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Spatialising the gender-energy nexus for sustainable urban transitions
This seminar will be held in a hybrid format. To join this seminar online, please register through this link: Register Here
Abstract
Gender equity and spatial justice are critically underexplored dimensions within energy studies, particularly in the Global South. Building on extensive field research from both affluent neighbourhoods and low-income areas in Pakistan, this talk aims to unpack the intricate ways in which energy consumption and spatial dynamics are gendered across domestic settings, open/public spaces, and workplaces. The research presented reveals the multifaceted impact of infrastructural deficiencies and gendered disparities on women in diverse roles, making the case for gender-responsive and intersectional approaches to achieve sustainable and equitable energy transitions.
Biography
Dr Rihab Khalid is a feminist energy researcher, specialising in problem-driven and human-centred research in sustainable energy, climate and housing infrastructure. She primarily investigates the intersections between gender equity, energy access, and spatial justice, operating at the nexus of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals 5, 7, and 11. Dr Khalid currently serves as a Research Associate with the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) programme at Loughborough University. Dr Khalid holds a PhD in Architecture from the University of Cambridge, where she also completed a three-year post-doctoral fellowship. She currently also serves as an Associate Editor at the Buildings & Cities journal and is a visiting fellow at the Global Sustainability Institute at Anglia Ruskin University, UK.