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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]
From Coal to Low Carbon: Coal Region Development Opportunities Under EU Recovery Programmes
A 2021 report which discusses the transition from coal under EU recovery programmes. [Originally posted at https://www.ceps.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/PI2021-06_From-coal-to-low-carbon.pdf]
Decarbonization and Just Transition Experiences of the V4 Countries
A publications which aims to shed a light on the necessary topdown approaches and strategic decisions on an EU or member-state level, but also on bottom-up initiatives on the local level stemming from municipal stakeholders or NGOs. [Originally posted at https://europeum.org/data/articles/empowering-serbian-csos-involved-in-the-decarbonization-process-through-the-v4-experience.pdf]
The Need for Transformation: Challenges for the International Automotive Sector
A 2021 publication which uses individual case studies to examine the conditions needed for the international automotive industry to transition to an ecological mobility industry in specific countries. [Originally posted at https://www.rosalux.eu/en/article/2066.the-need-for-transformation.html]
A Just Transition of European Coal Regions: Assessing Stakeholder Positions Towards the Transition Away from Coal
A 2019 briefing which offers a deep dive into the positioning of key stakeholders as well as opportunities and challenges for a transition away from coal in some of Europe’s most coal-dependent regions: Ústecký kraj (Czech Republic), Western Macedonia (Greece), Upper Silesia (Poland), Horná Nitra (Slovakia) and Obilić (Kosovo). It aims to serve as background for necessary political and policy decisions surrounding a phase-out from coal. [Originally posted at https://www.euki.de/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/E3G_2019_Stakeholder_Mappings_European_Coal_Regions_Final-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/]
Just Transition: Creating New Jobs for a Decarbonized Society
A 2021 report which highlights examples of national, regional and local 'just transition' happening all over the world. [Originally posted at https://www.kikonet.org/eng/just-transition-report]
The Governance of Just Transition in Greece and in Europe
A 2021 report which first reviews the relevant European Union legal framework governing the governance mechanisms of the transition and focuses on good examples of governance from three lignite regions of Europe. It then presents the key elements of the governance mechanism proposed by the government, as reflected in the Territorial Just Transition Plans (TJTPs) and the Just Development Transition Program (PDAM). The report concludes with a critical assessment of the Greek governance mechanism and the elaboration of specific recommendations for its improvement. [Originally posted at https://thegreentank.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/202107_GreenTank_JustTransition_Governance_Report_EN.pdf]
A Just Transition of European Coal Regions: Assessing Stakeholder Positions Towards the Transition Away from Coal
A 2019 briefing which offers a deep dive into the positioning of key stakeholders as well as opportunities and challenges for a transition away from coal in some of Europe’s most coal-dependent regions. It aims to serve as background for necessary political and policy decisions surrounding a phase-out from coal. [Originally posted at https://9tj4025ol53byww26jdkao0x-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/E3G_2019_Stakeholder_Mappings_European_Coal_Regions_Final.pdf]
Towards a Just Transformation for the Upper Nitra Region
A 2018 study which is as an invitation and starting point for discussion and collaboration about 'just transition' in the upper Nitra region of Slovakia. It outlines the criteria for prioritizing projects that can have a positive impact for the region’s re-development. The study also describes the limited role for fossil fuel companies so that these do not undermine the transformation process and the future of the region. [Originally posted at https://bankwatch.org/publication/towards-a-just-transition-for-the-upper-nitra-region]
Green Recovery of the Slovak Just Transition Region
A 2020 briefing which summarizes the sustainable energy measures that should be taken for the transformation of Upper Nitra region in the Trenčín administrative area. These measures have the potential to reduce the outflow of money from the region, create jobs and make Upper Nitra a model region for 'just transition'. [Originally posted at https://www.just-transition.info/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/Green-Recovery-Slovakia.pdf]
Status of the Territorial Just Transition Plans in Central and Eastern Europe
A 2021 overview of the general territorial 'just transition' plan progress in seven central and eastern European countries: Bulgaria, Czechia, Estonia, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia. [Originally posted at https://www.cde-org.cz/media/object/1864/2021-12-14-bwn-tjtp-briefing-5_1.pdf]
Just Transition in 7 Central and Eastern European Countries: What Works and What Does Not
A 2022 research which develops an in depth-analysis of the quality of 'just transition' processes in seven central and eastern European countries, namely Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Poland, Romania and Slovakia. [Originally posted at https://euagenda.eu/upload/publications/2022-04-just-transition-in-7-ceecs.pdf]

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