Multi-Level Governance of Low-Carbon Energy Systems in Thailand

Low-carbon future has in recent years recurred as a strategic element in energy and climate planning. The transition towards a low-carbon society requires fundamental changes in both the energy systems and in the ways that society adapts to large transformations. These changes cannot happen by thems...

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Published in:Energies (Basel) 2012-03, Vol.5 (3), p.531-544
Main Authors: Kunchornrat, Janthana, Phdungsilp, Aumnad
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Carbon
Climate change
Climate policy
Emissions
energy and climate policy
Energy consumption
energy systems
Environmental impact
Environmental policy
Fossil fuels
International organizations
multi-level governance
Thailand
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Summary:Low-carbon future has in recent years recurred as a strategic element in energy and climate planning. The transition towards a low-carbon society requires fundamental changes in both the energy systems and in the ways that society adapts to large transformations. These changes cannot happen by themselves, but require purposeful mechanisms and measures steered by government and other actors in society. Actions are required at all levels of government from international to local. Thailand needs to transform its energy system to effectively address concerns about a range of environmental problems. This paper provides an analysis of Thailand’s carbon governance structure as applied to the energy systems. The study applies a multi-level governance framework to understand the policy environment. It presents the elements of existing energy and climate governance and an examination of modeling exercises of the existing literature. It is concluded that multi-level governance enables integration of divergent perspectives and helps steer the course of responsible development. The paper also provides some recommendations on issues related to the governance challenges.
ISSN:1996-1073
1996-1073
DOI:10.3390/en5030531