The debate surrounding decisions on the resources used for an energy strategy within the transition process points directly to the concept of sovereignty regarding the energy mix to be adopted – prioritizing the people’s interests and avoiding “ecological colonialism.”
It is in this context that the public must engage in the decision-making process and oversee resource utilization, thereby bringing the democratization of energy to the forefront. Turning a blind eye to the misuse of pastoral lands for energy production exemplifies how we can act unjustly under the guise of “sustainable” production – which often entails negative impacts.
Now is the time to view the transformation of energy systems through a lens that fosters a transition with justice – one did not bound by an international hierarchy that privileges the Global North while sacrificing the Global South – by setting aside the rhetoric of “green job” growth and focusing instead on climate security.
