Ecosystem-based natural resource management involves the integration of biophysical and human dimensions. Both the social sciences and biophysical sciences contribute to our understanding of the process of balancing social, economic, and biological factors. While the role of the biophysical sciences is relatively well recognized in the natural resource management sector, the contributions of th...

December 2009 A 531 4.7% respectively, compared with the previous year. Also in 2007, China issued its first National Environment and Health Action Plan (2007-2015) (Ministry of Health of China 2007). The plan addresses the need to establish nationwide surveillance networks for environment and health, and for different government agencies and stake holders to share information and take responsi...

In this study, a two-stage fuzzy robust integer programming (TFRIP) method has been developed for planning environmental management systems under uncertainty. This approach integrates techniques of robust programming and two-stage stochastic programming within a mixed integer linear programming framework. It can facilitate dynamic analysis of capacity-expansion planning for waste management fac...

This article examines the relationship between environmental and cognitive structure. One of the key tasks for any agent interacting in the real world is the management of uncertainty; because of this the cognitive structures which interact with real environments, such as would be used in navigation, must effectively cope with the uncertainty inherent in a constantly changing world. Despite thi...

The adoption of the principles of sustainable development (SD) is increasingly seen as an important way to align the strategic plan of organizations with the specific objectives and procedures used for project execution. However, more research is still needed to identify how SD contributes to align the strategic plan of clients of the building sector with their short-term needs of construction ...

The value of integrated management systems has been underlined in recent years by the development of a set of aligned ISO management standards for quality, environment and health and safety. The history of implementing an integrated management system aligned to these standards within Amec Process & Energy,* an offshore services contractor, is discussed in this paper with particular reference to...

management of the forest resources and related activities has significant effects on the environment. applying the environmental impact assessment (eia) provides a basis for improving forest management plans. however, in the developing countries such as iran, there have been so far no serious endeavors and research to undertake the eia of the various practices affecting the forest resources, de...

OBJECTIVES After completing this article, readers should be able to: 1. Identify the major environmental factors and comorbid conditions that affect asthma. 2. Describe the role of a written asthma action plan in the management of asthma. 3. Know how to assess asthma control and adjust therapy appropriately. 4. Discuss the evaluation and management of the child who has an acute exacerbation of ...

Waste management plans usually address all types of ship-generated waste and cargo residues originating from ships calling at ports. Well developed waste management plan is a serious step towards reduction of the environmental impact of ship-generated waste. Such important and at the same time complex considerations can be supported by application of modern mathematical theories. Evaluation of ...