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  1. Implementing Sustainable Community Plans

Related publications

  • Ordonez-Ponce, E., Clarke, A., & MacDonald, A. (forthcoming). Business Contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals through Community Sustainability Partnerships. Sustainability, Accounting and Management Policy Journal.
  • Linton, S., Clarke, A. & Tozer, L. (2021). Strategies and Governance for Implementing Deep Decarbonization Plans at the Local Level. Sustainability, 13(1), 154. DOI: 10.3390/su13010154

  • Ordonez-Ponce, E., Clarke, A., & Colbert, B. (online first in 2020). Collaborative Sustainable Business Models: Understanding Organizations Partnering for Community Sustainability. Business and Society. DOI: 10.1177/0007650320940241
    • View pre-publication version: Collaborative Sustainable Business Models: Understanding Organizations Partnering for Community Sustainability
  • MacDonald, A., Clarke, A., Ordonez-Ponce, E., Chai, Z. & Andreasen, J. (2020). Sustainability Managers: The Job Roles and Competencies of Building Sustainable Cities and Communities. Public Performance & Management Review, 43(6), 1413-1444. DOI: 10.1080/15309576.2020.1803091
    • View pre-publication version: Sustainability Managers: The Job Roles and Competencies of Building Sustainable Cities and Communities
  • Ordonez-Ponce, E. & Clarke, A. (2020). Sustainability Cross-Sector Partnerships: The Strategic Role of Organizational Structures. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, 27(5): 2122-2134. DOI: 10.1002/csr.1952 
    • View pre-publication version: Sustainability Cross-Sector Partnerships: The Strategic Role of Organizational Structures
  • Sun, X., Clarke, A. & MacDonald, A. (2020). Implementing Community Sustainability Plans through Partnerships: An Examination of the Relationship between Partnership Structural Features and Climate Change Mitigation Plan Outcomes. Sustainability, 12(15), 6172. DOI: 10.3390/su12156172

  • Wong, K., Clarke, A. & Ordonez-Ponce, E. (2020). Cross-Sector Partnerships for Implementing Community Climate Action Plans: Implementation Structures, Partner Outcomes and Plan Outcomes. In: von Schnurbein, G. (Ed.) Transitioning to Strong Partnerships for the Sustainable Development Goals. SDG Book Series. Basel, Switzerland: MDPI.
  • Zhou, Y., Clarke, A., & Cairns, S. (2020). Building Sustainable Communities Through Market-Based Instruments (pp. 233-247). Walker, T., Goubran, S. & Sprung-Much, N. (Eds.) Environmental Policy: An Economic Perspective. USA: Wiley Blackwell.
    • View pre-publication version: Building Sustainable Communities Through Market-Based Instruments
  • Linton, S. (2020). Deep Decarbonization in Cities: Pathways, Strategies, Governance Mechanisms and Actors for Transformative Climate Action. MES thesis, SEED, University of Waterloo, Canada. UWSpace. https://uwspace.uwaterloo.ca/handle/10012/16325 
  • Castillo Cifuentes, V. (2020). Local Sustainability Partnerships: Understanding the Relationship Between Partnership Structural Features and Partners’ Outcomes. MES thesis, SEED, University of Waterloo, Canada. UWSpace. https://uwspace.uwaterloo.ca/handle/10012/15770
  • Clarke, A. & MacDonald, A. (2019). Outcomes to Partners in Multi-Stakeholder Cross-Sector Partnerships: A Resource-Based View. Business & Society, 58(2): 298-332. DOI: 10.1177/0007650316660534
    • View pre-publication version: Outcomes to Partners in Multi-Stakeholder Cross-Sector Partnerships: A Resource-Based View
  • MacDonald, A., Clarke, A. & Huang, L. (2019). Multi-stakeholder Partnerships for Sustainability: Designing Decision-Making Processes for Partnership Capacity. Journal of Business Ethics, 160: 409-426. DOI:  10.1007/s10551-018-3885-3
  • MacDonald, A., Clarke, A., Huang, L. & Seitanidi, M.M. (2019). Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships for Sustainability: A Resource-Based View of Partner Implementation Structure to Outcomes. Sustainability, 11(3), 557. DOI: 10.3390/su11030557
  • Clarke, A., MacDonald, A. & Ordonez-Ponce, E. (2019). Implementing Community Sustainability Strategies through Cross-Sector Partnerships: Value Creation for and by Businesses. In: Borland, H., Lindgreen, A., Maon, F., Vanhamme, J., Ambrosini, V. & Palacios Florencio, B. Business Strategies for Sustainability: A Research Anthology. Aldershot, UK: Gower Publishing.
    • View pre-publication version: Implementing Community Sustainability Strategies through Cross-Sector Partnerships: Value Creation for and by Businesses.
  • Huang, L., Clarke, A., Heldsinger, N., & Tian, W. (2019). The Communication Role of Social Media in Social Marketing: A Study of Community Sustainability Knowledge Dissemination on LinkedIn and Twitter. Journal of Marketing Analytics, 7(2), 64-75. DOI: 10.1057/s41270-019-00053-8
    • View pre-publication version: The Communication Role of Social Media in Social Marketing: A Study of Community Sustainability Knowledge Dissemination on LinkedIn and Twitter.
  • Leal Filho, W., Vargas, V., Salvia, A.L., Brandli, L.L., Pallant, E., Klavins, M., Ray, S., Moggi, S., Maruna, M., Conticelli, E., Ayanore, M.A., Radovic, V., Sen, S., Paço, A., Michalopoulou, E., Saikim, F.H., Koh, H.L., Frankenberger, F., Falvey, L., Cunha, D., Akib, N.A.M., Clarke, A., Wall, T. & Vaccari, M.. (2019). The Role of Higher Education Institutions in Sustainability Initiatives at the Local Level. Journal of Cleaner Production, 233 (October), 1004-1015. DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.06.059
    • View pre-publication version: The Role of Higher Education Institutions in Sustainability Initiatives at the Local Level
  • Castillo Cifuentes, V., Clarke, A. & Ordonez-Ponce, E. (2019). Designing Sustainability Partnerships: The Experiences of Barcelona, Gwangju and Montreal. Women & Environments International Magazine, 100/101: 65-66. 
  • Eang, M. (2019). The Perspectives and Roles of Multinational Enterprises in Local Sustainable Development. MES thesis, SEED, University of Waterloo, Canada. UWSpace. https://uwspace.uwaterloo.ca/handle/10012/14956
  • Ordonez-Ponce, E. (2018). Understanding the Strategic Engagement of Partner Organizations in Large Cross-Sector Social Partnerships Implementing Community Sustainability Plans. PhD thesis. SEED, University of Waterloo, Canada. UWSpace. http://hdl.handle.net/10012/13567
  • Clarke, A. & Crane, A. (2018). Cross-Sector Partnerships for Systemic Change: Systematized Literature Review and Agenda for Further Research. Journal of Business Ethics, 150(2): 303–313. DOI: 10.1007/s10551-018-3922-2
  • Yan, X., Lin, H., & Clarke, A. (2018). Cross-Sector Social Partnerships for Social Change: The Role of Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs). Sustainability, 10(2), 558. DOI: 10.3390/su10020558
  • MacDonald, A., Clarke, A., Huang, L., Roseland, M., & Seitanidi, M. M. (2018). Cross-Sector Partnerships (SDG #17) as a Means of Achieving Sustainable Communities and Cities (SDG #11). In W. Leal Filho (Ed.), Handbook of Sustainability Science and Research. New York, USA: Springer Publishing Company.
    • View pre-publication version: Cross-Sector Partnerships (SDG #17) as a Means of Achieving Sustainable Communities and Cities (SDG #11).
