CRD is embedded in social systems, in the political economy and its underlying ideologies, interests and institutions . The pursuit of CRD, and shifting development pathways away from prevailing trends, unfolds in an array of political arenas, from the offices of bureaucrats to parliament buildings, sidewalks and streets, to discursive arenas in which governance actors interact-from the village level to global forums . Paradoxically, the post-AR5 literature suggests that political arenas are often used to shut down efforts to explore the solution space for climate change and sustainable development  . Power relationships among different actors create opportunities for people to
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