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Denmark – a just and carefull transition?

Axelsen, Nina LU (2023) SIMZ11 20231
Graduate School
Abstract
Efforts to address climate change through a just transition are critical, as they not only mitigate environmental impacts but also provide an opportunity to rectify existing societal inequalities. This study examines Denmark as a highly developed economy with an advanced welfare state to identify potential gaps and untapped potential in its green transition. By conducting a thematic content analysis of four core policy documents and engaging in seven interviews with public officials from relevant ministries, consultants from unions, and NGOs, this thesis explores the Danish green and just transition strategies through an abductive approach. The findings indicate that while Denmark aspires to be a green forerunner, its current climate... (More)
Efforts to address climate change through a just transition are critical, as they not only mitigate environmental impacts but also provide an opportunity to rectify existing societal inequalities. This study examines Denmark as a highly developed economy with an advanced welfare state to identify potential gaps and untapped potential in its green transition. By conducting a thematic content analysis of four core policy documents and engaging in seven interviews with public officials from relevant ministries, consultants from unions, and NGOs, this thesis explores the Danish green and just transition strategies through an abductive approach. The findings indicate that while Denmark aspires to be a green forerunner, its current climate policies lack transformative elements and fail to adequately address issues of equality. The current focus on technical solutions to reduce CO2 emissions primarily benefits Danish markets, neglecting the value added through reproductive processes and the potential for a more just transition. Rather Denmark’s advanced welfare provisions, seem to relax Danish efforts towards aspiring for a more transformative transition. Drawing on queer ecofeminism and feminist eco-Marxism, this research underscores the importance of recognizing the potential of reproductivity in both natural and social processes. The implications of this research suggest that disregarding the value of reproductive processes perpetuates unjust hierarchical structures and poses a risk to the cherished Danish welfare state. (Less)
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author
Axelsen, Nina LU
supervisor
organization
alternative title
A critical feminist study of Denmark’s green and just transition
course
SIMZ11 20231
year
type
H2 - Master's Degree (Two Years)
subject
keywords
Just transition, Denmark, Queer ecofeminist, Feminist Marxism, Content analysis.
language
English
id
9118349
date added to LUP
2023-06-22 09:52:05
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2023-06-22 09:52:05
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  abstract     = {{Efforts to address climate change through a just transition are critical, as they not only mitigate environmental impacts but also provide an opportunity to rectify existing societal inequalities. This study examines Denmark as a highly developed economy with an advanced welfare state to identify potential gaps and untapped potential in its green transition. By conducting a thematic content analysis of four core policy documents and engaging in seven interviews with public officials from relevant ministries, consultants from unions, and NGOs, this thesis explores the Danish green and just transition strategies through an abductive approach. The findings indicate that while Denmark aspires to be a green forerunner, its current climate policies lack transformative elements and fail to adequately address issues of equality. The current focus on technical solutions to reduce CO2 emissions primarily benefits Danish markets, neglecting the value added through reproductive processes and the potential for a more just transition. Rather Denmark’s advanced welfare provisions, seem to relax Danish efforts towards aspiring for a more transformative transition. Drawing on queer ecofeminism and feminist eco-Marxism, this research underscores the importance of recognizing the potential of reproductivity in both natural and social processes. The implications of this research suggest that disregarding the value of reproductive processes perpetuates unjust hierarchical structures and poses a risk to the cherished Danish welfare state.}},
  author       = {{Axelsen, Nina}},
  language     = {{eng}},
  note         = {{Student Paper}},
  title        = {{Denmark – a just and carefull transition?}},
  year         = {{2023}},
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