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Regional eco-efficiency indicators – a participatory approach
- Source :
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Journal of Cleaner Production . Aug2006, Vol. 14 Issue 18, p1603-1611. 9p. - Publication Year :
- 2006
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Abstract
- Abstract: Eco-efficiency emerged in the 1990s as a measure of “the efficiency with which ecological resources are used to meet human needs.” Eco-efficiency indicators as tools for regional sustainability policy were demonstrated in a Life-Environment project, ECOREG, in the Finnish region of Kymenlaakso. A participatory approach was utilised to produce indicators that are relevant for regional decision-makers and that will actually be used. The approach established a system through which decision-makers are able to monitor changes using several economic-environmental ratio indicators, and at the same time obtain information on the social progress taking place in the region. In the future, there will be a need for an ongoing dialogue among the different actors in the region in order to ensure that the indicators are indeed used to promote sustainable development. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09596526
- Volume :
- 14
- Issue :
- 18
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Cleaner Production
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 21610684
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2005.05.025