Social and spatial dimensions of low carbon energy transitions

Monday, 22 June 2026 at 13:00

ESI Challenge of the month delivered by Prof Patrick Devine-Wright

Event details

Abstract:

As an interdisciplinary environmental social scientist, Professor Patrick Devine-Wright will share his energy research findings, taking a place-based approach to understanding social dimensions of low carbon energy transitions, specifically the siting of controversial large-scale infrastructures such as grid powerlines, drawing on the concept of spatial imaginaries.

Secondly, he will talk about the research/policy agenda, sharing insights about practices of boundary spanning from ACCESS, an ESRC funded initiative aiming to increase the visibility, impact and use of environmental social science. 

More information can be found here.

Organiser

Environment and Sustainability Institute

Location

(Hybrid) Trevithick Room, Environment and Sustainability Institute, Penryn Campus, Cornwall