Energy transition is not only a technological challenge, but also a social and regional one. Its effective implementation depends on how decarbonization processes are integrated into local communities and how those communities participate, benefit, and are taken into account in decision-making. Regional frameworks such as Ministerial Decision LV-D-581 have placed the need to move toward a transition that is just, and not merely rapid or technically feasible on the agenda for Latin America and the Caribbean.
The region faces the common challenge of building collaborative governance models, that integrate citizen participation, the territorial integration of energy projects, and the equitable distribution of their benefits. Making progress in these areas requires not only political will but also concrete monitoring mechanisms that allow for measuring progress toward a just energy transition over time.
The dialogue will bring together government and civil society representatives from the region to jointly reflect on the common challenges and opportunities regarding a just energy transition in local communities. Drawing on a regional perspective and specific case studies, the discussion will seek to identify shared lessons and points of agreement between both sectors, as well as the elements necessary to move toward a transition that recognizes and strengthens the role of communities in this process.
