Aulagnier A. (2023). Substitution policies as a categorization process. Making biological alternatives a solution for the French national pesticide reduction plan. Environmental Science & Policy, 01/08/2023, vol. 146, p. 37-46.
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2023.04.006
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2023.04.006
Titre : | Substitution policies as a categorization process. Making biological alternatives a solution for the French national pesticide reduction plan (2023) |
Auteurs : | A. Aulagnier |
Type de document : | Article |
Dans : | Environmental Science & Policy (vol. 146, August 2023) |
Article en page(s) : | p. 37-46 |
Langues : | Anglais |
Langues du résumé : | Anglais |
Catégories : |
Catégories principales 06 - AGRICULTURE. FORÊTS. PÊCHES ; 6.4 - Production Agricole. Système de ProductionThésaurus IAMM AGRICULTURE BIOLOGIQUE ; AGRICULTURE ALTERNATIVE ; PESTICIDE ; POLITIQUE AGRICOLE ; FRANCE |
Résumé : | This article focuses on the emergence and implementation of a specific policy option in a national plan aiming to reduce pesticide consumption: the substitution of biological substances for chemicals. I argue that substitution is a singular method of handling the removal of pesticides and analyze the political consequences of this approach. Empirically, this work is based on a three-year qualitative investigation (2015-2018) into the French policy plan for pesticide use reduction (Ecophyto). Drawing on the literature on categories and classifications, I show that making substitution a viable policy option relies primarily on categorization processes and on the establishment of clear distinctions. By shedding light on the specific type of administrative and technical intervention substitution as a policy option requires, the aim of this paper is to contribute to a better understanding of the political dimension of transitions. |
Cote : | Réservé lecteur CIHEAM |
URL / DOI : | https://doi.org/10.1016/j.envsci.2023.04.006 |