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

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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)

  • Fotios Chatzitheodoridis

    (Department of Management Science and Technology, University of Western Macedonia, Kozani, Greece)

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.

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  • Stavros Kalogiannidis & Stamatis Kontsas & Dimitrios Syndoukas & Fotios Chatzitheodoridis, 2024. "Integrative Mechanisms Towards Zero Emissions Regional Planning: An Enabler of Regional Development: A Case Study of Europe," International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, Econjournals, vol. 14(4), pages 450-463, July.
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    1. Stavros Kalogiannidis & Dimitrios Kalfas & Grigoris Giannarakis & Maria Paschalidou, 2023. "Integration of Water Resources Management Strategies in Land Use Planning towards Environmental Conservation," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 15(21), pages 1-20, October.
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    3. Stavros Kalogiannidis & Stamatis Kontsas & George Konteos & Fotios Chatzitheodoridis, 2022. "Investigation of the Redesigning Process of the Development Identity of a Local Government Regional Unit (City): A Case Study of Kozani Regional Unit in Greece," Springer Proceedings in Business and Economics, in: Nicholas Tsounis & Aspasia Vlachvei (ed.), Advances in Quantitative Economic Research, chapter 0, pages 285-298, Springer.
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    Keywords

    Zero-Emissions; Regional Planning; Integrative Mechanisms in Regional Planning; Challenges; Regional Development; Climate;
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    JEL classification:

    • R11 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General Regional Economics - - - Regional Economic Activity: Growth, Development, Environmental Issues, and Changes
    • O20 - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth - - Development Planning and Policy - - - General
    • Q40 - Agricultural and Natural Resource Economics; Environmental and Ecological Economics - - Energy - - - General

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