JUNT@S PODEMOS TRANSFORMAR EL S ISTEMA ENERGÉT ICO

This manifesto by Friends of the Earth International calls for a systemic transformation of the global energy system to achieve energy sovereignty and climate justice. It argues that the current economic model, based on privatization and the commodification of nature, has led to ecological and social crises. The document outlines ten key demands, emphasizing that energy should be treated as a common good rather than a commodity, and advocating for a transition to 100% renewable energy that is decentralized, community-controlled, and socially just.

• The document argues that a complete system change is necessary because the current economic model of extracting and distributing natural resources has led to a social and ecological crisis. This transformation requires moving away from the commodification and privatization of nature toward a model of environmental, social, and economic justice.
• Energy is defined as a common good and a basic human right, rather than a commodity for corporate profit. The manifesto highlights that approximately 1.1 billion people globally lack access to electricity, and argues that the sun and wind should not be exploited for business profit.
• The concept of 'energy sufficiency' is proposed as a balance between energy poverty and excessive consumption. It calls for universal access to sufficient energy for a dignified life while ending the energy waste and overconsumption of elites and corporations.
• The manifesto demands that developed countries pay their 'climate debt' to the Global South through significant financial transfers. It notes that the Green Climate Fund received $6.6 billion as of June 2018, which it describes as a fraction of what is needed; for example, it claims the US alone would need to pay $809.72 billion by 2030 for its fair share of mitigation.
• A transition to 100% renewable energy is demanded, which must include the rapid phase-out of fossil fuels and a total ban on new 'dirty energy' projects, including nuclear power, large dams, industrial biofuels, and waste incineration.
• The document advocates for decentralized, small-scale renewable technologies to avoid 'green land grabbing' and the inefficiencies of centralized grids. It emphasizes that these technologies should be locally appropriate and free from intellectual property rights to ensure accessibility in the Global South.
• Energy sovereignty and democracy are defined as the right of peoples and communities to own and control their energy production and use. This includes the right to free, prior, and informed consent for any new energy infrastructure.
• A 'just transition' is required to protect the rights and livelihoods of energy sector workers and their communities. This involves ensuring high levels of unionization and providing training for workers to move into new, low-carbon sectors.
• The manifesto identifies significant obstacles to community-led energy, including unfavorable government policies, lack of public resources, and the political power of fossil fuel monopolies. It calls for the end of subsidies for dirty energy and the removal of harmful trade agreements.
• Climate justice is linked to social justice, requiring a world free from patriarchy, racism, and other structural oppressions. The document highlights that women, indigenous peoples, and people of color are disproportionately affected by climate change and are often excluded from energy decision-making.

APA

Cadena, L., Broom, F., Ali, A., Bhatnagar, D., Shaw, S., & Schiffer, A. (2018). JUNT@S PODEMOS TRANSFORMAR EL S ISTEMA ENERGÉT ICO. Friends of the Earth International. https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Manifiesto-Soberanía-Energética-Ya-Español.pdf

Chicago

Cadena, Lucy, Fiona Broom, Ahlyah Ali, Dipti Bhatnagar, Sara Shaw, and Anne Schiffer. JUNT@S PODEMOS TRANSFORMAR EL S ISTEMA ENERGÉT ICO. Friends of the Earth International, 2018. https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Manifiesto-Soberanía-Energética-Ya-Español.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{cadena2018junts, author = {Cadena, Lucy and Broom, Fiona and Ali, Ahlyah and Bhatnagar, Dipti and Shaw, Sara and Schiffer, Anne}, title = {{JUNT@S PODEMOS TRANSFORMAR EL S ISTEMA ENERGÉT ICO}}, institution = {Friends of the Earth International}, year = {2018}, month = nov, url = {https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Manifiesto-Soberanía-Energética-Ya-Español.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }