Skip to main content

Just Transition for All

Supporter-01
Banner
Menu
Menu
Romania
The Architecture of Financial Networks and Models of Financial Instruments According to the “Just Transition Mechanism” at the European Level
A 2020 paper which aims to analyze the main concepts and phenomena that could be considered generative factors for current financial market trends, as well as the inventory of facts and acts that provide a picture of the financial market. [Originally posted at https://www.mdpi.com/1911-8074/13/10/235]
A Framework for Assessing the Readiness and Vulnerability of the Romanian Territories Affected by the Just Transition Process
A 2022 paper which consists of an exploratory study which seeks to build a multi-criteria index to assess the vulnerability and the readiness of regions affected by the energy transition, based on data collected from six Romanian affected regions. [Originally posted at https://sciendo.com/article/10.2478/picbe-2022-0108]
Aspects of European Funding for the Energy Transition - Just Transition
A 2022 study which follows the financial allocations in energy transition, focusing on fair transition related to the carboniferous and mono-industrial areas, in Europe and especially in Romania, whose populations go through significant challenges of the quality of life, generated by changing the activity profile. [Originally posted at https://stec.univ-ovidius.ro/html/anale/RO/2022-2/Section%203/16.pdf]
The Political Economy of Energy in Central and Eastern Europe: Supporting the Net Zero Transition
A 2020 report which reviews the phase out of coal process for countries in Europe. [Originally posted at https://www.euki.de/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/E3G_2020_Comparative_Analysis_CEE.pdf]
Post-Coal Fantasies: An Actor-Network Theory-Inspired Critique of Post-Coal Development Strategies in the Jiu Valley, Romania
A 2022 paper which seeks to address the question: how were people “brought in” for the production of coal during socialism, how were they subsequently “pushed out”, and how challenging is it now for the Jiu Valley strategy to reassemble a network to support the post-coal transition? [Originally posted at https://www.mdpi.com/2073-445X/11/7/1022]
Transformation Experiences of Coal Regions: Recommendations for Ukraine and other European Countries
A 2019 research which aims to provide recommendations for the Ukrainian authorities, both national and regional, on how to manage the closure of coal mines with a sound economic perspective and minimal negative social consequences on the basis of the analysis of positive and negative experiences of coal mines’ closure in Ukraine and select EU countries (Germany, Romania and the Czech Republic). [Originally posted at https://www.germanwatch.org/sites/default/files/Study_Transformation_Experiences_Coal_Regions_EN.pdf]
Towards a Gender-Just Energy Transition in the European Union
A 2022 thesis which aims at answering the research question: “To what extent do the National Energy and Climate Plans (NECPs) promote a gender-just energy transition in the European Union?”. [Originally posted http://essay.utwente.nl/91878/1/Gr%C3%B6nefeld_BA_BMS.pdf]
Eight Steps for a Just Transition in the Western Balkans
A 2021 guide which aims to encourage national campaigners, civil movements, and local activists to begin the 'just transition' process in their communities. This publication introduces the concept of 'just transition' and the main benefits and challenges that might arise on the way [Originally posted at https://bankwatch.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/EN-Eight-steps-for-a-just-transition-in-the-Western-Balkans-Apr-2021-1.pdf]
Exploring a Just Transition in the Jiu Valley of Romania
A 2020 transcript of a podcast on what a just energy transition looks like in Romania. [The audio version of the podcast can be found at https://podcasts.ceu.edu/content/exploring-just-transition-jiu-valley-romania]
Harnessing EU Funds for Romania's Renewable Energy Transition
A 2021 report which analyzes the critical juncture Romania now faces for shaping its planning and investment decisions for the next decade, a decade that will be decisive for climate action. It outlines the various funding possibilities that could be operationalized to drive the renewable energy transition. [Originally posted at https://sandbag.be/wp-content/uploads/Sandbag-report-RE-in-Romania.pdf]
Ten Priority Areas for Romania’s Post COVID-19 Recovery: A Focus on Energy and Climate Policy
A 2020 paper which proposes a list of key issues that need be tackled as part of Romania’s post COVID-19 recovery strategy, structured in ten overarching energy and climate-related priorities. [Originally posted at https://europeanclimate.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/epg-green-recovery-policy-brief-24-nov-1.pdf]
Heroes of Just Transition
A 2018 report which features seven stories from coal communities around Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), the challenges they face as they move away from coal and the solutions they find – sometimes even in spite of resistance from the central governments. [Originally posted at https://www.euki.de/en/euki-publications/heroes-of-just-transition/]
Radical Energy Justice: a Green Deal for Romanian Coal Miners?
A 2022 article which proposes the energy justice framework can benefit from a radical reframing to expose broader structural injustices in the transitions towards a net-zero energy system. [Originally posted at https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/1523908X.2021.1992266]
The Socio-Economic Impacts of Energy Transition in Europe
A 2019 study which offers a number of suggestions for businesses, the social partners and policy-makers, who urgently need to find forms of dialogue and synthesis, also in view of the opportunities offered by the European policies in the framework of the 2021-2027 financial programming. [Originally posted at https://www.enelfoundation.org/content/dam/enel-foundation/topics/2019/09/just-e-volution-2030/Just%20E-volution%202030_Full%20Report%20-%20Interactive%20Version.pdf]
Tackling Complexity of the Just Transition in the EU: Evidence from Romania
A 2021 article which provides possible future scenarios for tackling the complex issue of 'just transition' in Romania. [Originally posted at https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/14/5/1509]
The State of Youth Engagement in the Implementation of the EU Just Transition Mechanism
A 2022 report which provides an overview of the political youth engagement activities for the development of Territorial Just Transition Plans of twelve EU Member States. [Originally posted at https://www.just-transition.info/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Briefing-The-state-of-youth-engagement-in-the-implementation-of-the-EU-Just-Transition-Mechanism.pdf]

Hot Reports

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.

*We post information pursuant to the U.S. Fair Use Doctrine, and applicable international standards, in order to advance the knowledge base and education of our global audience. We endeavor to include the original link to documents. However, upon requests of original authors of posted documents, where explicit use permission is not granted, we will remove documents if it is determined continued use is not appropriate. We also reserve the full right to not include, or remove, any data inconsistent with our mission.