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Zusatztext A thought-provoking piece on the political dimensions of sustainability discourse, Castán Broto and Westman’s book is an essential reference for scholars and activists interested in urban transformations that matter for people and nature. Informationen zum Autor Vanesa Castán Broto is a professorial fellow at the Urban Institute, University of Sheffield, and chair of the research group on Climate Urbanism. She leads the European Research Council project Low Carbon Action in Ordinary Cities. Vanesa’s last book is Urban Energy Landscapes (2019). She is a Lead Author in the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and a chapter author for UN-Habitat’s 2020 World Cities Report. Linda Westman is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Urban Institute, University of Sheffield, whose work engages with the governance of sustainability and climate change, urban sustainability transformations, and justice. Vorwort An assessment of sustainability initiatives in over 200 cities offering a practical approach to just sustainability as a framework for urban development Zusammenfassung An assessment of sustainability initiatives in over 200 cities offering a practical approach to just sustainability as a framework for urban development Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction 2. The appropriation of sustainability values 3. The challenge of emancipatory sustainability thought 4. Planning for Just Sustainabilities 5. Improving wellbeing and quality of life 6. Meeting the needs of present and future generations 7. Justice and equity in recognition, process, participation and outcome 8. Ecosystem Limits 9. Conclusion
