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This report by the NewClimate Institute analyzes historical and ongoing coal transitions in Europe to provide lessons for countries currently planning a phase-out, specifically highlighting the opportunities for China to proactively manage its transition.

This report analyzes the restructuring of the Polish coal mining sector from 1989 to 2015, examining the economic trends, political drivers, and social mitigation instruments used to reduce workforce and production. It evaluates the Mining Social Package and special privileges for mining communes, concluding that while employment and production were significantly reduced, the process left substantial social costs and lacked a comprehensive regional strategy.