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This chapter is dedicated to the concept of eco-development in the global context. We start with some of the globally known examples of eco-development at the three spatial levels, and then explore some of the main methods and globally used evaluation tools for green development. Each of these tools are discussed at their specific spatial level, with further discussion on how they play their role in the promotion of the concept of eco-development at various scales.
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Deng, W., Cheshmehzangi, A. (2018). Eco-Development in the Global Context. In: Eco-development in China. Palgrave Series in Asia and Pacific Studies. Palgrave Macmillan, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-10-8345-7_3
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