Key Considerations for Unified Just Transitions in Argentina

The report examines the challenges of implementing a just transition in Argentina, highlighting a critical lack of coordination between government agencies and a lack of consensus on the necessity of decarbonisation. It identifies the energy sector (51% of emissions) and the agriculture, forestry and other land use (AFOLU) sector (39% of emissions) as the primary areas for mitigation. The document notes that while the government has committed to emission reductions via its NDC, it simultaneously prioritises the expansion of oil and gas resources in the Vaca Muerta basin. Key recommendations include creating a unified national decarbonisation plan, expanding stakeholder participation beyond 'testimonial' processes, and addressing deep-seated gender and ethnic inequalities within the productive sectors.

• Argentina's energy and agriculture, forestry and other land use (AFOLU) sectors are the primary sources of greenhouse gas emissions, accounting for 51% and 39% of the total, respectively.
• There is a fundamental contradiction in Argentina's national strategy: while the NDC commits to renewable energy and efficiency, the government continues to prioritise the expansion of the oil and gas sector, particularly in the Vaca Muerta basin.
• The process of just transition planning in Argentina is hindered by a lack of a unified state decarbonisation plan and significant disagreements between government agencies and sectors regarding emission goals and responsibilities.
• Current stakeholder engagement in climate policy is described as largely tokenistic or 'testimonial,' with non-governmental organisations and trade unions reporting insufficient influence over the formulation of long-term strategies.
• The AFOLU and energy sectors exhibit severe structural inequalities, including a strong male dominance (only 12.8% of jobs in AFOLU are held by women) and the vulnerability of migrant workers and ethnic minorities.
• Decarbonisation in the manufacturing sector is expected to have a negative labour impact, with the services sector projected to expand the most, necessitating a focus on cross-sectoral retraining.

APA

Aneise, A. J., & Fernández, M. (2022). Key Considerations for Unified Just Transitions in Argentina. Climate Strategies. https://climatestrategies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Key-Considerations-for-Unified-Just-Transitions-in-Argentina.pdf

Chicago

Aneise, Ana Julie, and Mauro Fernández. Key Considerations for Unified Just Transitions in Argentina. Climate Strategies, 2022. https://climatestrategies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Key-Considerations-for-Unified-Just-Transitions-in-Argentina.pdf.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{aneise2022key, author = {Aneise, Ana Julie and Fernández, Mauro}, title = {{Key Considerations for Unified Just Transitions in Argentina}}, institution = {Climate Strategies}, year = {2022}, url = {https://climatestrategies.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Key-Considerations-for-Unified-Just-Transitions-in-Argentina.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }