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Just Transition for Regions and Generations: Experiences from Structural Change in the Ruhr Area
A 2019 study which reviews Germany’s experiences with structural policy focusing on the Ruhr area (but also experiences from other regions) and identifies the structural policy developments and their positive and negative impacts in regards to energy transition. [Originally posted at https://regionsbeyondcoal.eu/just-transition-for-regions-and-generations/]
Building Capacities and Strategies of Trade Union Involvement in Shaping a Just Transition Towards a Sustainable and Decarbonised Industry
A 2022 report which focuses on decarbonisation initiatives involving trade unions in the following four industrial sectors in Europe: automotive, energy, extractive and energy-intensive. [Originally posted at https://news.industriall-europe.eu/documents/upload/2022/5/637878700440463393_IVA_GeneralReport_TUandDecarbonisation_Final.pdf]
Global Practices for Financing of Early Coal Retirement for Accelerated Green Energy Transition
A 2022 report which reviews global, regional and national initiatives for facilitating the early retirement of coal-fired power plants and draws lessons for financing a 'just transition' and ensuring energy security. [Originally posted at https://greenfdc.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/D3_Early_Coal_Retirement_Best_Practices.pdf]
A Just Energy Transition, Opportunity for EU Industries, the Role of Hydrogen in the Future and the Example of Energy Transition in Germany
A 2019 report following a workshop on 'A just energy transition, opportunity for EU industries, the role of hydrogen in the future and the example of energy transition in Germany'. [Originally posted at https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/IDAN/2019/638411/IPOL_IDA(2019)638411_EN.pdf]
Review and Gap Analysis of the Existing Abatement Scenarios for Vietnam
A 2022 report which provides support for the Vietnamese Government having scientific-based evidence for any commitment and negotiations at the COP26. [Originally posted at https://www.energytransitionpartnership.org/resource/review-and-gap-analysis-of-the-existing-abatement-scenarios-for-vietnam/]
The Net Zero Energy Transition: Policy Case Studies from the International Network of Energy Transition Think Tanks
A 2020 publication which presents an overview from INETTT concerning the status of climate and energy policy in each country where they work, set against the backdrop of the country’s current Nationally Defined Contribution (NDC) pledges under the Paris Agreement and the latest electricity and emissions data. [Originally posted at https://www.energiewende-global.com/fileadmin/user_upload/giz-website/Media_Library/Erneuerbare_Energien/The-Net-Zero-Energy-Transition_Agora.pdf]
The Net Zero Energy Transition: Policy Case Studies from the International Network of Energy Transition Think Tanks
A 2020 publication which presents an overview from INETTT concerning the status of climate and energy policy in each country where they work, set against the backdrop of the country’s current Nationally Defined Contribution (NDC) pledges under the Paris Agreement and the latest electricity and emissions data. [Originally posted at https://www.energiewende-global.com/fileadmin/user_upload/giz-website/Media_Library/Erneuerbare_Energien/The-Net-Zero-Energy-Transition_Agora.pdf]
Review and Gap Analysis of the Existing Abatement Scenarios for Vietnam
A 2022 report which provides support for the Vietnamese Government having scientific-based evidence for any commitment and negotiations at the COP26. [Originally posted at https://www.energytransitionpartnership.org/resource/review-and-gap-analysis-of-the-existing-abatement-scenarios-for-vietnam/]
All That Glitters Is Not Green: Debates Surrounding Energy Transition
A 2018 report which examines why and for what the advancement of renewables is a strategic matter from a left-wing viewpoint, so that we can evaluate accurately both the transition towards a different energy matrix and the consequent impacts and risks. [Originally posted at https://www.rosalux.de/fileadmin/user_upload/Extractivismo_INGLES_FINAL_IMPRENTA.pdf]
Public Finance for the Future We Want - Executive Summary
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]
Public Finance for the Future We Want
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]
Inclusive Energy Transition
A 2021 paper which identifies how to deliver an inclusive transition for all stakeholders, as the pace of change accelerates in the next decade and beyond. [Originally posted at https://production-new-commonwealth-files.s3.eu-west-2.amazonaws.com/s3fs-public/documents/Sustainable%20Energy%20Transition%20Series_Inclusive%20Energy%20Transition.pdf?VersionId=tBkq_X2Y8rGfFlysxS.BTDM9Fzdfcw3p]
Transformation Experiences of Coal Regions: Recommendations for Ukraine and other European Countries
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]
Towards a Gender-Just Energy Transition in the European Union
A 2022 thesis which aims at answering the research question: “To what extent do the National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) promote a gender-just energy transition in the European Union?”. [Originally posted http://essay.utwente.nl/91878/1/Gr%C3%B6nefeld_BA_BMS.pdf]
Eight Steps for a Just Transition in the Western Balkans
A 2021 guide which aims to encourage national campaigners, civil movements, and local activists to begin the 'just transition' process in their communities. This publication introduces the concept of 'just transition' and the main benefits and challenges that might arise on the way [Originally posted at https://bankwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/EN-Eight-steps-for-a-just-transition-in-the-Western-Balkans-Apr-2021-1.pdf]
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]

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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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