Decision-support models and tools for helping to make real progress to more sustainable societies

Abstract

Climate change and its consequences for human life has become an issue that has caused public concern in recent years. Moreover, the combined recent changes in the economy, environment and society have forced regulators to establish and implement tougher laws and more strict controls. In this context, sustainable development has emerged as a key concept, which provides a broad framework for addressing sustainability issues, which can enable organizations and governments to ensure coordination for economic, environmental, societal and ethical compliance.