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India’s Energy Transition: Stranded Coal Power Assets, Workers and Energy Subsidies
A 2019 report which takes a detailed look at why such a large share of coal power is struggling today and the structural drivers—including subsidies—that may cause similar crises to rear their heads in future. [Originally posted at https://www.iisd.org/publications/brief/indias-energy-transition-stranded-coal-power-assets-workers-and-energy-subsidies]
Realizing a Just and Equitable Transition Away from Fossil Fuels
A 2019 report which examines the equity dimensions of 'just transition' policies in two countries; the US and Thailand to highlight key considerations and opportunities for improving justice and equity outcomes in transition policy and planning. [Originally posted at https://www.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/realizing-a-just-and-equitable-transition-away-from-fossil-fuels.pdf]
Remaking our Energy Future: Towards a Just Energy Transition (JET) in South Africa
A 2019 report which focuses on the shift from coal to renewable energy, mainly for electricity generation in South Africa. Recommendations presented can also be adapted to other fossil fuel sectors. [Originally posted at https://lifeaftercoal.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/A-Report-Remaking-our-Energy-Future.pdf]
Understanding the Impact of a Low Carbon Transition on South Africa: A CPI Energy Finance Report
A 2019 report which identifies a series of policies that government might adopt to reduce the impact of the transition risk to the country of South Africa. It recommends engaging in the proactive pursuit of a path that seeks to contain the costs of the transition, one focused on alleviating the plight of the most vulnerable parts of society: workers and communities directly affected. [Originally posted at https://lifeaftercoal.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/CPI-Report-South-Africa-25.03.19-Understanding-impact-of-low-carbon-transition-on-SA.pdf]
Socio-Economic Considerations for a Paris Agreement-Compatible Coal Transition in South Africa
A 2019 report which proposes interventions that could form a 'just transition' package for South Africa. [Originally posted at https://lifeaftercoal.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Burton-Marquard-McCall-JT_Paris_South-Africa-Final.pdf]
Principles for a Just Transition in Agriculture
A 2019 report which highlights the importance of providing support and social protection for farmers, farm workers, processors, and marginalized communities as food systems move towards more agroecological approaches. [Originally posted at https://actionaid.org/sites/default/files/publications/Principles%20for%20a%20just%20transition%20in%20agriculture_0.pdf]
Just Transitions in Japan
A 2019 report which outlines key issues for a just transition in Japan. [Originally posted at https://www.iges.or.jp/en/publication_documents/pub/presentation/en/10287/Transition_Kuriyama_rev2_EN_print.pdf]
Union Experiences and Lessons from Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Norway, Nigeria and Spain
A 2019 report which highlights case studies of unions turning Just Transition agreements into legislation, investment, and collective bargaining agreements in Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Norway, Nigeria and Spain. [Originally posted at https://www.ituc-csi.org/IMG/pdf/191120_-_just_transition_case_studies.pdf]
India in a Warming World
Chapter 17 of this comprehensive book examines "A Just Transition for Indian Labour" [Originally posted at http://fdslive.oup.com/www.oup.com/academic/pdf/openaccess/9780199498734.pdf and republished here under the Creative Commons Attribution – Non Commercial – No Derivatives 4.0 International licence (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0)]
Economic Adjustment Assistance: Federal Programs Intended to Help Beneficiaries Adjust to Economic Disruption
This document is a letter from the U.S. Government Accountability Office to two U.S. Senators describing the federal programs and tax expenditure support economic adjustment, including objectives, eligibility requirements, beneficiaries, obligations, and expenditures. (Originally posted at https://www.gao.gov/assets/gao-19-85r.pdf ]
Climate Change and the Role of Nuclear Power
The International Atomic Energy Agency held a forum in 2019 under the thesis that "Nuclear power can make a significant contribution to reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) worldwide, while at the same time meeting the increasing demands for energy of a growing world population and supporting global sustainable development."
The Growth in Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Commercial Aviation
An October 2019 (revised September 2021) from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) examines the impact the growth of air travel and freight will have on greenhouse gas emissions.
A Sea Change: Which Shipping Companies are Ready for the Low-Carbon Transition?
A June 2019 report from CDP Worldwide ranking 18 of the largest publicly listed Shipping companies on business readiness for a low-carbon economy transition.
Alberta’s Coal Phase-Out: A Just Transition?
A November 2019 study evaluating Alberta’s electricity transition from coal--from the Parkland Institute.
The Just Transition Strategy Within the Strategic Energy and Climate Framework
In February 2019, the Government of Spain presented the Strategic Energy and Climate Framework to facilitate the modernization of the economy and move towards a sustainable and competitive model which helps slow down climate change.
Enough! The Urgent Need for Social-Ecological Transformation in Latin America
A September 2019 collection of articles offering a comprehensive, historical overview of the social and environmental crises in Latin America and around the world; a framework for the social- ecological transformation necessary to respond to these crises, and policy proposals across various areas, including institutions, the economy, work conditions, consumption, productive sectors, land management, and culture, with an indicator matrix that is relevant to social-ecological transformation. Published by Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung.

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Covid-19 and a Just Transition in India's Coal Mining Sector The COVID 19 pandemic hit India hard in early 2020, with negative GDP growth and a surge in unemployment. In the energy sector, coal fired power generation was already under pressure from overcapacity, low electricity demand growth, and increasingly competitive renewables.
Considerations for a Just and Equitable Energy Transition As the energy transition accelerates, it is our responsibility, it is our opportunity, to ensure that in addition to contributing to a healthy planet by replacing fossil fuels with clean energy sources, this is accomplished in a just and equitable manner providing prosperity for all.

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