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ENVI5706: Governing Just Energy Transitions
2027 unit information
To avoid the full catastrophic impacts of climate change, a profound change towards renewable energy systems is required. These renewable energy transitions are unfolding around the world, but with uneven costs and benefits. This Unit focuses on methods and mechanisms for ensuring energy transitions are just, fair, democratic and orderly in Australia, our region and beyond. Drawing from interdisciplinary approaches across Environmental and Social Sciences, students will gain an understanding of: i) theories of environmental, energy and climate justice, ii) Indigenous rights and solutions; iii) and methodologies of co-designing and leading community and placed-based change and environmental repair and remediation. These insights will be applied to key case studies in onshore and offshore renewable energy development and critical minerals mining. Students will be empowered with a just energy transition toolkit that centres the needs of people, and their livelihoods, communities and landscapes.
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| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Geosciences Academic Operations |
| Credit points | 6 |
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