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Pursuing a sustainable future. The capability approach as an alternative to transform neoliberal energy policies in the case of Turkey.

Kural, Merve Naz LU (2021) In Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science MESM02 20211
LUCSUS (Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies)
Abstract (Swedish)
Since 1950s fossil fuels are the main source of anthropogenic emissions (Friedlingstein et al., 2019) and developing economies with their increasing demand of energy are contributing to global fossil fuel consumption increasingly. Turkey, similarly, has been experiencing an increase of energy demand and have been heavily relied on fossil fuels in consumption patterns. This study employs Faircloughian Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) in order to understand and analyze the impacts of neoliberal approach to Turkey’s energy policies since the early 2000s; and to discuss an effective sustainable turn in these policies and development plans. A diverse source of documents as well as quantitative data are used for analysis. David Harvey’s (2005)... (More)
Since 1950s fossil fuels are the main source of anthropogenic emissions (Friedlingstein et al., 2019) and developing economies with their increasing demand of energy are contributing to global fossil fuel consumption increasingly. Turkey, similarly, has been experiencing an increase of energy demand and have been heavily relied on fossil fuels in consumption patterns. This study employs Faircloughian Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) in order to understand and analyze the impacts of neoliberal approach to Turkey’s energy policies since the early 2000s; and to discuss an effective sustainable turn in these policies and development plans. A diverse source of documents as well as quantitative data are used for analysis. David Harvey’s (2005) understanding of neoliberalism as a political project is used as a theoretical lens to frame the study in broader macro-sociological
analysis while Amartya Sen’s (1999) capability approach to development is employed to discuss an alternative perspective. The study reveals how neoliberal policies justified as a requirement of economic growth and nationwide development and how through specific discursive articulations they are enabled and strengthened. Moreover, with the examination of various indicators, it demonstrates to which extent neoliberal energy policies reflected in emission trends and energy sector in Turkey. The study concluded that dominant neoliberal approach resulted in ecologically detrimental energy policies which led Turkey to ever increasing high-carbon investments. Finally, the study expands on the capabilities approach with its potential to challenge neoliberal approach in energy policies by (1)
transforming the intertwined understanding of economic growth and development and (2) bringing “social choice” perspective to development and energy policy making. (Less)
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author
Kural, Merve Naz LU
supervisor
organization
course
MESM02 20211
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Critical Discourse Analysis, Capability Approach, Coal, Sustainable Development, Sustainability Science
publication/series
Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science
report number
2021:017
language
English
additional info
This thesis has been produced during my scholarship period at Lund University funded by the Swedish Institute.
id
9047947
date added to LUP
2021-06-02 16:21:52
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2021-06-02 16:21:52
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  abstract     = {{Since 1950s fossil fuels are the main source of anthropogenic emissions (Friedlingstein et al., 2019) and developing economies with their increasing demand of energy are contributing to global fossil fuel consumption increasingly. Turkey, similarly, has been experiencing an increase of energy demand and have been heavily relied on fossil fuels in consumption patterns. This study employs Faircloughian Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) in order to understand and analyze the impacts of neoliberal approach to Turkey’s energy policies since the early 2000s; and to discuss an effective sustainable turn in these policies and development plans. A diverse source of documents as well as quantitative data are used for analysis. David Harvey’s (2005) understanding of neoliberalism as a political project is used as a theoretical lens to frame the study in broader macro-sociological
analysis while Amartya Sen’s (1999) capability approach to development is employed to discuss an alternative perspective. The study reveals how neoliberal policies justified as a requirement of economic growth and nationwide development and how through specific discursive articulations they are enabled and strengthened. Moreover, with the examination of various indicators, it demonstrates to which extent neoliberal energy policies reflected in emission trends and energy sector in Turkey. The study concluded that dominant neoliberal approach resulted in ecologically detrimental energy policies which led Turkey to ever increasing high-carbon investments. Finally, the study expands on the capabilities approach with its potential to challenge neoliberal approach in energy policies by (1)
transforming the intertwined understanding of economic growth and development and (2) bringing “social choice” perspective to development and energy policy making.}},
  author       = {{Kural, Merve Naz}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  series       = {{Master Thesis Series in Environmental Studies and Sustainability Science}},
  title        = {{Pursuing a sustainable future. The capability approach as an alternative to transform neoliberal energy policies in the case of Turkey.}},
  year         = {{2021}},
}