*new paper out in Energy Research & Social Science*
Coal phase-out is an integral part of the ongoing energy transition to a decarbonized economy. Any such process involves diverse actors that compete over the nature and pace of such transition.
Using data from an organizational survey (N = 68/83) and social network analysis techniques, we identify two competing and ideologically distant coalitions: The Industry Coalition and Environmental Coalition.
The results further show (1) high fragmentation among decision-makers, as indicated by their cross-coalition membership and the heterogeneity of their policy beliefs. The (2) decision-makers are “targeted” by principal members of both coalitions, i.e. environmental non-governmental organizations and industry, but also by research organizations. Lastly, (3) expert information exchange strongly overlaps with the identified coalitions and thus increases their cohesiveness.
It is argued that such subsystem configuration limits the potential for policy change through negotiated agreement or policy learning. Policy brokers and policy venues are suggested as remedies to moderate the adversarial nature of the subsystem.
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Coal phase-out is an integral part of the ongoing energy transition to a decarbonized economy. Any such process involves diverse actors that compete over the nature and pace of such transition.
Using data from an organizational survey (N = 68/83) and social network analysis techniques, we identify two competing and ideologically distant coalitions: The Industry Coalition and Environmental Coalition.
The results further show (1) high fragmentation among decision-makers, as indicated by their cross-coalition membership and the heterogeneity of their policy beliefs. The (2) decision-makers are “targeted” by principal members of both coalitions, i.e. environmental non-governmental organizations and industry, but also by research organizations. Lastly, (3) expert information exchange strongly overlaps with the identified coalitions and thus increases their cohesiveness.
It is argued that such subsystem configuration limits the potential for policy change through negotiated agreement or policy learning. Policy brokers and policy venues are suggested as remedies to moderate the adversarial nature of the subsystem.
Message auhtor for a free copy or see the full text behind the paywall: http://tiny.cc/Coalfree
And follow our project on Czech coal: https://tinyurl.com/y5uxesko
More is coming!
