Economic Development and Environmental Gain

A new, positive perspective on the interrelationship between economic development and environmental protection, offering practical suggestions for reconciling the dichotomy to mutual advantage. It contains detailed information and assessment of incentives and policy instruments available within Europe to encourage good practice, and offers practical step-by-step guidance on achieving environmental gain in regional economic programmes. The valuable insights are based on wide international comparative experience of programme evaluation. The book illustrates how the scope for environmental integration is increasing in EU regional economic programmes. It describes in detail an appropriate methodology for securing improved environmental benefit and explores the potential for achieving regional environmental competitiveness. Essential reading for researchers, academics and students in environmental management, economics, policy studies, political science, geography and European studies; for government policy-makers with responsibility for economic and environmental programmes/initiatives, especially in Central and Eastern Europe; and for pressure groups and consultants specializing in environmental issues.