Sustainable Development and Planning IV (Wit Transactions on Ecology and the Environment)

Contains the proceedings of the Fourth International Conference on Sustainable Development and Planning, held on Cyprus, May 13-15, 2009.The conference addressed the subject of regional development in an integrated way as well as in accordance with the principles of sustainability. It has become apparent that planners, environmentalists, architects, engineers, policy makers and economists have to work together in order to ensure that planning and development can meet our present needs without compromising the ability of future generations.Effective strategies for management should consider planning and regional development, two closely related disciplines, and emphasize the demand to handle these matters in an integrated way. This conference provides a common forum for all scientists specializing in the range of subjects ncluded within sustainable development and planning.Papers from the Fourth International Conference on Sustainable Development and Planning include the following topics: Regional Planning; City Planning; Rural Development; Environmental Impact Assessment; Environmental Management; Environmental Legislation and Policy; Integrated Territorial and Environmental Risk Analysis; Ecosystem Analysis; Protection and Remediation; Social and Cultural Issues; Environmental Economics; Geo-Informatics; Urban Landscapes; Transportation; Waste Management; Resources Management; Forecasting; Politics and Sustainability; Sustainable Developments in Developing Countries; Indicators of Sustainability; Response to World Events; and Marine Environment.