A Just Energy Transition

Résumé du livre

This paper explores the concept of a just transition using a case study of Colombia. Colombia has a prominent coal mining industry and many communities are both harmed by but rely on the industry for their livelihoods. A transition to a renewable energy system is absolutely fundamental to address the dangerously increasing climate change. The purpose is to analyze the political, social, and economic factors that have been hindering a transition in Colombia. An essential component to achieving support to an energy transition is to ensure that the most vulnerable communities are put in the forefront which includes communities which are dependent on the coal industry. The ultimate goal is to create a framework for a just transition that addresses the political, economic, and social implications to transitioning to a new energy system. The concluding finding is that there needs to be a focus on garnering public support for an energy transition through the use of social programs to ensure a just transition for the most coal dependent communities.