Hamza Hamouchene and Katie Sandwell, "Dismantling Green Colonialism: Energy and Climate Justice in the Arab Region" (Pluto Press, 2023)
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Green Colonialism and the Role of External Actors in Renewable Energy Projects
This chapter focuses on the issue of export-oriented projects in the Arab region driven by foreign agendas, such as the European Union and multinational corporations. It highlights the negative impact on local communities, increasing debt for countries, and the need for more equitable projects. The chapter also delves into the influence of powerful actors in shaping the environmental, climate, and energy narrative, and the dangers of privatization and commodification of essential resources.
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