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Prospects for a Socially Just Energy Transition in Viet Nam: 2021 and Beyond
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]
Guidelines for Just Transition Implementation: Outcomes of the 'People and Climate. Just Transition in Practice' Online Conference, 2020
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]
Trade Unions' Interpretation of a Just Transition in a Fossil Fuel Economy
A 2021 article which presents a study of how key unions in Norway a country with a large petroleum sector as well as high union level density – have moved their preferences on transition issues in the period 2007–2019. [Originally posted at https://www.researchgate.net/publication/355010006_Trade_unions'_interpretation_of_a_just_transition_in_a_fossil_fuel_economy]
A Green Economy Transition Program for South Korea
A 2022 study which outlines a workable climate stabilization framework for South Korea, building from the government’s own Green New Deal program as well as a number of related research studies, written by both government agencies and a range of independent researchers. [Originally posted at https://peri.umass.edu/economists/robert-pollin/item/1594-a-green-economy-transition-program-for-south-korea]
A Just Transition for Climate Change Adaptation: Towards Just Resilience and Security in a Globalising World
A 2021 policy brief which aims to expand our collective view of justice in adaptation by considering the globally interconnected nature of our economy and society. [Originally posted at https://adaptationwithoutborders.org/knowledge-base/transnational-climate-impacts/a-just-transition-for-climate-change-adaptation-towards-just-resilience-and-security-in-a-globalising-world]
Just Transition: Creating New Jobs for a Decarbonized Society
A 2021 report which highlights examples of national, regional and local 'just transition' happening all over the world. [Originally posted at https://www.kikonet.org/eng/just-transition-report]
Seeking a Just Transition: How Lawyers Can Contribute to Mitigating the Effects of Climate Change
A 2021 report in which Lawyers for Climate Action NZ call for protection of the environment to be woven into the legal and economic structures. [Originally posted at https://www.lawsociety.org.nz/assets/LawTalk-covers-and-PDFs/LawTalk-945.pdf]
Transitioning to a Low-Emissions and Climate-Resilient Future
A 2021 document which has a dual function. It reinforces the government of New Zealand's commitment to the Paris Agreement by acting as the first part of the long-term low-emissions development strategy. It also serves as the first part of the emissions reduction plan. [Originally posted at https://environment.govt.nz/publications/emissions-reduction-plan-discussion-document/]
Equitable Transition
A 2022 chapter which lays out New Zealand's government plan to achieve an equitable energy transition. [Originally posted at https://environment.govt.nz/publications/aotearoa-new-zealands-first-emissions-reduction-plan/equitable-transition/]
How Investors Can Help Deliver a Just Transition
A 2021 report which concludes that ambitious climate action could result in a net employment gain of 37 million jobs across the global economy by 2030. [Originally posted at https://www.axa-im.com/news-and-experts-insights/investment-institute/sustainability/social/climate-change-how-investors-can-help-deliver-just-transition-0]
Future of Work for Climate Resilience in the Pacific Islands
A 2019 policy brief which highlights how the Pacific Islands are at a crossroads where better jobs can be developed in response to climate change. [Originally posted at https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---asia/---ro-bangkok/---ilo-suva/documents/publication/wcms_712546.pdf]
Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development
A 2021 report which charts out the Green, Resilient, and Inclusive Development (GRID) approach, which departs from previous development strategies by promoting economic growth that goes hand in hand with environmental goals and social inclusion. [Originally posted at https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/handle/10986/36322]
Safe Climate: A Report of the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment
A 2019 report in which the Special Rapporteur illustrates the devastating effects of the current global climate emergency on the enjoyment of human rights, and the crucial role for human rights in catalyzing action to address climate change. [Originally posted at https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Issues/Environment/SREnvironment/Report.pdf]
Skills for Green and Just Transitions. Reflecting on the Role of Vocational Education and Training for Sustainable Development
A 2021 report which provides a critical overview of existing debates on skills for 'just transitions' to a greener economy. [Originally posted at https://www.oefse.at/fileadmin/content/Downloads/Publikationen/Briefingpaper/BP30-Skills-for-Green-and-Just-Transitions.pdf]
A Transdisciplinary Analysis of Just Transition Pathways to 100% Renewable Electricity
A 2021 dissertation which seeks to answer the question: what are the technical, policy, and perceptual pathways, barriers, and opportunities for just transition to 100% renewable electricity in the U.S., at a state and local levels? [Originally posted at https://digitalcommons.mtu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=2290&context=etdr]
Just Transition: Integrating Climate, Energy and Environmental Justice
A 2018 report which reframes energy policy imperatives within both climate and environmental concerns. [Originally posted at https://research-repository.st-andrews.ac.uk/bitstream/handle/10023/17583/McCauley_2018_EP_JustTransition_AAM.pdf?sequence=1&isAllowed=y]

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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