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Towards a Human Rights-based Approach to Energy Transition in Africa

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  • Abe, Oyeniyi

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African countries have increasingly emphasized adopting lower carbon, more efficient and environmentally responsible energy systems. Despite these efforts, little progress has been made in addressing the adverse human rights impacts of energy transition programs and projects, and the responsibilities of extractive sector corporations and operators. Existing legal and institutional frameworks supporting human rights face hindrances in adapting to local contexts to pursue clean energy transition and energy justice. Through the lens of community engagement, gender equality and other rights-based approaches, this article argues that socially excluding vulnerable groups in accessing energy markets is primarily a function of consolidating energy delivery in a way that navigates current discrimination and responds to the central roles played by different actors. The article explores how energy is produced, extracted, distributed and shared to help outline a future agenda for shaping discussions on just transitions in Africa, emphasizing the prioritization of fairness in these efforts.

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  • Abe, Oyeniyi, 2025. "Towards a Human Rights-based Approach to Energy Transition in Africa," Business and Human Rights Journal, Cambridge University Press, vol. 10(1), pages 11-33, February.
  • Handle: RePEc:cup:buhurj:v:10:y:2025:i:1:p:11-33_2
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