Indigenous women and youth as agents of change in the Just Energy Transition

The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy implemented without the respect of Indigenous Peoples’ rights is resulting in displacements, loss of livelihoods, and adverse impacts to the cultural integrity of affected Indigenous communities.  Disproportionate impacts fall on Indigenous women and youth and persons with disabilities, whose voices are often marginalized and are challenged with access to decision-making spaces. Meanwhile, Indigenous Peoples have also been initiating community based renewable energy projects that address the lack of access to energy of individual households but also for the enhancement of Indigenous women’s livelihoods and education of Indigenous learners. These community based projects also strengthen the governance and management of the communities over their lands and resources.

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