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]

This 2019 report from the European Federation of Public Service Unions (EPSU) analyzes the need "to rethink how to solve the energy ‘trilemma’ and provide a continuous supply of secure and decarbonised energy that is accessible and affordable for all. Energy must be democratically controlled and offer qual- ity employment for workers." [Originally posted at https://www.epsu.org/sites/default/files/article/files/Going%20Public_EPSU-PSIRU%20Report%202019%20-%20EN.pdf]

A 2021 report which puts jurisdictional overview of 'just transition' practices, analysis of global case studies, context for impending labour transitions in two of the Vancouver’s highest-emitting sectors (transportation and buildings), and governance recommendations for the next steps forward in the region. [Originally posted at https://vancouvereconomic.com/research/best-practices-for-a-just-transition-in-vancouver/]

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 2022 report which explores 'just transition' management in three oil and gas dependent regions that have signified the need to transition away from the oil and gas sector, i.e., Taranaki (New Zealand), the northeast of Scotland, and the Jutland peninsula in southwest Denmark, drawing out key lessons and leading practices. [Originally posted at https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/13/4834/htm]

A 2022 report which shares recommendations on government policies and programs to support transitioning energy workers. [Originally posted at https://buildingtrades.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/030922-Just-Transition-Brief-EN_Finalized.pdf]

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 2021 report which is critical that we do not repeat the mistakes of the past and ensure a 'just transition' for energy sector workers. It recommends that Canada’s 'just transition' policy framework have certain elements. [Originally posted at https://economics.td.com/esg-energy-sector]

A 2021 article which explores the transition to renewable energy for all purposes in developing countries. Ethiopia is chosen as a case study. [Originally posted at https://www.researchgate.net/publication/351628116_Just_transition_towards_defossilised_energy_systems_for_developing_economies_A_case_study_of_Ethiopia]

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 2018 paper which analyzes the drivers and implications of Bulgaria's renewables expansion in order to test general expectations on influential factors shaping renewable energy transitions in the context of poor states. [Originally posted at https://core.ac.uk/outputs/153383230]

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 2021 draft report which aims at outlining the transition process, including potential pathways to decarbonization in eight carbon-intensive districts of Bulgaria; assessing the economic, social and environmental impacts of decarbonization; and identifying economic diversification opportunities for each of the eight districts to address potential negative employment impacts. [Originally posted at https://documents.worldbank.org/en/publication/documents-reports/documentdetail/099850406022221065/p17433208e9b820909d860497e58cd4060]

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]