Ebba Brink
Affiliated researcher
Public's Acceptance of (or Resistance to) Climate Policies Crucially Depends on Perceptions of Fairness
Author
Summary, in English
Perceived fairness is a central determinant of acceptance or resistance to
climate policies. Resistance to climate policies is shaped by structural factors,
including socio-economic conditions and cultural identities. But policy design
aspects that are sensitive to perceptions of fairness can increase the public’s
acceptance of the measures proposed. Overcoming resistance requires an
understanding of the political economy and the interests of different groups.
Inclusive and bottom-up processes of decision-making also help to overcome
resistance. Success depends on developing policies that balance the citizens’
and industries’ interests while considering specific socio-economic fragilities.
Ignoring or disregarding citizens’ needs will continue to foment resistance that
hinder effective climate policies. Failing to understand motives, ignoring the
broad spectrum between acceptance and resistance, or conflating all forms of
political opposition with crude climate denial is misguided and unhelpful.
climate policies. Resistance to climate policies is shaped by structural factors,
including socio-economic conditions and cultural identities. But policy design
aspects that are sensitive to perceptions of fairness can increase the public’s
acceptance of the measures proposed. Overcoming resistance requires an
understanding of the political economy and the interests of different groups.
Inclusive and bottom-up processes of decision-making also help to overcome
resistance. Success depends on developing policies that balance the citizens’
and industries’ interests while considering specific socio-economic fragilities.
Ignoring or disregarding citizens’ needs will continue to foment resistance that
hinder effective climate policies. Failing to understand motives, ignoring the
broad spectrum between acceptance and resistance, or conflating all forms of
political opposition with crude climate denial is misguided and unhelpful.
Department/s
- Sociology of Law Department
- LU Profile Area: Nature-based future solutions
- LUCSUS (Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies)
Publishing year
2024-11-04
Language
English
Pages
40-42
Publication/Series
10 New Insights In Climate Science 2024/2025
Document type
Report chapter
Publisher
Future Earth
Topic
- Climate Science
Keywords
- climate change
- climate adaptation
- resistance
- sociology of law
- Power
- Justice
Status
Published