Energy transition is increasingly regarded as a promising opportunity for the economic
development of rural areas. This possibility is associated with the siting and (co-) ownership …

Rural areas face profound challenges in transitioning towards sustainability. Intensive
agriculture is deeply implicated in high greenhouse gas emissions, biodiversity decline and …

It is increasingly common for renewable energy projects to make financial, or in kind,
payments to local communities. These arrangements are variously described as 'benefits …

Despite the availability of important theoretical insights that could enhance the resilience of
rural communities to complex challenges, there is a paucity of guidance on how to apply …

Governments move away from their roles as providers and take on roles as facilitators and
enablers. Such transformations provide opportunities for individuals to play an active role in …

Enhancing community resilience has increasingly involved national and regional
governments adopting a multi-stakeholder approach because of the potential interagency …

Abstract Marine Renewable Energy (MREs) holds extensive environmental, social, and
economic potential for rural coastal areas across the globe, which are often resource-rich …

“We have […] received evidence on the value and strength of independent community
action, and have been particularly impressed with the recent expansion of community …

The development of the Marine Renewable Energy (MRE) industry is part of the EC Blue
Growth Strategy. It brings together a range of relationships across people, sea, and energy …

The study aims to analyze inhabitants' perceptions vis‐a‐vis the actual demographic,
economic, functional, and land use transformation taking place in the peripheral area of …