Local Governments and Climate Change Sustainable Energy Planning and Implementation in Small and Medium Sized Communities /

• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: van Staden, Maryke. (Editor), Musco, Francesco. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht : Springer Netherlands, 2010.
• Series: Advances in Global Change Research, 39
• Subjects: Environmental sciences.; Architecture.; Urban Ecology.; Renewable energy sources.; Climatic changes.; Sustainable development.; Political science.; Environment.; Climate Change.; Renewable and Green Energy.; Sustainable Development.; Cities, Countries, Regions.; Political Science.
• Online Access: https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4020-9531-3

Climate change is a serious environmental, security and socio-political challenge. Its impact is already visible at community level around the globe. Tackling this challenge requires urgent action, with the engagement of local governments and communities needed. The focus of Local Governments and Cl...

Table of Contents:

• From the contents: List of Contributors. Foreword. Preface. Acknowledgements . 1: Introduction
• Part 1  A focus on Climate, Energy and Local Governments. 2: Motivation for local action. 3 Strategic framework supporting local action. 4: Local action  planning and implementation. 5: Framework conditions and support mechanisms
• Part 2: Local Climate Action Case Studies. 6: Selected case studies illustrating the three streams of action. 6.1 Policy and comprehensive strategic approach. 6.2 Technology and Measures. 6.3 People and Lifestyle. 7. Conclusion
• Glossary. Author Index. Combined index of names and subjects.