New EP Report: "The impact of the energy transition on the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities"

[Blondeel, M.C. (Mathieu)]

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Dear friends, colleagues,

Our latest report, commissioned by the DEVE Committee of the European Parliament (EP), was just published on the EP website at the following link: The impact of the energy transition on the rights of Indigenous Peoples and local communities. Also sharing as attachment.

We believe this might be of interest to subscribers to this list.

The report was co-authored with two colleagues from the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, Dr. Ina Lehmann and Dr. Mirja Schoderer. 

Abstract:

The European Union (EU) and its Member States have taken on a central role in supporting mid- and low-income countries as they address the challenge of climate change mitigation by, for example, facilitating technical and financial support for large-scale renewable energy projects as well as new (critical) raw material supply chains. In recent years, the EU has put in place various strategies, initiatives and policies that support energy transition and are seen as mutually beneficial for both the EU and third countries. This paper critically examines the challenges and opportunities of such cooperation mechanisms, focussing particularly on how Indigenous Peoples and local communities are impacted in mid- and low-income countries. Four case studies (two on critical raw materials, one on green hydrogen and another on the use of international carbon credits under the newly proposed 2040 EU climate target) develop these challenges and opportunities across socio-environmental, socio-economic and socio-political dimensions. The associated empirical analysis helps inform the formulation of actionable policy recommendations for the EU.

If you have questions or want to discuss the report, don't hesitate to reach out!

All the best,

Mathieu 

Dr Mathieu Blondeel
Assistant Professor (Universitair docent)

Environmental Policy Analysis – Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM)

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