Civil Society Mobilizes Parallel Summit Demanding Just Energy Transition
Indigenous, peasant, and environmental movements launched a counter-summit alongside the official fossil fuel conference, emphasizing social justice dimensions of energy transition. The parallel event highlights growing tensions between technocratic phase-out approaches and community-centered transition demands, particularly regarding land rights and economic impacts on vulnerable populations.
Social acceptance challenges could become a critical bottleneck for energy transition implementation, requiring companies and governments to address equity concerns proactively.
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social movements
indigenous rights
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