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Just Transition Principles
In June 2022, this report was published to detail the work of the South African Presidential Climate Commission (PCC), a multi-stakeholder body, to define a framework for Just Transition declaring, in part, that it is "essential that impacted
workers and communities do not carry the overall burden of the transition, and the costs of adjustment are borne by those historically responsible for the problem."
[Originally posted at https://pccommissionflow.imgix.net/uploads/documents/A-Just-Transition-Framework-for-South-Africa-with-dedication-FSP-002.pdf]
A 2021 report which introduces globally applicable Just Transition Elements which, combined with a tailored understanding of local implementation scenarios, will support and drive further alignment across public and private actors. The three Elements – Climate and Environmental Action; Socio-economic Distribution and Equity; and Community Voice – work together to ensure that capital meaningfully contributes towards a 'just transition'.
[Originally posted at https://www.impactinvest.org.uk/publications/mobilising-institutional-capital-towards-the-sdgs-and-a-just-transition/#:~:text=Mobilise%20institutional%20capital%20from%20the,more%20private%20sector%20capital%20to]
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]
A 2020 report which has developed a set of Principles for 'just transitions' in extractives and agriculture, to help shape fair climate futures in our energy and food systems.
[Originally posted at https://actionaid.nl/2020/12/17/principles-for-just-transitions-in-extractives-and-agriculture-shaping-energy-and-food-systems-that-work-for-women-communities-and-the-climate/]
A 2022 primer which seeks to explore why it is imperative to orient ourselves and our social movements towards a 'just transition' and how we can consciously and deliberately move away from the dysfunctional and destructive systems that are leading us towards extinction. How can we advance towards new systems of social relations that will help us to survive and overcome the climate crisis and to reverse the planet’s sixth mass extinction?
[Originally posted at https://www.tni.org/files/publication-downloads/jt_primer_web.pdf]
An April 2019 document prepared for the U.S.-based Climate Equity Network that proposes for "pillars" for a Just Transition.
[Originally posted at https://uploads-ssl.webflow.com/5fda3b73811ec6ecfc5dbfcb/5fda3b73811ec668cf5dc03d_A%20Roadmap%20To%20An%20Equitable%20Low%20Carbon%20Future_Four%20Pillars%20For%20A%20Just%20Transition.pdf]
A report which has developed a series of actions and a number of recommendations for industry and government which specifically aim to promote a smooth, fair and 'just transition' to net zero for workers.
[Originally posted at https://www.sse.com/media/5gklydzs/just-transition-supporting-workers-transition.pdf]
A 2021 discussion paper which makes the case for implementing the ‘just energy transformation’. Starting from the premise that energy transitions and social justice questions are intrinsically linked, the paper identifies the different elements that must pull together and integrate to enable successful energy transitions that deliver on the sustainable development goals.
[Originally posted at https://wwfeu.awsassets.panda.org/downloads/wwf_discussion_paper___just_energy_transformation.pdf]
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