Financializing Justice? The Politics of Climate Finance in Colombia’s Energy Transition

This project explores how countries are managing the shift from fossil fuels to clean energy, with a focus on just energy transitions that aim to provide an equitable transition for workers and local communities. The research focuses on Colombia’s national state-led just transition plan. By conducting on-the-ground fieldwork, the project will examine whether the financial models used in the just transition plan lead to fair outcomes for local communities, particularly those in areas reliant on coal. The insights gained from this study will help inform better policies that promote equitable and democratic energy systems. This research will also establish a new, long-term partnership between Queen’s University and the Universidad Nacional de Colombia, enabling future collaborations on critical global climate challenges.

Faculty Supervisor:

Kyla Tienhaara

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Partner:

Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Sustainability and the Environment; Public Service, Policy, and Governance; Green/Alternative Energy

University:

Queen's University

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