Dismantling Green Colonialism: Energy and Climate Justice in the Arab Region

The Arab region is a focus of world politics, with authoritarian regimes, fossil fuel reserves, and histories of colonialism and imperialism. This book explores the importance of fighting for a just energy transition and climate justice, exposing policies and practices that protect global and local political elites, multinational corporations, and military regimes. It highlights a class-conscious approach to climate justice that is necessary for our survival.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 320 pages
Publication date: 20 October 2023
Publisher: Pluto Press

The Arab region is a captivating and complex area of global politics, characterized by authoritarian regimes, vast fossil fuel reserves, and a rich history of colonialism and imperialism. It is also a region with immense potential for harnessing green energy resources, making it a focal point of attention in the world of energy transition. However, this potential is often hindered by resource-grabbing and (neo)colonial agendas, which seek to exploit the region's resources for personal gain.

In this collection of essays, esteemed writers delve into the Arab region, exploring its potential for energy transition while highlighting the challenges posed by resource-grabbing and (neo)colonial agendas. They shed light on the importance of fighting for a just energy transition and climate justice, exposing policies and practices that protect global and local political elites, multinational corporations, and military regimes.

The writers cover a wide range of countries within the Arab region, including Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Sudan, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Palestine. They challenge Eurocentrism and advocate for a class-conscious approach to climate justice, recognizing that the impacts of climate change are not evenly distributed and that marginalized communities often bear the greatest burden.

The essays in this collection offer valuable insights into the complex dynamics of the Arab region, its political structures, and the challenges faced by its citizens. They provide a roadmap for promoting a just and sustainable energy transition, while also advocating for climate justice and social equity. By highlighting the importance of a class-conscious approach to climate justice, the writers in this collection make a compelling case for why a just energy transition is not only necessary for the survival of the Arab region but also for the well-being of people around the world.

Weight: 346g
Dimension: 139 x 216 x 25 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780745349213