identifying harm, assigning responsibility, protecting those affected, repairing damage, preventing future occurrences and providing a crucial foundation for seeking justice. It encompasses various forms of harm (economic, environmental, and social) and includes all stakeholders, including individuals, communities, and the environment. By providing a secure and structured platform for dialogue, restorative justice allows for diverse perspectives, challenging conversations and action for a just and sustainable world. Raphael J Heffron is a Barrister-at-Law and Professor in Energy Justice and the Social Contract at the Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, E2S UPPA, CNRS-TREE laboratory, Pau, France. Mohammad Hazrati is a post-doctoral researcher at Université de Pau et des Pays de l'Adour, E2S UPPA, CNRS-TREE laboratory, and is part of the Energy Justice & the Social Contract research team. |