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Governance for sustainable development: moving from theory to practice

Kemp, Rene, Parto, Saeed, Gibson, Robert B.·2005·International Journal of Sustainable Development

Abstract

In this paper we examine and elaborate on the central elements of sustainable development and governance, considering their interrelations as they have emerged from the core themes in sustainable development discourses over the past decade and a half. We argue that sustainability is best viewed as a socially instituted process of adaptive change in which innovation is a necessary element. We discuss four key elements of governance for sustainability, which are integrated into the concept of transition management. The result is a conceptual framework for policy-making and action-taking aimed at progress towards sustainability.

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Authors
Kemp, R., Parto, S., & Gibson, R. B.
Affiliations
University of Waterloo (CA)
Venue
International Journal of Sustainable Development
Published
2005
Volume
8
Issue
1/2
Pages
12
ISSN
  • 0960-1406 (ISSN-L)
  • 1741-5268
OpenAlex
W2117851366
Cited by
636
References
40
Citations by year
2026: 18 · 2025: 23 · 2024: 19 · 2023: 29 · 2022: 32 · 2021: 47 · 2020: 52 · 2019: 48 · 2018: 42 · 2017: 32 · 2016: 28 · 2015: 45 · 2014: 42 · 2013: 32 · 2012: 39
FWCI
14.27
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • International Journal of Sustainable Development (publishedVersion)
  • RePEc: Research Papers in Economics (submittedVersion)
  • Research Publications (Maastricht University) (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Global and Planetary Change › Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law › Sustainable Development and Environmental Management
  • Physical Sciences › Environmental Science › Global and Planetary Change › Climate Change and Sustainable Development
Keywords
sustainable development, governance, transition management, adaptive change, innovation, sustainability policy, conceptual framework, social institutions

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