ENSEMBLE, NOUS POUVONS TRANSFORMER LE SYSTÈME ÉNERGÉTIQUE

This manifesto by Friends of the Earth International calls for a radical transformation of the global energy system, moving away from a profit-driven model toward 'energy sovereignty' and climate justice. It advocates for energy to be treated as a common good, the universal right to energy sufficiency, and a transition to 100% renewable energy that is decentralized, community-controlled, and equitable between the Global North and South.

• The document argues that the current economic model, based on the commodification and privatization of nature, has led to ecological and social crises. It calls for a complete 'system change' rather than minor adjustments, aiming to build a society based on equality, people's sovereignty, and social, economic, environmental, and gender justice.
• Energy is defined as a 'common good' rather than a marketable product. The manifesto asserts that access to energy is a fundamental human right and a prerequisite for living with dignity. It opposes the 'financialization of nature,' where environmental services are turned into economic assets for profit.
• The concept of 'energy sufficiency' is proposed as a middle ground between energy poverty and overconsumption. It advocates for universal access to enough energy for a dignified life while eliminating waste and the excessive consumption of elites and large corporations.
• The manifesto demands a transition to 100% renewable energy, requiring the rapid phase-out of fossil fuels and an absolute ban on new polluting energy projects, including nuclear power, large dams, industrial biomass, and waste incineration.
• Renewable technology should be small-scale, decentralized, and climate-resilient to avoid the pitfalls of large-scale plants, such as land grabbing and biodiversity loss. The document emphasizes that the Global North must transfer technology and knowledge to the Global South without intellectual property restrictions.
• Energy sovereignty and energy democracy are central demands, meaning that the production and use of energy should be controlled by the people. This includes the right of communities to 'free, prior and informed consent' regarding energy installations on their lands.
• A 'just transition' is required to protect the rights and livelihoods of energy sector workers and their communities. This involves high levels of participation in retraining and the creation of high-quality jobs in low-carbon sectors.
• The document highlights a 'climate debt' owed by developed nations to developing ones due to historical emissions. It calls for significant financial transfers from the North to the South, suggesting innovative funding sources like a financial transaction tax or the elimination of tax havens.
• Climate justice is presented as inseparable from social and gender justice. The manifesto notes that women, indigenous peoples, and people of color are disproportionately affected by climate change and are often excluded from energy decision-making processes.

APA

Cadena, L., Broom, F., Ali, A., Bhatnagar, D., Shaw, S., & Schiffer, A. (2018). ENSEMBLE, NOUS POUVONS TRANSFORMER LE SYSTÈME ÉNERGÉTIQUE. Friends of the Earth International. https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/People-Power-Now-manifesto-FR.pdf

Chicago

Cadena, Lucy, Fiona Broom, Ahlyah Ali, Dipti Bhatnagar, Sara Shaw, and Anne Schiffer. ENSEMBLE, NOUS POUVONS TRANSFORMER LE SYSTÈME ÉNERGÉTIQUE. Friends of the Earth International, 2018. https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/People-Power-Now-manifesto-FR.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{cadena2018ensemble, author = {Cadena, Lucy and Broom, Fiona and Ali, Ahlyah and Bhatnagar, Dipti and Shaw, Sara and Schiffer, Anne}, title = {{ENSEMBLE, NOUS POUVONS TRANSFORMER LE SYSTÈME ÉNERGÉTIQUE}}, institution = {Friends of the Earth International}, year = {2018}, month = nov, url = {https://www.foei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/People-Power-Now-manifesto-FR.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }