Fighting for a Just Transition

Abstract

This article posits a Just Transition framework as a useful lens for the next phase of clean energy advocacy in Yucatán, and in Mexico as a whole. This framework is the product of collaboration between a coalition of U.S.-based advocates and frontline community groups who believe that the transition away from fossil fuels requires more than a fuel switch — it requires a complete reimagining of the economy. A Just Transition requires resistance; advocates, academics, and community members must fight to stay informed about proposed and ongoing development. It also requires rethinking and realigning the existing system of power and governance and elevating marginalized voices.

Keywords: Energy Justice, Yucatan Peninsula, Mexico