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P55


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Energy Poverty and Development Transformation 
Convenor:
Ranjula Bali Swain (Stockholm School of Economics)
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Chair:
Uma Kambhampati (University of Reading)
Discussant:
Supriya Garikipati (University College Dublin)
Format:
Panel
Stream:
Politics and political economy
:
Palmer G.01
Sessions:
Wednesday 28 June, -, -
Time zone: Europe/London

Short Abstract:

This panel will consider papers addressing various aspects of energy poverty and development. In addition to the energy poverty transformation, papers discussing energy poverty and financial sector nexus, energy poverty and energy justice, as concepts of energy affordability, are also welcome.

Long Abstract:

The rising greenhouse emission gap is creating a 'closing window' for exiting the climate crisis. Without a rapid transformation, the world will fall short of the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to below 2°C, preferably 1.5°C. Energy Poverty is one of these major transformation challenges along with Climate change and the security of the energy supply. Acknowledging this, Sustainable Development Goal 7.1 focuses on energy poverty and seeks to ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services. Energy poverty is both a result and a cause of poverty. Lack of energy constrains the income-generating potential, thus inducing a vicious cycle of further limiting an individual's ability to access energy. Whilst the literature has considered social and economic explanations for development, the role of energy constraints in poor development outcomes needs further attention.

This panel will consider papers addressing various aspects of energy poverty and development. In addition to the energy poverty transformation, papers discussing energy poverty and financial sector nexus, energy poverty and energy justice, as concepts of energy affordability, are also welcome.

Accepted papers:

Session 1 Wednesday 28 June, 2023, -
Session 2 Wednesday 28 June, 2023, -
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