Nixon, Will. (1995). Can We Make Our Forests Last? American Forests,
101(5-6), 14-19.
This article discusses the history of forest use and management in the United States. It then delves into the principles and guidelines as set forth from The American Forest and Paper Association. 90% of all industrial forest land companies are members of this association. These guidelines follow a sustainable forestry plan which incorporates long-term ecosystem management. This new plan replacing the old sustained yield paradigm which grew out of the timber famine of the 1920’s.
Pardo, Richard. (1995). Community Forestry Comes of Age. Journal of Forestry, 93(11), 20-25.
This article discusses the changes in traditional government forest land management in developing nations. Community forestry projects were implemented and have been in operation for some time now. Many of these projects are now entering their final stages. The goal of these projects is to turn the management of government lands over to communities for management and profitability. As these community forests come of age, it will be possible to identify the successfulness.
Gangloff, Deborah. (1995). The Sustainable City. American Forests, 101(5-6), 30-36.
This article discusses the applications of sustainability concepts in urban settings and the role of individual citizens. It outlines four requirements that were used for sustainability consideration: maximize energy efficiency; minimize waste and pollution; capture the benefits of natural processes; and meet the economic and social needs of all people in a way that is environmentally sound. Examples of implementations of the above concepts are given. Geographic information systems are also presented to create visual representations of local ecosystems. This enables planners to see the potential outcome of the various options that are or have been incorporated into communities.
3-Petroleum and Reduction of Impact on the Environment
Sanchez, Carlos A. (1994). Paying the Price: the Petroleum Industry’s Impact on the Colombian-Venezuelan Border Environment. Journal of Environmental Development, 3(2), 147-158.
This article evaluates and discusses the efforts that have been implemented by governmental and non-governmental entities to reduce the Petroleum Industries oil fuel cycle impact on the environment on the Colombian-Venezuelan border.
4-Industrial Ecosystems and Sustainable Development
Karamanos, Panagiotis. (1995). Industrial Ecology: New Opportunities for the Private Sector. Industry and Environment, 18(4), 38-41.
This article promotes the rapid evolution of sustainable industrial development and the
industrial systems that must be designed as closed production systems, so that they do not waste any energy or materials; this in turn, produces cleaner production methods. Three industrial ecosystems are analyzed including their benefits to industrial ecology.
Fussler, Claude. (1995). The Cure for Marketing Myopia: Meeting Emerging Market Needs for Eco-Efficient Products. Industry and Environment, 18(4), 34-38.
This article discusses how policy makers around the world are coming to understand the need to implement more sustainable development paradigms. Corporations need to produce materials and provide services while seeking to incorporate a balance with ecological, socio-economic, and resource security issues. Detailed strategies for utilizing eco-efficiency analysis and effective sustainable criteria to assist corporations in the improvement of their products are outlined. The Dow Corporation has incorporated six new measures into their production methods, allowing for the movement towards a more environmentally sustainable development corporation.
Waller-Hunter, Joke. (1995). Sustainable Production: the Corporate Challenge. Industry and Environment, 18(4), 21-25.
This article stems from the publication of Agenda 21 guidelines that were produced as a result of the 1992 Rio Earth Summit. Many new industrial initiatives have been formulated based on these guidelines. The United Nations established The Commission for Sustainable Development (CSD) to monitor the progress of efforts aimed at implementing the policies outlined in the Agenda. An overview of the CSD’s activities, programs, and promotions are provided.
Related articles: Stigson, Bjorn. (1995). From Awareness Creation to Solutions. Industry and Environment, 18(4), 31-33.
Stigson, Bjorn. (1995). From Awareness Creation to Solutions. Industry and Environment, 18(4), 31-33.
This article stems from the publication of the Agenda 21 guidelines at the 1992 Rio Earth Summit. In the past, the environmental agenda was primarily concerned with fostering awareness of ecological problems, but now they are focused on developing solutions.
These solutions are now being implemented by governmental and non-governmental organizations that promote a more sustainable industrial development.
5-Sustainable Consumer Consumption
Witoelar, Erna. (1995). Sustainable Consumption, Our Common Challenge. Industry and Environment, 18(4), 25-29.
This article deals with consumers having the ability to exert a strong influence on corporations via the choices they make when purchasing goods. It highlights Consumers International which is an organization of more than 200 consumer organizations in over 80 nations around the globe. It focuses on four primary ways to promote sustainable development and consumption.
Health & Environment: Human Impact on Climate and Human Health. (1995, Winter).
World Ecological Report, 7(4), 4-7.
This article deals with the Second Assessment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. It reviews the projected effects of emissions of greenhouse gases, aerosols, and clouds on future climate changes. These changes are largely attributable to human activities; mainly fossil fuel use. It then discusses technology acceleration and development to change present types of consumption and the consumption rates. Options for reduction are also examined.
7-Developing Nations and Sustainable Development with Economics Included
Gillies, A. M. (1993). Sustainable Development and a New Age of Global "Economic"
Growth. Minister of Environmental Czech Republic/et al Second International
Conference 1993: Environmental Impact Assess of all Economic Act, Vol 1, Prague,
Czech Republic. Sep 20-23, 93.
This article discusses world population growth and predicted future growth. It discusses shifting from the current economic growth paradigm to a more ecologically sound "eco-nomic" growth paradigm, that is realistic and sustainable. It reviews current trends in the field of international economics, what needs to be done, and examples of what countries have implemented.
