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Local Agenda 21: Substance or Spin?

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Local Agenda 21 has become well embedded as a mechanism for promoting sustainable development strategies at the municipal level. Quantitative studies indicate an impressive rate of progress on strategy production and adoption. This paper reports on qualitative research focused mainly on four innovative UK case studies, and explores the reality of experiences as revealed by participantsin Local Agenda 21. It considers the nature of claims made in relation to sustainability networks, the role of local government and stakeholder characteristics. The paper concludes that, whilst many of the claims about LA 21 are intractable to test, there is some evidence of genuine attainment. This relates mainly to processes of strategy production, stimulation of environmental citizenship, inclusion of various sectors, challenging traditional assumptions and actions, and assisting local democracy.

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  • Paul Selman, 1998. "Local Agenda 21: Substance or Spin?," Journal of Environmental Planning and Management, Taylor & Francis Journals, vol. 41(5), pages 533-553.
    • Handle: RePEc:taf:jenpmg:v:41:y:1998:i:5:p:533-553
    DOI: 10.1080/09640569811443
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