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Energy Justice in the 21st century: policy interventions and advocacy for a fair energy transition

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This article examined the research landscape of energy justice within the social sciences, providing a detailed overview of key developments, trends, and methodologies in this emerging field of study. The study began by identifying the leading journals in the field and mapping co-authorship networks, followed by an analysis of keyword co-occurrences to pinpoint the central themes in the literature. The findings highlight key areas of energy injustice, including accessibility, affordability, and environmental and technological factors. The article further inspected the underlying drivers of these disparities and the actions being taken to address them, emphasizing the critical role of emerging community pressures in shaping policy decisions. Additionally, the study reviewed five case studies that underscore the need for ongoing policy adaptation and illustrate the significant impact of advocacy in the development and implementation of equitable energy policies. The paper concludes by stressing the importance of rethinking current energy policy approaches to create a more inclusive, sustainable, and just energy future.

Source: AIMS environmental science

DOI: 10.3934/environsci.2025027

Authors: Pasquale Marcello Falcone, Grazia Errichiello

Institutions: Parthenope University of Naples, Széchenyi István University

Language: English

Topic: Environmental Justice and Health Disparities

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Affordable and clean energy, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Climate action

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $300