Hacia una transición energética justa para un mundo sano sin combustibles fósiles

The document argues that transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable energy must prioritize social and ecological justice to avoid replicating centralized power structures. It highlights that such a transition could prevent millions of premature deaths annually by reducing air pollution and eliminating occupational hazards for energy workers. The briefing outlines a framework for 'healthy cities' and 'healthy economies,' emphasizing the need to redirect fossil fuel subsidies toward clean energy and health protection. Key recommendations include inclusive decision-making, mandatory health impact monitoring for new energy investments, and the restoration of nature and health damaged during the fossil fuel era.

• The transition to a fossil-fuel-free society could prevent millions of premature deaths every year by eliminating air pollution, which is primarily linked to non-communicable diseases.
• Fossil fuel-based energy systems are the primary driver of global greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for nearly 75% of the total.
• Air pollution from fossil fuels is a major cause of mortality; the WHO estimates 7 million annual deaths from air pollution, while other research suggests fossil fuel combustion alone may cause 8 million deaths.
• Global fossil fuel subsidies reached $607 billion in 2021; the document asserts these funds could instead finance 7.5 times the global energy access financing gap.
• A just energy transition should not merely replace centralized fossil fuel systems with low-carbon versions that benefit existing companies, but should instead implement decentralized ownership and diverse technologies.
• The document recommends mandatory health impact assessments for the entire lifecycle of renewable energy minerals—extraction, processing, and disposal—to prevent new social and environmental harms.

APA

Global Climate and Health Alliance (2022). Hacia una transición energética justa para un mundo sano sin combustibles fósiles. https://climateandhealthalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HCN-A-Just-Energy-Transition-for-a-healthy-fossil-fuel-free-world-BD-SP.pdf

Chicago

Global Climate and Health Alliance. Hacia una transición energética justa para un mundo sano sin combustibles fósiles. 2022. https://climateandhealthalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HCN-A-Just-Energy-Transition-for-a-healthy-fossil-fuel-free-world-BD-SP.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{globalclimateandhealthalliance2022hacia, author = {{Global Climate and Health Alliance}}, title = {{Hacia una transición energética justa para un mundo sano sin combustibles fósiles}}, institution = {Global Climate and Health Alliance}, year = {2022}, month = sep, url = {https://climateandhealthalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HCN-A-Just-Energy-Transition-for-a-healthy-fossil-fuel-free-world-BD-SP.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }