How to Achieve Sustainable Development: Local Actions for Global Change Samuel T. Ledermann's is an English-language study book aimed at achieving sustainable development. This book provides a systematic analysis of how sustainable development can be achieved at the local and global levels.
Specifically written for professionals and students in environmental science, development studies, economics, and geography, the book examines practical solutions rather than problems. It addresses why continuing with the current way of doing things is not an option and focuses on governance, financing, and collective action.
The content is based on recent scientific insights, case studies, and voices from the global North and South. Five main sections cover, among other topics, human capabilities, fair economies, sustainable food and energy production, gender inequality, and resilience. The book focuses on concrete ways to achieve sustainable development, also beyond the SDGs and 2030.
This work aligns in terms of content with themes such as Development Studies, Sustainability, and Business & Economics within sustainable development.