A 2022 report which examines the transition programs in Canadian provinces with coal generation based on interviews with community and labour leaders and review of existing literature and case studies from jurisdictions outside of Canada that have implemented 'just transition' policies and programs. [Originally posted at https://www.pembina.org/pub/supporting-workers-and-communities-coal-phase-out]

A 2021 brief which investigates the actual state of labour and employment in Canada’s fossil fuel industry, delves into some of the dimensions of a planned and fair employment transition away from fossil fuels, explains why that transition is manageable, and lays down a roadmap of principles that should be followed. [Originally posted at https://environmentaldefence.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Steady-Path-Labour-Transition-Jan-2021.pdf]

A 2021 article which traces how governments use commissions to legitimize their transition policies by comparing the Canadian and German stakeholder commissions through expert interviews with their members. [Originally posted at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0962629821000664]

A 2018 report which explores the circumstances leading to the phase-out and the actions taken by affected players for those who may draw inspiration and lessons from Alberta: policy-makers, campaigners, environmental groups, the coal industry and others transitioning to a low-carbon economy. [Originally posted at https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/end-coal-albertas-coal-phase-out]

A 2020 study which provides a comprehensive analysis of how the EU can best ensure a ‘just transition’ in all its territories and for all its citizens with the tools at its disposal. It provides an overview and a critical assessment of the Commission's proposal, and suggests possible amendments based on best practices from other 'just transition' initiatives. [Originally posted at https://www.bruegel.org/sites/default/files/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Bruegel-JTF-report-for-EP-BUDG2.pdf]

A 2021 study which found that a successful ‘just transition’ is a complex procedure. But if done right, it can have a net benefit on coal regions in terms of employment, the economy and the environment. [Originally posted at https://www.wwf.eu/?3223816/Europes-coal-regions-boosting-employment-environment-economy-through-just-transition]

A 2021 study which aims at contributing to the identification of the direction, factors and mechanisms of the energy transition in the Marishki Basin – Bulgaria, as well as to formulate proposals related to the development of territorial plans for a 'just transition' and the integrated development plans of the municipalities. [Originally posted at https://www.shs-conferences.org/articles/shsconf/abs/2021/31/shsconf_brd2021_01002/shsconf_brd2021_01002.html]

A 2018 report which makes a first assessment of the opportunities for a Just Energy Transition (JT) in the heart of Bulgarian coal mining and coal energy industry – the region known as Maritsa Iztok energy complex (MIEC). [Originally posted at https://bankwatch.org/publication/just-transition-in-bulgaria-mission-possible-for-maritsa-iztok-energy-complex]

A 2019 report which presents solutions to the problems related to the transition from coal industry to a sustainable economy in Southwest Bulgaria. It is an attempt to plan the future of coal regions in Bulgaria and can serve as a tool for policy planning and long-term strategic decision making in this region. [Originally posted at https://regionsbeyondcoal.eu/wwf-bulgaria-just-transition-for-the-coal-mining-regions-in-southwest-bulgaria/]

A 2021 report which describes how EU countries and institutions are progressing with their pledge to quit coal and implement a 'just transition'. [Originally posted at https://en.euractiv.eu/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/special-report/A-just-transition_-The-barriers-to-central-and-eastern-Europe-making-the-leap-from-coal-Special-Report-2021-1.pdf]

A 2021 report which reviews the plan for preparing the territorial 'just transition' plans, as well as the plans’ coherence with EU climate goals, vision for the future, and main interventions. It evaluates each coal region’s plan in its current form and provides recommendations for improving the drafting process and the plans themselves. [Originally posted at https://bankwatch.org/publication/just-transition-in-poland-an-overview-of-territorial-just-transition-plans-from-six-coal-regions]

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]

A 2022 report which is part of a series of papers prepared by Resources for the Future (RFF), Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), and other partners that examine policies and programs to promote fairness for workers and communities in a transition to a low-greenhouse has emissions economy, often referred to as a just transition. [Originally posted at https://media.rff.org/documents/Report_22-06_June_1_2022.pdf]

A 2021 report which looks into a series of case studies related to a 'just transition' in developing and emerging economies. [Originally posted at https://www.greengrowthknowledge.org/sites/default/files/downloads/resource//GIZ%20Just%20Transition%20to%20a%20Green%20Economy%20Webversion.pdf]

A 2018 report which aims to to share with governments lessons learned on 'just transition' regarding coal mine closure. [Originally posted at https://documents.worldbank.org/en/publication/documents-reports/documentdetail/484541544643269894/managing-coal-mine-closure-achieving-a-just-transition-for-all]

A report from the U.S.-based Just Transition Fund draws from the decades of economic and workforce development experience of community, tribal, and labor leaders living and working in America’s coal communities. We also drew insight from the public and private sectors and philanthropy. The platform creates a framework from which national leaders can develop the comprehensive community and worker transition program our communities need and deserve. [Originally posted at https://nationaleconomictransition.org/introducing-the-national-economic-transition-platform/ ]