Community Participation in Low Carbon Lifestyle Programs in Kuala Lumpur
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https://doi.org/10.21834/e-bpj.v9iSI20.6088Keywords:
Community Participation, Low Carbon Lifestyle, Green Urban Governance, Community EmpowermentAbstract
This paper explores community engagement in Kuala Lumpur's Low Carbon Lifestyle (LCL) programs, led by Local Agenda 21 Kuala Lumpur (LA21KL). It focuses on how community participation can advance the city's goal of achieving zero carbon emissions by 2050. Through qualitative research and in-depth interviews, the study highlights three themes: Empowering Community Participation, Strengthening Engagement in Low Carbon Programs, and Green Urban Governance. It emphasises the need for increased awareness of the benefits of LCL programs to strengthen community involvement. Strategies like developing local champions are essential for successfully implementing these initiatives.
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