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DOI	10.1016/j.enpol.2022.112776
	Local residents' policy preferences in an energy contested region – The Upper Hunter, Australia
	Colvin R.M.; Przybyszewski E.
发表日期	2022
ISSN	0301-4215
卷号	162
英文摘要	The global momentum toward decarbonisation complicates existing challenges that regional production communities are navigating as they seek prosperous and sustainable futures. In this paper, we explore local residents' priorities for policy processes in the Upper Hunter in New South Wales, Australia. Our research focused on the aim of achieving social wellbeing and economic diversification within this energy-contested region. Using interviews (n = 42), we present several findings that can guide policy processes in the Upper Hunter, and inform processes in other communities. We find that local perspectives on the future of coal are more nuanced than the often binary public debate, indicating a common ground for local policy dialogue. The legacy of conflict between the two dominant sectors – coal mining and thoroughbred breeding – shapes perceptions about new industries for the region. There is an expectation that government will take a leading role in the region's efforts toward economic diversification, though this should be in partnership with industry and community. A plan that provides certainty and diverse, relevant opportunities for the region is desired. From these and other key findings we emphasise the importance of focusing on the social dimensions as a core part of the policy process, and suggest participatory and deliberative processes. © 2022
英文关键词	Coal mining; Conflict; Decarbonisation; Participation; Planning; Regional futures
语种	英语
scopus关键词	Coal industry; Coal mines; Decarbonization; Australia; Coal-mining; Conflict; Decarbonisation; Economic diversification; Energy; Local residents; Participation; Policy process; Regional future; Coal; coal mining; coal seam; coal supply; energy policy; environmental planning; local government; participatory approach; Australia; New South Wales
来源期刊	Energy Policy
文献类型	期刊论文
条目标识符	http://gcip.llas.ac.cn/handle/2XKMVOVA/256368
作者单位	Crawford School of Public Policy, Australian National University, J. G. Crawford Building 132, Lennox Crossing Acton ACT2601, Australia; Institute for Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions, Australian National University
推荐引用方式 GB/T 7714	Colvin R.M.,Przybyszewski E.. Local residents' policy preferences in an energy contested region – The Upper Hunter, Australia[J],2022,162.
APA	Colvin R.M.,&Przybyszewski E..(2022).Local residents' policy preferences in an energy contested region – The Upper Hunter, Australia.Energy Policy,162.
MLA	Colvin R.M.,et al."Local residents' policy preferences in an energy contested region – The Upper Hunter, Australia".Energy Policy 162(2022).