OECD Rural Studies Mining Regions and Cities Case of the Pilbara, Australia

OECD Rural Studies Mining Regions and Cities Case of the Pilbara, Australia
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Publisher : OECD Publishing
Total Pages : 167
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ISBN-10 : 9789264555297
ISBN-13 : 9264555293
Rating : 4/5 (97 Downloads)

Synopsis OECD Rural Studies Mining Regions and Cities Case of the Pilbara, Australia by : OECD

The green transition presents the Pilbara with an opportunity to diversify its economy and improve well-being conditions of its communities, while becoming a strategic player in the global shift towards more sustainable mining. This study offers guidance on how the Pilbara can shape a more inclusive and sustainable development model that supports economic diversification and prioritises improving the living conditions of its communities, particularly First Nations.

OECD Rural Studies Mining Regions and Cities Case of Västerbotten and Norrbotten, Sweden

OECD Rural Studies Mining Regions and Cities Case of Västerbotten and Norrbotten, Sweden
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Publisher : OECD Publishing
Total Pages : 162
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ISBN-10 : 9789264938687
ISBN-13 : 9264938680
Rating : 4/5 (87 Downloads)

Synopsis OECD Rural Studies Mining Regions and Cities Case of Västerbotten and Norrbotten, Sweden by : OECD

Sweden’s northern region, Upper Norrland, is one of the most important mining regions in Europe and has the potential to become a global leader in environmentally sustainable mining. This study identifies how Västerbotten and Norrbotten can build on their competitive advantages and address current and future challenges to support a resilient future through sustainable mining.

OECD Rural Studies Mining Regions and Cities Case of Andalusia, Spain

OECD Rural Studies Mining Regions and Cities Case of Andalusia, Spain
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Publisher : OECD Publishing
Total Pages : 163
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ISBN-10 : 9789264734876
ISBN-13 : 9264734872
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis OECD Rural Studies Mining Regions and Cities Case of Andalusia, Spain by : OECD

Andalusia is the largest mining producer in Spain, the second-largest copper producer in the EU and a leader in marble and gypsum production. The region benefits from two distinct mining subsectors, each with a rich network of suppliers that are relevant for local development: the metallic mining sector (e.g. copper and zinc),

Settlement Systems in Sparsely Populated Regions

Settlement Systems in Sparsely Populated Regions
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Publisher : Elsevier
Total Pages : 407
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ISBN-10 : 9781483162317
ISBN-13 : 1483162311
Rating : 4/5 (17 Downloads)

Synopsis Settlement Systems in Sparsely Populated Regions by : Richard E. Lonsdale

Settlement Systems in Sparsely Populated Regions: The United States and Australia provides an understanding of the special difficulties encountered by those living in sparselands and the issues facing government policy makers. This book discusses the regional aspects of human settlement as well as the regional differences in human welfare. Organized into 18 chapters, this book begins with an overview of the special set of characteristics and problems of sparsely populated regions. This text then describes the rapid changes affecting lightly populated areas. Other chapters consider the collective accessibility of any location in connection to the total national population as represented by maps of population potential. This book describes as well the more self-sufficient nucleated rural settlement of the far outback. The final chapter deals with the six general observations concerning sparsely populated lands thought to have applicability beyond just the United States and Australia. This book is a valuable resource for government policy makers.

Labour Force Mobility in the Australian Resources Industry

Labour Force Mobility in the Australian Resources Industry
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 207
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ISBN-10 : 9789811020186
ISBN-13 : 9811020183
Rating : 4/5 (86 Downloads)

Synopsis Labour Force Mobility in the Australian Resources Industry by : Fiona M. Haslam McKenzie

This book addresses the socio-economic impacts of rapid economic development due to a global mining boom. It reviews the efforts taken by communities, governments and companies in Australia to deliver enduring benefits while minimising the negative consequences of rapid growth. In particular, the effects and tensions of new workforce arrangements, worker mobility and condensed mine life cycles on communities and economies are explored. Split into two parts, the first part of the book details various issues related to the socio-economic impacts of Labour Force Mobility and Rapid Economic Growth, while the second part focuses on measuring the socio-economic impacts of Rapid Economic Growth. Chapter contributors have technical and scientific backgrounds which have been informed by social perspectives. They understand the technical and economic spheres of the resources industries and recognize the gaps in the public policy which hinder regional economic development during a period of extraordinary growth and opportunity. The book is a useful resource for practitioners in the public policy, resources, community planning and economic development sectors as well as students in business, regional planning and human resources.

