Jardin Cra-terre, Campus Mil (Université de Montréal)
Cities, Climate and Inequalities - The local community at the heart of the ecological transition: The impact of local, citizen-based climate initiatives in Montreal
By Alexandra Nadeau
In cities, a growing number of citizens are independently setting up initiatives to tackle climate change, such as greening, urban agriculture and alternative energy projects. Using the case study of Montreal’s Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie district, this research shows that local initiatives reflect the growing power of informal collective modes of action. Through local « green » actions, citizens produce direct, concrete and simple benefits, focused on their own personal gain.
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