Developing Countries Lead Complex Clean Energy Transitions Amid Equity Challenges

The global shift toward clean energy is gaining urgency, especially in developing countries, where ecological policies must consider social justice and inclusivity. An ecofeminist analysis highlights how gendered power dynamics and colonial legacies impact green energy transitions, often marginalizing rural and indigenous women despite their traditional environmental stewardship (Modern Diplomacy). In Nepal, stakeholders emphasize the need to increase clean energy production and enhance electricity infrastructure, while addressing challenges such as climate-induced water shortages, local resistance to transmission lines, and the need for private sector involvement to overcome fiscal limitations (Nepal News). Meanwhile, research in Nigeria and Canada underscores the importance of clean energy justice, revealing how underserved communities face systemic inequalities in energy access and benefit from targeted initiatives like off-grid solar projects, which provide vital services to millions (University of Toronto). These perspectives collectively call for more equitable and participatory approaches to clean energy development that integrate environmental sustainability with social equity and economic feasibility.