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Intermediating policy for transitions towards net-zero energy buildings
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posted on 2023-06-09, 20:28 authored by Paula Kivimaa, Eeva Primmer, Jani LukkarinenThe roles of intermediaries in sustainability transitions are increasingly recognised. How intermediaries advance transitions vis-a-vis public policy has, however, received little attention. Thus, we create an analytical framework of intermediating policy processes, drawing from transition and policy cycle literatures. We apply this to investigate two policy processes pertaining to Finland’s building energy efficiency. The findings show how the central role of the Ministry of the Environment and high political attention have reduced the need for intermediation by external organisations in agenda setting and policy formulation. However, intermediaries external to the Ministry have been vital in facilitating policy implementation. The cases show that facilitating training as an intermediary activity can be undertaken by different organisations, such as a trade union, a government agency or an education committee. Based on our analysis, we argue that, when political attention on transitions is low, the need for intermediary action is likely to be higher.
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Smart Energy Transition; G2039; Academy of Finland; 314325
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Environmental Innovation and Societal TransitionsISSN
2210-4224Publisher
ElsevierExternal DOI
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- SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit Publications
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2020-01-31First Open Access (FOA) Date
2021-01-23First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date
2020-01-30Usage metrics
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