21 Best Books on Sustainable Development

We have compiled a list of the Best Reference Books on Sustainable Development, which are used by students of top universities, and colleges. This will help you choose the right book depending on if you are a beginner or an expert. Here is the complete list of Sustainable Development Books with their authors, publishers, and an unbiased review of them as well as links to the Amazon website to directly purchase them. If permissible, you can also download the free PDF books on Sustainable Development below.

1. Sustainable Development

 
1."Concepts of Environmental Management for Sustainable Development" by M C Dash
“Concepts of Environmental Management for Sustainable Development” Book Review: This book is an introduction to sustainable development with a focus on environmental management and science. It covers various tools for management and serves as a reference for students of environmental science, MBA & BBA at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. The book discusses indicators and priorities related to sustainable development, including corporate environmental indicators, legal and technological tools, environmental laws, life cycle analysis, EMP and EMS certification, pollution control technology, auditing, accounting, industrial safety practices, disaster management, hazardous and biomedical waste management, secured landfill, Hazchem code, and management of energy with climate change. It also includes case studies and additional information on relevant topics.

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2."The Age of Sustainable Development" by Jeffrey D Sachs and Ki–moon Ban
“The Age of Sustainable Development” Book Review: This book is distinguished by its breadth, clarity, attention to detail, insightful discussion of complex issues, and the author’s practical experience and impartiality. It explores how individuals tackle global issues such as extreme poverty, environmental degradation, and political-economic injustice. This book serves as a valuable resource for activists, environmentalists, and policymakers. It is essentially ten outstanding books in one volume, as it covers topics such as economics, history, healthcare, development, education, gender issues, food, climate change, and biodiversity, and offers some of the best available information on these subjects. If you want to comprehend the modern world and have room for only one book on your shelf, this is the book for you. – Jared Diamond, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Guns, Germs, and Steel.

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3."Global Sustainable Development Report 2015: Climate Change and Sustainable Development: Assessing Progress of Regions and Countries" by Teri
“Global Sustainable Development Report 2015: Climate Change and Sustainable Development: Assessing Progress of Regions and Countries” Book Review: The focus of this book is on global climate change and its impact. It covers the emission of greenhouse gases, increasing temperatures, and alterations in precipitation patterns. The book discusses the melting of glaciers, rising sea levels, and extreme weather changes, which affect life on earth, including humans, water, health, and the risk of disasters. The book presents an approach to address the issue through mitigation and adaptation strategies. It also highlights the scientific assessment of climate risks associated with new climate changes.

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4."Environmental Ecology, biodiversity And Climate Change: Towards Sustainable Development" by H M Saxena
“Environmental Ecology, biodiversity And Climate Change: Towards Sustainable Development” Book Review: This book covers the topics of environmental ecology and biodiversity, as well as sustainable development and climate change. It addresses issues such as deforestation, pollution, sustainability, and global warming, as well as topics related to food production, loss of biodiversity, and waste management. Additionally, the book includes multiple-choice questions (MCQs) that may be useful for competitive exams.

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5."Sustainable Development: Linking Economy, Society, Environment" by Tracey Strange and Anne Bayley
“Sustainable Development: Linking Economy, Society, Environment” Book Review: The book provides insights into how consumption affects sustainability, and how both governments and citizens can promote it. It contains policy recommendations and research findings related to sustainable development, climate change, developing countries, and social responsibility. The book covers three major areas: economy, society, and environment.

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6."Innovation for Sustainable Development" by Jean-Yves Grosclaude and Rajendra K Pachauri
“Innovation for Sustainable Development” Book Review: This book presents an exploration of the concept of innovation and its swift advancements, including those which promote sustainable development. It encompasses innovative approaches across various fields, such as urbanization, agriculture, mobility, and education, as well as the importance of water and energy supply. The book features a variety of charts, maps, and tables, and is intended to be a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, journalists, and professionals.

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7."Engineering Applications in Sustainable Design and Development" by Bradley Striebig
“Engineering Applications in Sustainable Design and Development” Book Review: The book presented here delves into modern sustainability issues and models and provides case studies as illustrations. It will be a valuable resource for engineering students and trainees. The book includes various study materials such as questions, study guides, and test preparation materials to aid in real-world applications. It can also serve as a guide for engineering design courses, covering topics such as sustainability science and environmental impact analysis, including models that will be useful for instructors.

