The Emerald Handbook of Decolonising Sustainability
A Global South Perspective
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The field of management studies have long been criticised for its predominantly Western-centric perspective. The Emerald Handbook of Decolonising Sustainability: A Global South Perspective fosters a more profound understanding of research and discourse on sustainability across the Global South. It deconstructs current thinking by presenting alternative viewpoints that enhance the understanding and engagement of communities in the Global South in the process of achieving sustainable development.
The editors argue that there is a need to decolonise sustainability by the inclusion of indigenous epistemologies and examining indigenous perspectives that investigate the interrelated and interdependent relationship between individuals and the environment. This perspective on sustainability challenges conventional Western concepts of "development" that presuppose a clear separation between human and planetary existence.
The interdisciplinary nature of the topics covered appeal to readers in a range of disciplines across business and social sciences, as well as those interested in understanding the ongoing complex debate on sustainability, energy transition and social justice.
Introduction: Are we underestimating the Global South? Kingsley Obi Omeihe, Julius Omokhudu Irene, Bridget Nneka Irene, and Regina Frank
- Part 1. Decolonising Sustainability and Global Frameworks
- Chapter 1. The Village Sustainable Development Goals Policy: From Global to National Rural Policy in Indonesia; Nurul Dwi Purwanti, Sri Najiyati, and Danarti
- Chapter 2. True Sustainability: Climate Justice through (Re)connection; Conniel Malek
- Chapter 3. Decolonising Global Climate Policy vis-à-vis an Urgency-Cum-Justice Approach: Towards Epistemic Pluriversity in Climate Governance; Muhammad Manzoor Elahi
- Chapter 4. Eurocentric Sustainability; Saveena Patara and Prateep Kumar Nayak
- Chapter 5. Notes on Opacity; Jonathan Moniz
- Part 2. Gender and Social Justice in Sustainability
- Chapter 6. Sustainability and Wellbeing Synergy: The Impact of Energy Transition on the Livelihood of Women in the SSA; Bridget Nneka Irene, Elona Ndlovu, Daisy Nwaozuzu, Bisola Ariyo, Siona Ndeh, and Joy Eghonghon Akahome
- Chapter 7. The Role of Women Agripreneurs in Promoting Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security; Joy Eghonghon Akahome and Yulia Fomina
- Chapter 8. Breaking Tradition: Female Haul Truck Drivers in Nickel Mining and Local Community Views; Tini Suryaningsi, Sri Chiirullia Sukandar, Sritimuryati, and Dwi Surti Junida
- Chapter 9. Kudumbashree Women's Zero Waste Management Behavior in Agriculture: Social and Personal Outcomes; Vishnu Achutha Menon, Juby Thomas, and Lijo P Thomas
- Chapter 10. The role of gender in promoting textile products in Africa for sustainable development; George Kwame Fobiri, Raphael Kanyire Seidu, Edem Kwami Buami, Solomon Marfo Ayesu, and Frederick Boamah
- Part 3. Indigenous Knowledge, Cultural Identity, and Local Practices
- Chapter 11. Childcare in the Dayak Bakati Indigenous Community: A Review of Government Policies and Their Impact on Local Culture and Children's Rights; Dwi Surti Junida and Tini Suryaningsi
- Chapter 12. Transmigration as a Solution of Equitable Development: A Literature Study Transmigration Program in Indonesia; Lis Purbandini, Reza Amarta Prayoga, Siti Fatimah, Haryati, Slamet Rahmat Topo Susilo, Danarti, Djoko Puguh Wibowo, and Saraswati Soegiharto
- Chapter 13. Decolonising Business and Entrepreneurship Curricula for Sustainable Education: Integrating Lessons from the Global South; Rifat Kamasak, Deniz Palalar Alkan, Rifat Gorener, and Cenk Yuksel
- Chapter 14. Leveraging spiritual intelligence in the development of sustainability mindset: An African nuance; Doyin Olorunfemi
Julius Omokhudu Irene is a Senior Lecturer at the Elizabeth School of London.
Bridget Nneka Irene is a Senior Lecturer in business management at the Leicester Castle Business School, De Montfort University.
Kingsley Obi Omeihe is an Associate Professor of Marketing and Entrepreneurship at the University of the West of Scotland.
Regina Frank is Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Liverpool Business School, Liverpool University.