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 groups. Key populations experiencing limited access include remote and Indigenous communities, low-income households, and renters.Key demographics include: Remote and Indigenous Communities Off-grid communities or fringe-of-grid communities are “impacted by poor system reliability, high energy costs…

Climate justice in Brazil is a crucial issue, particularly in ensuring equitable access to renewable energy, public transportation, and waste management services. Several demographic groups face significant barriers in this context, perpetuating socioeconomic and cultural inequalities.Affected Demographic Groups The groups most impacted by a lack of access include indigenous communities, quilombolas, residents of urban peripheries,…

More ambitious action is necessary that avoids harming human rights. This entails phasing out the use of fossil fuels and transitioning to 100% renewable energy The Canadian Climate Institute’s narrative on climate change, which has spanned several decades, has overlooked a critical element: the impacts that climate change has had—and will continue to have—on some…

Executive Summary China has positioned itself as a global leader in renewable energy deployment, with the world’s largest installed capacity of solar, wind, and hydropower. However, significant disparities in access to clean energy persist, particularly among rural populations, ethnic minorities, and urban low-income groups. The lower accessibility is mainly driven by infrastructure investments, corruption in…

A Just Transition[1] necessitates that access to “sustainability service”, namely clean energy, sustainable transportation, and effective waste management, is universal and equitable. This means all populations, regardless of income, region, or cultural background, can reliably afford to consume these services at a similar level of quality. Indeed, the European Pillar of Social Rights explicitly lists…

Overview While France has made notable progress in its transition to a low-carbon economy, significant disparities remain in access to renewable energy, sustainable transportation, and waste management services. These inequalities raise critical issues of climate justice, particularly affecting low-income households, immigrant communities, and rural populations.Demographic Groups Lacking Access Low-Income Households Socio-economic profile: Households living under…

Families at the low end of the income scale are the most vulnerable to climate justice, as they are the first to face the negative effects of energy poverty. Many of them rely on social transfers or the minimum necessary to survive. However, in the face of the recent sharp rise in energy prices, the…

Poor and climate-vulnerable people in India live in coastal areas, hilly terrains, forests, and biodiverse regions. Most of the human needs in these remote areas are met by exploiting the natural resources of the environment. For instance, energy to light homes and support neighborhood livelihood typically comes from forest wood, which doubles up as fodder…

Indonesia, comprising more than 17,000 islands and over 270 million people, faces significant challenges in ensuring equal access to essential services, including affordable renewable energy, transportation, and waste management. Marginalized groups, such as primarily rural and remote island communities and urban slum populations, experience chronic barriers to accessing these services, with deep effects on their…

Inequality in Japan: Who Is Left Behind in the Transition to Renewables? Japan, a nation celebrated for its technological expertise and environmental stewardship, grapples with a paradox. While its urban centers rapidly embrace renewable energy and eco-friendly transportation, significant demographic groups face substantial obstacles in accessing affordable and sustainable services. From the aging populations in…

In the fight against climate change, climate justice stands as a beacon of hope and fairness. It reminds us that the transition to a sustainable future must include everyone, especially those who are often left behind. Mexico, with its rich cultural diversity and vast natural resources, has an incredible opportunity to lead by example, ensuring…

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, stands at a crossroads. While the country boasts vast oil reserves and abundant renewable energy potential, millions of its citizens remain trapped in energy poverty. This crisis goes beyond kilowatts and grid connections – it’s about restoring justice to our energy system. Climate justice demands that we dismantle the barriers…

In Saudi Arabia, marginalized groups such as low-income migrant workers, rural Bedouin communities, and residents of underdeveloped urban peripheries often face limited access to affordable renewable energy, efficient public transportation, and formal waste management services. Migrant workers—largely from South Asia and East Africa—typically reside in labor camps or crowded housing near industrial zones, where infrastructure…

Approximately 60% of rural households in South Africa lack access to electricity. Most low-income urban settlements lack access to renewable energy, and over 40% of households connected to the grid are considered energy poor, spending more than 20% of their monthly income on electricity. Many households and businesses are embracing renewable energy as an alternative…

A just climate transition aims to advance the development of a decarbonized economy by creating the right conditions to ensure that no industry, territory, or social group is harmed in the process—including workers, vulnerable communities, suppliers of goods and services (especially small and medium-sized enterprises, or SMEs), and consumers.EU Regulation 2021/1056 establishes the Just Transition…

In Türkiye, the shift toward a greener future isn’t reaching everyone in the same way. For many low-income families, particularly in rural areas or urban neighborhoods with limited services, renewable energy remains too expensive to consider. While solar panels, better heating systems, and electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common in wealthier parts of cities, others…

Climate justice addresses the unequal burdens created by climate change and seeks equitable solutions for vulnerable populations. In the United Kingdom (UK), marginalized demographic groups often lack access to affordable renewable energy, transportation, and waste management services, exacerbating social inequalities. In the UK, low-income households, ethnic minority communities, and rural populations are disproportionately affected by…

It is increasingly important to involve marginalized and/or disadvantaged groups in decision-making and progressive action regarding renewable energy, waste management, and sustainable transportation, as they are often the ones most left out.Regarding renewable energy, it is essential to note that the distribution of renewable energy structures, as well as coal-powered plants, is concentrated in lower-income,…