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Are Local Authorities on the Road to Net Zero or the Road to Nowhere? A Modified Delphi Approach to Assist Smaller Local Authorities Diagnose Improvements to Net Zero Governance and Decision-Making

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Peter Gudde
Peter Cochrane
Nic Bury
Nicholas Caldwell
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Decarbonization or Demise – Sustainable Solutions for Resilient Communities
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This chapter delves into the critical role of local authorities in the UK's Net Zero strategy, highlighting the ambitious targets set by many councils. It explores the barriers faced by smaller local authorities in delivering Net Zero, including resource constraints, governance challenges, and the need for tailored solutions. The chapter introduces a modified Delphi method as a tool for diagnosing and prioritizing solutions, offering a practical approach for local authorities to improve their Net Zero governance and decision-making processes. Through a case study of three local authorities in the East of England, the chapter demonstrates the effectiveness of the modified Delphi method in identifying key barriers and solutions. The results show a consensus among panellists on the importance of investment funding, embedding Net Zero, and improving the role of politicians. The chapter concludes with recommendations for further use of the modified Delphi method and its potential to generate a larger body of evidence for tailored solutions across different local authorities.
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Title
Are Local Authorities on the Road to Net Zero or the Road to Nowhere? A Modified Delphi Approach to Assist Smaller Local Authorities Diagnose Improvements to Net Zero Governance and Decision-Making
Authors
Peter Gudde
Peter Cochrane
Nic Bury
Nicholas Caldwell
Copyright Year
2025
Book
Decarbonization or Demise – Sustainable Solutions for Resilient Communities

Print ISBN: 978-3-031-89194-6

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-031-89195-3

Copyright Year: 2025

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-89195-3_14
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