Energy poverty and climate change

Mduduzi Biyase and Ntokozo Nzimande

Chapter 47 in Elgar Encyclopedia of Energy Economics, 2025, pp 180-183 from Edward Elgar Publishing

Abstract: This entry examines the intersection of energy poverty and climate change, highlighting how energy poverty remains a critical yet often overlooked issue. Energy poverty, defined as the lack of access to efficient energy sources like electricity, disproportionately affects developing countries and exacerbates overall poverty. High energy costs, poor energy performance of buildings and appliances, and low income are identified as primary causes. The analysis emphasizes the severe impact of global conflicts on energy prices and availability, particularly for vulnerable populations in regions such as sub-Saharan Africa. The authors advocate for targeted policies, reliable data collection, and increased investment, including foreign aid and private sector involvement, to address energy poverty. The entry underscores the importance of recognizing energy poverty within legislative frameworks to facilitate effective interventions, and highlights the significant role of the Sustainable Development Goals in eradicating energy poverty by 2030.

Keywords: Energy Poverty; Climate Change; Developing Countries; Sustainable Development; Energy Access (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
ISBN: 9781035310364
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