The environment and sustainable development belong to the main topics covered by the Library over the past decades. Our dedicated collection is characterised by a large scope of subjects and perspectives of study, covering topics like climate change, natural resources and conflict, among others. The Sustainability Initiative Days are taking place from October 17 to 21 at the Institute. To celebrate the event, we put a small selection of titles on display at the entrance of the Library.
Our collection’s strength is analysing environmental issues from a social, political, economic and historical perspective on both North and South, with particular attention on Southern countries. The Library is working to promote knowledge within the academic sphere as much as possible, making it visible and accessible to everyone interested in environmental challenges.
The main categories related to the Environment in our collection are:
304.2 Ecologie humaine / Human Ecology
333 Propriété foncière / Land grabbing
333.7 Ressources Naturelles / Natural Resources
333.79 Energie / Energy
333.794 Energies renouvelables / Renewable Energy
333.8 Ressources du sol / Underground resources
333.9 Eau / Water
333.95 Biodiversité / Biodiversity
338.927 Développement durable / Sustainable Development
349.6 Droit de l’environnement / Environmental Law
349.61 Droit du changement climatique / Climate Change Law
574 Environnement / Environment
577 Ecologie / Ecology
577.22 Climat / Climate
641 Sécurité alimentaire / Food Security
The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals
Beyond the environment, sustainability is an all-encompassing subject, including questions about work, trade, human rights, resources, and many aspects of our daily lives. Discover a selection of books, films, and graphic novels at the entrance of the Library.
For more information about our collection on the environment and sustainable development, please contact Linda Leger.
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