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Green Principles for a Just Transition
A 2021 report which was a result of the “Just Transition? No Green Society Without Social Justice!” project. [Originally posted at https://alliancejusttransition.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Green-Principles-for-a-Just-Transition.pdf]
Just Transition in 7 Central and Eastern European Countries: What Works and What Does Not
A 2022 research which develops an in depth-analysis of the quality of 'just transition' processes in seven central and eastern European countries, namely Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia. [Originally posted at https://euagenda.eu/upload/publications/2022-04-just-transition-in-7-ceecs.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]
Just Transition Fund
A 2021 briefing by the European Parliament about the planned Just Transition Fund. As part of the European Green Deal, on 14 January 2020, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a regulation to create the Just Transition Fund, aimed at supporting EU regions most affected by the transition to a low carbon economy. [Originally posted at https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2020/646180/EPRS_BRI(2020)646180_EN.pdf]
Just Transition of the Workforce, and the Creation of Decent Work and Quality Jobs
A 2016 technical paper by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change which provides an overview of the work undertaken under the Convention on a just transition of the workforce, and the creation of decent work and quality jobs in the context of the impact of the implementation of response measures. The paper also presents the general concept of just transition, including the drivers and objectives of such transitions, and then discusses the linkages between just transition and the impacts of the implementation of climate change mitigation policies. [Originally posted at https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/resource/Just%20transition.pdf]
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/]
Just Transition to a Green Economy
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]
The Political Economy of Energy Transition in Southeast Europe – Barriers and Obstacles
A 2021 report which consists of a regional synthesis report and nine country analyses, examines the barriers to an environmentally, socially and economically sustainable energy transition in southeast Europe. [Originally posted at https://library.fes.de/pdf-files/bueros/sarajevo/18313.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/]
Towards a Clean Energy Economy: Post-COVID-19 Opportunities for India’s Energy and Mobility Sectors
A 2020 report which discusses how COVID-19 is beginning to influence the clean energy transition in India, specifically for the transport and power sectors, and identifies principles and strategic opportunities for the country’s leaders to drive economic recovery and maintain momentum on the clean energy transition. [Originally posted at https://www.niti.gov.in/sites/default/files/2020-06/India_Green_Stimulus_Report_NITI_VF_June_29.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]
Building a Just Transition: The linkages Between Climate Change and Employment
A 2010 paper by 125 International Journal of Labour Research 2010 Vol. 2 Issue 2 Building a Just Transition The linkages between climate change and employment Anabella Rosemberg of the International Trade Union Confederation exploring the employment/climate change nexus. [Originally posted at http://www.ilo.org/public/libdoc/ilo/P/09238/09238(2010-2)125-161.pdf ]
Defining a Just Transition for Sub-Saharan Energy Workers
A Discussion Paper of the Sub-Sahara Africa (SSAEN) arguing that "a transformative approach to an energy transition is the only way to ensure a just transition." [Originally posted at http://library.fes.de/pdf-files/bueros/suedafrika/16973.pdf]
Just Transition in the U.S.: A Harsh Mirage Absent a Fundamental Revolution
This July 2021 analysis by Jonathan Tasini (publisher and executive editor of Just Transition For All) looks at the landscape for Just Transition in the context of the positions and policies of the Biden Administration. (Originally posted at http://library.fes.de/pdf-files/bueros/usa/18089.pdf ]
Commission Staff Working Document on the Territorial Just Transition Plans
A September 2021 report from the European Commission examining aspects of Just Transition plans for EC territories. [Originally posted at https://ec.europa.eu/regional_policy/sources/thefunds/jtf/swd_territ_just_trans_plan_en.pdf ]
Framework Agreement for a Just Transition in Coal Mining and the Sustainable Development of Mining Regions for the Period 2019/2027
A powerpoint presentation created by the La Federación de Industria, Construcción y Agro de la Unión General de Trabajadoras y Trabajadores (UGT-FICA; The Federation of Industry, Construction and Agriculture of the General Union of Workers and Workers in Spain) that outlines the nationwide agreement for Just Transition in coal mining.

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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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