Reframing Climate Justice for Development: Six Principles for Supporting Inclusive and Equitable Energy Transitions in Low-Emitting Energy-Poor African Countries

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Reframing Climate Justice for Development: Six Principles for Supporting Inclusive and Equitable Energy Transitions in Low-Emitting Energy-Poor African Countries

Advancing inclusive and equitable energy transitions is one of this century’s most vital global challenges, and one in which development finance will play a crucial role. References to justice and equity are widespread in international climate policy, and are increasingly being used by development organizations to guide their own work, including support for energy transitions.

By Zainab Usman

Published on Sep 29, 2021

Energy for Growth Hub

About the Author

Zainab Usman

Former Director, Africa Program

Zainab Usman was a senior fellow and the inaugural director of the Africa Program at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

Recent Work

Article
How African Countries Can Harness the Global Policy Reframe from Energy Transition to Energy Security
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Commentary
U.S.–South Africa Relations Are on the Brink of Collapse
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Economy Climate Change Global Governance Southern, Eastern, and Western Africa

Carnegie does not take institutional positions on public policy issues; the views represented herein are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Carnegie, its staff, or its trustees.

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