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Just Transition Beyond the Energy Sector
This 2021 brief from the Asian Development Bank examines the potential negative impacts of climate action in non-energy sectors including transport, waste, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, and tourism. It also underlines the social facet of climate action and highlights the need for policymakers to consider these potential impacts in the preparation and implementation of mitigation and adaptation strategies. [Originally posted at https://www.adb.org/sites/default/files/publication/746406/adb-brief-195-just-transition-beyond-energy-sector.pdf]
Together We Create Green Denmark - Together We Create Green Transition
A 2020 report from the Danish Trade Union Confederation which outlines a climate proposal based on "a healthy and safe work environment, worker participation, training and education, skills development and job security." [Originally posted at https://fho.dk/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/20200922-green-transition-compressed.pdf]
Low Carbon Mobility Transitions and Justice: A Case of Costa Rica
A 2022 research article which analyzes the electrifcation of light-duty vehicles and its implications on equity and justice paradigm within a pro-green policy environment. [Originally posted at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1057/s41301-022-00331-6]
Best Practices for a Just Transition in Vancouver
A 2021 report which puts jurisdictional overview of 'just transition' practices, analysis of global case studies, context for impending labour transitions in two of the Vancouver’s highest-emitting sectors (transportation and buildings), and governance recommendations for the next steps forward in the region. [Originally posted at https://vancouvereconomic.com/research/best-practices-for-a-just-transition-in-vancouver/]
Economic, Social, and Environmental Impacts of the Transition in Carbon-Intensive Districts
A 2021 draft report which aims at outlining the transition process, including potential pathways to decarbonization in eight carbon-intensive districts of Bulgaria; assessing the economic, social and environmental impacts of decarbonization; and identifying economic diversification opportunities for each of the eight districts to address potential negative employment impacts. [Originally posted at https://documents.worldbank.org/en/publication/documents-reports/documentdetail/099850406022221065/p17433208e9b820909d860497e58cd4060]
Just Transition Beyond the Energy Sector
A 2021 brief which examines the potential negative impacts of climate action in non-energy sectors including transport, waste, forestry, agriculture, fisheries, and tourism. [Originally posted at https://www.adb.org/publications/just-transition-beyond-energy-sector]
Towards a Just Transition of the Workplace: Baseline Analysis for the Electricity and Road Transport Sectors in Antigua and Barbuda
A 2021 report which analyzes the employment implications of Antigua and Barbuda transitioning to a low carbon economy with a focus on electricity and road transport. [Originally posted at https://climateanalytics.org/publications/2021/towards-a-just-transition-of-the-workplace-baseline-analysis-for-the-electricity-and-road-transport-sectors-in-antigua-and-barbuda/]
Towards a Clean Energy Economy: Post-COVID-19 Opportunities for India’s Energy and Mobility Sectors
A 2020 report which discusses how COVID-19 is beginning to influence the clean energy transition in India, specifically for the transport and power sectors, and identifies principles and strategic opportunities for the country’s leaders to drive economic recovery and maintain momentum on the clean energy transition. [Originally posted at https://www.niti.gov.in/sites/default/files/2020-06/India_Green_Stimulus_Report_NITI_VF_June_29.pdf]
All Change: Equitably Decarbonising India's Transportation Sector
A 2022 report which outlines key issues for a 'just transition' in Japan. [Originally posted at https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/4130/BA1098_JT_AP_-_Leslie_Mabon_-_Proof_FINAL_-_June_2022.pdf]
A Guide to Engaging Aviation Workers and Trade Unions
A 2021 short guide which explores how campaigns can connect better with aviation workers and the trade unions that represent them – to build mutual support, win those campaigns, and advance a rapid and just transition for workers in the sector. [Originally posted at https://gef.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022_SG_just-transition-guide-8.pdf]
Renewables on the Rise 2021: The Rapid Growth of Renewables, Electric Vehicles and other Building Blocks of a Clean Energy Future
A November 2021 report from the U.S-based Environment America Research & Policy Center assessing the state of renewable energy technologies. [Originally posted at https://environmentamericacenter.org/]
A Just Transition for Urban Transport Workers
A March 2022 report from the International Transport Workers’ Federation (ITF) exploring urban transport and the need to make changes that reduce carbon emissions but at the same time combat existing inequalities.
Transport for Sustainable Development: The Case of Inland Transport
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe produced this December 2015 report looking at the relationship between transport and social, economic and environmental sustainability worldwide, providing deeper insight into the current state of the five dimensions of sustainable transport – access (mobility of individuals and for societies), affordability (of transport for individuals and society), safety, security and environmental impact (of transport and on transport).
Flight Path: A Trajectory for U.S.Aviation to Meet Global Climate Goals
An October 2020 report by the Center for Biological Diversity quantifies the climate benefits of putting the U.S. aviation sector on a new path to decarbonize in the next 25 years through three technology-forcing strategies.
Fast Facts: U.S. Transportation Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions 1990 –2019
A December 2021 report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency outlining Transportation Sector Greenhouse Gas Emissions 1990 –2019.
The Growth in Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Commercial Aviation
An October 2019 (revised September 2021) from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) examines the impact the growth of air travel and freight will have on greenhouse gas emissions.

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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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