13. Bürgerproteste in Zeiten der Energiewende

Hoeft, Christoph; Messinger-Zimmer, Sören; Zilles, Julia

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“…A successful settlement of conflicts is-as described in the previous section-not without prerequisites. In the following, current studies on (landscape-related) conflicts over energy system transformation in Germany will be used to examine the preconditions and institutional framework conditions for conflict resolution using Germany as an example (especially [96,[104][105][106][107][108][109][110][111][112][113][114][115][116][117][118][119][120][121][122]):…”

Section: Landscape Conflicts In the Energy System Transformationmentioning

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Landscape Conflicts—A Theoretical Approach Based on the Three Worlds Theory of Karl Popper and the Conflict Theory of Ralf Dahrendorf, Illustrated by the Example of the Energy System Transformation in Germany

Kühne

2020

Sustainability

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On the basis of Karl Popper’s Three Worlds Theory, a theoretical approach to landscape can be derived, which includes the physical foundations of landscape (Landscape 1), the individual construction and emotions drawn from and placed upon landscape (Landscape 2), and social conventions regarding landscape (Landscape 3). These three landscape dimensions are connected via Landscape 2, which also provides an approach for the systematic investigation of the relations between the dimensions. Ralf Dahrendorf’s conflict theory in turn serves as a theoretical framework for when the different connections develop in a conflictual way and how these can be regulated. Dahrendorf sees a principled productivity of conflicts, providing they are settled fairly. On the basis of the conditions he has developed for just such a conflict settlement, the implementation of the energy system transformation is examined against the background of its consequences for the landscape, with the result that essential conditions for an orderly settlement of conflicts are not fulfilled, thereby contributing to the polarization of society.

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Section: Landscape Conflicts In the Energy System Transformationmentioning

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Landscape Conflicts—A Theoretical Approach Based on the Three Worlds Theory of Karl Popper and the Conflict Theory of Ralf Dahrendorf, Illustrated by the Example of the Energy System Transformation in Germany

Kühne

2020

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“…The decisive factor for acceptance of energy system transformation seems to be the personal attitudes and participation options of individuals. 67 In many cases the overall goals of the energy system transition remain unclear, which makes the concrete implementation of energy projects at the local level more difficult. 68,69 As a result, the potential human and naturecompatible areas of the "no regret" scenario cannot be implemented without discussion and participatory processes.…”

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Nothing to regret: Reconciling renewable energies with human wellbeing and nature in the German Energy Transition

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Although the transition to energy supply through renewables (RE) is, in general, politically accepted in Germany, its progress is slowed by conflicting interests, primarily nature conservation and protesting residents. This study aims to find ways to solve these conflicts in Germany. To this end, the researchers developed a geospatial model that calculates RE potentials and vulnerabilities of nature and humans. Both data input and some evaluation standards are variables in the model. The outcomes are compared to an estimated total energy demand in 2050. Two ambitious scenarios ("no regret" and "compromise") show that a maximum of 4% of the German territory is available to meet the energy demand. This demand can be met using PV in urban areas and wind in rural landscapes without significantly impairing nature's and people's wellbeing. Solar parks and other potentials not considered in the model are treated as a reserve, which can be included if the energy targets are not met under the assumed scenario conditions. Such reserves also provide flexibility for co-determination in public participation.

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“…In three projects between 2012 and 2016, the authors analyzed different groups in Germany that voiced and signaled political distrust in different ways: citizens organizing protest groups (Walter et al 2013;Butzlaff 2016), people in neighborhoods where voter turnout had decreased sharply (Blaeser et al 2016), and citizens of communities where participatory processes did take place but that chose not to participate (Hoeft, Messinger-Zimmer, and Zilles 2017). Amongst other data, all three projects were based on 25 focus group interviews (total approx.…”

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“…The authors have been involved in several projects analyzing various (non-)mobilizations of distrust toward democratic decision-making in Germany: (a) the biographical background and the democratic attitudes of those active within non-traditional forms of participation such as civil protesting (Walter et al 2013;Klecha, Marg, and Butzlaff 2013;Butzlaff 2016;Hoeft, Messinger-Zimmer, and Zilles 2017); (b) non-voters who have ceased to trust any established political process (Blaeser et al 2016); (c) citizens of municipalities where participatory processes did take place but who chose to abstain from participating (Hoeft 2017;Hanisch and Messinger-Zimmer 2017). Each represents a very different way in which citizens can engage or disengage with democratic processes.…”

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Undermining or defending democracy? The consequences of distrust for democratic attitudes and participation

Butzlaff

Messinger-Zimmer

2019

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We can observe a well-documented decline of trust levels in Western societies: from the reputation of political representatives as being 'not trustworthy' to the rise of anti-system-oriented populist parties. Yet the implications of different forms of distrust for a society and democratic institutions have been theorized in conflicting ways so far. In order to illuminate existing inconsistencies in social and democratic theory, this article addresses two research questions: What are the implications of different manifestations of distrust for the acceptance of democracy and democratic institutions? How do different forms of distrust affect the motivation to become engaged in democratic decision-making and in civil society institutions? Taking empirical evidence from 25 focus groups in Germany, our findings show that growing social divisions affect the role distrust plays for political interest representation of social groups and for the acceptance of liberal representative democracy.

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13. Bürgerproteste in Zeiten der Energiewende

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Landscape Conflicts—A Theoretical Approach Based on the Three Worlds Theory of Karl Popper and the Conflict Theory of Ralf Dahrendorf, Illustrated by the Example of the Energy System Transformation in Germany

Landscape Conflicts—A Theoretical Approach Based on the Three Worlds Theory of Karl Popper and the Conflict Theory of Ralf Dahrendorf, Illustrated by the Example of the Energy System Transformation in Germany

Nothing to regret: Reconciling renewable energies with human wellbeing and nature in the German Energy Transition

Undermining or defending democracy? The consequences of distrust for democratic attitudes and participation

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