This document provides a framework that renewable energy developers and affected communities can use to ensure that new renewable energy and electric infrastructure projects provide “people-positive” outcomes and avoid social harms.
As part of the Global Initiative for Nature, Grids and Renewables (GINGR), SEI experts generated a document to be used as a design-stage assessment that guides users through the process of developing and overseeing new renewable energy and electric infrastructure projects that provide community benefits and attain social acceptance.
This framework covers due diligence, public engagement and human rights elements that can mitigate adverse outcomes of renewable energy projects and help them achieve lasting success in the context of each affected community.
Perspective / SEI experts highlight the inequalities that must be considered ahead of developing critical minerals mining sites throughout the world.
Feature / SEI researchers explore the experiences and challenges of community advisors, who play a vital role in advancing a just energy transition.
Media advisory / SEI researchers will be on site at the climate COP31 in Antalya, Türkiye, from 9 to 20 November, to offer expert commentary and analysis on central topics.
