Sustainable Development In International Relations

The Importance of a One Health, Eco-health, and Planetary Health Perspective
Erscheinungsjahr 2026
ISBN: 978-3-032-35253-8
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 636 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm

Reihe: World Sustainability Series

The complex web of global challenges—from climate change and resource scarcity to pandemics and mass migration—has exposed a key fault line in traditional international relations: the predominant lack of a focus on sustainability. The realist and liberal paradigms that have long dominated the field are increasingly insufficient for a world where environmental degradation transcends borders and threatens the very foundation of state security and global stability. A world where sustainable development has become essential to ensure long-lasting results.

This book addresses the urgent need for a new conceptual framework that places sustainability at the heart of international relations. Its primary aim is to bridge the gap between environmental discourse and international relations theory. It seeks to examine how ecological pressures are reshaping power dynamics, national interests, and global governance structures. By integrating sustainability as a core analytical lens, this book aims to equip scholars, students, and policymakers with the tools to understand and navigate the intertwined crises of the Anthropocene, ultimately arguing that a secure and equitable world order is unattainable without a fundamental commitment to ecological and social sustainability.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Leal Filho, Walter

Kumar, Rajeev

Fachgebiete

• Sozialwissenschaften Politikwissenschaft Internationale Beziehungen
• Geowissenschaften Umweltwissenschaften Nachhaltigkeit
• Sozialwissenschaften Pädagogik Schulen, Schulleitung Universitäten, Hochschulen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Chapter 1. Environmental Security in International Relations: Linking Ecology, Peace and Policy.- Chapter 2. Climate Change Diplomacy: Redefining Global Governance for Sustainable Future.- Chapter 3. Digital Borders and Migration Diplomacy in the Maghreb: Infrastructural Securitisation and the Sustainability of Mobility Governance.- Chapter 4. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) using Artificial Intelligence with Case Studies: Progress & Perspectives.- Chapter 5. From Regional Initiatives to Global Cooperation: Integrating Sustainability into International Relations.- Chapter 6. Green Innovation for Sustainable Diplomacy: Indonesia and India's Pathways to Low-Carbon Globalization.- Chapter 7. The Role of Soft Law in Shaping ESG Regulation: The Case of Climate Transition Bond Guidelines for Developing Sustainability.- Chapter 8. Sustainable Development Goals: Frameworks, Challenges, and Bridging Theory to Practice in Global Implementation.- Chapter 9. Environmental Sustainability through Mandated Corporate Responsibility: A South-Asian Strategy for Achieving SDGs.- Chapter 10. Sustainability Outcomes in International Initiatives: Comparative Lessons from Successes and Failures.- Chapter 11. Integrating Sustainable Development Goals into Sustainability Reporting: Frameworks, Standards, and Emerging Challenges.- Chapter 12. Co-governing sustainability through HEI alliances: Evidence from the SEA-EU network.- Chapter 13. South-South Cooperation as a Sustainability Strategy: Africa-Asia-Latin America Experience.- Chapter 14. From Global Principles to Local Realities: CBDR and Climate Finance Governance in Bangladesh.- Chapter 15. CBAM and Environmental Sustainability in International Trade: Climate Equity and Legal Challenges for Developing Countries.- Chapter 16. From Stockholm to Sustainability Justice: Human Rights, Accountability, and International Environmental Governance.- Chapter 17. Sustainability and Carbon Diplomacy: Integrating Indigenous Knowledge Systems and AI-Enabled Strategic Governance.- Chapter 18. Sustainability Governance and Clean Energy Transition in European SMEs: Institutional Dynamics and Implications for International Climate Commitments.- Chapter 19. De-Risking Through Sustainability: The Impact of Sustainable Fi-nancing on Belt and Road Infrastructure Projects.- Chapter 20. Technology Driven Pathways to Sustainable Development in a Multipolar International Order.- Chapter 21. Sustainable Future and Green Public Diplomacy: Strategic Transformation in ASEAN Member Countries.- Chapter 22. SDGs at a Crossroads: Progress, Pitfalls, and Pathways for a Sustainable World.- Chapter 23. Global Environmental Law in the Era of Sustainability: Legal Frameworks, Governance, and Implementation Challenges.- Chapter 24. Institutionalizing Sustainability: The Role of the Sustainable Development Commission and the Legal Foundations of the SDGs.- Chapter 25. Critical Perspectives on Global Sustainability Agendas: Power, Contradictions, and Transformative Pathways in International Governance.- Chapter 26. International Organizations and Global Sustainability Governance: Legal Frameworks, Institutional Mechanisms, and Implementation Challenges.- Chapter 27. Integrating Sustainability into Humanitarian Logistics as a Natural Disaster Response Strategy: A Case Study in Veracruz, Mexico.- Chapter 28. How Responsive are Swedish Enterprises to the Ecological Environment? A Paradigm of Entrepreneurial Success.- Chapter 29. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and International Relations: Global Governance Frameworks, Challenges, and Strategies for Global Resilience.

Über Autor(innen)

Walter Leal Filho is a Senior Professor and Head of the Research and Transfer Centre "Sustainable Development and Climate Change Management” at Hamburg University of Applied Sciences in Germany, and Chair of Environment and Technology at Manchester Metropolitan University, UK. He is the initiator of the Word Sustainable Development Symposia (WSSD-U) series, and chairs the Inter-University Sustainable Development Research Programme. Professor Leal Filho has written, co-written, edited or co-edited more than 800 publications, including books, book chapters and papers in refereed journals.

Rajeev Kumar is a renowned academician and administrator with over 17 years of expertise in advancing professional education. He currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Moradabad Institute of Technology, Moradabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Prof. Kumar’s impressive academic credentials include a Ph.D. and a D.Sc. (Post-Doctoral Degree) in Computer Science, and a Postdoctoral Fellowship from Malaysia. He has further enhanced his expertise with certifications in Data Science and Machine Learning using Python and R Programming from IIM Raipur and advanced certifications from IBM and Google. As a senior member of IEEE, Prof. Kumar plays an active role in the IEEE Young Professional Committee and is also associated with the ACM, Computer Society of India (CSI), and SMIEEE. With core expertise in Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, e-governance, and Networking, Prof. Kumar has significantly contributed to advancing academic programs. His efforts include curriculum design, delivering expert talks, and participating in high-impact leadership training programs. He has played a pivotal role in NAAC SSR preparations and has represented his institution at prestigious international academic forums in London, Mauritius, Malaysia, and Dubai.