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Sustainability Planning and Governance SC/MG Intro to Sustainability  Sustainability Planning and Governance Sustainability action is taken on state and local government level Responsible for local decision making impacting lives of residents Local governme...

Sustainability Planning and Governance SC/MG Intro to Sustainability  Sustainability Planning and Governance Sustainability action is taken on state and local government level Responsible for local decision making impacting lives of residents Local governments often reacting to state, national, or international sustainability goals Advocate for long-term sustainability of their region  Local Governments and their Structure More complex societies demand more complex governments manage local decision-making Some local governments rely on more citizen input than others Most parts of the world, citizens have right to select their local leaders Communities served by elected board or councils The role of citizens and stakeholders in local government Local government success is contingent on citizen participation Citizens help ensure local governments do not misuse public funds or land Important for citizens to be informed and aware to make wise decisions Educated public is important  Community Stakeholders Stakeholder: person or organization that may be impacted by the actions of a local government Local governments impacted by external stakeholders Stakeholders have different voices Don’t always have best interests of citizens in mind Local leaders sometimes put in difficult positions Boundaries and types of local governments Classified in different ways depending on population or areal size Cities, villages, towns clear local governmental structure, often have mayor an elected council Urban areas not just the main city, also includes suburbs that have limited local government access often managed by county governments limited local impact In some places, state or national governments make efforts to coordinate local sustainability initiatives In US- growing interest in managing urban areas within MSAs (Metropolitan statistical areas) core urban county along with surrounding connected counties 384 MSAs in US Leadership Local government leaders typically mayors May or may not in support of sustainability initiatives Advised by stakeholders May consider input of citizens Efforts to aid local governments on ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability sustainability issues strives to coordinate sustainability initiatives around the world Local or state non-profits Florida Green Building Coalition's Green Local Government certification program LEED green building rating system Scale and Local Government Scale is an important factor in making a real difference at local level In some ways. big cities are most sustainable plaes on the planet efficiency of resource use Larger governments have more resources to manage sustainability initiatives Small towns/governments have less resources limited budgets and staff Many metros and counties work to coordinate sustainability initiatives in their regions focus on broad initiatives Each has challenges in addressing key sustainability initiatives Green Regional Development More regional approach appropriate due to challenges with local implementation and management of sustainability initiatives Not every area has to address all areas of sustainability each area can specialize Can create goals for entire region high density- focus on mass transit low density- focus on improving food access/quality Requires cooperation regional planning agencies Sustainable Development Development that meets the needs of the present without interfering with the needs of future generations Multiple ways of viewing sustainability Sustainability issues will vary based on country and level of development Sustainability framed by our ideologies Surfing sustainability sustainability of the west organic food, green economic development, plastic bottle bans, etc. Suffering sustainability people with limited access to resources trying to improve their lives war, famine etc. Globalization The process by which ideas, products, media, and pollution become around the world Helps bring us together  Development of Globalization Trade has been around for centuries Industrial Revolution sped up pace of globalization Cultural change increased Also caused significant environmental degradation As global consumers, we gather resources everywhere and this demand for consumer goods has significant harmful effects on the planet  Drivers of Globalization Internet and Economic Transnational Transportation Communication Development Organizations Internet and Communication Transportation Social media accounts Exchange of people and International websites goods Global cable channels International travel Global entertainment companies has made some areas Spreading ideas around more inclined to protect Concerns tourist areas polarization of ideas spread of misinformation Economic Development Transnational Organizations What happens in one market can UN and World Bank influence global economy UN Companies expanding established 1945 to promote internationally dialogue and understanding between nations has impact on Sustainable Development Goals communities World Bank cheap labor started after WWII to assist with re- can also improve lives development of Europe goal is to provide loans to developing countries in attempt to erradicate poverty  War and Sustainability In times of war or stress, hard for governments and citizens to achieve sustainable initiatives War disrupts environment and greater good of populations and community sustainability