United Arab Emirates Just Transition Work Programme Background

The document outlines the evolution of the Just Transition Work Programme (JTWP) from its establishment at COP27 through the outcomes of COP30 in Belém. It highlights the transition from a period of gridlock to the adoption of a decision to create a new Just Transition mechanism, while noting the exclusion of unilateral trade measures and the inclusion of references to the 1.5ºC temperature goal. The briefing concludes with a timeline for the development of the mechanism's draft decision at SB64 in June 2026 and its formal adoption at COP31.

• At COP30 in Belém, Parties agreed to the most proactive of three available options by adopting a decision to create a new Just Transition mechanism.
• The final text of the COP30 decision emphasizes the link between a just transition and the goal of limiting temperature increase to 1.5ºC, although it does not explicitly mention transitioning away from fossil fuels.
• The next steps for the JTWP include the submission of official views by non-Party stakeholders and Parties by mid-March 2026, followed by a draft decision on the new mechanism at SB64 in June 2026 for adoption at COP31.

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@techreport{climatalkndunited, author = {{ClimaTalk}}, title = {{United Arab Emirates Just Transition Work Programme Background}}, institution = {ClimaTalk}, url = {https://climatalk.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Just-Transition.pdf}, urldate = {2026-10-23}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }