects 259 within the region and therefore require a lot of knowledge of how to deal with different interests. To ensure this aim is achieved, a regional sustainability assessment method is needed to monitor. Promoting sustainable energy solutions and clean technologies in cis countries will take place from 22 to 23 november 2017 in the cbuilding of the vienna international centre vic, conference room c4 7th floor in vienna, austria. Pdf the concept of sustainable regional development. However, perceptions of sustainability are scale and place specific, and there has also been a call for sustainable development goals and indicators that are more relevant for the arctic than the global perspectives. Regional seas partnerships for sustainable development unep. May 18, 2017 this edited volume explains the importance of regional public goods rpgs for sustainable development and shows why they are particularly important in the context of 21stcentury international relations. The regional seas programme rsp was launched in 1974 in the wake of the 1972 united nations conference on the human environment held in stockholm, sweden. Sustainable regional development through networks the. This ta builds on the work completed under ta 9156reg which has. A global tracking framework 2017 regional assessment report pdf 4. The escap digital and sustainable regional integration index digisrii, is an attempt to bring together the various dimensions of regional integration while also accounting for the growing importance of digital and sustainable development. The data being presented include new estimates and projections of the size and characteristics of the worlds population from 1950 until 2100, along with updated information on levels and trends.
Creating sustainable places regional planning marc. It supports governments of the region in consolidating regional positions and advocates regional approaches to meeting the regions unique socioeconomic challenges in a globalizing world. The caribbean economy is highly dependent on the tourism industry, and the protection of the natural and cultural attractions on which it depends, is critical. Drawing on an international range of case studies, the book addresses both conceptual issues and practical applications of territorialisation in a range. First regional conference on sustainable industrial development. Building sustainable regional platforms for incubating science and technology businesses sarfraz mian, alain fayolle, and wadid lamine the international journal of entrepreneurship and innovation 2012. Sustainable berkshire regional plan adopted a regional sustainability plan for the berkshires in 2010, the berkshire regional planning commission brpc was awarded one of 45 inaugural nationwide federal housing and urban development hud sustainable communities planning grants. The regional knowledge and support technical assistance ta will support the implementation of the central asia regional economic cooperation carec 2030 strategy to enhance carecs role as a regional cooperation platform to connect people, policies and projects for shared and sustainable development. Cuomo today announced the success of the states fourth regional sustainability conference, which brought together over 330 community development experts, local elected officials and business leaders to share successful economic growth strategies in the north country. We see a region that is at a crossroads and one that needs regionalism more than ever before sir mekere morauta, proposing the framework for pacific regionalism. Fresh from endorsement by the 46th pacific islands forum leaders meeting in port moresby, png, and following the direction of the ffc ministerial above image in tuvalu in july, the new regional roadmap for. The rsp aims to address the accelerating degradation of the worlds oceans and coastal areas through the sustainable management and use of the marine and coastal environments, by engaging neighbouring countries in comprehensive and.
Download citation regions and sustainable development. The delaware valley regional planning commission dvrpc highlighted the impact of this trend in its most recent longrange plan. The sustainable communities regional planning scrp grant program supports locallyled collaborative efforts that bring together diverse interests from the many municipalities in a region to determine how best to target housing, economic and workforce development, and infrastructure investments to create more jobs and regional economic activity. Regional sustainability is increasingly an aim of strategic planning, particularly for natural resource management. Promoting regional development sustainable development. Sustainable regional development in the knowledge based society the regional development as main pillar of the european cohesion policy represents a very important pole of creativity and innovation, contributing to the increase of the competitiveness, goal of the lisbon strategy. The recognized purpose of any development is social investment. These solutions include ideas for regional decisionmaking on land use, housing, transportation, infrastructure, energy, and environmental practices.
Sustainable development report of the united states 2018. This ta builds on the work completed under ta 9156reg which has supported the critical. Department of housing and urban development to fulfill a deliverable of the. Making regional sense of global sustainable development. Escap digital and sustainable regional integration index. This work is also found in a variety of local plans adopted by area communities over the last decade. The nymtc plan adopted in 2009 broadened the approach by defining a more comprehensive framework through regional desired growth areas linked to strategic transportation investments.
Journal of environmental management integrated landuse and. The regional forum for sustainable development and the platform for statistics on sustainable development goals sdgs are prominent examples of such action in the unece region, which comprises 56 countries of europe, north america and central asia. The 2030 agenda for sustainable development sustainabledevelopment. Students can set and develop their individual priorities in a versatile manner. Regional planning matters this paper looks at how the term sustainable development has been used in the process of regional plan.
Since the global sustainable development goals sdgs were adopted in 2015, efforts are underway to identify indicators for monitoring progress. This document confirms, resources such as trees, minerals, wildlife. The concept of sustainable regional development institutional aspects, policies and prospects. Embedding equity in planning and decisionmaking over the long term. The integrated approach in the 2030 agenda for sustainable development 5. Instead of wasting resources in discussing a new institutional framework, it would be more effective to use the existing framework and for the asiapacific economies, the apta provides an existing institutional platform.
The regional dimension of promoting sustainable development was strongly recognized in agenda 21 and has been constantly reaffirmed thereafter. Regional plan for sustainable development planning. Governor cuomo announces success of north country regional. Maryland have launched a project called the plan for regional sustainability tomorrow presto. Sustainable development is the enigmatic challenge of our time. Department of housing and urban development to fulfill a deliverable of the regions sustainable communities regional planning grant. The report presents a framework for an initiative by apec member economies for building better partnerships for inclusive and sustainable urban growth of cities in the region. Nymtcs sustainability planning efforts began with the adoption of a land usetransportation goal in the regional transportation plan adopted in 1997. The concept of sustainable regional development journal of. Integrated landuse and regional resource management a crossdisciplinary dialogue on future perspectives for a sustainable development of regional resources edited by christine furst, katharina helming, carsten lorz, felix muller, peter h. A regional design process for sustainability wiley series in sustainable design lewis, philip h. The idea of the need to jointly address the environment and development. A new unece dashboard for sdgs, launched ahead of the regional forum on sustainable development for the unece region, brings together available data for its 56 member countries, providing for the.
Promoting sustainable territories through the ongoing activities of uncrd in areas such as integrated regional development and human security, est, 3rs, waste management, shanghai manual better city, better life, communitybased disaster management cbdm. The aim of the programme is to train qualified graduates who recognise innovative social, environmental and economic potentials in rural areas and who plan and. Download a printable guide and get seafood recommendations to. The regional forums for sustainable development, convened annually by the regional commissions, have consolidated their status as the regional platforms for assessing progress and exchanging knowledge, best practices and solutions to support the implementation of the 2030 agenda, in line with regional. The first regional conference on sustainable industrial development. It reports on the sustainable tourism priorities of caribbean tourism organisation cto member. Sustainable regional development is the application of sustainable development at a regional, rather than local, national or global level. Africa, brazil, canadausa, china, europe, japan and russia advanced search member login help faq home. As a third feature, implementation of sustainability concepts at the regional level should bring together local needs. Sustainable communities regional planning grants hud. The plan is intended as a guide for integrated, sustainable solutions to improve our quality of life. By highlighting the timespace dimension in the use and consumption of resources, territorialisation helps to frame the concept and grasp the meaning of sustainable regional development. The regional plan for sustainable development, updated in march 2014, is a compilation of key regional plans and strategies with common goals and themes.
Taken together, these plans constitute our regional plan for sustainable development. Building resilient regions, at the office of the midamerica regional council marc in kansas city, missouri. The rsp aims to address the accelerating degradation of the worlds oceans and coastal areas through the sustainable management and use of the marine and coastal environments, by engaging. Sustainable regional development depends on the adoption of systematic and longterm criteria for decisionmaking at different levels. The wny regional sustainability plan functions as two phases. Sustainable regional development is the application of sustainable development at a regional. Building sustainable regional platforms for incubating. Regional cooperation for environmental sustainability in the. Regional integration and cooperation are also important to meet the 2030 agenda for sustainable development. Quantitative analysis of the ecological security pattern for. It reports on the sustainable tourism priorities of caribbean tourism organisation cto member countries to.
Presto is a multiyear scenario analysis and planning effort that will document existing conditions and trends and develop scenarios that could lead to a more sustainable future for maryland and the baltimoreintroduction washington region. This edited volume explains the importance of regional public goods rpgs for sustainable development and shows why they are particularly important in the context of 21stcentury international relations. Special issue life cycle management for sustainable regional. Working with its regional partners, the metropolitan council will submit this draft to the corridors of opportunity policy board for their submittal of this report to the u.
The report builds upon previous research by apec on shaping the future partnership for urbanization and sustainable city development between member economies. The rsds follows the direction laid out in the recent policy document, albertas commitment to sustainable resource and environmental managementmarch 1999. The sustainable regional management programme is designed for a wide range of professional fields. Associated with sustainable development and green growth is the concept of the circular economy. Regional development organizations rdos working in all types of communities across the country are designing and implementing strategies to create stronger, more dynamic, more resilient regional economies that are based on quality of place. Accordingly, srd encompasses all activities and instruments that promote sustainable development within regional economic initiatives. Pdf sustainable regional development a comprehensive. Issues and realities 41st isocarp congress 2005 3 examination of a number of physical, social, economic and environmental aspects of the building site and the neighboring sites.
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