Media Perspectives of Sustainable Development

Contributions in this special issue engage with the theme of Media Perspectives of Sustainable Development which examines the discursive construction of sustainability as an ethical, political, economic, and social concept. Here the terms of “sustainable development” and “sustainability” are used interchangeably as these denote both intent and strategy. The authors featured in this work have produced interdisciplinary studies which reflects the nature of media and communications as a discipline. Their research considers key areas such as political economy, media ethics, public relations, and representation all grounded in the highly fragmented context of the Philippines. Limited attention has been given concerning the discursive construction of sustainability from the standpoint of media and communications in Southeast Asia. We are pleased to respond to this opportunity in this special issue, featuring contributions from experienced and emerging scholars alike, all centered on the media ecologies of the Philippine context.