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Pursuing Clean Energy Equitably
A 2011 paper which explores the opportunities for a 'just transition' to low carbon and sustainable energy systems; one that addresses the current inequities in the distribution of energy benefits and their human and ecological costs. [Originally posted at https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2351464]
Bringing Social Equity into Low-carbon Investment: Why It Matters and Emerging Lessons
A 2011 paper which explores why social equity matters for a successful transition to a low-carbon energy economy. [Originally posted at https://base.socioeco.org/docs/carbon_equity_full_paper.pdf]
Green Jobs: An Estimation of the Direct Employment Potential of Greening the South African Economy
A 2011 report which provides a segmented view of the net direct job creation expected in the formal economy across a wide range of technologies/activities that may be classified as green or contributing to the greening of the economy. The report aims to contribute to strategic planning. It highlights implementation challenges to unlock the green economy's potential. [Originally posted at https://www.tips.org.za/just-transition/item/4056-green-jobs-an-estimation-of-the-direct-employment-potential-of-greening-the-south-african-economy]
A Discussion of Systemic Challenges for a Just Transition Towards a Low Carbon Economy
A 2011 briefing paper which aims to give clarity to the terminology “just transition” and related concepts like “growth”, “economic democracy” and “second generation rights” within the context of the current South African political economic model. [Originally posted at http://awsassets.wwf.org.za/downloads/just_transitions_paper_with_refs.pdf]
Bringing Social Equity into Low-Carbon Investment: Why It Matters and Emerging Lessons
A 2011 paper explores why social equity matters for a successful transition to a low-carbon energy economy. [Originally posted at http://base.socioeco.org/docs/carbon_equity_full_paper.pdf]
Green Jobs Assessment in Lebanon: Synthesis Report                                                                                                  
A 2011 report by ILO and UNDP which found that there is considerable potential for green jobs in the energy, construction, agriculture, and waste management sectors fostering economic growth and social development. [Originally posted at https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_emp/---emp_ent/documents/publication/wcms_168091.pdf]
Transitioning to Renewable Energy: Development Opportunities and Concerns for Rural America
A July 2011 examination by the Community and Regional Development Institute at Cornell University how rural America will fare in energy transition, looking at challenges and concerns that rural communities will face, and strategies for overcoming them.

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