Autorentext

Evangelia Karasmanaki earned her PhD in Environmental
Science from the Department of Forestry and Management of the
Environment and Natural Resources at the Democritus University
of Thrace (Greece), where she teaches undergraduate and
master's courses. Her research focuses on socio-environmental
relationships to derive empirically grounded recommendations for
policy development and refinement. Her academic publications
include articles in top-tier journals such as Energy Policy, Energy
Efficiency, Journal of Rural Studies and Energy for Sustainable
Development. She has been appointed to the Editorial Board of
the Journal of Innovation and Knowledge, Humanities
and Social Sciences Communications and Social
Sciences & Humanities Open.

Klappentext

This book introduces readers to the dynamic social processes that underlie shifts toward sustainable energy futures. By placing the energy transition within wider socio-political contexts, this work challenges purely technical or economic approaches and emphasizes the fundamentally social nature of energy transition.

Inhalt

Preface. Renewable Energy Policy Framework in the European Union: Evolution and Development. Fairness in Energy Transitions: Confronting Ecologically Tragic Situations. Democracy and Energy Transition in the European Union: Participation Strategies and Factors Affecting the Sense of Fairness. Public Participation in Energy Transitions and Political Life: Shaping Our Future. Stakeholder Participation in the Decision-making of Energy Transition in Taiwan: A Wide Use of Referendum as a Tool. The Spanish Path to Energy Justice: Regulatory Perspectives and Challenges. Energy Transition Challenges - The NIMBY Phenomenon. Understanding the NIMBY Syndrome through the Case of Poland. Media Framing of Renewable Energy. Low-Carbon Economy and Socio-Economic Approaches: A Thematic Review. Index.