Innovation in Environmental Policy--Five Years After Rio

Author: (World Bank) K. Hamilton et al., translated by Zhang Qingfeng et al.
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Publish Date: 2005-04-29
Features: This book concisely yet comprehensively reflects the innovations in environmental policies of countries worldwide in the five years following the Rio Conference. It notably emphasizes that "management is more important than technology" and provides a "policy matrix summary," exploring the characteristics of four distinct policy approaches: utilizing markets, creating markets, implementing environmental regulations, and encouraging public participation. It introduces pathways to design effective policies. The second part categorically introduces 26 selected case studies. These cases have demonstrated positive outcomes through practical application over time, offering persuasive insights for research and reference. The book examines innovative policies designed to make human behavior more aligned with environmentally sustainable patterns. It focuses on policy systems that encompass four different approaches:● Policies based on market mechanisms● Policy measures for creating new markets● Regulatory and quantitative control measures● Policies seeking to leverage public information and the power of public participation.