  • Ordonez-Ponce, E. & Clarke, A. (2018). Report Conducted as part of the International Study on Cross-Sector Partnerships for the Implementation of Community Sustainability Plans: Gwangju Council for Sustainable Development - Partners Survey Results. Report. SEED, University of Waterloo, Canada.
    • Publication in English (PDF): Report on CSSPs for the Implementation of Community Sustainability Plans - Gwangju Council (English version)
    • Publication in Korean (PDF): Report on CSSPs for the Implementation of Community Sustainability Plans - Gwangju Council (Korean version)
  • Ordonez-Ponce, E. & Clarke, A. (2018). Report Conducted as part of the International Study on Cross-Sector Partnerships for the Implementation of Community Sustainability Plans: Bristol Green Capital Partnership - Partners Survey Results. Report. SEED, University of Waterloo, Canada.
    • Publication in English (PDF): Report on CSSPs for the Implementation of Community Sustainability Plans - Bristol Green Capital Partnership (English version)
  • Ordonez-Ponce, E. & Clarke, A. (2018). Report Conducted as part of the International Study on Cross-Sector Partnerships for the Implementation of Community Sustainability Plans: Sustainable Montreal - Partners Survey Results. Report. SEED, University of Waterloo, Canada.
    • Publication in English (PDF): Report on CSSPs for the Implementation of Community Sustainability Plans - Sustainable Montreal (English version)
    • Publication in French (PDF): Report on CSSPs for the Implementation of Community Sustainability Plans - Sustainable Montreal (French version)
  • Chai, Z. (2018). Leadership Competencies for Managing and Implementing Sustainability Plans in Canada. UWSpace. http://hdl.handle.net/10012/13455
  • Cai, Y. (2018). Understanding the Influence of Money Variables on the Outcomes of Sustainable Community Plans. Master's thesis. SEED, University of Waterloo, Canada. UWSpace. http://hdl.handle.net/10012/13349
  • Sun, X. (2018). Implementing Community Sustainability Plans through Partnerships: An Examination of the Relationship between Partnership Structural Features & Climate Relevant Plan Outcomes. Master's Major Research Paper. SERS, University of Waterloo, Canada.
  • Clarke, A. & Ordonez-Ponce, E. (2017). City Scale: Cross-Sector Partnerships for Implementing Local Climate Mitigation Plans. Virtual Issue: Climate Change and Public Administration. Public Administration Review, 24-27
  • Wong, K. (2017). Implementing Community Climate Change Action Plans in Canada: The Relationship between Implementation Structure and Outcomes. Master's thesis. SEED, University of Waterloo, Canada. UWSpace. http://hdl.handle.net/10012/11711
  • Seitanidi, M.M. et al. (Eds.) (2016). Annual Review of Social Partnerships. Issue 11. London, UK: Greenleaf Publishing.
    • View pre-publication version: Annual Review of Social Partnerships Issue 11.
  • Tian, W. (2016). The Higher ED Blog: Twitter versus LinkedIn, which is more effective? Economic Development.
  • Roseland, M., & Spiliotopoulou, M. (2016). Converging Urban Agendas: Toward Healthy and Sustainable Communities. Social Sciences, 5(3), 28.
  • Ordonez-Ponce, E. & Clarke, A. (2016). Estudio Internacional de Alianzas Multisectoriales para la Implementación de Planes Comunitarios de Sostenibilidad - Las Organizaciones Aliadas de Barcelona + Sostenible. Waterloo, Canada: University of Waterloo. (Spanish only)
  • MacDonald, A. (2016). Multi-Stakeholder Partnerships for Community Sustainability Plan Implementation: Understanding Structures and Outcomes at the Partner and Partnership Levels. PhD thesis. SERS, University of Waterloo, Canada.
  • Tian, W. (2016). Knowledge Dissemination through Online and Offline Communication Channels: An Examination of Audiences’ Attitudes, Channel Effectiveness, and Engagement Drivers. Master's Major Research Paper. SEED, University of Waterloo, Canada.
