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PICABUE: a methodological framework for the development of indicators of sustainable development
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In this article, a methodological framework that can be applied to the construction of indicators of sustainable development is proposed, in order to be consistent with widely accepted definitions of sustainability development, considerations relating to the measurement of quality of life and ecological integrity are central to the methodology.Abstract:
SUMMARY Significant interest in the concept of sustainable development exists amongst scientists, planners, policy makers and the public, and considerable effort and expenditure is made or envisaged at local, national and international levels to promote a more sustainable society Until ‘green accounting’ and similar systems are made available and are implemented, the sustainability indicator will be the most effective tool available for monitoring progress towards a more sustainable society Sustainability indicators are already available but are characterized by a poor or absent theoretical underpinning This paper addresses this problem by proposing a methodological framework that can be applied to the construction of indicators of sustainable development In order to be consistent with widely accepted definitions of sustainable development, considerations relating to the measurement of quality of life and ecological integrity are central to the methodology The methodological framework has relevance tread more
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Sustainable construction--the role of environmental assessment tools.
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