Moffatt, I., Hanley, N. and Gill, J.P. (1994) Measuring and assessing indicators of sustainable development for Scotland: a pilot survey. International Journal of Sustainable Development and World Ecology, 1(3), pp. 170-177. (doi: 10.1080/13504509409469871)
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Abstract
In this paper, we review three broad classes of indicators of sustainable development. These are economic, ecological and sociopolitical indicators. We then report the results of a pilot study which measured five different indicators for Scotland: an approximate environmentally-adjusted Net National Product; the Pearce-Atkinson Measure; Net Primary Production; Appropriated Carrying Capacity; and the Index of Sustainable Economic Welfare. We find that not all indicators point in the same direction, but a majority suggest that Scotland is at best only marginally sustainable. Data limitations, however, suggest a degree of caution in the interpretation of these results.
| Item Type: | Articles |
|---|---|
| Status: | Published |
| Refereed: | Yes |
| Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Hanley, Professor Nicholas |
| Authors: | Moffatt, I., Hanley, N., and Gill, J.P. |
| College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Biodiversity, One Health & Veterinary Medicine |
| Journal Name: | International Journal of Sustainable Development and World Ecology |
| Publisher: | Taylor & Francis |
| ISSN: | 1350-4509 |
| ISSN (Online): | 1745-2627 |
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