Attitudes of local government officials towards ecological problems. Examples of Poland, Slovenia, and Italy

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https://doi.org/10.15584/polispol.2024.4.19

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local government, municipality, ecology, attitudes, local governance, sustainable development challenges

Abstract

To achieve the aim of the article - to indicate and characterize the attitudes of local leaders in municipalities (Polish, Slovenian and Italian) towards activities of pro-ecological importance - an attempt was made to determine: what prompts local government authorities to implement pro-ecological solutions? Do local government authorities undertake real vs. apparent pro-ecological activities? What is the strength of the influence of grassroots social movements and lobbyists on the local decision-making process in the context of environmental impact? How common is the sense of agency among local leaders in relation to pro-ecological activities at the municipal level and what factors determine this? Research shows that most local government officials adopt an attitude of indifference towards environmental and ecology issues.

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2024-12-12

How to Cite

Wasil, J. (2024). Attitudes of local government officials towards ecological problems. Examples of Poland, Slovenia, and Italy. Studies in Politics and Society, 22(4), 292–308. https://doi.org/10.15584/polispol.2024.4.19

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