Using Sweden as a case study, the ‘Behavioural Insights Lab for Sustainable Energy Use and Rapid Decarbonisation’ at the IIIEE, in collaboration with LUCSUS, analysed citizens' political agency in influencing low-carbon transport systems. The team focused on three pivotal factors, namely: a) individuals' engagement in the design of transport policies, b) perceived possibilities to exert influence, and c) trust in authorities. Based on a national survey (N=1,200), researchers found out that public engagement is strongly influenced by people's perceived possibilities to exert influence, together with a lack of trust in local authorities. Findings have multiple connotations for transport and climate policy.

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