Leading the Transition Locally

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development provides a policy toolkit for subnational states and regions to manage the transition away from fossil fuel production, emphasizing economic diversification and the protection of regional workers and communities.

• Subnational states and regions are identified as critical drivers for the transition away from fossil fuel production because, although national governments and the private sector manage most production, the actual extraction facilities, workforces, and communities are located within these subnational jurisdictions.
• The report recommends that subnational governments implement several specific policy measures: diversifying local economies, creating time-bound and financed roadmaps for transitioning away from production, reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions from current operations, and strengthening alignment with cities, municipalities, and local communities.
• Subnational governments are encouraged to participate in international cooperation and peer learning through specific initiatives, including the Fossil Fuel Treaty, the Powering Past Coal Alliance, the Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance, and COFFIS.

APA

Kelly,, N. J. A. Y. P. W. J. (2026). Leading the Transition Locally. International Institute for Sustainable Development. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/fossil-fuel-production-subnational-states

Chicago

Kelly,, Natalie Jones,Paola Andrea Yanguas Parra,Toby Walker, Jessica. Leading the Transition Locally. International Institute for Sustainable Development, 2026. https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/fossil-fuel-production-subnational-states.

Wikipedia

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BibTeX

@techreport{kelly2026leading, author = {Kelly,, Natalie Jones,Paola Andrea Yanguas Parra,Toby Walker, Jessica}, title = {{Leading the Transition Locally}}, institution = {International Institute for Sustainable Development}, year = {2026}, month = apr, url = {https://www.iisd.org/publications/report/fossil-fuel-production-subnational-states}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }