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Energy asset stranding in resource-rich developing countries and ... frontiersin.org Jun 10, 2024 9 facts
perspectiveThe authors agree with Ansari and Holz (2020), Dulong et al. (2023), and Heras and Gupta (2024) that the topic of asset stranding is insufficiently covered in economic research, particularly regarding the development of quantification approaches and their application to the Global South.
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.
referenceA. Heras and J. Gupta's 2024 systematic literature review, 'Fossil fuels, stranded assets, and the energy transition in the global south: a systematic literature review', examines the relationship between fossil fuels, stranded assets, and energy transitions in the Global South.
claimResearch on understanding asset stranding in resource-rich developing countries requires new quantitation approaches for societal consequences, initial estimates of these consequences, and local case studies for countries in the Global South.
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.
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.
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.
claimExporting resource-rich developing countries of the Global South are affected differently and more severely by asset stranding than importing industrial nations, according to Bos and Gupta (2018) and Ansari and Holz (2020).
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.
Transitioning to renewable energy: Challenges and opportunities iee.psu.edu Jun 11, 2024 4 facts
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.
claimThe deployment of renewable energy technologies is often dependent on specific regions, locations, or geographies, such as solar energy being more efficient in hot climates found in the global south and wind energy being more suitable for regions with high natural wind speeds.
perspectiveMany countries in the Global South express concern that Western nations are coercing them into adopting renewable technologies, arguing that these developing nations have not been the primary contributors to greenhouse gas emissions and that transitioning to other energy sources is not a priority compared to their development needs.
claimCountries in the Global South may resist the transition to green energy if they are not treated as equal partners, which could result in these nations becoming significant polluters.
How the war in Ukraine changed Russia's global standing | Brookings brookings.edu Apr 2, 2025 4 facts
claimThree years after the invasion of Ukraine began, Russia has increased its influence in parts of the Global South and formed alliances with China, Iran, and North Korea, all of which share a commitment to a “post-Western” order.
accountVladimir Putin hosted leaders from the expanded BRICS group and 25 other countries from the Global South at the BRICS summit in Kazan in 2024.
claimMany countries in the Global South are receptive to Russia's anti-imperialist narrative while simultaneously recognizing that Western countries offer greater economic benefits than Russia.
perspectiveCountries in the Global South often compare the Russian invasion of Ukraine to U.S. military interventions in Vietnam, Iraq, and Afghanistan, viewing Western criticism of Russia as hypocritical.
Strategic Rivalry between United States and China swp-berlin.org 3 facts
perspectiveDespite its economic success and status as a great power, China identifies as part of the Global South and refers to itself as the 'world's largest developing country'.
perspectiveDespite its economic success and status as a great power, China identifies as part of the Global South and its political leadership refers to the country as the 'world's largest developing country'.
perspectiveDespite its economic success and great power status, the Chinese political leadership continues to classify China as the world's largest developing country and identifies it as part of the Global South.
Geopolitics of the energy transition: between global challenges and ... geoprogress-edition.eu Oct 26, 2025 3 facts
claimThe costs of decarbonization vary significantly among economies, which may create inequalities between the Global North and the Global South.
claimThe growing demand for critical raw materials creates a risk of 'energy neo-colonialism,' where pressure intensifies on regions in 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.
Consequences of the Russia-Ukraine War and the Changing Face ... rand.org May 22, 2025 3 facts
claimThe hesitance of Global South nations to join in economic sanctions or restrict trade with Moscow has blunted the full force of Western sanctions and suggests a continued drift away from the U.S.-led order.
claimGlobal South nations, primarily in Africa, Latin America, and Asia, have reacted with ambivalence toward the Russian invasion of Ukraine, with their hesitance to join economic sanctions or restrict trade with Moscow blunting the full force of Western sanctions.
claimGlobal South nations, primarily in Africa, Latin America, and Asia, have reacted with ambivalence toward the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
(PDF) The Ukrainian War A Realist Perspective on Geopolitical ... academia.edu 2 facts
referenceNadkarni, D'Anieri, Kerr, Sharafutdinova, Pu, Ollapally, and Divsallar (2024) analyzed the reactions of Global South nations to the Russia-Ukraine war in 'The Russia-Ukraine War and Reactions from the Global South', published in The Chinese Journal of International Politics.
claimInternational responses to the war in Ukraine have diverged, with Western nations providing military and economic support to Ukraine, while countries in the Global South maintain neutrality due to concerns over the war's broader economic impacts.
The geopolitics of energy transition, part 1: Six challenges for the ... ine.org.pl Oct 4, 2021 2 facts
referenceAndreas Goldthau's 2020 chapter, 'The Global Energy Transition and the Global South', discusses the implications of the global energy transition for developing nations.
perspectiveThe reconfiguration of global energy supply chains risks reviving neo-colonial relationship structures between countries of the Global North and the Global South.
Energy Transition Literature - PSU Center for Energy Law and Policy celp.psu.edu May 20, 2024 1 fact
claimVanegas Cantarero, M. M. (2020) argues that the energy transition in the Global South can be achieved by adopting and implementing technologies that are already commercially available.
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.
Communities Powering a Just Energy Transition - Ford Foundation fordfoundation.org Feb 17, 2026 1 fact
procedureThe Belém Action Mechanism requires countries to coordinate existing initiatives, share best practices for embedding justice, and mobilize financing to the Global South.
China-U.S. Relations in 2024 chinausfocus.com Feb 29, 2024 1 fact
claimThe global security landscape is trending toward fragmentation, with the world splitting into three major blocs: the Global West, the Global South, and the Global East.
Advancing U.S.-China Coordination amid Strategic Competition - CSIS csis.org Jan 15, 2025 1 fact
claimBeijing is prioritizing the strengthening of relations with countries from the Global South and the BRICS+ grouping, and Chinese former officials and experts are aligning their attention with these government efforts.
The Impact and Implications of the Ukraine Crisis - Interpret interpret.csis.org Feb 28, 2023 1 fact
claimThe Ukraine crisis has contributed to a new, broader, and more diverse "Non-Aligned Movement" among "Global South" countries that are unwilling to take sides in the conflict.
Navigating Tensions in Just Energy Transitions kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu Aug 20, 2025 1 fact
claimOperationalizing the Just Transition faces significant challenges, including political resistance, the requirement for substantial financial investments, and negative impacts on vulnerable groups in the Global South.
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.