Putting people and inclusivity at the centre of all clean energy transitions plays a crucial role in effectively implementing energy and climate policies. It also presents an important opportunity to address existing socio-economic inequalities.

As we approach a turning point for energy investment, with expenditures on clean energy technologies significantly outpacing spending on fossil fuels for the first time, governments should seize the moment, developing comprehensive policies that address climate action, poverty reduction and inequality simultaneously. Equality and inclusion must also be built into clean energy policies to mitigate the risk of disproportionate or unintended consequences for certain segments of society.

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