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A socio-technical analysis of low-carbon transitions: introducing the multi-level perspective into transport studies
- Source :
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Journal of Transport Geography . Sep2012, Vol. 24, p471-482. 12p. - Publication Year :
- 2012
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Abstract
- Abstract: Climate change and deep cuts in CO2 emissions require transitions to new kinds of transport systems. To understand the dynamics of these transitions, this paper introduces a socio-technical approach which goes beyond technology fix or behaviour change. Systemic transitions entail co-evolution and multi-dimensional interactions between industry, technology, markets, policy, culture and civil society. A multi-level perspective (MLP) is presented as a heuristic framework to analyze these interactions. The paper aims to introduce the MLP into transport studies and to show its usefulness through an application to the auto-mobility system in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. This application aims to assess the drivers, barriers and possible pathways for low-carbon transitions. [Copyright &y& Elsevier]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09666923
- Volume :
- 24
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Transport Geography
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 79186259
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtrangeo.2012.01.021