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What is "Just Transition"?
Report/Definitions and Concepts; Guidelines, Strategies and Recommendations
Jan 2019

Solidarity and Just Transition: Summary Report of Actions

This report summarizes the priorities of Poland’s presidency of the 24th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and provides recommendations to help advance just transitions and solidarity strategies.

Geographic Scope
Global
Sectors
General
Detail
Focus Areas
Economic diversification/restructuring > Economic development plans, Industry and/or sector assistance or plans
Employment > Job creation and/or equality, Skills, Social protections
Government intervention > Regulation
Inequality and/or poverty > Gender inequality, Other
Investment > Other
Resilience
Social and/or cultural impacts > Other
Keywords
solidarity
inclusive transitions
sustainable production and consumption
Solidarity and Just Transition Silesia Declaration
Publishing Organization
Bureau of COP24 Presidency, Poland Ministry of the Environment
Government, Inter-governmental/international organization
Summary

This report summarizes Poland’s presidency of the 24th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP24) and its focus on “People and Climate – Solidarity and Just Transition.” The report aims to inspire dialogue among governments, the private sector, and civil society on practical implementation of solidarity (defined as collaborative global efforts to tackle climate change) and just transitions.

The report calls for a unified approach to tackle both climate and social well-being and urges policymakers to be proactive in adopting strategies based on inclusive dialogue and planning processes. It encourages stakeholders to anticipate and promote changes through economic development, skillset training, and investment.

The report includes recommendations on how to advance just transition and solidarity strategies by incorporating region- and sector-specific approaches. Such strategies should engage many actors, including national, regional, and municipal governments, as well as workers, civil society, businesses, youth, and women.

Brief/Definitions and Concepts; Guidelines, Strategies and Recommendations
Dec 2019

A Just and Equitable Transition

This policy brief discusses the meaning and importance of a just and equitable transition to a low-carbon economy and provides action-oriented recommendations for the City of Edmonton in Alberta, Canada.

Geographic Scope
Canada
Sectors
General
Detail
Focus Areas
Employment > Job creation and/or equality
Government intervention > Public finance, Regulation
Inequality and/or poverty > Gender inequality, Other
Justice
Social and/or cultural impacts > Other
Keywords
carbon budget
equity
low-carbon gentrification
decarbonization
carbon-neutral
subnational plan
task force
By
Richard Boyd
Publishing Organization
City of Edmonton
Government
Summary

This policy brief discusses the meaning and importance of a just and equitable transition for the City of Edmonton in Alberta, Canada, as it pursues more ambitious emissions reduction policies. It proposes actionable recommendations to support the city’s updated Community Energy Transition Strategy.

The author emphasizes the importance of social justice in formulating and implementing climate strategies. The author advises against a “narrow view” of just transitions that focuses only on employment issues and instead promotes a broader view of social equity. With this in mind, the author explores the potential injustices of a carbon-neutral transition in the City of Edmonton. The author concludes with an Edmonton-specific framework for a just and equitable transition that includes both general guiding principles and action-oriented recommendations for the city.