Dissertation
Regenerative Futures: Environmental and Social Transformation Pathways for Urban Communities
University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
Doctor of Philosophy, University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
2023
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.25907/00745
Abstract
In the face of complex environmental and social challenges, sustainable development approaches have sought to mitigate the impacts of human behaviour. They are, however, mostly underpinned by a reductionist and anthropocentric worldview in which humans are considered as separate from, rather than embedded within natural systems (Du Plessis, 2012). In contrast, regenerative approaches, including regenerative design and regenerative development, move beyond harm neutralisation as an aspirational objective (Reed, 2007). These fields represent a paradigmatic shift, repositioning the role of community planning and design in a pursuit of net-positive environmental and social outcomes. Critically, they place a living systems worldview at their core to focus on the potential for human behaviour to contribute to the self-healing properties of nature. Whilst much of the messaging around climate change and other pressing environmental issues can evoke feelings of futility or overwhelm, regenerative approaches replace these with galvanising images of possibility.
Details
- Title
- Regenerative Futures: Environmental and Social Transformation Pathways for Urban Communities
- Authors
- Kimberly Camrass - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, School of Social Sciences - Legacy
- Contributors
- Marcus Bussey (Supervisor) - University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Sustainability Research Cluster
- Awarding institution
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Publisher
- University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland
- DOI
- 10.25907/00745
- Organisation Unit
- School of Social Sciences - Legacy; University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Engage Research Lab; School of Law and Society; Sustainability Research Cluster
- Language
- English
- Record Identifier
- 99711398702621
- Output Type
- Dissertation
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