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Abstract
Climate change is a key focus in society, and environmental assessments (EAs) are seen as key instruments to inform decision-makers about climate consequences of plans and projects. Previous research has, however, identified shortcomings of practice of assessing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and their significance, and this paper aims to unfold current practices with a focus on Denmark. From an initial set of 762 Danish EA reports published between 2017 and 2021, researchers scrutinized 102 of them to assess their handling of GHG emissions. The findings show that climate change mitigation receives continuous sparse attention and is only to a limited extent included in the scope of the EA. Moreover, analysis of GHG emissions only involves few phases in a life-cycle perspective, GHG emissions are seldomly deemed significant, and justifications provided are varied and frequently inadequate. The results contrast with the increasing focus in society on climate change as a pivotal concern across numerous societal activities. The repercussions of this current practice are discussed. Finally, a research agenda to support better practice is outlined.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | Impact Assessment and Project Appraisal |
Vol/bind | 42 |
Udgave nummer | 1 |
Sider (fra-til) | 30-42 |
Antal sider | 13 |
ISSN | 1461-5517 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 7 feb. 2024 |
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Dyk ned i forskningsemnerne om 'Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Danish Environmental Assessments: A Critical Review'. Sammen danner de et unikt fingeraftryk.Projekter
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