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Empowering Local Communities Through Law: Balancing Energy Development and Water Access Rights

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: The connection between energy development and water access rights shows major problems for local communities, especially in areas that are scarce in resources. This article investigates approaches to protect the water rights of the local communities through legal frameworks while maintaining sustainable energy advancement. It examines the conflict between the growth of energy development and the equitable access to water for essential needs, such as drinking and agricultural purposes. The article suggests some ways to balance energy development and water access rights by examining effective legal frameworks and community efforts. It concludes that it is important to have a legal approach within the community to protect the vulnerable populations and, at the same time, to achieve energy security and water sustainability.

Source: International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science

DOI: 10.47772/ijriss.2026.10100054

Authors: Ahmad Akif Zulqarnain Md Razi, Danish Iman Mohd Zairi, Nur Aimi Hafizah Mohd Najib, Hanafi Haron, Mohd Haris Abdul Rani

Institutions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, National University of Malaysia

Language: English

Topic: Water Resources and Governance

Subfield: Law

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

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

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W7125247986