全球智库信息集成服务系统(G2TT): Chapter 8. Transformation of the South African Energy System: Towards Participatory Governance.

G2TT

来源类型	Book Section
DOI	10.1007/978-3-319-71486-8_8
	Chapter 8. Transformation of the South African Energy System: Towards Participatory Governance.
	Jarbandhan VDB; Komendantova N; Xavier R; Nkoana E; Mensah, P.; Katerere, D.; Hachigonta, S.; Roodt, A.
发表日期	2018
出处	Systems Analysis Approach for Complex Global Challenges. Eds. Mensah, P. , Katerere, D. , Hachigonta, S. & Roodt, A. , pp. 139-158 Heidelberg: Springer. ISBN 978-3-319-71485-1 DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-71486-8_8 .
出版年	2018
语种	英语
摘要	Background & Significance of the topic: Approximately 10% of South Africa’s population has no access to electricity. Responding to this need for affordable and sustainable energy requires solutions that are environmentally friendly and not detrimental to human health. It has been demonstrated in countries such as Germany, Denmark, Canada and Wales that public participation contributes to the social acceptance of renewable energy. This study proposes that Arnstein’s Ladder of Citizen Participation can be used to underpin the concept of stakeholder participation in emerging economies like South Africa, and that participation in renewable energy projects is dependent on leadership that is ‘ecologically’ attuned. From the onset, a renewable energy project that is geared for success must include opportunities for the public to participate in decision- making and to feel part of the success of the project. Methodology: A meta-analysis of the literature was conducted. Application/Relevance to systems analysis: This Chapter demonstrates how promoting public participation through applications such as climate modeling; assessment of impacts, vulnerability, mitigation, and adaptation options; and policy analysis can contribute to transforming a country’s energy sector. Policy and/or practice implications: This study has special relevance for policy making in the energy sector in South Africa as it assists with long term projections for good governance and transformation of the energy sector. Incorporating public participation as part of the public policy process is essential to the success of transforming South Africa’s energy system. Additionally, investing in building a cadet of environmental leaders, especially in the public sector, would mitigate environmental degradation and embrace a transition to cleaner energy. Discussion and conclusion: The need to incorporate public participation within the project cycle and institutionalise it as part of the whole process is an important success feature, along with investing in the development of environmental leadership and monitoring and evaluation initiatives.
主题	Risk & ; Resilience (RISK) ; Risk, Policy and Vulnerability (RPV) ; Young Scientists Summer Program (YSSP)
URL	http://pure.iiasa.ac.at/id/eprint/15209/
来源智库	International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (Austria)
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资源类型	智库出版物
条目标识符	http://119.78.100.153/handle/2XGU8XDN/134623
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Jarbandhan VDB,Komendantova N,Xavier R,et al. Chapter 8. Transformation of the South African Energy System: Towards Participatory Governance.. 2018.