ABSTRACT
There is increasing global recognition on the significant role that local governments play in delivering environmental sustainability through cumulative local action. ‘Think global, act local’ has earned its place as one of the key concepts of the 21st century, clearly articulating that global agendas can only be achieved through local action. This chapter is based on the work of Valerie A. Brown and her colleagues through the Australian Local Sustainability Project and the ISA Forum Planning Group. In order to provide the general context to this work, we will briefly introduce a sample of the growing networks that have had a considerable influence over both the local and worldwide movement of local governments seeking to achieve tangible improvements in global environmental conditions.
