From September 13 to 15, we took part in the “II Summit of Women for Climate Justice”, held in Riohacha and in the community of Tekia (Maicao), as part of the panel “Perspectives from Women on a Just Energy Transition and the Territory: Rights, Gender, and Governance.”
In this space, we had the opportunity to connect and engage in dialogue with women from across the country. From them, we learned—among many things—that climate justice and just transitions:
Must be rooted in the respect, protection, and remedy of human rights (by business, government, and civil society actors) for people at the territorial level who are most severely affected by the climate crisis—such as women.
Must incorporate a gender and intersectional approach that acknowledges and seeks to overcome the gaps, inequalities, and injustices faced by women (including Indigenous, Afro-descendant, rural, young, and girls) in the context of the climate crisis and new projects related to just energy transitions.
Must promote the participation of women (Indigenous, Afro-descendant, rural, young, girls, and others) in decision-making spaces and in the life of their communities, in order to find solutions to the climate crisis, protect biodiversity, and care for the environment.
Must ensure an inclusive and safe civic space for territorial leadership, especially for women and LGBTQI+ individuals who have historically been impacted by gender-based violence, sexual violence, and other forms of violence due to their leadership roles in their communities.
It is also important to keep in mind that, according to the UN Working Group on Business and Human Rights, “women experience the adverse impacts of business activities differently and disproportionately and may face additional barriers in seeking effective remedies.” Therefore, it is essential that transitions arising from the climate crisis ensure compliance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, in order to be truly just.
We thank Barranquilla+20 and Yenilin Lubo for including us in this important conversation.
La Primera Conferencia Internacional para la Transición más allá de los Combustibles Fósiles realizada en Santa Marta, dejó una conversación más realista sobre la transición energética.
The First International Conference for a Transition Beyond Fossil Fuels, held in Santa Marta, Colombia, resulted in a more pragmatic and realistic dialogue regarding the energy transition.
In a context where sustainable finance has primarily advanced along the environmental dimension, at CREER we make a clear call: There is no sustainable transition without human rights at the center of financial decision-making.
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Report from the meeting with workers and trade unions
Testimony from workers and trade unions
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We analyze the governance and sustainability challenges that arise in the implementation of decentralized generation models. Our work focuses on researching how local associative structures interact with regulatory frameworks and human rights standards. Through applied research, we assess the risks of rent capture, internal decision-making conflicts, and the conditions necessary for these self-management schemes to guarantee equitable and transparent participation in the territory.
With a focus on responsible land management and respect for local livelihoods, at CREER we apply our technical expertise in the photovoltaic sector to promote a solar transition with social integrity. Through the analysis of rural environments, the strengthening of local governance, and the design of participation mechanisms, we seek to ensure that large-scale deployment in Latin America not only contributes to the energy mix, but also strengthens the social fabric. Our purpose is to lead due diligence models that ensure solar infrastructure coexists with food security, strategic ecosystems, and the productive vocations of each community.
