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About five to seven percent of Turkey’s population is thought to live in energy poverty
In Türkiye, the shift toward a greener future isn’t reaching everyone in the same way. For many low-income families, particularly...
The energy transition in Spain will only be fair if all citizens have access to affordable and sustainable energy sources
A just climate transition aims to advance the development of a decarbonized economy by creating the right conditions to ensure...
Approximately 60% of rural households in South Africa lack access to electricity
Approximately 60% of rural households in South Africa lack access to electricity. Most low-income urban settlements lack access to renewable...
Marginalized groups in Saudi Arabia such as low-income migrant workers, rural Bedouin communities, and residents of underdeveloped urban peripheries often face climate justice issues
In Saudi Arabia, marginalized groups such as low-income migrant workers, rural Bedouin communities, and residents of underdeveloped urban peripheries often...
Nearly half of Nigeria’s population resides in rural areas, yet fewer than 30% have access to reliable electricity
Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, stands at a crossroads. While the country boasts vast oil reserves and abundant renewable energy...
Indigenous communities in rural areas, urban populations in informal settlements, and agricultural workers in regions like Chiapas, Oaxaca, and Guerrero are most at risk in Mexico
In the fight against climate change, climate justice stands as a beacon of hope and fairness. It reminds us that...
More robust regulatory mandates, greater decentralization, and targeted outreach to migrants and renters are necessary to prevent further marginalization of vulnerable groups in Japan
Inequality in Japan: Who Is Left Behind in the Transition to Renewables? Japan, a nation celebrated for its technological expertise...
Indonesia faces significant challenges in ensuring equal access to essential services like affordable renewable energy, transportation, and waste management
Indonesia, comprising more than 17,000 islands and over 270 million people, faces significant challenges in ensuring equal access to essential...
Government efforts in India to address the climate justice needs of vulnerable populations are often perceived to be inadequate
Poor and climate-vulnerable people in India live in coastal areas, hilly terrains, forests, and biodiverse regions. Most of the human...
Those affected by climate justice in Germany include low-income and single-parent families, migrants, the elderly, those with disabilities, and people living in rural areas
Families at the low end of the income scale are the most vulnerable to climate justice, as they are the...
By advocating for community-centered renewable projects, simplifying access to support programs, and investing in underserved areas, France can ensure that the benefits of the green transition are shared equitably
Overview While France has made notable progress in its transition to a low-carbon economy, significant disparities remain in access to...
The ability to access and benefit from sustainability services provided through EU climate policies remains strongly correlated with socioeconomic status
A Just Transition[1] necessitates that access to “sustainability service”, namely clean energy, sustainable transportation, and effective waste management, is universal...
Climate Justice and Renewable Energy Access in China: A Technical Policy Analysis
Executive Summary China has positioned itself as a global leader in renewable energy deployment, with the world’s largest installed capacity...
Northern and rural communities in Canada often have limited social and physical infrastructure and capacity (i.e., limited access to technology and communication systems, health and education services, supplies, and human resources)
More ambitious action is necessary that avoids harming human rights. This entails phasing out the use of fossil fuels and...
Indigenous communities, quilombolas, residents of urban peripheries, and isolated rural populations are most impacted by a lack of access in Brazil
Climate justice in Brazil is a crucial issue, particularly in ensuring equitable access to renewable energy, public transportation, and waste...
Northern Territory and Western Australia have the largest number of settlements where residents don’t have guaranteed access to certain energy legal protections
https://www.anu.edu.au/news/all-news/remote-aussies-dont-have-equal-access-to-household-electricity-protectionsAccess to affordable and reliable renewable energy, transport, and waste management infrastructure remains uneven across Australia, disproportionately affecting specific demographic...
Multiple Initiatives in US cities Aim to Address Climate Change and Extreme Weather Events Through the Use of Nature-Based Solutions
Across the United States, local and statewide governments have taken the initiative to fund and develop nature-based solutions to climate...
While NBS Alone Cannot Achieve Net-Zero Emissions in the UK, They are Essential Complements to Technological and Regulatory Measures
Nature-based solutions (NBS) to climate change, also referred to as natural climate solutions, focus on conserving, restoring, and improving the...
Implementing NBS in Turkey, Particularly in Urban Areas, Requires Significant Financial Investment, Mobilizing Both Domestic and International Funding
Türkiye’s long-term climate strategy emphasizes a multifaceted approach to emission reduction, combining Nature-based Solutions (NBS) with technological and policy interventions....
A Digital Observatory Called the Nature-Based Solutions Observatory has Been Launched to Facilitate Knowledge Exchange Among Professionals and Entities that Support Nature-Based Solutions in Spain
The term “nature-based solutions” (NBS) is very recent, emerging in the 2010s, and is continually evolving as it includes conserving,...