Territorial management for an appropriate technological choice: the case of CIH and CIBiogás projects in Parana 3 River Basin, Parana, Brazil

Authors

  • M. V. Lange Author
  • S. M. Andersen Author
  • J.C. Pasqual Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24084/repqj14.234

Keywords:

Energy decision-making, Energy planning, Impact assessment, Soft energy path, Renewable sources

Abstract

This paper aims to discuss to what extent the territorial management performed by the International Hydroinformatics Centre and the International Centre for Renewable Energy - Biogas, in partnership with Itaipu Binational, is leading to appropriate technological choice and promoting social change. The assessment is done based on the eleven criteria proposed by Gaudreau, Gibson and Fraser in 2012. Most of the criteria are positively met. The analysed projects seem to contribute in the improvement of society’s relationship to energy, going beyond technical and economic concerns to focus on the social and ethical implications of energy strategy. Nonetheless, there is no assessment process implemented, which would allow for personal self-reflection and transformative learning in a more structured way.

Author Biographies

  • M. V. Lange

    Environment and Development Post-Graduate Programme, in the Federal University of Parana. Sector of Agricultural Sciences - Brazil

  • S. M. Andersen

    Professor at the Environment and Development Post-Graduate Programme, in the Federal University of Parana 
    Sector of Agricultural Sciences - Rua dos Funcionários 1540, Juveve, Curitiba, Parana, Brazil

  • J.C. Pasqual

    PhD student at the Urban Management Post-Graduate Programme, in the Pontifical Catholic University of Parana. 
    International Hydroinformatics Centre and International Centre for Renewable Energy - Biogas - Av. Tancredo Neves, 6731, Foz do Iguaçu, Parana

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Published

2024-01-16

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 1 (2016)

Section

Articles