Addressing the Climate Crisis : Local action in theory and practice

Addressing the Climate Crisis : Local action in theory and practice

Author
Candice Howarth, Matthew Lane, Amanda Slevin
Publication Year
2022
Publisher
Springer
Language
English
Document Type
Book
Faculty / Subject Heading
Social Sciences

This book brings together a collection of cutting-edge insights into how action can and is already being taken against climate change at multiple levels of our societies, amidst growing calls for transformative and inclusive climate action. In an era of increasing recognition regarding climate and ecological breakdown, this book offers hope, inspiration and analyses for multi-level climate action, spanning varied communities, places, spaces, agents and disciplines, demonstrating how the energy and dynamism of local scales are a powerful resource in turning the tide.


Keywords: Social sciences / Environmental Policy / Sociology/ Climate, general / Environmental Management / Sustainable development / Geography, general / Climate change / Climate emergency / Praxis / Community / Theory / Practice / Climate action / Local climate praxis / Community engagement / Sustainable business models / Climate crisis / Community climate action