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Raphael Heffron

Professor Raphael Heffron is an academic specializing in Energy Law, Justice, and Sustainability at the Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, France. He is a leading global voice on the Just Transition with over 200 publications.

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Field of expertise
  • Capacity building for public authorities, SMEs and social partners
  • Green economic diversification
  • Clean energy and hydrogen projects
  • Research and innovation
  • Project identification, development and management
  • Social inclusion, gender & societal impacts
  • Up- and reskilling, education and workforce transitions
Country of residence
  • France
Languages
  • English

Professor Raphael Heffron is researcher and practitioner specializing in Energy Law, Justice, and Sustainability at the Université de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, France. Awarded the Jean Monnet Professorship by the European Commission for his contributions to the Just Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy, he stands as a leading global voice with over 200 publications in this area. He provided expert advice on energy policy to major international bodies, including the EU, UN, and World Bank. His current work focuses on applying justice principles into the just transition to a low-carbon economy, and has been cited by the US, Colombia and South African governments. Professor Heffron has also worked with energy companies and local governments on implementing justice considerations to new energy and infrastructure development projects.

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