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 2021 report which lays out the context within which South Africa’s ‘just transition’ is set. Additionally it covers transition risk arising from South Africa’s own domestic policies as it moves to implement its internationally binding targets for reducing GHG emissions. Furthermore it deals with South Africa’s transition risk arising from other countries’ transitions to lower-carbon economies. [Originally posted at https://www.pwc.co.za/en/assets/pdf/what-a-just-transition-means-for-jobs-in-south-africa.pdf]

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]

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]

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]

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]

A plan proposed by the UK Unite the Union for "Seven ‘shovel ready’ projects to save jobs, create jobs and meet our climate obligations" [Originally posted at https://www.unitetheunion.org/media/3659/9358_plan-for-green_a4_6-4.pdf ]

A comprehensive 2021 report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) looking at the most recent estimates of renewable energy employment. [Originally posted at https://www.irena.org/publications/2021/Oct/Renewable-Energy-and-Jobs-Annual-Review-2021]

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]

A 2018 report by the Joint Research Centre (JRC) of the European Commission entify the regions2 that looks at the "potential decline of coal mining and coal power-plant activities" and assesses "the impact on regional jobs" as well "reviews potential actions that could be undertaken at regional level, which could help re-use retired coal infrastructure and re-deploy personnel to new activities or extend the life of coal power plants with lower impact to the environment, thus maintaining jobs and economic activities within the affected regions" [Originally posted at https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/bitstream/JRC112593/kjna29292enn.pdf]

This in-depth report from the European Commission's Joint Research Centre analyzes "the opportunities in coal regions stemming from the deployment of power generation technologies from wind, solar photovoltaics, bioenergy and geothermal sources, as well as on coal-fired power plants with carbon capture." [Originally posted at https://publications.jrc.ec.europa.eu/repository/bitstream/JRC117938/clean_energy_technologies_in_coal_regions_online.pdf]

A May 2021 vision report from the United Kingdom-based 4 Day Week campaign exploring a range of environmental benefits from shifting to a four-day working week. [Originally posted at https://6a142ff6-85bd-4a7b-bb3b-476b07b8f08d.usrfiles.com]

An assessment of the 2021 outlook for "green" jobs from E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs), "a national, nonpartisan group of business leaders, investors, and professionals from every sector of the economy who advocate for smart policies that are good for the economy and good for the environment."

A breakdown of employment in clean energy jobs by U.S. congressional district via E2 (Environmental Entrepreneurs).

A view about "green" skills needed in the steel industry from EUROFER, the European Steel Association whose members operate steel production facilities across the European Union.

Submission to the Canadian government by Unifor, Canada’s largest union in the private sector, outlining a just and equitable transition to decent, good-paying, unionized jobs in the green economy.