Kalter, Eliot., & Khor, Hoe Ed. (1990, September). Mexico’s Experience with
Adjustment. Finance & Development, pp. 22-25.
This article discusses Mexico’s debt crisis which lead to major policy corrections of its macroeconomics and structural imbalances. The authors infer that this complex situation can and should be used as a case study. It provides useful information for other countries undertaking similar economic programs. The article includes background information on Mexico’s situation; the price-wage pact of 1988; the 1989-92 program to seek economic growth over the medium term consistent with price stability and a sustainable balance of payments, including domestic measures and international efforts; the heartening results; and a conclusion that lends itself to Mexico now having a strong chance of achieving sustainable growth with its recent new economic programs.
Agarwala, Ramgopal., & Landell-Mills, Pierre., & Please Stanley. (1989, December). From Crisis to Sustainable Growth in Sub-Saharan Africa. Finance & Development,
pp. 26-29.
This article outlines the problems in Africa pertaining to those associated with the growth rate of the population and economics. After outlining specific situations, suggestions are outlined to move the country from it’s present non-functioning situations, to sustainable growth in all areas. The article points out that "over the long term, development will be uncertain unless the growth strategy is both sustainable and equitable … It concludes with a strategic agenda for the 1990’s, even though an enormous diversity exists within Africa and all circumstances must be detailed to suit each particular circumstances."
Blair, John M. (1996). Sustainable Agriculture in the Southwest United States and Its
Relationship to Landscape Planning. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation,
51(4), 280-285.
This article discusses the fact that sustainable levels of development can only be achieved when society accepts the ethical responsibilities inherent in the inter-generational management of land and resources. A case study of agricultural practices in the southwestern United States is presented. Water extraction practices are analyzed, along with the growing competition between urban and agricultural uses for land.
Ashby, Jacqueline A., Beltran, Jorge A., Pilar Guerrero, Maria del., Ramos, Hector F.
(1996). Improving the Acceptability of Farmers of Soil Conservation Practices.
Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 51(4), 309-313.
This article deals with the massive degradation of soils in many developing nations due to overuse and mismanagement. Many farmers are slow to adopt new practices that can help them to restore their despoiled lands. A case study of a field testing program was conducted in the Rio Ovejas watershed in Cauca, Columbia. The study included 115 farmers with an overview of the project.
Barreto, Hector J., & Sain, Gustavo E. (1996). The Adoption of Soil Conservation Technology in El Salvador: Linking Productivity and Conservation. Journal of Soil and Water Conservation, 51(4), 313-322.
This article discusses the various levels of success achieved by efforts aimed at disseminating soil conservation techniques among farmers in El Salvador. Not all farmers would institute the procedures recommended, so economic and institutional incentives were used to encourage the adoption of the recommendations. The productivity and policy implications of these projects are presented.
Kakonen Jyrki. (1992). Perspectives on Environmental Conflict and International Relations. London; New York: Pinter.
This book discusses the conflict of the use and management of international commons. With more detailed subjects including: the control of atmospheric pollution; is there an East-West conflict; how environmental problems have occupied an important position in peace research since the late 1980’s; environmental problems are not neutral by nature; case studies of various environmental aspects in specific places, some of which are Gabcikova-Nagymaros Dam system, inland Niger Delta, Mali, and Sudan and Nigeria.
Indiresan, P.V. (1990). Managing Development: Decentralization; Geographical,
Socialism, and Urban Replication. New Dehhi; Newbury Park: Sage.
This book views the problems of development from a management angle, rather than that of economics. It discusses various issues, one example is urban development and replication, but relates all issues or problems to those located in India of the late 1980’s.
Kane, Hal. (1992). Time for Change; A New Approach to Environment and Development. Washington DC: Island Press.
This book discusses the 1992 Rio Earth Summit and how is has been the focus of a great deal of interest in much of the world; except for the fact that the American public knows little of its importance as of yet. It discusses policy options for the future, the urban environment, education and environment energy, and transportation. It concludes with some examples of implementations of sustainable development or economic development. It also outlines the systems, which are stresses, these include: economic, environmental, social, and cultural.
Goes under # 5
Stine, Sharon R., & Stine, W.B. (1995, July 15-20). Waste, Water, Energy, Food and
Shelter: Studying Sustainability as a Part of Daily Living. Am Sol Energy Soc Natl Passive Sol 20th Conf, Minneapolis, MN, pp. 110-115.
This paper discusses how students and faculty at the California State Polytechnic University Center for Regenerative Studies in Pomona planned and instituted an experiment dealing with an array of energy, food, waste, water, and shelter technologies. A facility was constructed so that the array of items mentioned were a part of the residents’ daily lives. The first year of the operation of this project is discussed. This project was also used as an example to demonstrate to the community the importance of ongoing evaluations of the ways people consume and live their daily lives.
Under section # 8
Vinton, Lawrence. (1995, July 15-20). Sustainable Permaculture Systems
Demonstration in the High Mountain Desert Region of New Mexico: Results of Three
Years Practice. Am Sol Energy Soc Natl Passive Sol 20th Conf, Minneapolis, Mn,
pp. 105-110.
This article discusses a project located in a mountain drylands ranch near Santa Fe, New Mexico. The project sought to realize the conscious, holistic design, and maintenance of biologically productive systems which feature the diversity, resilience, and balance of natural ecosystems. All areas of the project are discussed, including all results. The project was and continues to be successful and has also been used as a teaching tool.