| dc.contributor.author | BC-Alberta Social Economy Research Alliance (BALTA) | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2007-07-20T04:11:24Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2007-07-20T04:11:24Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2007-04-10 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2149/886 | |
| dc.description | It is well known that many rural areas and resource-based segments of the economy are facing major challenges in terms of their future viability. The old models of economic development are no longer perceived as addressing the needs of communities, and many are searching for new ways to ensure their communities survive and prosper into the future. Similarly, in the face of climate change and other significant environmental challenges, Canadians are concerned that economic growth not be pursued without consideration of potential environmental costs. The politics of sustainability is a cross-cutting trend in Canada and the research could identify opportunities for alliance building between green and CED practitioners / activists. As well, the research could contribute to strategizing policy development and lobbying tactics around SE in an age of climate change, bioeconomics, and shifts in the make-up of the economy as Canadian’s explore new approaches to a more sustainable society. | en |
| dc.description.abstract | To explore and understand the social economy in relation to natural resources and sustainable rural development in order to: • increase awareness; • identify and build capacity; • effect policy to scale up the social economy; and • examine urban-rural solidarities Our goal is that the social economy become the dominant issue two federal elections from now. Our goal is to explore, enhance, and build the role of the social economy in rural revitalization. Our focus is on over-all community development but with specific emphasis on sectors/enterprises including: • shellfish aquaculture • community forestry • eco-tourism • alternative energy production for local sustainability or market • organic agriculture These topics will all receive attention over the course of the next 3 or 4 years. | en |
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| dc.language.iso | en | en |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | SERC 2 | en |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | SERC 2 Workplan – 2007-2008 | en |
| dc.subject | social economy | en |
| dc.subject | rural sustainability | en |
| dc.subject | revitalization | en |
| dc.subject | rural development | en |
| dc.title | SERC 2 WorkPlan The Social Economy in Rural Revitalization and Development | en |
| dc.type | Plan or blueprint | en |
