Exploring the Nexus of Climate Change, Energy Justice, and Sustainability

Abstract

This study provided a definitive analysis of the interconnections between climate change, energy justice, and sustainability using a systematic literature review (SLR). It employed a VOSviewer analysis using data from the Scopus (ScienceDirect) database to analyse a co-occurrence of 2,108 keywords. The analysis included only those with a minimum of five occurrences, up to a maximum of 88, to ensure the highest level of accuracy and precision. The study used the Association Strength Method to emphasize co-occurrence keywords and generate visual networks based on title and abstract. A total of 89 items were divided into five clusters, with a total link strength of 801. Smaller clusters were excluded, ensuring each cluster contained at least ten items. The VOSviewer analysis identified five key clusters: climate change and sustainability (red), energy justice and policy (yellow), just transition and regional aspects (blue), health, inequality, and policy (green), and environmental degradation and democracy (purple). The findings reveal a significant interconnection between climate change, energy justice, and sustainability. While progress toward green energy is linked to rising threats posed by climate change, challenges remain. This research highlights the complex interplay of these issues and offers insights for future policy and research directions.