Mangroves are the characteristic littoral plant formations of tropical/subtropical sheltered coastlines. Presented is a detailed report which discusses uses made of mangrove ecosystems and attempts to resolve conflicts arising from these uses. Areas considered include cause/consequence of mangrove destruction, legislative/administrative aspects,…

Aims, objectives, and structure of a multidisciplinary course designed to train technicians to deal with pollution and its effects are discussed. The main component of the course focuses on practical aspects of monitoring and attainment of necessary sampling and analysis skills. A summary of course topics (units) is included. (Author/JN)

This article presents an extended abstract of the summary of a survey of environmental studies programs conducted in 1987 by Disinger and Schoenfeld. Covered are survey procedures, responses, and the status of environmental studies programs. (CW)

Examines major goals, pilot projects, and other activities of the International Environmental Education Program. Includes a series of suggestions for supplementing the effort as well as a comprehensive list of publications for readers interested in pursuing any individual aspects of the program. (Author/JM)

Proposes the establishment of Integrated Resource Management Education Centers that would provide information and assistance to local change agents involved with resource management policies and plans. Identifies the purposes, programs, and intended audience for these centers, their roles in developing countries, and some existing prototypes. (DC)

Presents an overview of environmental and developmental issues and concerns of Libya focusing on water resources, agriculture, and industrialization. Identifies the need for an environmental program coordinated by a council and for environmental technological education programs and materials specifically designed for Libyan students. (DC)

An overview and evaluation is provided of an environmental management workshop conducted by the Department of Environment in India for top level managers including goals, participants, reasons for attending, themes, types of presentations, faculty, and participants' reactions. (DC)

Discusses why modern engineering requires social science and the nature of planning. After these conceptional discussions, 12 practical tools which social science brings to engineering are reviewed. A tested approach to training engineers in these tools is then described. Tools include institutional analysis, policy profiling, and other impact…

Examines the KASHA project in Botswana to illustrate the characteristics of sustainable development as manifested in localized contexts and situations. Suggests the need to document, share, describe, and discuss successful programs like KASHA. (MDH)

Examines problems of science and technology (S/T) education in Mexico, indicating that a proposed project will create a pilot, experimental center designed to systematically improve the teaching of S/T at all educational levels. Discusses project objectives, financial aspects, and role of environmental education. (JN)