As the climate crisis escalates, the concept of a "just transition" has emerged as a crucial framework within the global energy landscape. A just transition would be an ethical shift from conventional to renewable energy sources that addresses historical injustices and ensures decent work and retraining for those in fossil fuel-dependent economies. Here, Nancy Wangari, an Engineering for Change Fellow, advocates for democratizing access to renewable energy to empower disadvantaged communities. By committing to a just energy transition we can achieve a more equitable and sustainable future that leaves no one behind.
About this Webinar: Over three billion people live in the rural areas of low- and middle-income countries. Often rural households have many unmet energy needs, including cooking, lighting,...