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Just Transition Agreements
Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan
This September 28th 2022 "Queensland Energy Workers’ Charter" covers the public energy utilities within the boundaries of the state government of Queensland (Australia). It was agreed to by: Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union; CleanCo Queensland; Construction, Forestry, Maritime, Mining and Energy Union (Mining and Energy Division); CS Energy; Electrical Trades Union; Energy Queensland; Minister for Energy, Renewables and Hydrogen and Minister for Public Works and Procurement; Powerlink Queensland; Premier and Minister for the Olympics; Professionals Australia; Queensland Hydro; Stanwell Corporation; The Services Union. [Originally posted at https://www.epw.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/33031/queensland-energy-plan-workers-charter.pdf]
Just Transition or just Talk?
A 2020 report which analyses the final National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) of 18 EU Member States that are still using coal for electricity generation. It assesses whether the plans for coal are in line with the EU’s climate commitments and whether the Just Transition Fund would therefore be used to support a real transition in these EU coal-countries [Originally posted at http://caneurope.org/content/uploads/2020/09/2020-Just-transition-1.5.pdf]
Just Transition Fund
A 2021 briefing by the European Parliament about the planned Just Transition Fund. As part of the European Green Deal, on 14 January 2020, the European Commission adopted a proposal for a regulation to create the Just Transition Fund, aimed at supporting EU regions most affected by the transition to a low carbon economy. [Originally posted at https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2020/646180/EPRS_BRI(2020)646180_EN.pdf]
Framework Agreement for a Just Transition in Coal Mining and the Sustainable Development of Mining Regions for the Period 2019/2027
A powerpoint presentation created by the La Federación de Industria, Construcción y Agro de la Unión General de Trabajadoras y Trabajadores (UGT-FICA; The Federation of Industry, Construction and Agriculture of the General Union of Workers and Workers in Spain) that outlines the nationwide agreement for Just Transition in coal mining.
Alberta’s Coal Phase-Out: A Just Transition?
A November 2019 study evaluating Alberta’s electricity transition from coal--from the Parkland Institute.
Framework Agreement for a Fair Transition of Coal Mining and sustainable Development of the Mining Communities for the Period 2019-2027
This is the detailed FRAMEWORK AGREEMENT reached between the government and mining unions "FOR A FAIR TRANSITION OF COAL MINING AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF THE MINING COMMUNITIES FOR THE PERIOD 2019-2027".
Just Transition Draft Policy for an Equitable Low Carbon Future for Trinidad and Tobago
A 2021 draft circulated by the government.
Agreement for a Just Transition for Coal Power Plants: Jobs, Industry and Territories (Spain)
An April 2020 framework agreement for the closure of coal plants was made between the government, unions and private industry.

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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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