Sustainability Policy

Praise for Sustainability Policy Forceful, comprehensive, and full of real-world applications, this is a must-read for any public or private manager serious about running a sustainable enterprise. Indeed, the authors make a powerful case that sustainability management is no longer a choice, but an economic, social, and public health imperative. They explain the urgent need for effective federal and state sustainability policy, and why we are not getting it. And they highlight the particular importance of cities and private enterprise in filling the gap. Sustainability Policy is an invaluable resource for policymakers, managers, and students who want to understand the field and take part in it. -Caswell Holloway,Deputy COO, Bloomberg LP It's easy to confuse environmentalism and sustainability, but they have different purposes. This book clearly defines what sustainability policy is and isn't, and what role each level of government has in executing it. -Rohit T. Aggarwala, Professor, Columbia University; former Director of Long-Term Planning and Sustainability, City of New York Sustainability Policy offers an accessible and pragmatic approach to understanding how to move society toward a 'renewable economy' and a sustainable future. In introducing the reader to the types of policy tools that can be effective in changing how energy resources are developed and used, this book underscores the feasibility of achieving a sustainable future. At the same time, it draws attention to some of the key features of the management and political context that shape how sustainability policies are devised and implemented. Throughout this book, the authors not only show us what is possible, but also lay out a realistic path to get there. -Tanya Heikkila, Associate Professor & Director, PhD program, School of Public Affairs, University of Colorado Denver This path-breaking book presents an in-depth, wide-ranging analysis of why global society is experiencing significant difficulty achieving sustainability. The authors convincingly argue that major changes must take place in our economic system, government policymaking and implementation, and government management if we are to achieve a sustainable global framework. Both researchers and students will find this study informative and illuminating. -Sheldon Kamieniecki, Dean, Social Sciences, University of California, Santa Cruz Sustainability Policy is a must-read for anyone wanting to better understand the future of our country's energy economy. It is a definitive book on how we will effectively manage our public policy system into the realities of the 21st century and beyond. -Howard W. Buffett, Lecturer in International and Public Affairs, Columbia University