NIMBY-Not in My Backyard-is a critical factor determining what gets proposed and built in virtually all representative democracies. It shapes industries, landscapes, and communities anywhere elected or appointed officials approve projects, and residents exert political power to influence decisions. It-s a concept as relevant in Boston as it is in Bergen, in Los Angeles as in Lofoten
This thoughtful exploration of Norway-s NIMBY battles offers universal lessons and best practices relevant everywhere. It-s a timely guide for navigating community dynamics and achieving projects that benefit both developers and the communities they serve. Patrick F. Fox, CEO of Consensus Strategies, Waltham, Massachusetts, USA
`We want cheap, clean energy, but we don't want power plants. We want a green transition, but not wind turbines and mines. A new book challenges Norwegian double standards on environmental and climate measures. Elisabeth Gammelsæter believes it has become tougher to be a politician, thus the not in my backyard- attitude is challenging Norwegian democracy.- Ole Magnus Rapp, journalist, Klassekampen
Access to minerals is becoming increasingly important. This book highlights the challenges stakeholders encounter when developing the minerals essential for global needs. I hope this book will raise awareness about the importance of minerals in producing critical products for the green transition. Ole Christian Selsås, Chairman of the Board, Norwegian Mineral Industry, Elkem Silicon Products
`This is an important book. It is provocative in a good way.- Steinar Ellefmo, Professor, Department of Geoscience, NTNU, Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Double standards are not the same as standards that are twice as good! In her insightful book, Elisabeth Gammelsæter illustrates the potential consequences when we fail to balance the tension between our aspiration for self-sufficiency in minerals and energy, and the understandable concerns of local communities about changes to their environments. Mårten Solhman, CEO SBMI - Swedish Aggregates Producers Industry Association
This book has one important message: Project developers planning unpopular projects that affect -neighbourhoods- should take communication about the facility very seriously throughout the entire process-. Halfdan Carstens, journalist, Geo365.no
