Tales of local sustainability |
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| Authors: | Paul Selman Jane Parker |
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| Institution: | Countryside and Community Research Unit , Cheltenham and Gloucester College of Higher Education , Swindon Road, Cheltenham , GL50 4AZ , UK Phone: 01242 543313 Fax: 01242 543313 E-mail: pselman@chelt.ac.uk |
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| Abstract: | Abstract Local Agenda 21 (LA21) has emerged as the principal means of addressing sustainable development practice at the local government level. In the UK, progressive local authorities have emphasised the need for participatory processes and innovative policy options. This requires commitment and active involvement from a variety of individuals and organisations. Participants in LA21 have been interviewed to determine their motivations and perceptions, and their responses are represented in terms of the storylines of various constituencies of interest. The key themes seem to be those of actively promoting widespread participation, gaining competence in innovative techniques, taking a holistic approach to quality of life concerns, and claiming the legitimacy of local government as a key player in sustainable development. |
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