How not to transform: Learning from the backlash against low-carbon heating policy in Germany8/5/2024
It has three key messages on what we can learn from this case:
1. Choice reduces backlash. Policymakers should provide a variety of fair and affordable policy options so that individuals can adopt what works best for them. 2. Well-prepared, clear and effective communication by government of the consequences of ambitious climate policies for individuals is crucial. Without it, the media and political groups can easily step in and hijack official policy narratives for short-term political gain. 3. Whilst the political consensus remains on the need to tackle climate change, policies of how to decarbonise can be politically contested. But in this, the critical decade of decarbonisation, policymakers should be acutely aware of the risks when politicising climate action. The full briefing can be read here. Comments are closed.
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