Ernest Anye Fongwa Knihy

Focusing on ecosystem services, this book introduces an innovative approach using Petri nets for modeling and simulating multi-agent interactions at the landscape scale. It presents findings from doctoral research that includes management schemes and community-based financial participation models aimed at preserving ecosystem services. A practical application in the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Spreewald illustrates these concepts. This resource is valuable for a wide audience, including developers, researchers, and local communities seeking to enhance sustainability.

Focusing on sustainability assessment, this collaborative work presents findings from research projects across Europe and other global regions. It highlights innovative tools and methods, alongside case studies that address emerging socio-cultural threats to sustainable development. Contributions from diverse areas, including West and East Europe, Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America, provide valuable insights. This resource serves decision-makers, researchers, and community members, aiming to enhance strategies and policies for sustainable development worldwide.

Focusing on the intersection of finance and sustainable business development, this book explores how Financial Participation (FP) can alleviate barriers to corporate financing. It addresses common business challenges and outlines strategies for efficient resource management that minimize financial liabilities. The text aims to provide practical guidance for various stakeholders, including environmentalists and local governments, to foster sustainable business opportunities using local resources. An illustrative case study on a landfill gasification project in Cottbus, Germany, is included to demonstrate these concepts in action.

Dieses Buch analysiert die Finanzierungskriterien der EU für Entwicklungsprojekte in Subsahara-Afrika und kombiniert diese mit einem Projektzyklusmanagement-Ansatz. Es untersucht Gründe für das Scheitern von Entwicklungsprojekten und schlägt ein integriertes technisches Managementframework vor. Es richtet sich an internationale Organisationen, Berater und Studierende.