Being Human in the System: A journey into sustainability and local government in Perth, Western Australia

Sammanfattning: In this thesis, sustainability is explored as it relates to local government in Perth, Western Australia. Firstly the conversation around the concept of sustainability is explored by looking at key policies, and governmental initiatives in the area, as well as the leaders and focus areas that have shaped the dialogue of sustainability in Perth. Secondly the major projects that are being undertaken within local governments to address sustainability issues are presented, such as the Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework, Metropolitan Land Use Planning, climate change initiatives, and other educational and behavioural change programs. Finally the enablers and barriers in moving local governments towards sustainability are presented and discussed, and the places within the system to find agency and power to affect change for sustainability are explored.