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The missing piece of the clean energy transition | Sheila Ngozi Oparaocha
Sep 27, 2024
Sheila Ngozi Oparaocha, an energy equity expert advocating for gender equality in energy policies, sheds light on a major blind spot in the clean energy transition—energy access for millions. She underscores the invisible struggles of women like Ronda in rural Senegal facing energy poverty. Oparaocha highlights the pivotal role of grassroots women's organizations in driving sustainable solutions and calls for inclusive policies that empower women and ensure no one is left in the dark in the transition to clean energy.
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- The clean energy transition must address the issue of energy poverty, affecting 2.4 billion people, particularly marginalized communities without access to modern energy sources.
- Empowering grassroots women's organizations in energy solutions is vital for sustainable development, yet they currently receive only 6% of climate-related financial investments.
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Understanding Energy Poverty
Energy poverty is a significant global crisis affecting approximately 2.4 billion people who lack access to modern energy sources. In many regions, individuals are forced to spend substantial time collecting firewood, as seen in the story of Randa from Senegal, which highlights the harsh realities of those impacted. This crisis has serious health ramifications, with 3.2 million annual deaths attributed to indoor air pollution, heavily affecting women and children. The mainstream narrative often overlooks this issue, assuming that solutions focus solely on transitioning to cleaner energy without addressing the foundational need for energy access itself.
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