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Niche construction and empowerment through socio-political work. A meta-analysis of six low-carbon technology cases
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posted on 2023-06-08, 21:11 authored by Rob Raven, Florian Kern, Bram Verhees, Adrian SmithAdrian SmithIn the sustainability transitions literature the idea of ‘protective space’ shielding niche innovations from unfriendly selection environments is a fundamental concept. Few studies pause to consider how and by whom such protective space is created, maintained or expanded. The paper develops three propositions to deepen our understanding of the ‘outward-oriented socio-political work’ performed by technology advocates. The paper conducts a meta-analysis of six low-carbon technology case studies in the UK and The Netherlands. In each case, analysis finds the cases relevant to the propositions, but requiring finer nuance and further development.
Funding
Bilateral Netherlands: The politics of low carbon innovation: towards a theory of niche protection; G0491; ESRC-ECONOMIC & SOCIAL RESEARCH COUNCIL; RES 062 23 2326
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- Published
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- Accepted version
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Environmental Innovation and Societal TransitionsISSN
2210-4224Publisher
ElsevierExternal DOI
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18Page range
164-180Department affiliated with
- SPRU - Science Policy Research Unit Publications
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- Yes
Legacy Posted Date
2015-06-23First Open Access (FOA) Date
2017-03-21First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date
2015-06-23Usage metrics
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