Local Governance Resilience: Navigating Contemporary Challenges - Hardcover

Waldt, Gerrit Van Der

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1837087776 ISBN 13: 9781837087778

Verlag: Emerald Group Publishing Limited, 2026

Inhaltsangabe

Local Governance Resilience: Navigating Contemporary Challenges explores the critical intersection of governance, resilience, and sustainability, and offers a comprehensive framework for addressing contemporary issues. Gerrit van der Waldt examines how local governments can adapt, recover, and innovate amidst crises, providing theoretical insights and practical applications across diverse topics, including climate adaptation, urbanization, smart city governance, and crisis management. His work integrates the principles of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities) and SDG 13 (Climate Action), underscoring the essential role of resilient local governance in achieving global sustainability targets. Through examples and actionable strategies, this study equips readers with the tools needed to build adaptive, inclusive, and sustainable communities. Providing valuable insights for academics, policymakers, urban planners, and local government leaders, this volume is essential for those seeking to understand and enhance the resilience of local governance systems. By addressing both theoretical and practical dimensions, it offers a vital resource for navigating the complexities of modern governance.

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Gerrit van der Waldt is a Research Professor of Public Governance at North-West University, South Africa.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Emerald Group Publishing Limited
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2026
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1837087776
• ISBN 13: 9781837087778
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Anzahl der Seiten: 240
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