The ENTRACK project has recently published a scientific paper authored by Virginia Dicuonzo and Federica Ragazzo. The paper presents the participatory methodology developed within ENTRACK to design Clean Energy Transition Plans (CETPs).
The study outlines the participatory framework applied to CETPs, combining:
- Multi-actor perspective analysis to capture diverse viewpoints
- Empowerment evaluation to strengthen local stakeholders
- Participatory ethnography to understand citizens’ perceptions and priorities
In each pilot country, a Municipality-Region Partnership (MRP) was established to foster structured dialogue among public and private actors, citizens, consumer associations, environmental groups, and market stakeholders. These partnerships play a central role in the co-design of CETPs.
A key innovation was the training of “climate explorers” in ethnographically inspired interviewing techniques. Through their work, citizens’ needs and expectations for energy planning were documented and integrated into policy discussions.
Key findings include:
- Greater engagement is needed with groups negatively affected by the transition
- Vulnerable communities must be more actively included in climate policy design
- Training modules are essential to build the capacity of local governments to adopt inclusive and equitable CETPs
This publication highlights how ENTRACK’s participatory methodology can bridge the gap between citizens and policymakers, ensuring that the clean energy transition is both fair and effective.
Read the full publication here!