Just Transition and Climate Justice in Sub-Saharan Africa : Epistemologies, Policy and Practice (Routledge Advances in Climate Change Research)

Moyo, Philani (EDT)/ 0. Abuya, Willice (EDT)/ Botchwey, Gabriel (EDT)

Routledge（2026/04発売）

• 製本 Hardcover:ハードカバー版／ページ数 236 p.
• 言語 ENG
• 商品コード 9781041134022

Full Description

Just transition offers a way for fossil fuel-dependant economies to meet climate goals, while ensuring that society as a whole - communities, workers, young people and marginalised groups - remain in the forefront of the conversation.

This book explores the political economy of just transition in East, West and Southern Africa in order to shine a light on contested epistemologies, policy configurations and case studies of practice at various scales. In the African context, just transition is particularly significant due to the continent's rich natural resources, including oil, gas, and minerals, which have historically been exploited without adequate consideration for environmental sustainability and local communities' socio-economic rights. This book analyses how just transition, in practice, should aim to rectify these historical injustices by promoting inclusive decision-making processes that involve the affected groups, workers and communities. Bringing together leading scholars in the field, who apply a climate justice analytical lens and just transition concepts, the chapters question the extent to which pathways towards net zero carbon emissions by 2050 are achievable in Africa and whether this can be attained without undermining economic growth, jobs, livelihoods and lives.

Just Transition and Climate Justice in Sub-Saharan Africa will be an important read for policymakers as well as for researchers in the fields of climate justice, environmental law, African and environmental studies.

Contents

PART I

1 Climate Justice and Just Transition in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Prologue

Philani Moyo, Willice O. Abuya and Gabriel Botchwey

2 Just Transition in South Africa: Ideological Contradictions, Contested Policy and Practice

Philani Moyo

3 Mapping Climate Finance and Governance Mechanisms for a Just Transition in Uganda

Eric Mabonga

4 Climate Governance for Climate Justice in Ghana: Progress and Challenges

Thomas P Botchway and Emmanuel Letsyo

PART II

5 The Climate Change-Mining Nexus: Decarbonisation for a Just Transition in Kenya's Extractive Industry

Willice O. Abuya

6 Organised Labour and Just Energy Transition in South Africa and Zimbabwe: Is a Worker-Centred Transition Possible in the Coal Value-Chain?

Samukele Hadebe and Philani Moyo

7 Climate Action and the Just Transition in Ghana: Experiences and Evidence in Mining, Water and Forestry Sectors

Gabriel Botchwey

8 Intersecting Climate Resilient Development and Just Energy Transition Strategies in Zimbabwe

Cornelias Ncube and Philani Moyo

PART III

9 Adaptation in Coastal Areas of Ghana: Opportunities and Challenges for a Just Transition

Blessing Charuka, Donatus B Angnuureng, Rael Adhiambo, Godwin Tutu, Nanabanyin Ekumah, Emuobonuvie G Ayeta, Richmond Korang and Denis W Aheto

10 Climate and Gender Justice in Eswatini: Opportunities and Omissions Towards a Just Transition

Sipho F Mamba, Thabo Ndlovu and Cornelias Ncube

11 Climate Change and Education System Disruptions in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Review

John M Ongubo

12 Topical yet an Afterthought: Media Coverage of Just Transition in Malawi and Zambia

Nhlanhla Ngwenya and Tabani Moyo