Sustainability Policy (ePub)

A complete guide to sustainability policy at the federal, state,
and local levels

Sustainability Policy: Hastening the Transition to a Cleaner
Economy is a fundamental guide for public sector professionals
new to sustainability policy development, implementation, strategy,
and practice. Featuring detailed cases highlighting innovative
sustainability initiatives, this book explores the elements that
constitute effective policy, and the factors that can help or
hinder implementation and adoption. Readers gain insight into
policies in effect at the federal, state, and local levels, in the
areas of water, energy, material use, and waste management, and the
reasons why local policies are often the most innovative and
successful. Discussion surrounding monitoring and measurement
addresses the lack of standardization, as well as the government's
critical role in leading the field toward generally accepted
sustainability metrics, while outlining the reasons why certain
policies are more feasible than others.

This book is an introductory resource, written in non-technical
language, and organized in a coherent manner that establishes
foundational knowledge before introducing more complex issues. Even
readers with little background in sustainability will gain insight
into the current state of the field and the issues at hand.

* Understand sustainability in public and private enterprises,
including the role of government and public policy

* Learn the current standing federal, state, and local policies
surrounding sustainability

* Discover what makes an effective sustainability policy,
including measurement and evaluation metrics

* Explore the politics and future of sustainability, and the
barriers to change

Sustainability is a hot topic in both the public and private
sector, with vocal advocates on both sides of every issue, so
developing effective policy is crucial. For public sector
professionals entering the sustainability field, Introduction to
Sustainability Policy & Management is a valuable
resource.