Civic Engagement in Asia: Transformative Learning for a Sustainable Future

This book explores innovative approaches to climate change and sustainable development in Asia, highlighting the roles of non-state actors in advocacy, governance, citizen science, tradition, faith, leadership, and education. It offers solutions and strategies for sustainable development, drawing from diverse experiences and expertise in ecology, anthropology, and governance.

Format: Hardback
Length: 271 pages
Publication date: 04 November 2022
Publisher: Springer Verlag, Singapore

This book delves into the complex issues surrounding climate change and sustainable development in Asia,with a particular focus on key challenges and applications in the realms of advocacy, governance, citizen science, tradition, faith, leadership, and education. Drawing upon the insights of 31 esteemed thinkers from various Asian countries, the book presents a comprehensive exploration of issues and offers potential solutions for sustainable development, responding to the concerns prioritized by non-state actors for civic engagement. Moreover, it offers valuable strategies and methods employed for civic engagement, drawing from a diverse range of practical and scholarly experiences and expertise across geographical and social domains.

By engaging with real-time experiences and communities, often associated with civil organizations, the authors of this book undertake an insightful exploration of the fundamental question of what the world means in the context of diverse cultures. Through this constructive fusion of ecology and anthropology, the book opens up new avenues for thinking about human relationships with nature, presenting rich and diverse examples of transformative learning.

Co-published with Indonesian press OBOR, this book serves as a vital resource for practitioners and researchers working in the fields of ecology, sustainable development, human ecology, governance, geography, environmental science, and post-neoliberal economics, particularly within the Asian context. It provides a wealth of knowledge and insights that will be of great value to those seeking to address the pressing environmental, social, and economic challenges facing the region.

Weight: 606g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9789811693830
Edition number: 1st ed. 2022