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Low-Carbon Technologies and Just Energy Transition: Prospects for Electric Vehicles
A 2022 paper which identifies the main activities of the electric vehicles (EVs) life cycle, where they occur, and potentially associated injustices. [Originally posted at https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2590174522000940]
Rethinking Energy Solutions
A 2020 report which aims to identify areas where scientific approaches can support policy, rather than dictate policy choices. For instance, interdisciplinary scenario work combining technology, economics, and social sciences could demonstrate the multiple benefits of sustainable recovery pathways and accompanying societal transformations to enable a more equitable, resilient, and sustainable post-COVID–19 world. In addition, an assessment of the effects of digitalization on energy demand in transport, buildings, and industry, as well as options for making digitalization more sustainable and just, should be undertaken. [Originally posted at https://council.science/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/IIASA-ISC-Reports-Energy.pdf]
Green Jobs: An Estimation of the Direct Employment Potential of Greening the South African Economy
A 2011 report which provides a segmented view of the net direct job creation expected in the formal economy across a wide range of technologies/activities that may be classified as green or contributing to the greening of the economy. The report aims to contribute to strategic planning. It highlights implementation challenges to unlock the green economy's potential. [Originally posted at https://www.tips.org.za/just-transition/item/4056-green-jobs-an-estimation-of-the-direct-employment-potential-of-greening-the-south-african-economy]
Down to Zero: The Politics of Just Transition
A 2019 book which looks at the anticipated impact of climate change and the experiences of millions of people who are facing a climate disaster, focusing on Southern and South Africa. It takes its perspective from fenceline communities who have varying interests in a 'just transition'. The book also recalls the Million Climate jobs campaign, discussing where the climate change jobs will materialize. Lastly it examines the implications of a chaotic and unplanned transition out of coal, experienced around Arnot and Hendrina, two of the six power stations slated for decommissioning before 2030. [Originally posted at https://www.tips.org.za/just-transition/item/4094-down-to-zero-the-politics-of-just-transition]
Taking Charge of the Just Transition?
A 2021 article which reproduces a transcript from a webinar in which a retrenched coal-miner, a community environmental activist living in the same township and two union officials organizing in the area spell out the challenges and hardships in the way of achieving a 'just transition'. [Originally posted at https://www.southafricanlabourbulletin.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/salb-vol-44-no-3-2.pdf]
Towards the Achievement of SDG 7 and Net-Zero Emissions
A 2021 report which provides an insight into the global energy landscape and highlight opportunities and challenges in navigating the energy transition. [Originally posted at https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/2021-twg_2-062321.pdf]
Towards the Achievement of SDG 7 and Net-Zero Emissions
A 2021 report which provides an insight into the global energy landscape and highlight opportunities and challenges in navigating the energy transition. [Originally posted at https://www.un.org/sites/un2.un.org/files/2021-twg_2-062321.pdf]
Energy Transition and Sustainable Road Transportation in Turkey: Multiple Policy Challenges for Inclusive Change
A 2021 paper which aims to explore energy insecurity in Turkey at the intersection of environmental sustainability, human security and justice vis-à-vis growing energy demand coupled with greenhouse gas emissions coming from the transport sector. [Originally posted at https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frsc.2021.631337/full]
Measuring the Socioeconomic Impacts of Climate Policies to Guide NDC Enhancement and a Just Transition
A 2021 study which analyzes the impacts of Nigeria’s climate policies on employment, GDP and emissions in keeping with revised national determined contributions (NDCs). [Originally posted at https://climatepromise.undp.org/research-and-reports/nigeria-measuring-socioeconomic-impacts-climate-policies-guide-ndc-enhancement]
Jobs After Coal: A Just Transition for New Zealand Communities
A 2015 report which outlines the planning process for a 'just transition' away from coal to new industries and new jobs, where communities are supported to take control of their own future. [Originally posted at https://coalactionnetworkaotearoa.files.wordpress.com/2015/05/jac_2015_final-low-res2.pdf]
A Comprehensive Climate Mitigation Strategy for Mexico
A 2021 paper which discusses a comprehensive strategy for implementing Mexico’s climate mitigation commitments. [Originally posted at https://www.imf.org/en/Publications/WP/Issues/2021/10/18/A-Comprehensive-Climate-Mitigation-Strategy-for-Mexico-494708]
A Just Transition for Urban Transport Workers: Issues and Experiences from Unions in Cities of the Global South
A 2022 report which highlights the ways in which extreme weather events, flooding, air pollution and draughts are impacting workers, especially women and young workers who often hold the most precarious jobs and have the least protection. It also features the effects of two technological changes often justified as related to combating climate change: the expansion of electric buses and the introduction of automated ticket vending technology. [Originally posted at https://www.itfglobal.org/sites/default/files/node/resources/files/A%20Just%20Transition%20for%20Urban%20Transport%20Workers_Report.pdf]
THE BREAKTHROUGH AGENDA REPORT Accelerating Sector Transitions Through Stronger International Collaboration
A 2022 report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) that assesses "the status of the global transitions in five major greenhouse-gas-emitting sectors and make recommendations for strengthening international collaboration to drive urgent progress" (the report was prepared in collaboration with the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) and the UN Climate Change High-Level Champions). [Originally posted at https://iea.blob.core.windows.net/assets/49ae4839-90a9-4d88-92bc-371e2b24546a/THEBREAKTHROUGHAGENDAREPORT2022.pdf]
A Blueprint for Europe’s Just Transition
A 2019 Blueprint which sets out the pathways to a Green New Deal for Europe, showing how communities and grassroots organizations can mobilize to make this vision a reality. [Originally posted at https://diem25.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Green_New_Deal_for_Europe_%E2%80%93_Report_v2.pdf]
Rising Focus on Just Transition Will Raise Risks for Most Exposed Companies
A 2021 report which explores 'just transition' readiness found that the most-exposed companies globally are generally under-prepared for the coming disruption to workforces, supply chains, communities and consumers caused by the transition to net zero. [Originally posted at https://assets.website-files.com/5df9172583d7eec04960799a/61b1ecee7929380a0fdba25b_BX10329_MCO-ESG%20Solutions_Just%20Transition-DEC2021.pdf]
Accelerating the Low Carbon Transition: The Case for Stronger, More Targeted and Coordinated International Action
A 2019 report, for the governments and businesses that are interested in accelerating deep decarbonization of the world economy, which aims to highlight where their actions can have the greatest impact on accelerating the low carbon transition. [Originally posted at https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/Coordinatedactionreport.pdf]

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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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