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Just Transition Concepts and Relevance for Climate Action
A 2020 paper which seeks to explain the concept of 'just transition', including its origins and relevance to various stakeholders. [Originally posted at https://www.climateinvestmentfunds.org/sites/cif_enc/files/knowledge-documents/justtransition_final.pdf]
Multilateral Development Banks: Supporting the Aims of a Just Transition – An Initial Stocktake
A 2020 paper which was prepared for the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to support the work of the MDB Paris Alignment Working Group on 'just transition'. [Originally posted at file:///Users/reema/Downloads/MDB-support-for-a-just-transition-technical-paper.pdf]
Promoting a Just Transition to an Inclusive Circular Economy
A 2020 research paper which aims to redress the many social and political issues that have so far been neglected in planning for the circular economy transition by considering how ‘just transition’ and social equity may be achieved through policy and practice. [Originally posted at https://circulareconomy.europa.eu/platform/sites/default/files/2020-04-01-inclusive-circular-economy-schroder.pdf]
Just Transition for Agriculture? A Critical Step in Tackling Climate Change
A 2020 article which argues that transitioning toward a low-carbon production is just as imperative in agriculture as other sectors. Specifically, it demands that we move away from animal agriculture. [Originally posted at https://www.researchgate.net/publication/340179204_Just_Transition_for_Agriculture_A_Critical_Step_in_Tackling_Climate_Change]
Investing in a Just Transition: Realising the Potential of a Low-Carbon Economy
A 2020 report which focuses on the need for state intervention and investment to drive the transition to a low-carbon economy with a worker and regional focus. [Originally posted at https://www.nerinstitute.net/research/investing-just-transition-realising-potential-low-carbon-economy]
Just Transition in the Context of EU Environmental Policy and the European Green Deal
A 2020 issue paper which primarily focuses on potential negative social impacts of environmental (transition) policies – with regard to jobs/workers and regions as well as consumers/households – and ways to mitigate such impacts on a European and national level. Moreover, the paper focuses on intra-EU socioeconomic effects and distributional justice rather than international, procedural or recognitional justice. [Originally posted at https://www.researchgate.net/publication/341129913_Just_transition_in_the_context_of_EU_environmental_policy_and_the_European_Green_Deal]
European Commission Proposal on the Just Transition Fund
A 2020 amended proposal by the European power sector which amends the original proposal of the Just Transition Fund in a way that is inclusive of the the energy aspects the of the transition. It highlights the importance of shaping an instrument that is fit for purpose. [Originally posted at https://cdn.eurelectric.org/media/4434/eurelectric_amendments_jtf_final-2020-030-0269-01-e-h-EDE2BE9D.pdf]
Just Transition or just Talk?
A 2020 report which analyses the final National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) of 18 EU Member States that are still using coal for electricity generation. It assesses whether the plans for coal are in line with the EU’s climate commitments and whether the Just Transition Fund would therefore be used to support a real transition in these EU coal-countries [Originally posted at http://caneurope.org/content/uploads/2020/09/2020-Just-transition-1.5.pdf]
The Road Towards a Carbon-Free Society
A 2020 report about the collaboration between German and Nordic trade union organisations. The organisations contribute to the national, regional and international discussion on Just Transition by helping to define Just Transition and shed light on structural change triggered by climate policies and the effects and possibilities it will have on labour markets. [Originally posted at https://library.fes.de/pdf-files/bueros/stockholm/17520.pdf]
The EU’s Just Transition: Three Challenges and How to Overcome Them
A 2020 policy brief which highlights and addresses three challenges facing 'just transition' in the EU. [Originally posted at https://www.egmontinstitute.be/content/uploads/2020/03/EPB-59-francesca_final.pdf?type=pdf]
Just Transition: Putting Planet, People and Jobs First
A 2020 report which brings together articles and analysis on what 'just transition' looks like in Spain, Bangladesh, Tunisia, Scotland, Argentina and Senegal. [https://www.equaltimes.org/just-transition-putting-planet#.YwJX9uxBxQI]
Incorporating Just Transition Strategies in Developing Country Nationally Determined Contributions
A 2020 reflection paper which explores how developing and least developed countries might apply ‘just transition’ principles to strengthen their country Nationally Determined Contributions. [Originally posted at https://climatestrategies.org/publication/justtransitionndc/]
Building Africa's Renewable Energy Future: Recommendations for a Just Transition
A 2020 policy briefing which sheds light on the course of African energy transition processes. [Originally posted at https://saiia.org.za/research/building-africas-renewable-energy-future-recommendations-for-a-just-transition/]
Just Transition and the Geopolitics of Decarbonization in the EU
A 2020 report which explores how the European Union Green Deal operationalizes the concept of 'just transition'. [Originally posted at https://cdn.sei.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/mistra-geopolitics-policy-brief-claudia-strambo.pdf]
Seven Principles to Realize a Just Transition to a Low-Carbon Economy
A 2020 report which details seven principles for 'just transition'. [Originally posted at https://www.sei.org/publications/seven-principles-to-realize-a-just-transition-to-a-low-carbon-economy/]
Just Transitions for All: Business, Human Rights, and Climate Action
A 2020 report which offers initial reflections for both the climate change and business and human rights communities of policy and practice. [Originally posted at https://www.ihrb.org/focus-areas/just-transitions/report-just-transitions-for-all]

Hot Reports

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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