Gender inequality, green transition and energy poverty: decent future for everyone?

Zvezdanović Lobanova, Jelena and Lobanov, Mikhail and Zvezdanović, Milan (2024) Gender inequality, green transition and energy poverty: decent future for everyone? In: Towards a Beter Future: Gender Equality, Cyberspace, and Law. Center for Scientific Research at the Faculty of Law – Kicevo, Bitola, Kicevo, Kičevo, pp. 118-131. ISBN 978-608-4670-30-8

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Abstract

The global energy crisis, which began in September 2021 and was further exacerbated by the Russia-Ukraine conflict, has led many people to experience increasing financial difficulties. Under the threat of energy shortages, this conflict has intensified inflationary pressures during the postCOVID-19 recovery and caused a cost-of-living crisis. Energy poverty has hit the most vulnerable groups the hardest, including women which are the largest energy consumers in households and have lower incomes than men. In addition, energy poverty deepens existing inequalities between men and women, as it further widens the gender pay gap, the gender pension gap, and limits women's employment opportunities compared to men due to their disproportionate caregiving responsibilities. Moreover, the energy crisis has brought to light the issue of women's position in energy policy, as it has a different impact on women and men

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