Behaviour and the individual in sustainability transitions
This chapter explores the critical role of individual behaviour in sustainability transitions, a field that has traditionally focused more on macro-meso-level processes. While systemic changes in technology and policy are essential, the actions of individuals and small groups significantly influence the adoption of sustainable practices and the shaping
Elisabeth Dütschke +2 more
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, 2016 There is growing recognition that fundamental transformations towards sustainable modes of production and consumption -sustainability transitions- are needed to respond to environmental change and to realize fair and prosperous societies.
Feola, Giuseppe
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Introduction to ‘Markets in sustainability transitions’ [PDF]
, 2022 If sustainability transitions research is to be relevant for upscaled diffusion of radical innovations and wide systemic socio-technical changes, then markets remain critical to account for.
Hyysalo, Sampsa +5 more
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Does religion promote environmental sustainability? : exploring the role of religion in local energy transitions [PDF]
, 2015 This article explores the role of religion in local energy transition processes. By combining insights from (a) sustainability studies and (b) academic contributions on religion and sustainability, a theoretical approach for describing the role of ...
Köhrsen, Jens
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The transition to agricultural sustainability [PDF]
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 1999 The transition to sustainable growth in agricultural production during the 21st century will take place within the context of a transition to a stable population and a possible transition to a stable level of material consumption. If the world fails to successfully navigate a transition to sustainable growth in agricultural production, the failure
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Reconfigurations in sustainability transitions: a systematic and critical review [PDF]
, 2020 Two streams of literature have become especially prominent in understanding social change toward sustainability within the past decades: the research on socio-technical transitions and applications of social practice theory. The aim of this article is to
Heiskanen, Eva +3 more
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The Southern African Program on Ecosystem Change and Society: an emergent community of practice
Ecosystems and People, 2023 Sustainability-focused research networks and communities of practice have emerged as a key response and strategy to build capacity and knowledge to support transformation towards more sustainable, just and equitable futures.
Reinette (Oonsie) Biggs +31 more
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The Great O.R. Tambo International Airport Flood: Dealing with the Harsh Realities of Climate-induced Extreme Weather Events [PDF]
African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 2023 Climate-related extreme flooding at airports is commonly associated with sea level rise. However, more and more airport floods occur on these tourism assets, even inland.
Tawanda Makuyana +2 more
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The Routledge Handbook of Catalysts for a Sustainable Circular Economy
, 2023 This groundbreaking handbook leads the way in accelerating the transition to a sustainable circular economy by introducing the concept of a catalyst as a positive and enhancing driving force for sustainability.
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What's underneath? Social skills throughout sustainability transitions [PDF]
, 2021 This paper focuses on the critical role of institutional entrepreneurs’ social skills in enabling transformative change as described by the Multi-Level Perspective.
Jolly, Suyash, Fohim, Emamdeen
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