
Sustainability Science, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 19(3), P. 687 - 700
Published: March 13, 2024
CO2 emissions need to be reduced drastically fight climate change and minimise the further increase of average global temperatures. The decarbonisation energy system aims at reducing is thus urgently needed. This transition facilitated by inter alia switching renewable sources more efficient technologies. In past, has mostly focused on supply-side measures. However, least since publication 6th IPCC assessment report, demand-side measures have gained attention. Thereby, roles individuals play in achieving this recognised as important. Special Feature dedicated exploring within transition. nine thematically featured articles provide insights topic using different foci angles, such information guide individuals' behaviour, influence media framing roles, technology acceptance. To contextualise synthesise these diverse contributions, editorial introduction outlines three different, complementary clusters roles: adoption, lifestyle choices, political action. By theorising users participants transitions through practices, we widen basis for future research address incorporate engaging with shaping transitions.
Language: Английский