ABSTRACT

This paper uses a reflective method to gather findings with relation to a collaborative governance approach for the sociotechnical transition to a low carbon society in a regional context. As top-down and bottom-up approaches to sustainable transitions have proven insufficient in bringing about the necessary changes required to meet the demands of climate action, more collaborative approaches between local communities, national public bodies and research organisations are warranted. Within this, there is a need to understand the dynamics of collaborative governance for participants in the process. Through a process of reflective practice, this paper outlines the networks, personal capacities, organisational capacities, benefits and challenges of collaborative governance partnerships for sustainable transitions from the perspective of individuals within a collaborative committee working on a regional transition project on the Dingle Peninsula, Co Kerry, Ireland. Alongside this, some solutions to challenges outlined through reflection are highlighted. This research paper highlights the need for the incorporation of reflective practice within collaborative governance for the socio-technical transition to a low-carbon society.

摘要

本文采用反思性方法来收集与协作治理方法相关的发现，以便在区域范围内从社会技术向低碳社会过渡。事实证明，自上而下和自下而上的可持续转型方法不足以带来满足气候行动需求所需的必要变化，因此，有必要在地方社区，国家公共机构和研究组织之间采取更多的协作方法。在此范围内，有必要了解流程参与者的协作治理动态。通过反思性实践，本文概述了网络，个人能力，组织能力，从协作委员会内部的个人的角度来看，协作治理伙伴关系对可持续转型的好处和挑战，该委员会致力于爱尔兰Co Kerry的丁格尔半岛地区转型项目。除此之外，重点介绍了通过反思概述的挑战的一些解决方案。本研究论文强调了将反思性实践纳入合作治理的必要性，以实现从社会技术向低碳社会的过渡。