Without a doubt, participation processes are an integral component in contemporary planning practice. But beyond the inclusion of stakeholders for the sake of inclusion and engagement, what are the necessary dimensions to consider so that planning processes and decision-making can capture the trust and value of all persons involved? Can this be framed through an understanding of complex and adapting systems? At what level of governance does this make most sense? And are the current processes and tools in place responding to needs and demands of users throughout the entire process of planning for, and deploying renewable energy models?
This seminar encourages students to confront the challenges with public participation when dynamic social and alternative energy systems come together. By seeking to address the challenges of change, the seminar aims to help students understand current research on how communities are building adaptive capacity through shared values to improve their own ability for energy provision. Students will be asked to familiarize themselves with the current state of affairs through scholarly literature, guest presentations, and also tasked to evaluate an existing toolkit and recommend an appropriate approach to a real-life case study. The final case study will be determined but is tentatively based in South-East Asia in collaboration with colleagues at Energy Action Partners (https:// www.enactpartners.org/).
This seminar encourages students to confront the challenges with public participation when dynamic social and alternative energy systems come together. By seeking to address the challenges of change, the seminar aims to help students understand current research on how communities are building adaptive capacity through shared values to improve their own ability for energy provision. Students will be asked to familiarize themselves with the current state of affairs through scholarly literature, guest presentations, and also tasked to evaluate an existing toolkit and recommend an appropriate approach to a real-life case study. The final case study will be determined but is tentatively based in South-East Asia in collaboration with colleagues at Energy Action Partners (https:// www.enactpartners.org/).
- Lehrende:r: Robin Chang