What Does Sustainability Really Mean? the Search for Useful Indicators
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Abstract: Explores the concept of sustainability and the derivation of sustainability indicators. Two general conceptions of sustainability; Criteria proposed for indicators; Indicators developed in the area of sustainability; Development of indicators in the national and international levels; Development of sustainability indicators in Scotland. INSETS: Frameworks for sustainability indicator sets; Selected indicators; Sustainability indices; The sustainability indicator set for FIFE, Scotland.
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