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Addressing the Labour and Employment Implications for a Just Transition to a Green Economy in Guyana
A 2018 think piece which aims to explore the inter linkages between the 'green state development strategy' and the world of work with the goal of making recommendations on how to best ensure decent work principles in the development and implementation of the national plan. [Originally posted at https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---americas/---ro-lima/---sro-port_of_spain/documents/publication/wcms_650116.pdf]
Just Transition Towards a Climate Neutral Society: An Analysis of Trade Union Strategies in Four European Countries
A 2020 thesis which examines how trade unions in different parts of Europe are understanding the concept of a 'just transition' and which strategies they are using to give effect to it. [Originally posted at https://is.muni.cz/th/qd76s/Master_thesis_Maschlanka.pdf]
A Toolkit for a Just Transition With the People
A 2021 toolkit which provides key inputs for EU, Member States and all relevant actors to set up comprehensive and out-of-the-box responses to energy poverty. [Originally posted at http://www.engager-energy.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Engager-Toolkit-_-draft-2.pdf]
A Just Transition Towards a Resilient and Sustainable Rural Economy
A 2019 report in which the ILO provides policy advice, implements projects, and supports the capacities of its constituents in their efforts to turn the environmental challenges facing rural economies into opportunities for sustainable development. [Originally posted at https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_dialogue/---sector/documents/publication/wcms_437196.pdf]
Together We Create Green Denmark - Together We Create Green Transition
A 2020 report from the Danish Trade Union Confederation which outlines a climate proposal based on "a healthy and safe work environment, worker participation, training and education, skills development and job security." [Originally posted at https://fho.dk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200922-green-transition-compressed.pdf]
Achieving a Socially Equitable Energy Transition in China
A 2018 study which provides a starting point for further analysis and aims at providing policymakers, academics and civil society with useful information on the status of the development of a low-carbon energy system in China. [Originally posted at https://asia.fes.de/news/achieving-a-socially-equitable-energy-transition-in-china]
The Role of Tripartite Social Dialogue in Facilitating a Just Transition: Experiences from Selected Countries
A 2022 report which analyzes the role of tripartite social dialogue in supporting green workplaces and, more generally, promoting just transitions at enterprise level. [Originally posted https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---dgreports/---inst/documents/publication/wcms_854518.pdf]
Making Good Green Jobs the Law: How Canada Can Build on International Best Practice to Advance Just Transition for All
A 2022 report which examines the role of federal legislation in advancing just transition in Canada. [Originally posted at https://www.iisd.org/publications/green-jobs-advance-canada-just-transition]
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]
Green Jobs Assessment in Lebanon: Synthesis Report                                                                                                  
A 2011 report by ILO and UNDP which found that there is considerable potential for green jobs in the energy, construction, agriculture, and waste management sectors fostering economic growth and social development. [Originally posted at https://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/---ed_emp/---emp_ent/documents/publication/wcms_168091.pdf]
Climate, Jobs and Justice for a Green and Socially Just Transition
A 2021 report which tries to explain what 'just transition' entails and to provide orientation in the vast terrain surrounding this concept. [Originally posted at https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/GEF_just-transition-paper-EN-Final.pdf]
The Future of Jobs is Green
A 2021 analysis by the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission that asserts that the European Green Deal and "green transition" will result in job growth given proper substantial investments in greening the economy, which could also lead to job growth if supported by the right policy mix" [Originally posted at https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/bitstream/JRC126047/JRC126047_01.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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