The IGov research team are producing regular working papers on a wide range of issues relating to innovation and governance for the economy and energy system. We also expect to have contributions from other authors.
All working papers are peer reviewed.
Understanding the Politics of Low Carbon Transition: Context, Paradigms and Power EPG Working Paper: 1301 By: Dr Caroline Kuzemko, Energy Policy Group, University of Exeter Abstract: Given the scale of challenge that climate change presents to society and the urgency implied by limited time frames a growing body of academic work is attempting to conceptualise complex socio-technical transitions, such as in energy systems, and how they take place. Much can be learnt from this literature about processes of transition, not least that they are underpinned by multiple interconnections that take place in a range of
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IGov ran from 2012 to 2019 and looked at the level, type and speed of system change within GB and internationally; its drivers; its constraints; how actors across energy systems are responding; and how this is shaping / enabling / undermining energy system change. Our main conclusion was that the GB governance framework was not fit for purpose and we provided a range of insights into how the GB governance framework should be improved to ensure GB can capture the socio-economic and environmental benefits and opportunities that are on offer. These insights are summarised in the four main posts at the top of the home page.
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