Just Transitions: Gender and Power in India’s Climate Politics
Book, 2023

This book turns critical feminist scrutiny on national climate policies in India and examines what transition might really mean for marginalized groups in the country. A vision of “just transitions” is increasingly being used by activists and groups to ensure that pathways towards sustainable futures are equitable and inclusive. Exploring this concept, this volume provides a feminist study of what it would take to ensure just transitions in India where gender, in relation to its interesting dimensions of power, is at the centre of analysis. With case studies on climate mitigation and adaptation from different parts of India, the book brings together academics, practitioners and policymakers who provide commentary on sectors including agriculture, forestry and renewables. Overall, the book has relevance far beyond India’s borders, as India’s attempt to deal with its diverse population makes it a key litmus test for countries seeking to transition against a backdrop of inequality both in the Global North and South. This volume will be of great interest to students and scholars of climate policy, gender studies, sustainable development and development studies more broadly.

Author

Seema Arora-Jonsson

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU)

Kavya Michael

Chalmers, Technology Management and Economics, Environmental Systems Analysis

Manish Kumar Shrivastava

The Energy and Resources Institute India (TERI)

Subject Categories

Gender Studies

Social Sciences Interdisciplinary

DOI

10.4324/9781003048374

ISBN

9781000969580

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Latest update

10/6/2023