Introduction – beyond green promises: sustainable energy transition and social justice

Julius  Omokhudu Irene; Bridget  Nneka Irene; Regina Frank; Kingsley Obi Omeihe

doi:10.1108/978-1-83708-812-620251001

Introduction – beyond green promises: sustainable energy transition and social justice

Julius Omokhudu Irene
, Bridget Nneka Irene
, Regina Frank
, Kingsley Obi Omeihe

School of Business and Creative Industries

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To date, scholars have not fully or exhaustively addressed many of the gaps in the global discourse on sustainable energy transitions and social justice. Those who have attempted to engage with these issues have often done so from perspectives that reflect their own assumptions and priorities, while neglecting other contexts that may not align with their frameworks. While this is understandable, we believe much of the progress made thus far has followed a well-worn path, often at the expense of exploring alternative approaches. For us, the priority and shared interest lie in shifting the focus to the Global South.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Emerald Handbook of Sustainable Energy Transition and Social Justice
Subtitle of host publication	Contemporary Issues and Debates in the Global South
Publisher	Emerald Publishing
Chapter	1
Volume	2
ISBN (Print)	9781837088126
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83708-812-620251001
Publication status	Published - 2025

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Name	New Frontiers in African Business and Society
Publisher	Emerald Publishing

UN SDGs

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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

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Omokhudu Irene, J., Nneka Irene, B., Frank, R., & Omeihe, K. O. (2025). Introduction – beyond green promises: sustainable energy transition and social justice. In The Emerald Handbook of Sustainable Energy Transition and Social Justice: Contemporary Issues and Debates in the Global South (Vol. 2). (New Frontiers in African Business and Society). Emerald Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83708-812-620251001

Omokhudu Irene, Julius ; Nneka Irene, Bridget ; Frank, Regina et al. / Introduction – beyond green promises : sustainable energy transition and social justice. The Emerald Handbook of Sustainable Energy Transition and Social Justice: Contemporary Issues and Debates in the Global South. Vol. 2 Emerald Publishing, 2025. (New Frontiers in African Business and Society).

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Omokhudu Irene, J, Nneka Irene, B, Frank, R & Omeihe, KO 2025, Introduction – beyond green promises: sustainable energy transition and social justice. in The Emerald Handbook of Sustainable Energy Transition and Social Justice: Contemporary Issues and Debates in the Global South. vol. 2, New Frontiers in African Business and Society, Emerald Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1108/978-1-83708-812-620251001

Introduction – beyond green promises: sustainable energy transition and social justice. / Omokhudu Irene, Julius; Nneka Irene, Bridget ; Frank, Regina et al.
The Emerald Handbook of Sustainable Energy Transition and Social Justice: Contemporary Issues and Debates in the Global South. Vol. 2 Emerald Publishing, 2025. (New Frontiers in African Business and Society).

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Omokhudu Irene J, Nneka Irene B, Frank R, Omeihe KO. Introduction – beyond green promises: sustainable energy transition and social justice. In The Emerald Handbook of Sustainable Energy Transition and Social Justice: Contemporary Issues and Debates in the Global South. Vol. 2. Emerald Publishing. 2025. (New Frontiers in African Business and Society). doi: 10.1108/978-1-83708-812-620251001

Introduction – beyond green promises: sustainable energy transition and social justice

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