A5018066975- Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
- Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy
- Dutch Social and Cultural Studies
- Environmental Sustainability in Business
- Climate Change, Adaptation, Migration
- Environmental Education and Sustainability
- Regional Development and Policy
- Integrated Energy Systems Optimization
- Energy and Environment Impacts
- Public Policy and Administration Research
- demographic modeling and climate adaptation
- Rural development and sustainability
- Smart Grid Energy Management
- Energy, Environment, Agriculture Analysis
- Disaster Management and Resilience
- Migration and Labor Dynamics
- Environmental and Social Impact Assessments
- Water resources management and optimization
- Climate Change Policy and Economics
- Environmental Justice and Health Disparities
- Cultural Industries and Urban Development
- French Urban and Social Studies
- Social Capital and Networks
- AI-based Problem Solving and Planning
- Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems
University of Twente
2014-2025
Evidence from academic studies that analyze social and institutional factors influence success with community energy projects is scarce. To address this, we pose the question: What are social, organizational, governance explain 'local low-carbon initiatives' (LLCEIs)? answer this question, claims were first established pertaining to three groups of factors: i.e. (i) those related LLCEI itself; (ii) interaction between an local community; (iii) presence supportive settings linkages government...
• Policy studies' theory is under-utilized in energy research. concepts are embedded integrated research frameworks. More attention needed from policy studies scholars to the domain. Four key clusters were identified literature. Potential for use of With increasing challenges sector faces, strategies and instruments becoming ever more relevant. The discipline might offer relevant enrich multidisciplinary main question this article is: How can contribute research, how far does on actually...
There is a growing body of literature that examines the role local governments in addressing climate change vis-à-vis mitigation and adaptation. Although it appears strategies - particular those energy issues are being adopted by large majority governments, this cannot be said This paper explores uptake these two types policy Netherlands. The central research question is: What lessons can drawn from comparing adoption implementation policies with adaptation Netherlands? Our contributes to on...
Recent scholarly attention shows that grassroots civil society low-carbon energy initiatives increasingly become part of the subnational climate change governance landscape. Despite their potency in view consumer-owned distributed generation and enhanced citizen influence organization infrastructure, local (LLCEIs) struggle to viable alternatives centralized, private oriented system. To further LLCEI development, support needs build capacities; alleviate institutional hurdles barriers...
Moving towards a more sustainable adaptation process requires closer integration of policies related to the environment. An important actor in this is local government. This paper examines what extend currently being integrated into Dutch policies, and role municipality's size, risk experience encountered manifestations adaptation. First, it was determined that adaptations taking place only anticipate perceivable weather extremes – mostly increasing precipitation. Second, realisation further...
Abstract Local governments play a key role in the implementation of sustainable development. Here, we investigate factors that influence local sustainability performance. Sustainability performance is defined as combination both policy output and outcome. We then how it has developed Netherlands it. use theoretical insights from Public Management Policy Networks to derive an analytical model. Data are taken nation-wide monitoring tool explore The study demonstrates municipality size network...
Integrating policy on climate change adaptation into civil protection is explored through studies of extreme weather management at the national level in Norway, Sweden and Netherlands, local case three coastal cities Bergen, Malmö Rotterdam. The research issues addressed have been extent to which, what form, has integrated protection, how observed integration can be explained such improved. Different degrees may stem from perceived vulnerabilities varying needs for renewed legitimacy within...
Abstract Energy communities (ECs) are considered important in transitioning the energy system. They of particular interest due to their potential empower citizens and support a more just transition. However, experiences from ECs remain limited vary across countries, thus raising questions on future advancements. In this article, we explore several European countries inspire discussions further evolvement improvements. Insights into lessons learned key challenges within selected have been...
Little is known about how renewable energy cooperatives (REScoops) try to influence conservation among households and the resulting impact. In this article main research question is: What predictive value of on intention save energy, engagement in energy-saving actions, self-reported by households? A survey was conducted answer question. Data analysis involved multivariate binary logistic regression data from two cooperatives: Ecopower (Belgium; N = 1000) Enercoop (France; 8290). Results...
Renewable energy communities (RECs) might be an interesting new stakeholder in stimulating home energy-saving efforts by tenants and homeowners due to their potential of raising awareness locally gaining public support for low-carbon energy-savings projects, because RECs are often sited, close social proximity residents, already part local structures share institutions. This comes with many benefits since they have a reputation locally, history the community, can trusted latter. makes them...
Climate change effects are not uniform and have disproportionate impacts among different groups of people within communities. It is therefore important to understand the underlying issues intersectionality for climate adaptation human well-being. This paper aims measure capabilities freedom choice by analyzing perceived current ability ethnic non-ethnic communities in Bangladesh. study applies a range participatory rural appraisal tools key informant interviews assess when considering gender...
Adaptation is an essential part of climate change policy. In areas where impacts are likely to be severe, migration considered adaptation option. Bangladesh coastal due contingent on people's freedom choice at individual and household level. Following Amartya Sen's capability approach, we argue that there should a line drawn between migrations by free versus forced migration. approach focuses the importance act, ability achieve what they consider valuable in their life. this paper, use...
The need for improved energy security in Nigeria cannot be over-emphasized. Currently, is rather poor, while access to fundamental socio-economic development and poverty alleviation. Renewable could potentially contribute resolving this because renewable sources such as solar radiation are more available sustainable, can set up small generation units, meaning that it suitable community management ownership. In theory, a approach well apply. paper, the main research question is: what ways...
Abstract The sustainability performance of cities is subject to an ever‐growing number monitoring tools. While most initiatives work with outcome indicators that are generally associated limited direct policy relevance, a minority tools focuses on sustainability‐related processes and particularly local government policies. In this article, we explore the benefits, limitations conditions under which approach can function. several process‐oriented offered European governments have lacked...
In times of increasing skills shortage, regions and particularly non-core regions, need to attract highly-skilled workers. It is better for these (re)-attract workers that gained knowledge contacts elsewhere because they once lived in the region study have already ties university than trying outsiders without such ties. general, social networks can contribute nurturing a "warm place" perception among potential This paper looks at special kinds networks. focuses on higher education alumni...