Citation:
[Editor:] Galende Sánchez, Ester [Editor:] Sorman, Alevgul H. [Editor:] Cabello, Violeta [Editor:] Heidenreich, Sara [Editor:] Klöckner, Christian A. [Title:] Strengthening European climate policy: Governance recommendations from innovative interdisciplinary collaborations [ISBN:] 978-3-031-72055-0 [DOI/URN:] doi:10.1007/978-3-031-72055-0 [URL:] https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-031-72055-0 [Publisher:] Palgrave Macmillan [Place:] Cham [Year:] 2024 [Pages:] 111-123
Abstract:
To achieve the recommendation stated in the title, we propose the following: Policymakers should organise fair and balanced stakeholder engagement processes to address the key ethical trade-offs of the transition to low-carbon construction. The public sector should take a proactive role in leading the low-carbon transition and build strong cross-sectoral partnerships. Public sector leadership demands transparency and accountability which are crucial for navigating ethical trade-offs with the various stakeholders in the construction sector. Policymakers should build a culture of sustainability and cultivate a shared understanding of ethics and values among all stakeholders. To find creative solutions to the complex challenges associated with the transitionto low-carbon construction, SSH and STEM collaboration should be supported.