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Acknowledgements 5
Abbreviations and acronyms 6
1. Policy insights 7
Investment in low emissions infrastructure is essential for reaching net zero by 2050 7
An effective permitting system to deliver the green transition 7
The role of stakeholders in achieving net zero 7
Government procurement to catalyse low emissions infrastructure 8
2. Investment in low emissions infrastructure is essential for reaching net zero by 2050 9
3. Effective permitting to deliver the green transition 11
Governments need to balance public risks from low emissions infrastructure with climate change commitments 12
Improving efficiency and transparency can lead to a better sector development 13
Digital tools can enhance clarity and transparency in the permitting process 14
More efficient and effective regulation can attract investment 15
Agile regulatory governance can foster innovation for the green transition 15
4. Stakeholders will play a vital role in meeting net zero 17
The quality of engagement with stakeholders will affect the pace of uptake 17
The imperative of trust in citizen and community participation 18
Financial incentives could help gain the consent of stakeholders 23
5. Government procurement can catalyse low emissions infrastructure 25
Applying a risk-based approach to procurements of low emissions infrastructure 25
Signalling future green investment to the market 26
Creating a market for technologies that drive low emissions infrastructure is vital 27
References 29
Figure 1. Mandatory consultation in the infrastructure life cycle 18
Figure 2. Public Participation Spectrum 19
Figure 3. Support from the Just Transition Unit to regions 22
Figure 4. EU public procurement emissions by sector and as a share of total 27
Boxes
Box 1. "Go-to areas" for renewable energy infrastructure in the EU 14
Box 2. 2020 OECD Recommendation on the Governance of Infrastructure 17
Box 3. New Zealand Just Transition Partnership team 21
Box 4. Reducing costs and delays through strategic stakeholder management 22
Box 5. Understanding people's willingness to pay for improved water services in Scotland 24
Box 6/Box 5.1. REScoop.eu Procurement Guide for Community Energy 26