Sustainability Transformations, Social Transitions and Environmental Accountabilities

This book explores sustainability transformations, social transitions, and environmental accountabilities, presenting case studies and insights into how new knowledge and perspectives can influence solutions to social-ecological challenges. It examines the role
contributions of social transitions and environmental accountabilities to sustainability transformations, their influence on scalability, and the durability of such transformations.

Format: Hardback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 28 February 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive book delves into diverse perspectives and approaches related to sustainability transformations, social transitions, and environmental accountabilities. It presents compelling case studies that shed light on the real-world implications of evolving ideas about achieving effective and sustainable sustainability transformations. Furthermore, it explores the interplay between environmental accountabilities and social transitions in shaping these transformations. Each chapter offers valuable insights into how new knowledge and perspectives shape the pursuit and implementation of solutions to social-ecological challenges and sustainability dilemmas by individuals, governments, corporations, and international organizations. The book maintains a persistent focus on whether and how understandings and applications of accountability can enhance international sustainability transformations.

The chapters presented within this book address several pressing questions concerning social transitions and environmental accountabilities. These include:

How can social transitions contribute to sustainability transformations?

How do social transitions influence the scalability of sustainability transformations?

How can sustainability transformations be made durable?

By examining these questions, the book provides valuable insights into the complex dynamics and pathways toward achieving sustainable development. It serves as a valuable resource for scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and anyone interested in understanding the challenges and opportunities associated with sustainability transformations and promoting a more sustainable future.

Weight: 591g
Dimension: 210 x 148 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031182679
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023