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: Received: 16 July 2023 / Approved: 17 July 2023 / Online: 17 July 2023 (07:25:41 CEST)
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Eslit, E. Empowering Change at the Grassroots: Community-Led Initiatives for Local Environmental Protection. Preprints2023, 2023071055. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.1055.v1
Eslit, E. Empowering Change at the Grassroots: Community-Led Initiatives for Local Environmental Protection. Preprints 2023, 2023071055. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.1055.v1
Eslit, E. Empowering Change at the Grassroots: Community-Led Initiatives for Local Environmental Protection. Preprints2023, 2023071055. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.1055.v1
APA Style
Eslit, E. (2023). Empowering Change at the Grassroots: Community-Led Initiatives for Local Environmental Protection. Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.1055.v1
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Eslit, E. 2023 "Empowering Change at the Grassroots: Community-Led Initiatives for Local Environmental Protection" Preprints. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202307.1055.v1
Abstract
Community-led initiatives have emerged as powerful drivers of change in the realm of local environmental protection. This qualitative study, conducted in Acmac, Iligan City in 2020, delves into the motivations, strategies, challenges, and outcomes of community-led initiatives, shedding light on their transformative potential. Through interviews, participant observations, and document analysis, the study explores the themes of community empowerment, collaborative decision-making, environmental justice, sustainable practices, and policy advocacy. The findings reveal the significance of bottom-up approaches, emphasizing the role of community engagement in achieving environmental sustainability. The study contributes to the literature by filling gaps in understanding and providing insights into the dynamics and effectiveness of community-led initiatives. The implications of the findings extend beyond the local context, highlighting the need for inclusive environmental practices and policy frameworks. By fostering community empowerment and collaborative action, this research sets the stage for future research and the promotion of community-led initiatives worldwide.
Keywords
change at the grassroots; community-led initiatives; local environmental protection
Subject
Arts and Humanities, Humanities
Copyright:
This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.