Resistance to Clean Energy Transitions in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

This rapid summary of evidence was prepared by the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) as a background briefing paper to inform a panel event and discussion: ‘Opposition and Resistance to Clean Energy Transition’ (24 October 2024). IDS has partnered with the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) to provide 12 research projects, funded through their Clean Energy for Development: A Call to Action (CEDCA) initiative, with knowledge translation and communications support. CEDCA is generating evidence to inform public policy reforms and innovations in support of a transformative clean energy transition where women and youth can play a key role in greening energy through micro, small and medium-sized enterprises. For more information on CEDCA go to: ce4dev.org.

This paper draws upon academic and grey literature identified through a search of Google and Google Scholar and may be used to understand the topic better before embarking on a more in-depth research project or to inform events and dialogues. This is not a systematic evidence synthesis or literature review.