by Youssef El Jai & Mark Aspinwall

In this podcast, we explore the issue of sustainability in the Global South as it pertains to the energy transition and the challenges faced in implementing policies. Drawing on Professor Aspinwall's work on Latin America, the discussion sheds light on the evolution of renewable energy adoption. The analysis emphasizes the importance of considering the specific needs of local populations and sharing information to ensure sufficient transparency beforehand, which can help build consensus about the transition. The experiences of these countries also underscore the importance of taking into account the conflicts that arise from differing perspectives on policy priorities and finding ways to implement policies despite these trade-offs.

This podcast episode was produced as part of the Jean Monnet Atlantic Network 2.0, with the support of the European Union's Erasmus+ Program. The opinions expressed in the recorded content are solely those of the authors, as such, neither the Agency nor the Commission can be held accountable for any use of the information it presents.