Global equity and sustainable development of countries is at the core of the Paris Agreement, yet inequalities between wealthy and poor countries, as well as among individuals within countries continue to increase. Inequality poses a significant challenge to achieving the goals of the agreement (Chancel et al. 2022). This inequality is very obvious in matters related to the energy transition, for example the speed of renewable energy additions or access to electricity. A Paris-compatible transition must counter this reality and ensure the equitable participation of all in a zero-emission future.

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