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Energy asset stranding in resource-rich developing countries and ... frontiersin.org Jun 10, 2024 10 facts
claimThe concepts of green colonialism, neo-colonialism, green extractivism, and green grabbing refer to the risk that green energy transitions may perpetuate unequal power relations between the Global North and Global South, resulting in resource exploitation without providing promised benefits to the exporting nations.
claimPublic awareness of transition risks for the financial sector currently focuses on the Global North, according to research by Carney (2015), Monasterolo et al. (2017), and Semieniuk et al. (2021).
claimIt is considered a climate justice problem when the negative implications of climate mitigation fall disproportionately on marginalized and vulnerable populations in the Global South, who have contributed significantly less to the climate crisis than countries in the Global North.
claimClimate policies in Global North exporting countries expose resource-rich developing countries to financial risks that discourage future investments in fossil fuel projects and may create opposition to climate mitigation efforts, negatively impacting global climate governance.
claimPromoting the shift from fossil fuel to renewable energy economies is a promising policy goal to address the impacts of asset stranding in resource-rich developing countries (RRDCs), as it aligns with global South and North energy transition plans and sustainable development goals.
claimJust Energy Transition Partnerships (JETPs) provide funding from international donors, including countries of the Global North and donor agencies, for specific energy transition projects such as wind farms.
claimThe authors argue that the dominant narrative—that renewable hydrogen will simultaneously decarbonize the Global North and foster economic growth and sustainable development in the Global South—is illusory.
perspectiveThe authors of the article 'Energy asset stranding in resource-rich developing countries and...' argue that industrial nations in the Global North that import fossil fuels should address the negative implications of export stops caused by their own climate policies, as disregarding these implications undermines the commitment to a just transition and the principle of 'leaving no one behind.'
claimUnequal power relations between countries of the Global South and countries of the Global North may cause an imbalance in benefit distribution, potentially leaving Global South countries with fewer resources.
claimEnergy asset stranding can trigger serious social crises within a country and create cross-border spillover effects that impact economic and political relations with other nations, particularly Global North exporting countries.
The crises in the Middle East: reshaping the region's geopolitical ... link.springer.com Jan 9, 2025 2 facts
claimThe concept of multipolarity could manifest through the Global South led by BRICS+ and the Global North led by the United States and NATO allies.
referenceOdeh (2010) argues that the division of the world into a Global South led by BRICS+ and a Global North led by the US and NATO can be highly problematic and ironic in terms of the nature of both groups.
Geopolitics of the energy transition: between global challenges and ... geoprogress-edition.eu Oct 26, 2025 2 facts
claimThe costs of decarbonization vary significantly among economies, which may create inequalities between the Global North and the Global South.
claimPartnerships between the Global North and South should rebalance power dynamics and transform resource-rich regions into hubs of innovation and development to build a more equitable global economic system.
What does Just Transition mean for Middle Income Countries? un.org 2 facts
perspectiveDebates about 'Just Transition' are currently dominated by Global North discourses that focus narrowly on mitigation and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
claimGlobal North 'Just Transition' strategies are based on the specific energy mixes, labor market structures, and financial capacities of rich countries, such as re-qualifying labor forces for green economy jobs.
Transitioning to renewable energy: Challenges and opportunities iee.psu.edu Jun 11, 2024 1 fact
claimThe transition to renewable energy risks causing geopolitical friction and fracture between the Global South and the Global North if the process is not managed mindfully.
The geopolitics of energy transition, part 1: Six challenges for the ... ine.org.pl Oct 4, 2021 1 fact
perspectiveThe reconfiguration of global energy supply chains risks reviving neo-colonial relationship structures between countries of the Global North and the Global South.
Framework for People-Powered Energy Transitions resourcegovernance.org Jul 17, 2024 1 fact
claimPeople-powered energy transitions can create a mutually beneficial scenario for the Global North and the Global South by leading to transformative agreements that promote justice and well-being.
The Arab Approach to Mediation—Reshaping Diplomacy in a ... washingtoninstitute.org 1 fact
accountDuring its 2022-2023 tenure on the UN Security Council, the United Arab Emirates acted as a 'bridge builder' between the Global North and South, representing Middle Eastern interests.
ESS Subtopic 6.2: Climate change – Causes and Impacts mrgscience.com 1 fact
perspectiveThe Global South is more vulnerable to climate change and advocates for financial assistance from the Global North, which possesses greater resources but is often slower to act due to competing political and economic priorities.