A key component of the CoalHeritage project is to measure the interest and opinions of various stakeholders involved in transitioning from hard-coal mining to greener energy sources. The deliverable D2.4: Report on the Questionnaires and First Results on the Public Perception presents a report on the analysis of public stakeholder engagement and involvement in the transformation, maintenance, and preservation of former coal mine sites.
This report includes the methodology for developing a questionnaire to assess the awareness and perceptions of different stakeholder groups across the participating countries, as well as data analysis of the gathered results. The results on knowledge about coal mining heritage, perceptions of the most common and preferred land-use options after mining, and interest in supporting transition projects are segmented by different societal groups and age demographics among the identified stakeholders, providing insights into societal changes and transition assessments.
The goal is to integrate a diverse pool of stakeholders into decision-making processes by understanding their expectations and requirements concerning post-mining and industrial heritage development, maintenance, and preservation, as well as determining their interest in future policies and identifying the most appropriate bodies to support transition projects.
