Author: ed. Tolba Mostafa K, ed. Ei-kholy Osama A
Place: Londan
Publisher: Chapman & Hall
Year: 1992
Volume: 1992 ah 8
Pages: 884
ISBN: 0 412 469901
Keyword: Environment
Shelf: C7R4
Accession No: B1006
Contents: Foreword Editor’s Preface Acknowledgements Part One: The Issues Part Two: Causes and Consequences Part Three: The Response Part Four: Looking Ahead Appendix A- Contributors to the report Appendix B- Reviewers, Participants and Commentators in Workshops Index
Abstract: *The World Environment 1972–1992: Two Decades of Challenge* reviews global environmental progress since the 1972 United Nations Conference on the Human Environment. Divided into four parts, it addresses key issues, causes and consequences of environmental degradation, global responses, and future challenges. The report highlights the United Nations’ central role in shaping international environmental policy and promoting cooperation. Contributions from experts and workshops enrich the analysis, offering insights into successes and setbacks over two decades. With detailed appendices and an index, the report serves as a valuable reference for understanding environmental developments and guiding future sustainability efforts.