Strengthening European Climate Policy : Governance Recommendations from Innovative Interdisciplinary Collaborations / Ester Galende S anchez.

Intro -- Foreword 1—Low-Carbon Approaches at the Crossroads: Why the European Green Deal Will Benefit from Interdisciplinary Insights -- Foreword 2—A Political Culture that Places Climate Change at the Centre of Social Priorities: Insights from an Interdisciplinary Approach -- References -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Contents -- Notes on Contributors -- List of Figures -- List of Tables -- 1. Introduction -- References -- 2. Considering the Cross-Boundary Environmental and Social Implications of the EU’s Carbon Dioxide Removal Strategy in Brazil -- Introduction -- Science-Based Evidence Findings -- Land Requirements in Brazil to Accomplish the EC’s NZE Goal -- Unintended Consequences: Environmental and Social Threats -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- 3. Weaving a Transformative Circular Textile Policy Through a Socio-Environmental Justice Lens -- Introduction -- How Can EU Textile Policies Enable the Transition to a Fair and Sustainable Circular Society? -- Analytical Framework -- Analysis of Relevant EU Policies -- Environmental Dimension -- Recognitive Dimension -- Distributive Dimension -- Procedural Dimension -- Restorative Dimension -- Conclusion and Recommendations -- Appendixes -- Appendix 1 -- Appendix 2 -- Appendix 3 -- References -- 4. Adapting to Heatwaves: Reframing, Understanding, and Translating Strategies from India to the EU -- Introduction -- Interdisciplinary Methodology -- Reframing Adaptation -- Understanding Heatwave Adaptation in India -- Jaali Fenestrations: Revival of Traditional Climate-Sensitive Architecture -- Ashwath Kattes: Sacred Trees as Social Spaces and Nature-Based Solution for Heat Alleviation -- Mahila Housing Trust: Women Empowerment in Deprived Communities -- Translating Adaptation for Europe -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- Notes -- References -- 5. Advancing Epistemic Justice with Local Knowledge: A Process Indicator for EU Climate Adaptation Policymaking -- Introduction -- Why Is Epistemic Justice Pertinent? -- Why Is Local Knowledge Essential for Climate Adaptation? -- Why Use a Process Indicator for Achieving Epistemic Justice in EU Policies? -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- Appendix -- References -- 6. Linking Vulnerability to Heatwaves and Public Health: Indicators for EU Policies on Energy Renovation of Residential Buildings -- Introduction -- Methodology -- Challenges and Recommendations for ERB Policies from an Adaptive Approach to Climate Change -- Climate Change as a Public Health Crisis -- Effective Policies Against Energy Poverty -- Heat Adaptation Actions: Temporal and Spatial Dimensions -- Cross-Cutting, Unified, and Comprehensive Databases for an Accurate VH Mapping -- Multi-Criteria Assessment of Vulnerability to Heat -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- Appendix -- References -- 7. Reforming Carbon Accounting Mechanisms Around Justice-Based Principles to Promote Societal Sustainability -- Introduction -- The Evidence Base -- Conclusion and Recommendations -- Appendix -- References -- 8. Leave No One Behind: Engaging Communities in the Just Transition Process Towards Climate Neutrality -- Introduction -- Community Engagement for a Just Transition -- Stakeholder Engagement Challenges and Opportunities -- Cross-Project Learnings on the Added Value of Community Engagement -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- 9. Developing Equitable Maritime Spatial Planning in the EU: Case Studies from Portugal and Norway -- Introduction -- Experiences with MSP: Case Studies from Portugal and Norway -- Portugal -- Norway -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- 10. Bringing in Ethics: A Multi-stakeholder Approach to Manage the Transition to Low-Carbon Construction -- Introduction -- Results -- Ethical Dimensions and Stakeholders in Transitioning to Low-Carbon Construction -- Resolving Trade-Offs Through Fair Stakeholder Interaction -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- 11. Integrating Multispecies Justice Approach for Climate Risk Management in Forest Areas of Mediterranean Europe -- Introduction -- Changing Façades of Forest Policy in Europe -- Beyond the Firefighting Trap -- Towards a Value-Based Understanding of Forest–Climate Interaction -- Centring Multispecies Justice in Climate Risk Management -- Conclusions and Recommendations -- References -- 12. Conclusions -- References -- Afterword 1. Where Do We Go from Here? SSH Inquiries into Crucial HOW Questions in Climate Change Policies -- Afterword 2. Cross-Disciplinary Thinking to Rise to the Challenges of Global Systemic Risks -- References -- Afterword 3. Justice as the Foundation of European Climate Policies: A Future that Serves All of Us -- Afterword 4. Interdisciplinary Perspectives to Reimagine Systems for a Sustainable and Just Future -- Reference -- Index.

This open-access book foregrounds 10 novel collaborations between the Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines, for strengthening European climate policy.Part of a three-volume collection covering climate, energy, and mobility policy.

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