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Role of Community Participation in Achieving Low Carbon Lifestyles in Kuala Lumpur

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This paper examines community engagement in Kuala Lumpur's Low Carbon Lifestyle (LCL) programs, led by Local Agenda 21 Kuala Lumpur (LA21KL). It investigates how community participation can drive the city's goal to achieve zero carbon emissions by 2050. The study identifies three key themes based on qualitative research and in-depth interviews: empowering community participation, strengthening engagement in low programs, and green urban governance. This study emphasises the importance of raising awareness about the benefits of LCL programs to boost community involvement. Strategies like fostering local champions are essential for successfully implementing these initiatives.

Source: Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies

DOI: 10.21834/aje-bs.v9i28.449

Authors: Nek Mah Basri, Amir Hamzah Sharaai, Mohd Mursyid Arsyad, Zakiah Ponrahono

Institution: Universiti Putra Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Climate Change and Sustainable Development

Subfield: Global and Planetary Change

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Climate action, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: diamond

Funder: Universiti Putra Malaysia