Conveners
SS_01 PLANNING FOR JUST ENERGY TRANSITION
- Laura Grassini
- Enza Lissandrello (Aalborg University)
Urban strategies for energy transitions have been largely driven by the decarbonisation imperative in response to global concerns for climate change. Mainstream research, with its emphasis on the development potential of renewables, energy balances, energy efficiency and financial models, as well as international policies supporting the replication potential of specific transition components...
The energy transition has become a crucial issue in recent years, particularly regarding urban sustainability. However, current academic and practical discussions often emphasise management perspectives and technical expertise within a political context shaped by historical and contemporary practices. This paper explores a planning perspective essential for a just urban energy transition,...
Achieving fair and inclusive urban energy transitions is a pressing societal challenge, particularly in the context of the ongoing climate and energy crisis. These transitions extend beyond technical upgrades or infrastructural changes; they necessitate a rethinking of social relations, governance models and economic structures. While concepts and frameworks such as Energy Communities and...
Achieving just energy transition in post-conflict Ukrainian cities requires addressing multiple layers of transformation. As Ukraine moves toward EU membership, aligning its energy transition with EU climate and energy policies is essential for joining related programmes and fostering inclusive and resilient urban development (Energy Community, 2024). This transition goes beyond...
In recent years, numerous energy transition projects on the scale of the neighbourhood have emerged, along with a range of concepts and programmes to stimulate, support, streamline, mainstream or assess these. Many of these initiatives intend to achieve their ambitions through a meticulously engineered combination of technical and social interventions. When confronted with real-world...
The rise in global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and pollution since the 1960s is causing a global climate crisis. Some parts of the world have stepped up their efforts to transition from carbon-based to renewable energy sources in the last decade(s). While the use of renewable energy sources is increasing, GHG emissions are reaching record highs with no evidence that they have peaked....
Innovation Communities (ICs) provide a dynamic framework for embedding the energy transition in society, fostering broader engagement and accelerating progress towards climate goals. These communities empower participants by cultivating a sense of collective efficacy, trust in collaboration and community, and by creating networks and activating different resources (knowledge, know-how,...