    • View pre-publication version: Knowledge Dissemination through Online and Offline Communication Channels
  • Cairns, S., Clarke, A., Zhou, Y. & Thivierge, V. (2015). Sustainability Alignment Manual: Using Market-Based Instruments to Accelerate Sustainability Progress at the Local Level. Ottawa: Sustainable Prosperity.
  • Heldsinger, N. (2015). Mobilizing Sustainability Research: Exploring Social Media and Conference Presentations as Channels for Disseminating Research on Sustainable Community Plans. Master's Major Research Paper. SERS, University of Waterloo, Canada.
    • View pre-publication version: Mobilizing Sustainability Research: Exploring social media and conference presentations as channels for disseminating research
  • Zhou, Y. (2015). Implementing Sustainable Community Plans through Market-Based Instruments. Master's thesis. SEED, University of Waterloo, Canada.
  • DeBoer, R. (2015). New Revenue and Cost Savings through Operationalizing Sustainable Community Plans within Small Municipalities in Ontario. Master's thesis. SEED, University of Waterloo, Canada. 
  • Clarke, A. (2015). Addressing Sustainability Challenges Through Partnerships. Annual Review of Social Partnerships. 10: 96. (open access; must login first)
  • Yan, X. (2015). The Motivations, Roles and Challenges of Nonprofit Organizations in Large Cross-sector Social Partnerships. Master's Major Research Paper. SEED, University of Waterloo, Canada.
  • Clarke, A. (2014). Designing Social Partnerships for Local Sustainability Strategy Implementation (pp. 79-102). Seitanidi, M. & Crane, A. (Eds.) Social Partnerships and Responsible Business: A Research Handbook. London, UK: Routledge (Taylor and Francis).
    • View pre-publication version: Designing Social Partnerships for Local Sustainability Strategy Implementation
  • Kouri, R., & Clarke, A. (2014). Framing ‘Green Jobs’ Discourse: Analysis of Popular Usage. Sustainable Development. 22(4): 217-230. DOI: 10.1002/sd.1526
    • View pre-publication version: Framing ‘Green Jobs’ Discourse: Analysis of Popular Usage
  • Chen, H. (2013). Implementation of Collaborative Community Sustainability Plans (CCSPs): Correlations between Key Collaborative Structural Features and Plan Outcomes. Master's Major Research Paper. SEED, University of Waterloo, Canada.
  • Basan, D., Chan, T., Crockford, N., Pham, C. & Polda, O. (2013). Measuring the Green Economy - Waterloo Region. Undergraduate capstone course project. SEED, University of Waterloo, Canada.
  • Clarke, A. (2012). Passing Go: Moving Beyond the Plan. Ottawa: Federation of Canadian Municipalities.
    • Publication in English (PDF): Passing Go: Moving Beyond the Plan
    • Publication in French (PDF): Passer en Mode Go: Aller Au-delà du Plan
  • Roseland, M. (2012). Toward Sustainable Communities: Solutions for Citizens and Their Governments (4th ed.). Gabriola Island, BC: New Society Publishers.
  • Kemp, A. & Clarke, A. (2012). Greening the Local Economy through Municipal Sustainable Procurement Policies: Implementation Challenges and Successes in Western Canada. Simpson, R. & Zimmermann, M. (Eds.) The Economy of Green Cities: World Compendium on the Green Urban Economy. NY: Springer Publishing Company.
    • View pre-publication version: Greening the Local Economy through Municipal Sustainable Procurement Policies: Implementation Challenges and Successes in Western Canada
  • Clarke, A. & MacDonald, A. (2012). Partner Engagement for Community Sustainability: Supporting Sustainable Development Initiatives by Reducing Friction in the Local Economy. State of Knowledge Report. Ottawa: Sustainable Prosperity.
