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An explorative study on the role of justice in the Dutch energy transition strategies : insights from the actors of the Twente energy region.
Yoong, P.N. (2022) An explorative study on the role of justice in the Dutch energy transition strategies : insights from the actors of the Twente energy region.
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| Abstract: | Following the goals agreed upon in the Paris Agreement to limit global warming to below two degrees Celsius, the Netherlands has set ambitions to address the effects of climate change with the National Energy and Climate Plan. To achieve climate goals, phasing out fossil fuels and introducing more renewable energy to the energy mix is essential. However, as assessed by the European Commission, the Dutch energy transition has not advanced as smoothly as needed from a justice perspective. In this thesis, the role of justice in the Dutch energy transition strategies was scrutinised by exploring perceptions of actors within the Twente energy region about the topic. Using an interpretive research approach, research data was generated through participatory observations and semi-structured interviews using the ordinary language interviewing method, then analysed using qualitative content analysis. Topics were analysed closely based on the language used by interviewees and using energy justice and adjacent concepts as sensitising concepts. The results showed that there is a homogenous trend of perceptions among the interviewees regarding justice and its role in the Dutch energy transition strategies. A key finding was that justice considerations are embedded in energy policies to a low extent, with the affordability of the energy transition and accessibility of financial instruments being prominent justice concerns. Finally, this report was concluded with several policy recommendations for the Dutch government on promotion of an energy transition that is more just. |
| Item Type: | Essay (Master) |
| Faculty: | BMS: Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences |
| Subject: | 43 environmental science, 70 social sciences in general |
| Programme: | Environmental and Energy Management MSc (69319) |
| Link to this item: | https://purl.utwente.nl/essays/92602 |
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