The Rise of Restorative Justice in the Energy Transition and for Climate Mitigation - Hardcover

by Raphael J. Heffron (Author), Mohammad Hazrati (Author)

The book presents the importance of restorative justice in today's energy transition across the world. It emphasizes the importance of a fair, equitable and inclusive shift towards a low-carbon economy. It recognizes climate change as the primary global challenge and advocates for an urgent and comprehensive energy transition where restorative justice is centrally utilised. Restorative justice focuses on identifying harm, assigning responsibility, protecting those affected, repairing damage, preventing future occurrences and providing a crucial foundation for seeking justice. It encompasses various forms of harm (economic, environmental, and social) and includes all stakeholders, including individuals, communities, and the environment. By providing a secure and structured platform for dialogue, restorative justice allows for diverse perspectives, challenging conversations and action for a just and sustainable world.

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The book presents the importance of restorative justice in today's energy transition across the world. It emphasizes the importance of a fair, equitable and inclusive shift towards a low-carbon economy. It recognizes climate change as the primary global challenge and advocates for an urgent and comprehensive energy transition where restorative justice is centrally utilised. Restorative justice focuses on identifying harm, assigning responsibility, protecting those affected, repairing damage, preventing future occurrences and providing a crucial foundation for seeking justice. It encompasses various forms of harm (economic, environmental, and social) and includes all stakeholders, including individuals, communities, and the environment. By providing a secure and structured platform for dialogue, restorative justice allows for diverse perspectives, challenging conversations and action for a just and sustainable world.

Raphael J Heffron is a Barrister-at-Law and Professor in Energy Justice and the Social Contract at the Universit? de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, E2S UPPA, CNRS-TREE laboratory, Pau, France.

Mohammad Hazrati is a post-doctoral researcher at Universit? de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, E2S UPPA, CNRS-TREE laboratory, and is part of the Energy Justice & the Social Contract research team.

Author Biography

Raphael J Heffron is a Barrister-at-Law and Professor in Energy Justice and the Social Contract at the Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, E2S UPPA, CNRS-TREE laboratory, Pau, France.

Louis de Fontenelle is Associate Professor and Co-Chair of Energy Justice and the Social Contract at the Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, E2S UPPA, CNRS-TREE laboratory, Pau, France.

Mohammad Hazrati is a post-doctoral researcher at Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, E2S UPPA, CNRS-TREE laboratory, and is part of the Energy Justice & the Social Contract research team.