The Future of a Just Transition in Ukraine: Perceptions in Coal Mining Towns
A 2020 study which analyzes how residents in seven coal mining towns in Donetsk Oblast — Dobropillya, Myrnohrad, Novohrodivka, Pokrovsk, Vuhledar, Selydove, and Toretsk — view the development of their region and of their own towns in the face of upcoming mine closures.
[Originally posted at https://library.fes.de/pdf-files/bueros/ukraine/17034-20201218.pdf]
The EBRD Just Transition Initiative: Sharing the Benefits of a Green Economy Transition and Protecting Vulnerable Countries, Regions and People from Falling Behind
A 2020 report by EBRD’s ‘just transition’ initiative which aims to ensure the benefits of a green economy transition while protecting vulnerable countries, regions and people from falling behind.
[Originally posted at https://www.ebrd.com/just-transition]
Empowering People and Ensuring Inclusiveness and Equality
A 2019 report which provides framework for achieving sustainable, more equal and resilient societies.
[Originally posted at https://sustainabledevelopment.un.org/content/documents/29203wtumg_english_full_text.pdf]
The Coal Transition: Mitigating Social and Labor Impacts
A 2021 paper which argues that while challenges resulting from the coal transition should not be minimized, the sound management of job displacements can contribute to mitigating the social consequences, strengthen morale and productivity, and improve the efficiency of structural change.
[Originally posted at https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/bitstream/handle/10986/35617/The-Coal-Transition-Mitigating-Social-and-Labor-Impacts.pdf?sequence=1]
Prospects for a Socially Just Energy Transition in Viet Nam: 2021 and Beyond
A 2021 paper which is an update of a 2017 publication written for the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung (FES) in Viet Nam on a Socially Just Energy Transition in Viet Nam. This energy transition must deliver a large part of Viet Nam’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions mitigation, provide access to clean energy for all, and create opportunities for decent jobs and micro-businesses for the rural poor, women and ethnic minorities.
[Originally posted at https://library.fes.de/pdf-files/bueros/vietnam/18201-20210907.pdf]
Just Transitions: Histories and Futures in a Post-COVID World
A 2020 article which provides an overview of the history and current status of ‘just transitions’.
[Originally posted at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2214629620302437]
A Green Economy Transition Program for South Korea
A 2022 study which outlines a workable climate stabilization framework for South Korea, building from the government’s own Green New Deal program as well as a number of related research studies, written by both government agencies and a range of independent researchers.
[Originally posted at https://peri.umass.edu/economists/robert-pollin/item/1594-a-green-economy-transition-program-for-south-korea]
Measuring the Socioeconomic Impacts of Climate Policies to Guide NDC Enhancement and a Just Transition
A 2021 study which analyzes the impacts of Nigeria’s climate policies on employment, GDP and emissions in keeping with revised national determined contributions (NDCs).
[Originally posted at https://climatepromise.undp.org/research-and-reports/nigeria-measuring-socioeconomic-impacts-climate-policies-guide-ndc-enhancement]
Net Zero Business Models for a Just Transition
A 2022 study which assess net zero business models and determine how they can be better aligned with the ‘just transition’.
[Originally posted at https://www.ukri.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/IUK-140122-NetZeroBusinessModelsJustTransition.pdf]
Skills Development and Inclusivity for Clean Energy Transitions
A 2022 report which compiles a collection of case studies from around that world that showcase programmes designed to address skills development of workforces for energy transitions.
[Originally posted at https://iea.blob.core.windows.net/assets/953c5393-2c5b-4746-bf8e-016332380221/Skillsdevelopmentandinclusivityforcleanenergytransitions.pdf]
Just Transition: Creating New Jobs for a Decarbonized Society
A 2021 report which highlights examples of national, regional and local ‘just transition’ happening all over the world.
[Originally posted at https://www.kikonet.org/eng/just-transition-report]
Jobs After Coal: A Just Transition for New Zealand Communities
A 2015 report which outlines the planning process for a ‘just transition’ away from coal to new industries and new jobs, where communities are
supported to take control of their own future.
[Originally posted at https://coalactionnetworkaotearoa.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/jac_2015_final-low-res2.pdf]
Energy Poverty and Skills Related Aspects of the Just Transition of European Coal Regions – Overlaps and Data Gaps
A 2021 paper which takes a closer look at 35 regions in Europe with coal industry, impacted most by the combination of expected coal sector job losses until 2030, and already existing unemployment levels (as identified in Alves Dias et al., 2018).
[Originally posted at https://www.eceee.org/library/conference_proceedings/eceee_Summer_Studies/2021/4-monitoring-and-evaluation-for-a-wise-just-and-inclusive-transition/energy-poverty-and-skills-related-aspects-of-the-just-transition-of-european-coal-regions-overlaps-and-data-gaps/]
How Investors Can Help Deliver a Just Transition
A 2021 report which concludes that ambitious climate action could result in a net employment gain of 37 million jobs across the global economy by 2030.
[Originally posted at https://www.axa-im.com/news-and-experts-insights/investment-institute/sustainability/social/climate-change-how-investors-can-help-deliver-just-transition-0]
Future of Work for Climate Resilience in the Pacific Islands
A 2019 policy brief which highlights how the Pacific Islands are at a crossroads where better jobs can be developed in response to climate change.
[Originally posted at https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/—asia/—ro-bangkok/—ilo-suva/documents/publication/wcms_712546.pdf]
Green Growth Opportunities for Women and Youth in Urban Areas of Mozambique
A 2021 report which explores three questions, 1) Drawing on global evidence, but with a particular focus on green growth opportunities in
Africa, what are the key ‘green sectors’ that hold the most potential to generate employment or economic opportunities for women and youth in urban areas?; 2) What examples exist of interventions and best practices (or potentially interesting interventions) for promoting women and youth engagement in these sectors?; 3) In the drive toward a green economy, what options are there for MUVA to best support youth and women to make the most of these opportunities in urban areas of Mozambique?
[Originally posted at https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/967970/Query-58-green-growth-opportunities.pdf]