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Empowering Communities: How Investors Can Support an Equitable Transition to Net Zero
A 2021 report which discusses opportunities and actions for investors to support a 'just transition' for high-risk communities that are dependent on emissions-intensive energy industries. [Originally posted at https://igcc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/IGCC-Investors-role-in-an-Equitable-Transition-to-net-zero-emissions_FINAL-150720211-copy.pdf]
Just Transition and Place-Based Policy in Coal-Dependent Areas
A 2021 article which attempts to discuss the European, national, and local 'just transition' policies and to assess the extent to which these policies are in line with the place-based model, as reflected in the Barca report (2009). [Originally posted at file:///Users/reema/Downloads/Just_Transition_and_Place_Based_Policy_i.pdf]
The Green Agenda: Providing Policy Brief Breathing Space for Western Balkans Citizens?
A 2021 paper which analyzes the state of affairs with regard to air, water and soil pollution in the Western Balkan Six and examines how it affects citizens’ health and socioeconomic prospects. The policy brief argues that countries in the Western Balkans need to address a coal phase-out while simultaneously tackling energy poverty. [Originally posted at https://www.clingendael.org/sites/default/files/2021-08/Policy_brief_Green_agenda_providing_breathing_space_western_balkans_July_2021.pdf]
A Just Transition of European Coal Regions: Assessing Stakeholder Positions Towards the Transition Away from Coal
A 2019 briefing which offers a deep dive into the positioning of key stakeholders as well as opportunities and challenges for a transition away from coal in some of Europe’s most coal-dependent regions. It aims to serve as background for necessary political and policy decisions surrounding a phase-out from coal. [Originally posted at https://9tj4025ol53byww26jdkao0x-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/E3G_2019_Stakeholder_Mappings_European_Coal_Regions_Final.pdf]
Four Principles for a Participatory Just Transition in the Western Balkans and Ukraine
A 2020 position paper which lays out four principles for a 'just transition' in Ukraine and the Western Balkans. [Originally posted at https://bankwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/position-JT-WB-UA.pdf]
A Decade of Progress Towards a Just Climate Future
A 2021 report which shows how the efforts of the fossil fuel divestment movement over the last nine years, have resulted in fossil fuel stocks routinely underperforming the market. [Originally posted at https://www.divestinvest.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Divest-Invest-Program-FINAL10-26_B.pdf]
Assessing Vulnerability from Coal Dependence and Need for a Just Transition
A 2021 paper which identifies the linkages that surround the Indian coal economy as well as the possible economic, societal, and cultural repercussions of a coal phaseout in the major coal mining states. [Originally posted at https://www.teriin.org/sites/default/files/2021-06/Coal-Dependence-Need-Just-Transition_WP1.pdf?id=1]
Towards a Just Transition Finance Roadmap for India: Laying the Foundations for Practical Action
A 2021 report which identifies priority actions for the financial sector in India to address social risks arising from the economic transition, with the help of a 'just transition' framework that assesses the exposure by sector and region. [Originally posted at https://assets.cdcgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/09130404/Towards-a-just-transition-finance-roadmap-for-India_July-2021.pdf?id=1]
Energy Transition or Energy Expansion?
A 2021 which shows that neoliberal climate and energy policy has failed. It argues that the pursuit of endless growth and capitalist accumulation has resulted in an energy expansion, rather than an energy transition. [Originally posted at https://www.tni.org/en/publication/energy-transition-or-energy-expansion]
Towards a Just Transformation for the Upper Nitra Region
A 2018 study which is as an invitation and starting point for discussion and collaboration about 'just transition' in the upper Nitra region of Slovakia. It outlines the criteria for prioritizing projects that can have a positive impact for the region’s re-development. The study also describes the limited role for fossil fuel companies so that these do not undermine the transformation process and the future of the region. [Originally posted at https://bankwatch.org/publication/towards-a-just-transition-for-the-upper-nitra-region]
European Lignite-Mining Regions in Transition
A 2018 report, which was commissioned by the Heinrich Böll Foundation’s Prague Office and Deutsche Umwelthilfe (Environmental Action Germany – DUH), in close collaboration with Glopolis and E3G – Third Generation Environmentalism, examines lignite mining regions in the Czech Republic and Germany. [Originally posted at https://cz.boell.org/sites/default/files/final_report_eng_online_kb.pdf]
The Transformation of the Polish Coal Sector
A 2018 study which considers the policies and strategies that were adopted to help manage the decline in employment. In particular, it focuses on two measures: the Mining Social Package and Special Privileges for Mining Communes. [Originally posted at https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/transformation-polish-coal-sector.pdf]
Beyond Coal. Sustainable Alternatives for the Future of Coalfield Regions - Case Study: Alternative Development for Teruel Coalfield Region.
A 2016 study which gives an overview of post-coal transition in the Spanish region of Teruel. [Originally posted at http://archivo-es.greenpeace.org/espana/Global/espana/2016/report/cambio-climatico/BeyondCoal_Duplex.pdf]
Saying Adiós to Coal: Lessons on Just Transition from Spain
A 2020 briefing which aims to contribute to the dialogue taking place across Europe and elsewhere on coal phase-out and 'just transition' by using the Spanish case as an example. [Originally posted at https://beyond-coal.eu/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Saying-adios-to-coal-EN.pdf]
An Economic Analysis of the Appalachian Coal Industry Ecosystem
A January 2018 analysis by West Virginia University and the University of Tennessee of the economy of the Appalachian coal industry. [Originally posted at https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5fda3b73811ec6ecfc5dbfcb/5fda3b73811ec6f8325dc02e_An%20Economic%20Analysis%20of%20the%20Appalachian%20Coal%20Industry%20Ecosystem.pdf]
Closing the Skills Gap for Coal Mine Workers
A June 2018 webinar outlining Ohio University’s Voinovich School analysis of the skills of displaced coal economy workers and the steps needed to match those skills to emerging occupations in the Appalachian region. [Originally posted at https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5fda3b73811ec6ecfc5dbfcb/5fda3b73811ec683e45dc0cf_Closing%20the%20Skills%20Gap%20for%20Coal%20Mine%20Workers.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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