Energy Justice: What is It and Why It Matters?

This chapter explores the concept of energy justice and its importance in today’s energy landscape. It highlights the global climate crisis and the urgent need for sustainable energy solutions, referencing the United Nations’ call to achieve Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 7 for affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all. Energy justice is built on three principles: distributive justice (equitable distribution of energy resources), procedural justice (inclusive participation in energy decisions), and recognition justice (addressing the needs of vulnerable groups). By establishing a foundation for the book, this chapter sets the stage for further discussions on the multifaceted aspects of energy justice, guiding readers toward a more inclusive and sustainable energy future.