Policy coherence in a fragmented context: the case of biogas systems in Brazil

Policy mixes are needed to overcome the different barriers hindering sustainability transitions. This creates need for policy coherence. coherence studies in transitions literature dominated by European cases, limiting their generalizability. article analyzes related biogas systems and issues, and, how that influences production use Brazil. We identified within between sectors over time, showing pre-conditions production, distribution differ considerably Brazilian states. points a decentralized governance structures enable differentiation, as complement The concludes characteristics of being locally embedded constitutes challenge hierarchical market economies such Brazil, where development, resource mobilization allocation highly centralized.