Essays about: "citizen participation"
Showing result 41 - 45 of 203 essays containing the words citizen participation.
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41. DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE A cross-country study on the environmental effects of equal citizen political participation
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : Previous research on countries’ environmental sustainability practices has amassed in conflicting results why some nation states perform better (or worse) than others. Some studies determine that it is the country’s level of development and quality of government that determines stringency in environmental regulation and policy, while others point to states’ level of democracy and quality of democratic principles as the main supporting pillars to sustainability. READ MORE
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42. Citizen participation in fossil-fuel free energy development : A case study of the Samsø Renewable Energy Island (Denmark)
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema MiljöförändringAbstract : In the upcoming years there will be a growing need for sustainable energy transitions in a local as well as global context, making it necessary to gain a better understanding of factors influencing their success. In this context, citizen participation is considered an important tool in achieving sustainable energy transitions, as the active participation of the local population may help in lowering obstacles, such as resistance against planned projects. READ MORE
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43. Renewable Energy Communities - Exploring behavioral and motivational factors behind the willingness to participate in Renewable Energy Communities in Germany
University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutetAbstract : Several studies and actors have emphasized the role of Renewable Energy Communities as collective citizen initiatives enhancing the decentralized, low-carbon energy transition. Despite the social, environmental, and economic benefits, several changes in the energy policies in Germany have led to a decrease of newly registered Renewable Energy Communities. READ MORE
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44. Augmented Urban Values : Virtual Gothenburg as a place for citizen dialogue and shared lived experiences
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)Abstract : In the domain of social design, this thesis introduces a design project that explores a place-centric view on interaction design to address issues of participation, representation, and place. The project aims to envision possible futures of city-scaled digital twins as places that enable collective engagement within communities and between citizens and cities. READ MORE
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45. Wind Power Expansion: “Land-grabber” or Local Catalyst? : A mixed-method thesis on the Swedish renewable energy transition and the “social gap” between the global and the local
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionenAbstract : This thesis examines Sweden’s transition towards a 100% renewable energy system in 2040, by analyzing the expansion of wind power in particular. The study applies a theoretical framework consisting of the concepts of Social Acceptance and Ladder of Participation to analyze how these can be applied on the national and local levels. READ MORE
