Role of Local Governments in Green Deal Multilevel Governance: The Energy Context

Author:

Pūķis Māris1,Bičevskis Jānis2ORCID,Gendelis Staņislavs3ORCID,Karnītis Edvīns2,Karnītis Ģirts2ORCID,Eihmanis Andris2,Sarma Uģis2

Affiliation:

1. Faculty of Business, Management and Economics, University of Latvia, LV-1586 Rīga, Latvia

2. Faculty of Computing, University of Latvia, LV-1586 Rīga, Latvia

3. Faculty of Physics, Mathematics and Optometry, University of Latvia, LV-1586 Rīga, Latvia

Abstract

The sustainability of the climate is a global problem that requires the involvement of all levels of public governance and the private sector. Energy issues play a crucial role in the Green Deal (GD), and many of these issues are being addressed at the local government (LG) level. The division of competences within the framework of the GD among the European Union (EU), national governments, LGs, and the private sector has not been sufficiently discussed. Existing studies often neglect the specific role of LGs. The aim of this study was to evaluate the extent to which the role of LGs aligns with the core principles of public governance, namely sustainability, solidarity, subsidiarity, and proportionality. The novelty of this study’s methodology lies in the comprehensive and integrated application of all four principles to assess the distribution of competences necessary to achieve global goals. The conclusion of the study demonstrates that, although the functionality and competences of LGs generally comply with these principles, the role of LGs as consultants to and co-legislators with national and EU authorities should be further discussed and expanded. Overall, this study highlights the importance of strengthening the role of LGs as valuable contributors to the governance process.

Funder

Latvian Council of Science project

University of Latvia project

Publisher

MDPI AG

Subject

Energy (miscellaneous),Energy Engineering and Power Technology,Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment,Electrical and Electronic Engineering,Control and Optimization,Engineering (miscellaneous),Building and Construction

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