Mining and Community in South Africa

Mining and Community in South Africa
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 256
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ISBN-10 : 9781351668743
ISBN-13 : 1351668749
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis Mining and Community in South Africa by : Philippe Burger

Mining has played a key role in the growth of many towns in South Africa. This growth has been accompanied by a proliferation of informal settlements, by pressure to provide basic services and by institutional pressures in local government to support mining. Fragile municipal finance, changing social attributes, the pressures of shift-work on mineworkers, the impact on the physical environment and perceived new inequalities between mineworkers, contract workers and original inhabitants have further complicated matters. Mining growth has however also led to substantial local economic benefits to existing business and it has contributed to a mushrooming of new enterprises. While the relationship between mining and economic development at the country level has received adequate attention in existing literature, less is known about the consequences of mining at the local level. This book investigates the local impacts of mining in South Africa, focusing on employment, inequality, housing, business development, worker well-being, governance, municipal finance, planning and the environment. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, Mining and Community in South Africa will be of interest to scholars of South Africa, economic development, labour and industry, politics and planning.

Northern Australia

Northern Australia
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Publisher : Elsevier
Total Pages : 442
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ISBN-10 : 9781483277370
ISBN-13 : 1483277372
Rating : 4/5 (70 Downloads)

Synopsis Northern Australia by : Don Parkes

Northern Australia: The Arenas of Life and Ecosystems on Half a Continent provides a geographical study of the interplay of environmental challenge and human endeavor in the vast arena of Northern Australia. This book is organized into three parts. Part A presents the contextual setting for Parts B and C. It includes a historical geographer's perspective on the ecological impact of 200 years of European settlement; a description of the use of satellite imagery; and discussion of some of the interactions among natural subsystems as they impinge on human activities (especially in the extensive rangelands). Part B discusses some of the human ecosystems which extend over a very large geographical territory. In these ecosystems the human population is small in terms of absolute number and relative to the population of other living things. These include the tropical marine ecosystems and their growing utilization for mariculture; and rangeland ecosytems dominated by cattle and the overlapping semi-arid grasslands. Part C discusses intensive ecosystems, where the human population is dominant in number.

City Limits

City Limits
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Publisher : Melbourne Univ. Publishing
Total Pages : 180
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ISBN-10 : 9780522868012
ISBN-13 : 0522868010
Rating : 4/5 (12 Downloads)

Synopsis City Limits by : Jane-Frances Kelly

Our bush heritage helped to define our identity, but today Australia is a nation of cities. A higher proportion of Australians live in cities than almost any other country, and most of our national wealth is generated in them. For most of the twentieth century, our cities gave us some of the highest living standards in the world. But they are no longer keeping up with changes in how we live and how our economy works. The distance between where people live and where they work is growing fast. The housing market isn't working, locking many Australians out of where and how they'd like to live. The daily commute is getting longer, putting pressure on social and family life and driving up living costs. Instead of bringing us together, Australia's cities are dividing Australians—between young and old, rich and poor, the outer suburbs and the inner city. Neglecting our cities has real consequences for our lives now, and for our future prosperity. Using stories and case studies to show how individuals, families and businesses experience life in cities today, this book provides an account of why Australia’s cities are broken, and how to fix them.

Contemporary Issues in Australian Urban and Regional Planning

Contemporary Issues in Australian Urban and Regional Planning
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Publisher : Routledge
Total Pages : 307
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ISBN-10 : 9781317592884
ISBN-13 : 1317592883
Rating : 4/5 (84 Downloads)

Synopsis Contemporary Issues in Australian Urban and Regional Planning by : Julie Brunner

Contemporary Issues in Australian Urban and Regional Planning looks at a wide range of planning issues in Australia from the city to the regional scale, covering key topics in sustainable development and planning including economic, social, environmental and governance perspectives. It also covers issues of climate change, population and urbanization trends, economic competitiveness and the Quadruple Bottom Line (QBL) Sustainability agenda. The book is organized around three key elements: Pressures and Principles of development and planning for sustainability Planning Practice and Processes focused on essential topics including cities, regions, rural areas, and social and environmental issues and Future Processes and Prospects for planning practice and education covering the fundamental issues of assessing sustainability, managing risk, effective participation and evolving approaches to planning education. Contemporary Issues in Australian Urban and Regional Planning is an invaluable resource for students and practitioners of planning and related fields and provides a critical perspective on current issues in evolving natural and socio-economic contexts in Australian planning.

Out of Place

Out of Place
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Publisher : Apollo Books
Total Pages : 340
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ISBN-10 : 174258554X
ISBN-13 : 9781742585543
Rating : 4/5 (4X Downloads)

Synopsis Out of Place by : Philip Goldswain

This collection of essays explores historical, geographical, and cultural factors that contribute to our understanding of places and settings of Australian transient communities. From Gwalia and Kalgoorlie in Western Australia, Charters Towers in Queensland, Broken Hill in New South Wales, and Queenstown in Tasmania, the places provide opportunity to revisit sites of history from the different angles of architecture, landscape theory, social history, and visual arts. They also provide a springboard for thinking through the pressing issues of contemporary Australians and counterparts in other 'post-settler' societies. [Subject: Australian Studies, History]