As part of the "UPB for Future" sustainability lecture series, Daniel Hantelmann will give a lecture on Thursday, 8 May at 4.15 pm in lecture theatre L1. The lecture will shed light on the forms of local resistance that wind energy projects in particular face, often associated with demonstrations, lawsuits and the ultimate failure of projects.

In order to counteract such resistance, legislators at federal and state level are increasingly focussing on mandatory economic citizen participation. Several federal states have passed their own participation laws, which are intended to involve local authorities and residents financially. The presentation will analyse how these instruments work as well as their potential for acceptance effects.

About the person

Daniel Hantelmann completed his law degree at Bielefeld University in 2022, specialising in environmental, planning and technology law. Since then, he has been doing his doctorate at the University of Osnabrück on the topic of "Legal incentive instruments with the aim of increasing the acceptance of wind turbines". At the same time, he is working at the Chair of Public Law, Economic, Financial and Tax Law of Prof Dr Johanna Wolff. His research focusses on the law of renewable energies and questions of control through law. Through his work, he analyses regulatory control mechanisms that promote the expansion of sustainable energy sources and address social conflicts surrounding the energy transition.

Further information on the Sustainability Lecture and "UPB for Future" can be found on the event page.

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