I'm looking for literature on the relationship between concepts of 'sustainability' and 'sustainable development' and local practices in the Global South and/or indigenous communities in the Global North (e.g. First Nations).
Specifically, I'd like to know how 'sustainability' is defined; what forms of knowledge are privileged; and how local practices are described by outsiders (& vice versa).
I reviewed Emily Baughan's book, Saving the Children, for the latest edition of the Journal of British Studies. You can access it here (if your institution has access): https://doi.org/10.1017/jbr.2023.116. If you don't, and you really want to read it, drop me a message and I'll share a pdf. If you just want the gist, then here it is: a fascinating insight into the links between empire & humantarianism, strong on the roles of individuals, but I wasn't convinced by the ending. @histodons#aidhistory