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Balancing diversity and connectivity in multi-level governance settings for urban transformative capacity
1Department of Sustainable Development, Environmental Science and Engineering, The Royal Institute of Technology, 100 44, Stockholm, Sweden. sara.borgstrom@abe.kth.se.
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|February 17, 2019
Summary
Local sustainability initiatives in Stockholm show potential for transformation but face challenges. Disconnects between actors and short-term funding hinder progress, requiring a balance between collaboration and diverse, flexible innovation.
Area of Science:
- Environmental Science
- Urban Planning
- Public Policy
Background:
- Sustainable development requires navigating complex challenges like climate change and urbanization.
- Multi-level governance and collaborative approaches are key for building transformative capacity.
- Understanding the influence of governance on local sustainability initiatives is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate how Stockholm's multi-level governance context affects local sustainability initiatives' transformative capacity.
- To identify barriers and enablers for transformative capacity within decentralized urban governance.
- To explore interventions that foster collaboration while maintaining local initiative diversity and flexibility.
Main Methods:
- Trans-disciplinary research approach.
- In-depth case study of Stockholm, Sweden.
- Analysis of local sustainability initiatives within a multi-level governance framework.
Main Results:
- Stockholm's decentralized governance offers potential for city-wide transformation.
- Disconnects between actors, levels, and sectors impede transformative capacity.
- Short-term funding structures limit the sustainability of local initiatives.
- Tension exists between enabling broad collaboration and preserving local initiative diversity.
Conclusions:
- Decentralized governance in Stockholm has potential but requires addressing systemic disconnects.
- Sustainable transformation necessitates innovative funding models and flexible support for diverse local initiatives.
- Balancing collaboration with local autonomy is essential for sustained innovation and learning in urban sustainability efforts.
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