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to the purpose that international agreements on the protection of the global
environment should be binding for all countries. This could ensure the
achievement of the final aim, that is, the creation of an optimal environment
for a human society operating and observing the principles of systems
theory.
In spite of the gravity of the situation, the book reflects the authors’ conviction that a safe operation space can still be ensured for humanity in the future.
Institute of Geography and Earth Sciences
Dénes Lóczy
University of Pécs
Pécs, Hungary
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