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  1. 1. “Walking encyclopedias of studies” for sustainability transformations? The role of information and discourse in the case of the German coal phase-out

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience Centre

    Author : Stephan Huber; [2021]
    Keywords : Climate policy; Energy systems; Policy change; Social-ecological transformation; Discourse; Expert-based information; Collaborative governance; Path dependency; Policy-oriented learning;

    Abstract : Transformations of energy systems in line with the Paris Agreement demand rapid deliberate decline of fossil energy production for decarbonization. Rising in priority on national political agendas, policy change for deliberate decline meets political barriers in the form of powerful incumbent actors, path dependencies and frames of loss. READ MORE

  2. 2. The Pursuit of environmentally-friendly transportation: The role of two advocacy coalitions in developing emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles in the EU

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Gustaf Bergh; [2020-11-06]
    Keywords : heavy-duty vehicles; emission standards; the automotive industry; environmental concerns; advocacy coalitions; governance; beliefs; policy-oriented learning;

    Abstract : In recent years, the environment has become a central theme in the EU. Policies for protecting the environment have been adopted, while, at the same time, the EU has developed into a multi-layered political system subject to lobbying and maintaining of interests in the policy-making process. READ MORE