Integrated Environmental Management A Transdisciplinary Approach (Hb 2016) Hardcover

Drawing on four decades of practical experience, Integrated Environmental Management: A Transdisciplinary Approach combines a wide range of ecological and technological tools within a transdisciplinary framework. This book shows how to merge continuous improvement management techniques with established environmental assessment methods. This integrated approach allows for a comprehensive view of environmental issues, considering the ecosystem as a whole and exploring a full range of individual and combined solutions. The authors emphasize the importance of simultaneously examining all aspects of an ecosystem's problems and evaluating all potential solutions offered by relevant fields. They assert that integrated, multidisciplinary ecological-environmental management is essential for long-term success. The book presents fundamental concepts in a way that's easy to apply, guiding you through seven steps of environmental management. Importantly, it not only outlines available tools but also explains how to integrate and combine them to achieve the best solutions for ecological and environmental challenges.