Edited by William L Lafferty, 2001, 336pp, p/b, ISBN: 1-8538379-1-1

This book presents detailed research into the implementation of 11 European countries of Local Agenda 21 - the action plan for sustainable development at community level.

Overviews of implementation in each country are accompanied by assessment of positive and negative changes, as well as a comparative analysis with high academic and policy relevance.

Numerous practical examples are included of best cases and crucial barriers.

This is highly relevant for preparations for the Earth Summit in 2002.