  • Austin, J. and Seitanidi, M.M. (2012b). Collaborative Value Creation: Partnerships Processes. Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, 41(6): 929-968.
    • View pre-publication version: Collaborative Value Creation: Partnerships Processes
  • Austin, J. and Seitanidi, M.M. (2012a). Collaborative Value Creation: A Review of Partnering between Business and Nonprofits. Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector Quarterly, 41(5): 723-755.
    • View pre-publication version: Collaboration Value Creation: A Review of Partnering between Business and Nonprofits
  • Taylor, A. (2012). A Study of Indicators, Domains, and Scoring Methods for use in a Canadian Community Sustainability Indicator Framework. Master's thesis. ERS, University of Waterloo, Canada.
  • MacDonald, A. (2012). Community Collaboration for Sustainability: Incentive and Disincentives for Partner Organization Engagement in Collaborative Community Sustainability Strategies. Master's Major Research Paper. SEED, University of Waterloo, Canada.
  • Clarke, A. (2012) Implementing Agenda 21s through Local Agenda 21s: An International Study to Improve Collaborative Governance Structures and Green Economy Outcomes, Annual Review of Social Partnerships, Issue 7 (October): 12.
  • Clarke, A. (2011). Key Structural Features for Collaborative Strategy Implementation: A Study of Territorial Sustainable Development Collaborations. Management et Avenir, 50(10): 153-171. DOI: 10.3917/mav.050.0153
    • View pre-publication version: Key Structural Features for Collaborative Strategic Implementation: A Study of Territorial Sustainable Development Collaborations
  • Clarke, A. (2011). Partnerships for Sustainability at the Local Level,  Annual Review of Social Partnerships, Issue 6 (May): 4.
  • Clarke, A., & Fuller, M. (2010) Collaborative Strategic Management: Strategy Formulation and Implementation by Multi-Organizational Cross-Sector Social Partnerships. Journal of Business Ethics, 94(Supplement 1): 85-101. DOI: 10.1007/s10551-011-0781-5
    • View pre-publication version: Collaborative Strategic Management: Strategy Formulation and Implementation by Multi-Organizational Cross-Sector Social Partnerships 
  • Seitanidi, M.M., Koufopoulos, D., Palmer, P. (2010). Partnership Formation for Change: Indicators for Transformative Potential in Cross Sector Social Partnerships, Journal of Business Ethics, 94(Supplement 1): 139-161.
  • Clarke, A. (2010) Four Archetypal Structures for the Implementation of a Collaborative Strategy: A Study of Canadian Collaborative Regional Sustainable Development Strategies, Proceedings of the International Federation of Scholarly Associations of Management (IFSAM) Conference, Paris, France.
  • Seitanidi, M.M. and Crane, A. (2009). Implementing CSR Through Partnerships: Understanding the Selection, Design and Institutionalisation of Nonprofit-Business Partnerships. Journal of Business Ethics, Special Issue on: CSR Implementation, 85(2): 251-477.
  • Seitanidi, M.M., (2008). Adaptive Responsibilities: Non-Linear Interactions Across Social Sectors. Cases from Cross Sector Social Partnerships. Emergence: Complexity & Organization (E:CO) Journal, 10(3): 51-64.
  • Clarke, A. & Erfan, A. (2007). Regional Sustainability Strategies: A Comparison of Eight Canadian Approaches. Plan Canada, 47(3): 15-18.
    • View pre-publication version: Regional Sustainability Strategies: A Comparison of Eight Canadian Approaches
  • Clarke, A. (2007) Collaborative Strategic Management: Success Factors per Process Phase, ESADE's Institute of Public Management (IDGP) E-Newsletter: PUBLIC. No. 13, October 2007.
  • Clarke, A. (2006) Regional Sustainable Development Strategies: Variations in Formulation and Content in Nine Canadian Case Studies and the Implications for Eco-Procurement (PDF), Montreal: North American Commission for Environmental Cooperation – Environment, Economy and Trade Program.
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