Energy and Environmental Justice in China: Literature Review and Research Agenda

Energy and environmental justice (EEJ) is an interdisciplinary field of study that examines the social, economic, political dimensions energy transitions. Studying EEJ in China crucial as country accelerates its transition towards sustainability carbon neutrality, highlighting need for development more equitable policies. This paper offers a comprehensive review academic research on Chinese context. Our indicates scholarship has identified instances injustice China's ecological transitions highlighted specific characteristics, including regional disparities, urban-rural inequality, disproportionate impact migrant populations. However, tendency to apply Western principles (e.g., distributive, recognition, procedural justice) undermines appreciation diverse contextual interpretations justice-related China. Furthermore, there lack critical explores root causes The suggests future can advance theoretical by conducting cross-cultural studies, while also adopting approach foregrounds role power reproducing injustice. useful those interested researching social