Low‐carbon energy, sustainable development, and justice: Towards a just energy transition for the society and the environment. (3rd May 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Siciliano, Giuseppina; Wallbott, Linda; Urban, Frauke; Dang, Anh Nguyen; Lederer, Markus
• Is Part Of: Sustainable development. Volume 29:Number 6(2021)
• Page Start: 1049
• Page End: 1061
• Publication Date: 2021-05-03
• Subjects: energy -- justice -- low‐carbon transitions -- stakeholder engagement -- sustainable development; Sustainable development -- Periodicals; Economic development -- Environmental aspects -- Periodicals; 330.9
• DOI: 10.1002/sd.2193
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0968-0802

Abstract

Abstract: Governments and civil society are increasingly aware that the decarbonization of energy systems needs to be aligned with justice principles of recognition, distribution, and process. This paper establishes a conceptual linkage between "sustainable development", "low‐carbon energy transitions" and "energy justice" and examines social priorities to address peoples' competing priorities associated with low‐carbon energy interventions. By analyzing a renewable energy project in Vietnam as a case study, the paper shows that linking social priorities to energy justice provides a useful contribution for energy policy makers toward a better understanding of the multidimensional and complex aspects of low‐carbon energy transitions, and how different segments of society prioritize and perceive them for the achievement of socially just energy decisions.