Integrative Mechanisms Towards Zero Emissions Regional Planning: An Enabler of Regional Development: A Case Study of Europe

Stavros Kalogiannidis, Stamatis Kontsas, Dimitrios Syndoukas and Fotios Chatzitheodoridis
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Stavros Kalogiannidis: Department of Business Administration, University of Western Macedonia, Greece
Stamatis Kontsas: Department of Business Administration, University of Western Macedonia, Greece
Dimitrios Syndoukas: Department of Business Administration, University of Western Macedonia, Greece

International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 2024, vol. 14, issue 4, 450-463

Abstract: This research delves into the function of integrative processes as a driver for European regional development by enabling zero emissions regional planning. After conducting a thorough statistical analysis, data were gathered from 384 areas around Europe using a quantitative technique and questionnaire. The results validate a beneficial influence on regional development and emphasize the need of efficient integrative systems in reaching zero emissions. The findings demonstrate the beneficial effects of zero emissions regional planning on regional growth. This research also finds that there are observable obstacles that make it difficult to match regional development goals with zero-emissions targets, such as budgetary limitations, policy disagreements, and technology shortages. The findings have significant significance for relevant parties, underscoring the need of a cooperative strategy in regional planning and proposing avenues for further investigation. The study’s challenges—financial limitations, legislative disagreements, technology gaps, and cultural opposition to change—should get special attention from policymakers. It is necessary to devise strategies to lessen these obstacles, such as establishing financial support systems for zero-emissions projects, standardizing regulations at different governance levels, funding technology transfer and innovation, and putting in place awareness and education campaigns to alter cultural perceptions.

Keywords: Zero-Emissions; Regional Planning; Integrative Mechanisms in Regional Planning; Challenges; Regional Development; Climate (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O20 Q40 R11 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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