This volume discusses a broad range of human welfare problems associated with and stemming from social issues, natural resource deficiencies, environmental hazards, vulnerability to climate change, and sustainability challenges. The chapters form a framework centered around the concept of social morphology, i.e. the role of humans in shaping society, and associated human-nature interactions which inform the ability to achieve sustainable welfare and well-being. The book is divided in six sections. Section I contains the introductory chapters where the book explores shifting interfaces between environment, society, and sustainability outcomes. Section II discusses contemporary issues of social welfare, and covers sustainable approaches in geo-heritage and ecotourism. Section III addresses the roots of various social conflicts and inequalities in relation to overpopulation, poverty, illiteracy, employment concerns, and human migration. Section IV highlights social security andareas of social deprivation, including urban affordability, gender equality, and women's health. Section V covers social issues resulting from natural hazards and disasters. Section VI concludes the book with a discussion of the way forward for social sustainability. The book will be of interest to students, researchers, policy makers, environmentalists, NGOs, and social scientists.

This volume discusses a broad range of human welfare problems associated with and stemming from social issues, natural resource deficiencies, environmental hazards, vulnerability to climate change, and sustainability challenges. The chapters form a framework centered around the concept of social morphology, i.e. the role of humans in shaping society, and associated human-nature interactions which inform the ability to achieve sustainable welfare and well-being. The book is divided in six sections. Section I contains the introductory chapters where the book explores shifting interfaces between environment, society, and sustainability outcomes. Section II discusses contemporary issues of social welfare, and covers sustainable approaches in geo-heritage and ecotourism. Section III addresses the roots of various social conflicts and inequalities in relation to overpopulation, poverty, illiteracy, employment concerns, and human migration. Section IV highlights social security andareas of social deprivation, including urban affordability, gender equality, and women’s health. Section V covers social issues resulting from natural hazards and disasters. Section VI concludes the book with a discussion of the way forward for social sustainability. The book will be of interest to students, researchers, policy makers, environmentalists, NGOs, and social scientists.

1-Environment, Society and Sustainability: A Human-Nature Interface.- 2-Social Welfare and Sustainable Development: Paradigm Shift.- 2-Ensuring Social Security for Child and the Elderly People.- 3-Geo-heritage and Geo-Ecotourism Conservation- Case Study.- 4-Resource Allocation and Sustainable Development.- 5-Welfare Schemes for Socially Vulnerable Segments.- 6-Population Growth, Poverty and Inequality.- 7-Illiteracy, Unemployment, Underemployment and Migration.- 8-Slums and Issues of Educational Sub-normality of Social Poor.- 9-Urbanization & Housing Affordability, Requirements of the Marginalized People.- 10-Gender Inequality, Women Health Issues and Women Empowerment.- 11-Climate Change and its Social Consequences and adaptation.- 12-Flood and its Impact on Human Livelihoods on Global South- Case study.- 13-Drought and its Associated Social Responses- Case study.- 14-Access to Basic Amenities, Healthcare Services and Mass Education.- 15-Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development, Industrialization as a Source of Employment.- 16-Protection of Civil Rights, Transgender Equality, Vocal for Local and Ecofeminism.- 17-Conclusion.