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A Just Green Transition: Concepts and Practice So Far
A 2022 policy brief which argues that a globally 'just transition' requires international support for developing countries that takes into account their realities, capacities, and priorities. [Originally posted at https://www.un.org/development/desa/dpad/wp-content/uploads/sites/45/publication/PB_141.pdf]
Latin American Economic Outlook 2022: Towards a Green and Just Transition
A 2022 edition of the Latin American Economic Outlook which explores options for the region to recast its production models, transform its energy matrix and create better jobs in the process. It argues that, for this transition to be just, stronger social protection systems and open dialogue must help build new, sustainable social contracts. In support of this ambitious agenda, the report presents an array of financing options, including green finance, and advocates for renewed international partnerships. [Originally posted at https://repositorio.cepal.org/handle/11362/48415]
COP27 Implementation Plan
The COP27 implementation plan is, effectively, the final positions and outcomes of the climate change summit. [Originally posted at https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/resource/cop27_auv_2_cover%20decision.pdf]
Pursuing Clean Energy Equitably
A 2011 paper which explores the opportunities for a 'just transition' to low carbon and sustainable energy systems; one that addresses the current inequities in the distribution of energy benefits and their human and ecological costs. [Originally posted at https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2351464]
The Closing Window: Climate Crisis Calls for Rapid Transformation of Societies [Executive Summary]
A 2022 executive summary of a report, under the same title, which acts as a testimony to inadequate action on the global climate crisis, and is a call for the rapid transformation of societies. [Originally posted at https://reliefweb.int/report/world/emissions-gap-report-2022-closing-window-climate-crisis-calls-rapid-transformation-societies-enarruzhsw]
The Closing Window: Climate Crisis Calls for Rapid Transformation of Societies [Key Summary]
A 2022 key messages from a report, under the same title, which acts as a testimony to inadequate action on the global climate crisis, and is a call for the rapid transformation of societies. [Originally posted at https://reliefweb.int/report/world/emissions-gap-report-2022-closing-window-climate-crisis-calls-rapid-transformation-societies-enarruzhsw]
The Closing Window: Climate Crisis Calls for Rapid Transformation of Societies
A 2022 report which acts as a testimony to inadequate action on the global climate crisis, and is a call for the rapid transformation of societies. [Originally posted at https://reliefweb.int/report/world/emissions-gap-report-2022-closing-window-climate-crisis-calls-rapid-transformation-societies-enarruzhsw]
Mobilizing Energy Action: The High-Level Dialogue on Energy and Its Impacts
A 2021 event report on the UN High-level Dialogue on Energy which took place on 24 September 2021, with more than 130 global leaders, including Heads of State and Government, Ministers, Executive Heads of UN entities and international organizations, CEOs and other multi-stakeholder representatives, where they announced ambitious targets, transformational actions and bold investments towards achieving universal energy access and net-zero emissions. [Originally posted at https://www.seforall.org/publications/mobilizing-energy-action-the-high-level-dialogue-on-energy-and-its-impacts]
Safe Climate: A Report of the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and the Environment
A 2019 report in which the Special Rapporteur illustrates the devastating effects of the current global climate emergency on the enjoyment of human rights, and the crucial role for human rights in catalyzing action to address climate change. [Originally posted at https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Issues/Environment/SREnvironment/Report.pdf]
Initiating the Just Transition in Serbia: Leaving No One Behind in the Coal Intensive Regions and Communities in Serbia
A 2021 report which recommends, based on international guidelines and practices, that Serbia implements a roadmap for a 'just transition', composed of seven clusters of activities and that will culminate in the adoption, implementation and monitoring of a plan for a 'just transition' to a low carbon economy in Serbia. [Originally posted at https://www.klimatskepromene.rs/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/08-03-2021_Report-on-a-Roadmap-for-Just-Transition-for-Serbia.pdf]
Just Transition Issue Brief - Incorprating Just Transition into the Design and Implementation of Nationally Determined Contributions and Long-Term Strategies
A 2022 report which sums up the five key areas in which scaled up support will be provided to promote a 'just transition' towards a climate-resilient and low carbon economy, building on the support under the Climate Promise. [Originally posted at https://www.undp.org/publications/issue-brief-just-transition]
Just Transition Towards Greener Economies
A 2020 report by Amnesty International which was a submission in response to the call for contributions issued by the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights ahead of his upcoming report on how the human rights of people in poverty can be incorporated in the national plans aimed at putting the economy on a "greener" path. [Originally posted at https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/Documents/Issues/Poverty/JustTransition/NGOs/Amnesty-International.pdf]
Investing for a Just Transition: Proposals for a Just Transition Disclosure Framework in China
A 2022 report which sets out a proposed disclosure framework for companies to disclose their recognition of and commitments to addressing a 'just transition', including around their strategies, actions and policy advocacy. [Originally posted at https://www.unpri.org/china-policy/investing-for-a-just-transition-proposals-for-a-just-transition-disclosure-framework-in-china/10310.article]
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 of the Workforce, and the Creation of Decent Work and Quality Jobs
A 2016 technical paper by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change which provides an overview of the work undertaken under the Convention on a just transition of the workforce, and the creation of decent work and quality jobs in the context of the impact of the implementation of response measures. The paper also presents the general concept of just transition, including the drivers and objectives of such transitions, and then discusses the linkages between just transition and the impacts of the implementation of climate change mitigation policies. [Originally posted at https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/resource/Just%20transition.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.

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