4. Explaining the importance of Energy Poverty and Vulnerability

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This course is designed to help you understand the concept of energy poverty and the vulnerability of specific social groups to energy insecurity.

It will cover the causes of energy poverty, its socio-economic impacts, and the importance of addressing these issues through effective policy-making.

The course will also highlight how energy poverty enhances inequality and social injustice, and how policymakers can implement practical solutions to combat energy poverty in their regions.

What Will You Learn?

  • Energy poverty
  • How to recognize the social and economic consequences of energy poverty and its impact on the vulnerable groups
  • How energy poverty affects economy and society

Course Content

Explaining the importance of Energy Poverty and Vulnerability (Part 1)
Definition: a) Energy Poverty - Lack of access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy, b) Energy Vulnerability: The susceptibility of certain populations (e.g. low-income, elderly, rural, disabled) to energy insecurity Energy inequality and its impact on quality of life. Examples in everyday life ( e.g., Households without electricity, reliance on unsafe fuels - e.g., wood, charcoal) Explaining its importance to society: It affects education, healthcare, economic opportunities, and social development.

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Explaining the importance of Energy Poverty and Vulnerability (Part 2)
Definition: a) Energy Poverty - Lack of access to affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy, b) Energy Vulnerability: The susceptibility of certain populations (e.g. low-income, elderly, rural, disabled) to energy insecurity Energy inequality and its impact on quality of life. Examples in everyday life ( e.g., Households without electricity, reliance on unsafe fuels - e.g., wood, charcoal) Explaining its importance to society: It affects education, healthcare, economic opportunities, and social development.

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