| Title |
Actor perceptions and network characteristics around climate-wise housing and construction in Finland |
| ID_Doc |
21058 |
| Authors |
Kanninen, V; Ryöppy, S; Laehtinen, K; Toppinen, A |
| Title |
Actor perceptions and network characteristics around climate-wise housing and construction in Finland |
| Year |
2024 |
| Published |
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| DOI |
10.1080/09613218.2024.2376251 |
| Abstract |
Interaction between actors in sustainability transition is fundamental for generating knowledge about what constitutes a just, equitable and sustainable society. This paper focuses on the Finnish housing and construction sector as a socio-technical system, which currently accounts for about 40% of energy consumption and 35% of greenhouse gas emissions. A qualitative interview study with 18 organizations and a larger network study involving 35 actors were conducted to address the research questions: How do actors constitute a network and define climate-wise housing and construction? What specific focus areas can be identified around climate action? What issues support or inhibit climate-wise housing and construction? Although the network appeared relatively dense and inclusive, misalignment emerged upon closer examination. The actors were uniformly engaged in energy-related topics, but differed in their emphasis level on household choices, low-carbon materials, and the circular economy. Supporting and inhibiting factors were identified within three broad categories: alignment of goals, network characteristics, and transformation propensity. The findings suggest that climate action is gaining ground in housing and construction, but there is evidence of institutional inertia, a demand for accelerating support for intermediation, and a need to harness organizational resources and individual capabilities to create sustainability transitions. |
| Author Keywords |
Sustainability transition; networks; climate action; energy efficiency; circular economy |
| Index Keywords |
Index Keywords |
| Document Type |
Other |
| Open Access |
Open Access |
| Source |
Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) |
| EID |
WOS:001275360700001 |
| WoS Category |
Construction & Building Technology |
| Research Area |
Construction & Building Technology |
| PDF |
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/09613218.2024.2376251?needAccess=true
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