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Sámi democratic engagement in the energy transition: Advancing justice, legitimacy and participatory governance
The aim of this interdisciplinary and community-driven project is to investigate the Sámi democratic participation as a crucial element for the legitimacy of the energy transition in Norway, Sweden, and Finland.
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Sámi democratic engagement in the energy transition: Advancing justice, legitimacy and participatory governance
Acronym: SAPIDEM
Duration: 2024–2028
Project manager: Rauna Kuokkanen
Project partners: University of Lapland, Norwegian University of Life, and Stockholm Enviroment Institute
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Aiko Nakano Hylander
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Sámi democratic engagement in the energy transition
This interdisciplinary, community-led project investigates how Sámi democratic participation can shape a just and legitimate energy transition in Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Recognising a persistent democratic gap in Nordic policymaking, particularly in relation to Sámi involvement in resource development, the project seeks to strengthen participation at all levels. Its core goals include defining what a ‘just transition’ means within Sápmi,…