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Rescaling low-carbon transformations: Towards a relational ontology
Stefan Bouzarovski1,2, Håvard Haarstad2
1Department of Geography Manchester Urban Institute University of Manchester Manchester UK.
Transactions (Institute of British Geographers : 1965)
|June 21, 2019
Summary
This study redefines scale in low-carbon urban transformations, moving beyond linear models to a relational geography. It highlights how cities are dynamic networks, not just containers, for decarbonization efforts.
Area of Science:
- Urban Studies
- Geography
- Environmental Science
Background:
- Scale is a critical, yet often simplistically understood, concept in low-carbon urban transformations.
- Current approaches frequently rely on linear and hierarchical ontologies, neglecting nuanced geographical perspectives.
- A more sophisticated understanding of scale is needed for effective urban decarbonization strategies.
Purpose of the Study:
- To advance a relational understanding of scale for analyzing low-carbon urban initiatives (LCUIs).
- To foster a geographical conceptualization of low-carbon urban transformations.
- To explore how cities function as nodes within socio-technical networks across multiple sites.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a case study of the transnational and translocal REACH (Reduce Energy use And Change Habits) project.
- Employed a relational geographical framework to analyze urban decarbonization processes.
- Examined the interplay of politicization, enrolment, and hybridisation of agencies.
Main Results:
- Low-carbon urban transformations are constituted by relational processes across scale.
- Cities are active nodes within socio-technical networks, not passive containers.
- The REACH project illustrates the complex, multi-scalar nature of decarbonization.
Conclusions:
- A relational understanding of scale is crucial for analyzing and evaluating LCUIs.
- Decarbonization involves dynamic interactions across human and material agencies.
- This framework offers a more nuanced geographical perspective on low-carbon urban futures.
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