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How hegemonic discourses of sustainability influence urban climate action Cover

How hegemonic discourses of sustainability influence urban climate action

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|Dec 2023

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/bc.390 | Journal eISSN: 2632-6655
Language: English
Submitted on: Oct 2, 2023
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Accepted on: Nov 16, 2023
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Published on: Dec 15, 2023
Published by: Ubiquity Press
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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