Julius Irene- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior Research Fellow at The Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium
Julius Irene
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior Research Fellow at The Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium
Energy, Environment, Sustainability Transitions
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Introduction
My research explores the intersection of people, place and the energy transitions, examining how communities, policymakers, and practitioners drive a more just, inclusive and place- based energy futures.
Current institution
The Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium
Current position
- Senior Research Fellow
Additional affiliations
May 2023 - December 2023
Position
- Research Fellow
Description
- Conducting transdisciplinary research in Environment and Behavior (EAB)
February 2023 - May 2024
The Africa centre for strategy and policy
Position
- Senior Fellow and Associate Director
Education
January 2017 - November 2021
Field of study
- Geography of energy systems, environmental sociology, sustainability Innovation
August 2011 - October 2013
May 1988 - October 1992
Publications
Publications (10)
To date, scholars have not fully or exhaustively addressed many of the gaps in the global discourse on sustainable energy transitions and social justice. Those who have attempted to engage with these issues have often done so from perspectives that reflect their own assumptions and priorities, while neglecting other contexts that may not align with...
In recent years, change in behaviour towards the environment has gained prominence as a policy tool to influence positive environmental value. Simultaneously, the role played by social identity in promoting pro-environmental action is gaining recognition. Within this work, the intersection between collective group identity and environmental behavio...
We are excited to announce the call for chapter contributions to the highly anticipated book 'Digital Transformation, Environmental Sustainability and Wellbeing in the Global South.' This pioneering publication aims to gather diverse insights and analysis into challenges that sustainability strategies pose to the livelihoods and wellbeing of people...
We are excited to announce the call for chapter contributions to Emerald's Handbook on Decolonising Sustainability, Energy Transition and Social Justice: A Global South Perspective' The editors are pleased to welcome submissions from a wide range of contributors.
Submission Guidelines:
Authors should submit abstracts of proposed chapters, not exce...
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In recent years, change in behaviour towards the environment has gained prominence as a policy tool to influence positive environmental value. Simultaneously, the role played by social identity in promoting pro-environmental action is gaining recognition. Within this work, the intersection between collective group identity and environmental behavio...
This study explored the influence of regime actors to shape the directionality of sustainability transitions. Sustainability transitions are not only limited to system design and development but an interaction of incumbent actors and path-dependent mechanisms. Policymakers may develop a strategy to steer the application of sociotechnical innovation...
The emergence of shale gas development in the global energy landscape depicts a critical energy innovation of the 21st century. Shale gas development has significant benefits when developed sustainably; however, the shale technology is known to induce unintended impacts on the local environment. Much study has focused on explaining responses at the...
