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sustainability transitions
Also known as: sustainable energy transitions, sustainability transition, sustainability transition policy, sustainability transitions research
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Global perspectives on energy technology assessment and ... link.springer.com Oct 30, 2025 17 facts
claimDriving sustainable energy transitions requires interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers, industries, and governments.
referenceKaviti Musango J published 'Energy technology assessment in managing sustainable energy transitions: a bibliometric analysis' in Sustain Energy Technol Assessments in 2024.
claimSustainable energy transitions require a multidisciplinary strategy that connects technological innovation with economic, social, and environmental factors.
claimEmerging technologies in sustainable energy transitions improve the efficiency, reliability, and scalability of renewable energy systems by addressing energy storage, grid stability, and predictive maintenance.
referenceSustainability transitions theory examines the co-evolution of technological, institutional, and social innovations over time, and is linked to Energy Technology Assessment (ETA).
claimGovernance of sustainable energy transitions requires multi-level coordination between regional, national, and international organizations.
referenceRadovanović, Filipović, and Panić (2021) assessed the status and challenges of sustainable energy transitions in Central Asia.
referenceThe study provides a comprehensive bibliometric summary of Energy Technology Assessment (ETA) research, emphasizing its significance in ensuring sustainable energy transitions.
referenceKöhler et al. (2019) proposed an agenda for sustainability transitions research, outlining the state of the art and future directions.
claimThe research offers a unified Energy Technology Assessment (ETA) framework that combines innovation indicators, social acceptance factors, and interdisciplinary sustainability assessments to enhance understanding of the interplay between innovation, policy, and social dimensions in sustainable energy transitions.
claimEnergy technology assessment (ETA) is a multidimensional approach that evaluates the technological, economic, social, and environmental impacts of energy technologies to inform decision-making for sustainable energy transitions.
referenceEnergy Technology Assessment (ETA) is a field of study that provides insights to guide sustainable energy transitions by investigating the technological, economic, social, and environmental impacts of energy solutions.
claimThe absence of a comprehensive global overview of Energy Technology Assessment (ETA) research weakens the ability of policymakers, researchers, and practitioners to effectively support sustainable energy transitions.
procedureThe authors performed a systematic literature review on energy technology appraisal, evaluation, sustainable energy transitions, renewable energy innovations, and policy frameworks using Boolean operators and truncation to optimize search coverage.
referenceBarragán-Ocaña et al. (2025) identified challenges for Latin America regarding policies and sustainable energy transitions in the global environment.
referenceRogge KS and Reichardt K published 'Policy mixes for sustainability transitions: an extended concept and framework for analysis' in Res Policy in 2016.
claimPolicymakers face challenges in sustainable energy transitions including global governance, funding, and ensuring fair access to clean energy.
Sustainable Energy Transition for Renewable and Low Carbon Grid ... frontiersin.org Mar 23, 2022 4 facts
claimSustainable energy transitions require the formulation of effective policies that promote biomass resources, increase the use of renewable and low-carbon energy sources, and penalize or discourage the use of fossil fuels and unsustainable natural resource practices.
claimIssues of power and politics are central themes in the sustainability transition within energy sectors.
referenceLenhart and Fox published 'Structural Power in Sustainability Transitions: Case Studies of Energy Storage Integration into Regional Transmission Organization Decision Processes' in 'Frontiers in Climate', volume 3, issue 145, in 2021.
claimSustainable energy transitions can be achieved by adopting various technological strategies, either separately or in combination, to reduce emissions.
An integrated climate-biodiversity framework to improve planning ... ecologyandsociety.org 2 facts
referenceThe paper 'Accelerating the sustainability transition: exploring synergies between adaptation and mitigation in British Columbian communities' by Shaw et al. (2014) was published in Global Environmental Change, volume 25, pages 41-51.
referenceDale, A., S. Burch, J. Robinson, and C. Strashok published 'Multilevel governance of sustainability transitions in Canada: policy alignment, innovation, and evaluation' in the book 'Climate change in cities: innovations in multi-level governance' in 2018.
How governments address climate change through carbon pricing ... nature.com Apr 15, 2025 1 fact
referenceAklin and Urpelainen (2013) analyze political competition, path dependence, and the strategy of sustainable energy transitions in the American Journal of Political Science.
Energy asset stranding in resource-rich developing countries and ... frontiersin.org Jun 10, 2024 1 fact
claimPolicies that accompany sustainable energy transitions can make renewable energy more affordable for the population and contribute to Sustainable Development Goal 7 (affordable and clean energy) and Sustainable Development Goal 13 (climate action).
Navigating Tensions in Just Energy Transitions kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu Aug 20, 2025 1 fact
referenceThe European Environment Agency published the 2023 briefing 'Delivering justice in sustainability transitions' (Briefing no. 26/2023).
Business Model Innovation: a Framework for Assessing Corporate ... link.springer.com Apr 18, 2025 1 fact
claimBolton R and Hannon M (2016) argue for a systems understanding of governing sustainability transitions through business model innovation, published in Research Policy.
Designing Carbon Pricing Policies Across the Globe link.springer.com 1 fact
perspectiveRosenbloom et al. (2020a) argued that carbon pricing is insufficient for climate change mitigation and proposed that "sustainability transition policy" is a necessary supplement.
The momentum of the solar energy transition | Nature Communications nature.com Oct 17, 2023 1 fact
referenceMarkard, Geels, and Raven published 'Challenges in the acceleration of sustainability transitions' in Environmental Research Letters in 2020.
How can nuclear combat climate change? world-nuclear.org May 1, 2024 1 fact
claimNuclear energy has the potential to act as a catalyst for delivering sustainable energy transitions.