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A 2020 report which is based on the panels, workshops and discussions of the international Future is Public: Democratic Ownership of the Economy conference that took place on 4-5 December, 2019 in Amsterdam’s South-East borough, the Bijlmermeer. [Originally posted at https://www.tni.org/en/publication/7-steps-to-build-a-democratic-economy]
A 2019 book summary which presents visions of regenerative and redistributive economies, built with collective power: from the thriving cooperative economy in Kerala, India, to the hundreds of local saving banks in Germany, the worker-owned bank Banco Popular in Costa Rica, and the thousands of People’s Credit Funds in Vietnam. It explores models that could become the new normal—the basis for a democratically organized and life sustaining future. [Originally posted at https://www.tni.org/en/publicfinance]
A 2019 book which presents visions of regenerative and redistributive economies, built with collective power: from the thriving cooperative economy in Kerala, India, to the hundreds of local saving banks in Germany, the worker-owned bank Banco Popular in Costa Rica, and the thousands of People’s Credit Funds in Vietnam. It explores models that could become the new normal—the basis for a democratically organized and life sustaining future. [Originally posted at https://www.tni.org/en/publicfinance]
A 2022 study which explores the synergies and linkages between post-COVID 19 crisis recovery approaches and the energy transition in Latin America and the Caribbean. It aims to identify recovery strategies for key sectors and technologies based on changes in policies, institutions, regulations and investments in such a way that it leads to more sustainable ways to produce and consume energy and the decarbonization of the economy. [Originally posted at https://repositorio.cepal.org/bitstream/handle/11362/47868/3/S2100949_en.pdf]
A 2019 paper which summarizes the researches’ findings on power development scenarios and analyzing just energy transition parameters in Vietnam. It proposes policies for the post 2020 period on social-economic development, on Power Development Plan VIII, on fighting against climate change, and on improving science, technology and job orientation for Vietnam’s decision and policy makers. [Originally posted at http://en.greenidvietnam.org.vn/app/webroot/upload/admin/files/Just%20energy%20transition.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2zBHX9-IOKXw4n7dvL-xi2zKr6W7pfrjJt_-xD8dvUGV-BsAUI8RtNhpE]
A 2018 report which examines the concept of the 'just transition' to the low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. It provides recommendations for business on how to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, while enabling economic vitality and ensuring adherence to global labor standards; how to enhance climate resilience for communities; and how to cultivate effective participation in the social dialogue, which will accelerate such a transition. [Originally posted at https://www.bsr.org/reports/BSR_Climate_Nexus_Just_Transition.pdf]
A 2020 study which assesses the changes necessary in employment and workers’ skills in line with the shift to renewables, as well as lessons learned from other countries transitioning away from coal. [Originally posted at https://static1.squarespace.com/static/609a53264723031eccc12e99/t/60ed4d6d4918f36a6d5eb6d3/1626164593677/A+Just+Energy+Transition+in+South+Africa.pdf]
A 2021 report which provides a structure to monitor the socio-economic impacts of the energy transition and to support the decarbonization of the mining and energy sectors in a socially acceptable manner while contributing to the economic development of the country in line with the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) 2019 targets until 2030. [Originally posted at https://cdn.ymaws.com/southafricanenergyassociation.site-ym.com/resource/collection/604B4B63-5AC4-42BC-9C4E-E7599014C1A5/DMRE_Towards_a_JET__Framework_Discussion_Document_Nov_2021.pdf]
A 2022 report which proposes recommendations for priority actions that countries and firms can take to encourage the participation of women in the energy sector to drive a sustainable socioeconomic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. [Originally posted at https://unece.org/sites/default/files/2022-01/Energy-Transition_Role-of-women-in-Post-COVID19.pdf]
A 2019 report which discusses challenges in the way of a 'just transition' in more detail and make the case for a new approach that puts economic and social justice at the heart of energy and skills policy in the North of England. [Originally posted at https://www.ippr.org/files/2019-03/energy-skills-march19.pdf]
A 2019 research which aims to provide recommendations for the Ukrainian authorities, both national and regional, on how to manage the closure of coal mines with a sound economic perspective and minimal negative social consequences on the basis of the analysis of positive and negative experiences of coal mines’ closure in Ukraine and select EU countries (Germany, Romania and the Czech Republic). [Originally posted at https://www.germanwatch.org/sites/default/files/Study_Transformation_Experiences_Coal_Regions_EN.pdf]
A 2022 report which calls for urgent action by both private and public sectors to ensure a resilient energy transition to address the challenges to environmental sustainability, energy security and energy justice and affordability. [Originally posted at https://www.weforum.org/reports/fostering-effective-energy-transition-2022/in-full/1-the-energy-transition-under-pressure/]
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]
A 2022 review which highlights and explores the literature on the just energy transition in South Africa. [Originally posted at https://opendocs.ids.ac.uk/opendocs/bitstream/handle/20.500.12413/17598/1134_Resources_on_the_just_energy_transition_in_South_Africa.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y]
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]
A 2021 report which is the outcome of a meeting where over forty ministers, high level representatives of international organizations and world-recognized scientists accepted the invitation of the Polish Minister of Climate and Environment, Michal Kurtyka to join a conversation on practical aspects of implementing 'just transition'. [Originally posted at https://ios.edu.pl/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Guidelines-for-Just-Transition-implementation_NCCC.pdf]

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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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