Voluntary Standard Systems

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dc.contributor.author David J. Smyth
dc.contributor.editor Carsten Schmitz-Hoffmann Michael Schmidt Berthold Hansmann Dmitry Palekhov
dc.date.accessioned 2019-03-26T08:21:01Z
dc.date.accessioned 2023-07-22T06:48:40Z
dc.date.available 2019-03-26T08:21:01Z
dc.date.available 2023-07-22T06:48:40Z
dc.date.issued 2014
dc.identifier.isbn 978-3-642-35716-9
dc.identifier.uri http://10.215.13.25/handle/123456789/57997
dc.description This book is divided into five parts, which provide a comprehensive overview of the current VSS concepts and contains numerous examples of their implementation in different sectors of the economy. Part I introduces the concept and nature of VSS and discusses various issues related to their functioning. Part II highlights the difference between formal and private standards, their complementary characteristics and their co-functioning. Part III places VSS in the broader context of global development issues and challenges, including development policy and international sustainability commitments, progress towards achieving, green economy, and meeting climate protection targets. Part IV presents a representative selection of case studies to aid in demonstrating their wide range of applications and effectiveness in contributing to development objectives. Part V closes our publication with discussion of the current challenges related to the development of VSS and the future outlook.
dc.language en en_US
dc.language.iso en en_US
dc.publisher Springer en_US
dc.subject Voluntary en_US
dc.title Voluntary Standard Systems en_US
dc.type Book en_US


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