ABSTRACT
A presentation of detailed comparative research into the implementation in 11 European countries of Local Agenda 21 - the action plan for sustainable development at community level. Overviews of implementation in each country are accompanied by analysis of positive and negative changes, as well as a comparative analysis with high academic and policy relevance. Numerous practical examples are included of best cases and crucial barriers.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter 4|24 pages
Norway
Local Agenda 21 as a means of interpreting and achieving sustainable production and consumption
chapter 6|23 pages
Ireland
Starting late: Building institutional capacity on the reform of sub-national governance?
chapter 7|27 pages
The Netherlands
Probing the essence of LA21 as a value-added approach to sustainable development and local democracy
