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This research paper by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) outlines how Canada can utilize federal legislation to advance a just transition, drawing on international best practices and interviews with 15 experts.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) examines the state of 'climate jobs'—employment focused on climate change mitigation and adaptation—within the United States, detailing sector-specific employment numbers for 2020 and the potential for future growth through policy and investment.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) examines the state of 'climate jobs'—employment focused on climate change mitigation and adaptation—in the United States. It details employment figures across energy efficiency, renewable energy, clean transportation, and resilience sectors for 2020, noting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and projecting future growth opportunities linked to federal investment and policy changes.

Ghana's Updated Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for 2020-2030 outlines a strategy to transition to a climate-resilient, low-carbon economy through 47 adaptation and mitigation programmes across 19 policy areas. The plan aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 64 MtCO2e by 2030, create over one million green jobs, and benefit approximately 38 million people.

This fact sheet by the World Resources Institute describes Colombia's initial steps toward a national just transition strategy, highlighting the tension between green growth goals and a continued economic reliance on coal exports and fossil fuel revenues to fund the national peace process.

This case study examines the Scottish Oil and Gas Transition Training Fund, a three-year program launched in February 2016 to support workers affected by the oil and gas sector's recession. The fund provided grants for reskilling in high-growth fields, helping 4,272 workers and informing the subsequent £25 million National Transition Training Fund launched in October 2020.

This case study by the World Resources Institute examines Uruguay's transition to renewable electricity generation, highlighting the role of long-term policy planning, social dialogue with unions, and international partnerships in creating green jobs and managing the phase-out of fossil fuels.

This research paper by the Climate and Development Knowledge Network (CDKN) identifies key strategies to accelerate climate change adaptation across Africa. Based on interviews with African scientists and practitioners, the paper advocates for a shift toward locally-led, inclusive solutions that integrate indigenous knowledge with scientific projections. It proposes three primary investment pillars: enhancing people's skills and knowledge, building climate-resilient economies, and investing in nature-based solutions.

This report examines six proxy measures for a circular economy—material efficiency, waste recycling and reuse, industrial ecology, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and green procurement—to analyze their potential for job creation and economic impact. The findings indicate that these measures generally offer positive net benefits in job creation and are more labour-intensive than fossil-fuel-related employment.

This literature review by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) and Sitra examines the relationship between the transition to a circular economy and its impact on global and regional employment, emphasizing the need for 'decent work' and just transition policies.

This briefing from the World Resources Institute argues that the United States can create significant employment and economic growth while advancing climate goals by investing in tree restoration. It proposes specific federal policy changes to fund reforestation on private, municipal, and state lands and critiques the Trillion Trees Act for potentially increasing emissions and causing a net loss of trees.

This policy brief by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes South Africa's economic trajectory following the COVID-19 pandemic. It compares a 'Current Path' of stagnation with a 'Thuma Mina' scenario based on structural reforms across health, education, energy, industrialization, investment, and agriculture. The author argues that while the pandemic has created a precarious economic situation, it also provides an opportunity to forge a new social compact and implement evidence-based policies to avoid a long-term crisis.

This fact sheet from the Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) analyzes employment trends in renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate resilience, focusing on the United States and global leaders. It utilizes data from the 2019 U.S. Energy Employment Report (USEER) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) to quantify jobs across various green technology sectors.

This fact sheet provides a comprehensive overview of employment statistics in the renewable energy, energy efficiency, and climate resilience sectors, focusing primarily on the United States while providing global comparisons. It utilizes data from various sources, including the U.S. Energy Employment Report (USEER) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), to detail job growth, sectoral distributions, and the challenges of quantifying emerging fields like climate adaptation.

The iShack project is a social enterprise in South Africa that provides pay-for-use solar power units to informal settlements, specifically in Enkanini, to improve living conditions, create local jobs, and reduce reliance on hazardous energy sources.

This fact sheet by the Green Economy Coalition outlines the status of Senegal's transition to a green economy, focusing on biodiversity commitments, government programs for green job creation, and the specific challenges and successes within the agroecology and small-scale fisheries sectors.

This case study describes South Africa's Working for Water (WfW) scheme, a Payment for Ecosystem Services (PES) project launched in 1995 to combat invasive alien plants while providing employment and social support to marginalized communities.

The Green Economy Barometer 2018 Mongolia, produced by the Economic Policy and Competitiveness Research Centre (EPCRC) for the Green Economy Coalition, evaluates Mongolia's transition toward a sustainable economy. The report highlights a significant gap between the government's legislative commitments and actual implementation, ranking Mongolia's progress as 3 out of 10. While the country faces severe environmental challenges—including extreme air pollution in Ulaanbaatar and widespread land degradation—it has established national frameworks like the National Green Development Policy and Sustainable Development Vision 2030 to guide its transition.

The Uganda Green Economy Barometer 2018 examines the status of Uganda's transition to a green economy, highlighting the gap between a conducive policy environment and actual implementation. While the country possesses significant natural capital and a low greenhouse gas emissions profile, the transition is hindered by high initial costs, inadequate funding, and poor policy enforcement. The report advocates for a green growth model to drive economic growth, create millions of jobs, and ensure environmental sustainability as a pathway to middle-income status.

The Senegal Green Economy Barometer 2018, produced by IED Afrique and IUCN Senegal, assesses the country's progress toward a fair and green economy. It highlights a tension between strong GDP growth and rising absolute poverty, while detailing efforts to integrate renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and green job creation into national development frameworks like the Emerging Senegal Plan (PSE) 2035.