Role of community participation in achieving low carbon lifestyles in Kuala Lumpur

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 theme...

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Main Authors: Basri, Nek Mah, Sharaai, Amir Hamzah, Arsyad, Mohd Mursyid, Ponrahono, Zakiah
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Language:English
Published: e-International Publishing House 2024
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117224/
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author Basri, Nek Mah
Sharaai, Amir Hamzah
Arsyad, Mohd Mursyid
Ponrahono, Zakiah
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description 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.
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spelling upm-1172242025-05-02T07:32:22Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117224/ Role of community participation in achieving low carbon lifestyles in Kuala Lumpur Basri, Nek Mah Sharaai, Amir Hamzah Arsyad, Mohd Mursyid Ponrahono, Zakiah 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. e-International Publishing House 2024-08-30 Article PeerReviewed text en cc_by_nc_nd_4 http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/117224/1/117224.pdf Basri, Nek Mah and Sharaai, Amir Hamzah and Arsyad, Mohd Mursyid and Ponrahono, Zakiah (2024) Role of community participation in achieving low carbon lifestyles in Kuala Lumpur. Asian Journal of Environment-Behaviour Studies, 9 (28). pp. 29-40. ISSN 2514-751X https://aje-bs.e-iph.co.uk/index.php/ajE-Bs/article/view/449 10.21834/aje-bs.v9i28.449
spellingShingle Basri, Nek Mah
Sharaai, Amir Hamzah
Arsyad, Mohd Mursyid
Ponrahono, Zakiah
Role of community participation in achieving low carbon lifestyles in Kuala Lumpur
title Role of community participation in achieving low carbon lifestyles in Kuala Lumpur
title_full Role of community participation in achieving low carbon lifestyles in Kuala Lumpur
title_fullStr Role of community participation in achieving low carbon lifestyles in Kuala Lumpur
title_full_unstemmed Role of community participation in achieving low carbon lifestyles in Kuala Lumpur
title_short Role of community participation in achieving low carbon lifestyles in Kuala Lumpur
title_sort role of community participation in achieving low carbon lifestyles in kuala lumpur
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