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Table 3 Overview of dimensions of procedural justice within and after the coal phase-out decision making process in Lusatia

From: How Germany is phasing out lignite: insights from the Coal Commission and local communities

Procedural justice within and after the coal phase-out decision making process in Lusatia

Representation

Participation

Conflict

High-level influence from state governments

Strong influence of landscape and tourism issues

Hidden history of industrial culture

Low-level influence from local authorities

Low-level inclusion of actors of change

Economic issues and job security strongly pronounced

Low-level influence from academia and civil society

Participation strategy missing

Weak recognition of local communities and traditions