
Smart Cities Marketplace
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Solution
Solution booklets and thin books
Solution type
Solution booklets and thin books
Topical area
Governance
Smart City Theme
This booklet explores the concept of "Social Tipping Points" (STPs), moments of significant societal change that can trigger major shifts like political upheavals, social revolutions, and changes in mentality. It builds on Malcolm Gladwell's popularisation of "tipping points" and the 2008 focus on STPs in the context of climate change to help policymakers understand and identify leverage points within their cities to drive meaningful social change towards sustainability.
The booklet provides insights into recognising and utilising socio-technical tipping points to facilitate systemic change, offering practical guidance for policymakers to foster a sustainable and resilient society.
2024 SCM SB Socio-technical tipping points.pdf
DE 2024 SCM SB Socio-technical tipping points.pdf
FR 2024 SCM SB Socio-technical tipping points.pdf