Localising Sustainability Frameworks Through Diverse Perspectives and Tailored Approaches: A Bibliometric Study

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10.2991/978-94-6463-970-4_35How to use a DOI?

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Localisation; Sustainability Frameworks; Sustainability; Bibliometric Analysis; Climate Resilience

Abstract

This study explores the effective localisation of sustainability frameworks through the incorporation of diverse perspectives and context-specific approaches. It addresses a notable gap in the literature regarding the integration of local indicators, particularly within African regions, where global metrics often overlook regional vulnerabilities and development priorities. A bibliometric literature review was conducted using the PRISMA framework, with data sourced from Scopus and other databases covering the period 2015 to 2025. The analysis employed VOSViewer for visualisation and keyword co-occurrence mapping to identify dominant themes, research trends, and interconnections among sustainability localisation studies. The results show a significant increase in research output from 2021 onwards, indicating growing scholarly interest in localising sustainability frameworks. The United States and the United Kingdom emerged as leaders in both publication volume and citation impact, while countries such as Indonesia and the Netherlands are reflecting growing contributions. “Sustainability (Switzerland)” was the most influential journal. Institutional analysis reveals high-impact collaborative efforts among global organisations. Thematic clustering revealed three dominant research directions: climate and policy strategies, biodiversity, and SDG localisation, as well as regional governance and food security. These trends highlight an evolving but fragmented research landscape that calls for more inclusive, adaptive, and locally relevant frameworks. This study offers original insights into the under-researched domain of localised sustainability, particularly in African contexts. It underscores the value of participatory, resilient, and context-aware strategies that bridge the gap between global sustainability goals and local realities.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Mohammed Abubakar Sadiq
AU  - Nana Benyi Ansah
AU  - Isaac Aidoo
PY  - 2025
DA  - 2025/12/31
TI  - Localising Sustainability Frameworks Through Diverse Perspectives and Tailored Approaches: A Bibliometric Study
BT  - Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering, Science, and Urban Sustainability (ICESUS 2025)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 548
EP  - 572
SN  - 2352-5401
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-94-6463-970-4_35
DO  - 10.2991/978-94-6463-970-4_35
ID  - Sadiq2025
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