Sustainable consumption and governance : reflecting on a research agenda for Ireland

Auteur(s) et Affiliation(s)

DAVIES, A.

Dep. of Geography, Trinity College, Dublin, Irlande

FAHY, F.

School of Geography and Archaeology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Irlande

PAPE, J.

School of Geography and Archaeology, National University of Ireland, Galway, Irlande

Description :
Contemporary consumption represents an archetypal 'wicked problem', being linked to climate change, biodiversity loss and resource depletion, while also functioning as a cultural signifier and a driver of economic growth and innovation. This paper argues that there are outstanding, and related, areas of contention that need further research in order to generate a more comprehensive and coherent picture of consumption and how it may be made more sustainable. It examines everyday practices and their regulation in two key areas of consumption in Ireland - how we get around (transport) and how we live in our homes (heating/cooling, lighting, cleaning and eating) - to identify current gaps in social science research. In conclusion a multi-pronged research framework for approaching these lacunae is outlined.

Type de document :
Article de périodique

Source :
Irish geography (Online), issn : 1939-4055, 2010, vol. 43, n°. 1, p. 59-79, nombre de pages : 21, Références bibliographiques : 5 p.

Date :
2010

Identifiants :
eurl : http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00750771003732664, doi : http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/00750771003732664

Editeur :
Pays édition : Royaume-Uni, Abingdon, Taylor and Francis

Langue :
Anglais