Sustainability

Research in Geography and Environment

Examining ecological stability for present and future generations

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As the endeavour to create a sustainable world becomes increasingly pertinent, Palgrave Macmillan brings the latest research in renewable energy, urban planning, water resource management and much more. Explore our free chapters and read an exclusive insight from Robert Brinkmann, co-editor of the upcoming Palgrave Handbook of Sustainability.

Free Chapters

We are pleased to announce that a chapter from each of the following four books will be available to read until 26th April 2018

Robert Brinkmann Discusses Sustainability

Co-editor of The Palgrave Handbook of Sustainability, Robert Brinkmann, considers instances in which businesses, institutions and local governments have embraced sustainability. Read the article here.


The Palgrave Handbook of Sustainability explores three broad themes: Environmental Sustainability, Social Sustainability and Economic Sustainability. The authors critically explore these themes and provide insight into their linkages with one another to demonstrate the substantial efforts currently underway to address the sustainability of our planet. This handbook is an important contribution to the best practises on sustainability, drawn from many different examples across the fields of engineering, geology, anthropology, sociology, biology, chemistry and religion.

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Series Highlights

Browse our series exploring sustainability.