The International Journal of Sustainability Policy and Practice
Abstract
We describe a novel approach to public engagement on offshore wind energy based on genius loci (“spirit of a place”). North America lacks offshore wind farms but they could be viable in the Great Lakes. Cultural ties between coastal Michigan, USA and the Netherlands offered opportunities to learn from the Dutch offshore wind experience. Residents from a Lake Michigan coastal community with Dutch heritage videoconferenced with a Dutch tourism specialist regarding the Egmond aan Zee offshore wind farm. Important differences and
Fields of Study & Subjects
Social Acceptance of Renewable Energy
Coastal and Marine Management
Sustainability and Climate Change Governance
Publication details
- Journal / source
- The International Journal of Sustainability Policy and Practice
- Publisher
- Common Ground Research Networks
- Publication date
- 29 June 2026
- Language
- EN