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8."Ecology And Sustainable Development" by P S Ramakrishnan
“Ecology And Sustainable Development” Book Review: This book presents a comprehensive overview of ecology and sustainable development. The book covers topics such as biodiversity, ecosystem functioning, conservation, and sustainable management of natural resources. It also addresses environmental issues such as climate change, pollution, and deforestation. Ramakrishnan’s approach integrates ecological principles with social and economic factors to promote sustainable development. The book is aimed at students, researchers, and policymakers interested in environmental science, ecology, and sustainable development.

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9."Management of Resources for Sustainable Development" by Sushma Goel
“Management of Resources for Sustainable Development” Book Review: This book presents an efficient resource management approach with a focus on environmental sustainability and technology. It covers a range of topics, including human resources, materials, and the management of individuals, communities, and nations. The book explores sustainable development and its classification, as well as its objectives and practices, such as conservation, recycling, and alternative resources. It is a valuable resource for students studying home science and resource management.

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10."Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development: Issues and Policies" by S Ramaswamy and Sathis G Kumar
“Energy, Environment and Sustainable Development: Issues and Policies” Book Review: This book focuses on the topics of energy, environment, and sustainable development. It delves into the various challenges of renewable energy and explores the relationship between energy and sustainable development. The book also sheds light on the impact of industrialization and environmental degradation on urban environments. It covers issues such as solid waste management, water crises, sources of drinking water, and their effects on health. Furthermore, the book provides information on water resource management and policy interventions that can contribute to sustainable environmental management.

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11."Sustainable Development and Green Communication: African and Asian Perspectives" by imusti
“Sustainable Development and Green Communication: African and Asian Perspectives” Book Review: This book provides an in-depth analysis of the interconnection between communication and sustainability in the context of social change. It covers various theoretical and practical issues related to sustainability, community, communication, growth, and social change. The book’s strength lies in its diversity, as it covers a broad range of topics from both academic and experiential perspectives, and incorporates case studies to illustrate the concepts. The book is particularly relevant in the current climate, where sustainable development and permanent social change are increasingly becoming the focus of academic and professional discussions.

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2. Economics of Sustainable Development and CPR Management

 
1."Bio-cultural Diversity and Sustainable Development in North East India" by Ajeya Jha and S Munjal
“Bio-Cultural Diversity & Sustainable Development in North East India” Book Review: This book focuses on the conservation of biodiversity and sustainable development in North East India. The book presents case studies from different regions in North East India and discusses the importance of the relationship between the indigenous people and their environment. It also includes chapters on traditional knowledge, climate change, and community-based natural resource management. It is useful for researchers, policymakers, and students interested in the area of sustainable development and biodiversity conservation.

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2."The Economics of Sustainable Development: The Case of India (Natural Resource Management and Policy)" by Surender Kumar and Shunsuke Managi
“The Economics of Sustainable Development: The Case of India: 32 (Natural Resource Management and Policy)” Book Review: This book presents methodological approaches for the economics of sustainable development and includes recent empirical work carried out in India by Dr. Surender Kumar and Dr. Shunsuke Managi. The book’s various chapters utilize Indian data to demonstrate the wide applicability of production theory methods in addressing many empirical issues related to sustainable development in an agrarian economy. The authors are commended for their effort in compiling this useful reference and the publishers for distributing this volume. Cost functions, distance functions, and production functions are used in many recent studies and are reported in this book for environmental valuation. Environmental valuation is crucial for designing policy instruments such as pollution taxes for sustainable development and for measuring green GDP. Some chapters in this book show that the distance function approach could be used to evaluate the cost of environmentally sustainable development.

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3."Economics and Ecology: New frontiers and sustainable development" by Edward Barbier
“Economics and Ecology: New frontiers and sustainable development” Book Review: This book is a result of the collaboration between the Life Sciences Editor of Chapman and Hall, Bob Carling, and the author, aimed at creating a volume that deals with the intersection of economics and the environment. The two noticed a growing interest in the “boondocks” of these two fields, with experts borrowing ideas from each other. The book aims to provide a cross-section of this writing, and the author was excited to edit it for several reasons. One of the author’s primary interests is how the financial analysis of natural resource and environmental issues can benefit from ideas and practices from other disciplines, particularly nature. As Director of the London Environmental Economics Center and a Senior Researcher at the International Institute of Environment and Development, the author was fortunate to have worked with many experts whose work would be ideal for the book. The author was delighted that colleagues and partners were equally enthusiastic about the project and agreed to contribute to it.

