Ecological citizenship and the co-design of inclusive and resilient pathways for sustainable transitions

The authors used a mixed-methods approach to investigate how EC practices, projects and solutions are implemented, communicated and understood by stakeholders. Through roundtable discussions and workshops, they identified seven key dimensions of EC. It is this multidimensional nature that makes EC so valuable for addressing both local and global climate issues.

The team found that participatory approaches which focused on people, place and legacy can empower individuals and communities to co-create climate solutions and enable more people to participate in positive climate action. However, they also suggested that a lack of social and structural innovation will hinder the uptake of EC practices: EC emphasizes cooperation, local knowledge and inclusion, necessitating teamwork between the public and private sectors.

They suggest further research into EC’s international contexts and studies which take longitudinal approaches would improve understanding of EC’s potential to bring about a sustainable future.