ISSN:1322-1698    

DOI:10.1080/14486563.1997.10648373

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1997

数据来源: Taylor

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This article reports the results of a study of the availability and use of environmental statistics in Australia. It is based on an extensive survey of users. The results show that people working in the areas of biodiversity, mining, coastal waters and urbanisation are the most frequent users of environmental statistics, and that public servants and private consultants are particularly dependent on them. While a majority of users are reasonably satisfied with the availability and usefulness of environmental statistics, 30 per cent believe that their needs are met poorly or very poorly. More than a third of users would like to be able to consult a single on-line web site to answer their questions about the availability of environmental statistics.

ISSN:1322-1698    

DOI:10.1080/14486563.1997.10648374

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1997

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

As part of the appraisal of the Building Better Cities Program, the Commonwealth conducted a multipurpose and retrospective evaluation of the 26 project program, including its contribution to the achievement of Ecologically Sustainable Development (ESD). The program included projects as diverse as urban consolidation, public transport, waste treatment, housing and inner urban redevelopment. This article reports the results of that evaluation.

ISSN:1322-1698    

DOI:10.1080/14486563.1997.10648375

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1997

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

Effective planning in rural regions depends on the availability of an appropriate information base. The development of improved information bases can have a significant positive impact on planning activities. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) are powerful tools that have a demonstrated capability to facilitate improved decision-making. Implementation of GIS in rural catchments has been limited to a few relatively simple applications. The data, software and hardware costs and skills required in establishing effective GIS-based planning appear to have dissuaded investment on the part of individual potential stakeholders. This article describes an approach used to facilitate the development of a corporate GIS facility involving collaboration between industry, the community, government and research agencies in the Herbert River catchment of north Queensland. It details activities aimed at familiarising stakeholders with the basic concepts of GIS and helping them develop an understanding of their requirements and opportunities for the use of GIS. A cost-benefit analytical framework used to evaluate investment in the system is outlined and a method to evaluate non-quantifiable impacts of the project is introduced. In doing so, a strategic approach for evaluating GIS that is broadly applicable for use in other rural contexts is provided.

ISSN:1322-1698    

DOI:10.1080/14486563.1997.10648376

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1997

数据来源: Taylor

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There is significant potential for the diffusion of Australian renewable energy technologies to the Asia-Pacific region. Many Australian companies already export New and Renewable Sources of Energy (NRSE) technologies to countries in the region, and Australia's domestic industry provides a sound base for companies to expand into increasing export markets. In addition, the Australian government is increasing interest in NRSE, pursuing Joint Implementation (JI) or Activities Implemented Jointly (AIJ) as a mechanism for the transfer of NRSE technologies under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). Despite competition with often subsidised conventional energy sources, NRSE technologies are considered to be economically and technically viable in many areas of developing countries. This paper explores issues relating to NRSE projects in developing countries, potential markets for Australian NRSE technologies, and opportunities for Australian industry and government players.

ISSN:1322-1698    

DOI:10.1080/14486563.1997.10648377

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1997

数据来源: Taylor

摘要:

In non-sewered urban and rural residential developments, domestic wastewaters are treated and disposed of on-site. Surveys indicate that the performance of domestic systems needs to be significantly improved to overcome potential public health and nuisance problems caused by failing systems. Many current effluent disposal practices are clearly not sustainable according to the accepted definitions of ecological sustainability. It is essential that the on-site disposal of domestic effluent is considered as an integral part of the land development process. Individual soil and site assessment needs to be undertaken in the design and sizing of effluent disposal systems. An important implication from the consideration of land capability criteria for on-site effluent disposal is that individual lot sizes will need to be larger in future developments of this nature.

ISSN:1322-1698    

DOI:10.1080/14486563.1997.10648378

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1997

数据来源: Taylor

ISSN:1322-1698    

DOI:10.1080/14486563.1997.10648379

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1997

数据来源: Taylor

ISSN:1322-1698    

DOI:10.1080/14486563.1997.10648380

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1997

数据来源: Taylor

ISSN:1322-1698    

DOI:10.1080/14486563.1997.10648381

出版商:Taylor & Francis Group    

年代:1997

数据来源: Taylor