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4."The Effective Security Officer's Training Manual" by Ralph Brislin
“The Effective Security Officer’s Training Manual” Book Review: The third edition of this book aims to educate security officials on the crucial aspects of performing their job professionally and efficiently. The book emphasizes the significance of training in becoming an expert security official and covers the fundamental skills and knowledge required by security officials. The third edition addresses modern-day challenges, including evolving technology and the need for proactiveness and vigilance. It also covers current issues such as sexual harassment, crowd control, diversity, individuals with special needs, new technologies, and more. The book includes discussion questions at the end of each chapter and a full secondary package to help readers develop their career as effective and trustworthy security official.

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5."Safeguarding Cultural Properties: Security for Museums, Libraries, Parks, and Zoos" by Stevan P Layne
“Safeguarding Cultural Properties: Security for Museums, Libraries, Parks, and Zoos” Book Review: This is a comprehensive guide on how to secure cultural properties from theft, vandalism, and natural disasters. The book covers various topics including risk assessment, emergency planning, physical security, access control, fire protection, and collections care. It also includes case studies and examples of successful security programs from various institutions. Some of the chapters in the book are the Nature of the Problem, Risk Assessment, Security Systems and Devices, Fire Protection, and Emergency Planning and Response. This book is a must-read for anyone responsible for the protection of cultural properties.

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6."A Fast Track To Structured Finance Modeling, Monitoring and Valuation: Jump Start VBA" by William Preinitz
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7."The Cpr Retirement Rescue Roadmap: Your Guide to Breathing Life into Any Portfolio" by Nathaniel J Miller
“The CPR Retirement Rescue Roadmap: Your Guide to Breathing Life Into Any Portfolio” Book Review: This book is an informative guide for retirees or soon-to-be retirees looking to optimize their financial portfolios. The book is divided into six chapters covering topics such as creating a personalized plan, investment strategies, income streams, risk management, and estate planning. Miller provides practical tips and advice on how to navigate the complexities of retirement planning, including how to maximize Social Security benefits and tax-efficient withdrawal strategies. This book is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to secure their financial future during retirement.

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8."Career CPR: Meaningful Strategies to Resuscitate or Nurture Your Career" by Tami Gilbert
“Career CPR: Meaningful Strategies to Resuscitate or Nurture Your Career” Book Review: This book provides strategies for individuals who struggle to find a fulfilling career and motivation to succeed. In today’s rapidly changing economy, career shifts are becoming more frequent, and taking control of one’s career is crucial. Investing in personal and professional development, staying engaged, and contributing to the company’s bottom line are all ways to enhance career prospects. This book offers a plethora of techniques to help readers love their job, boost productivity, maximize performance, and thrive in the contemporary corporate environment.

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9."Sustainable Federal Facilities: A Guide to Integrating Value Engineering, Life-Cycle Costing, and Sustainable Development" by Federal Facilities Council
“Sustainable Federal Facilities: A Guide to Integrating Value Engineering, Life-Cycle Costing, and Sustainable Development” Book Review: This book is an essential guide for creating sustainable and cost-effective federal facilities. The book covers topics such as sustainable development, value engineering, and life-cycle costing. It includes case studies and best practices for designing, building, and maintaining sustainable facilities. The chapters cover a range of topics from the basics of sustainable design to the integration of sustainable practices into existing facilities. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone involved in federal facility design, construction, or management.

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10."Endophytes: Crop Productivity and Protection: Volume 2 (Sustainable Development and Biodiversity)" by Dinesh K Maheshwari and K Annapurna
“Endophytes: Crop Productivity and Protection: Volume 2 (Sustainable Development and Biodiversity)” Book Review: This book is a comprehensive guide to endophytes and their role in sustainable crop productivity and protection. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the diversity and distribution of endophytes, their application in agriculture, their potential for enhancing crop productivity, and their role in biotic and abiotic stress management. With contributions from leading experts in the field, this book is an essential resource for researchers, students, and professionals interested in sustainable agriculture and biodiversity conservation.

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