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This briefing from the Stockholm Environment Institute outlines the socioeconomic and geographic risks associated with Sweden's transition to a low-carbon transport system. It identifies vulnerable populations—particularly those in low-density areas and low-income households—and proposes a framework of transition assistance policies (TAPs) to ensure the transition is socially equitable and politically viable.

This briefing describes the application of the Unlocking a Better Future (UBF) framework to develop a systemic roadmap for a just transition in Scotland. Commissioned by the Scottish Government to inform its new environment strategy, the project identifies necessary societal and economic shiftsC shifts to achieve a "net-zero, nature-positive" future through a methodology that maps existing policies against three transformative shifts: redefining the human-nature relationship, ensuring lasting prosperity for all, and investing in a sustainable future.

This fact sheet summarizes the results of a participatory workshop held in August 2023 in Barrancabermeja, Colombia. The initiative, led by Transforma, aimed to analyze the perspectives of local actors regarding the hydrocarbon value chain and identify the challenges and opportunities associated with a Just Energy Transition in a region heavily dependent on the oil industry.

A statement from 82 Latin American and Caribbean civil society organizations providing suggestions and requests to the COP30 Presidency to ensure concrete implementation results in Belém do Pará, Brazil, focusing on climate ambition, adaptation, finance, just transition, and biodiversity synergies.

A statement from 82 Latin American and Caribbean civil society organizations providing recommendations to the COP30 Presidency to ensure the conference delivers concrete implementation results for the Paris Agreement, focusing on climate ambition, adaptation, finance, just transition, and biodiversity synergies.

A statement from 82 civil society organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean providing strategic recommendations to the COP30 Presidency to ensure the conference delivers concrete implementation outcomes regarding climate ambition, finance, adaptation, and just transition.

This fact sheet outlines the challenges and opportunities for a just energy transition (TEJ) in Barrancabermeja, Colombia, a city heavily dependent on the petroleum industry. It proposes diversifying the local economy through regenerative agriculture, nature tourism, renewable energy, and sustainable fuels to mitigate the impact of moving away from fossil fuels.

This report by Transforma, Polen, and WWF Colombia provides a collaborative proposal for updating Colombia's Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0). It focuses on accelerating a just energy transition by establishing quantitative targets for the phase-out of fossil fuels, increasing renewable energy capacity, and implementing sector-specific decarbonization measures to align with the Global Stocktake (GST) and the goal of net-zero emissions by 2050.

A statement by a coalition of civil society organisations, including Trend Asia, criticising the World Bank's Paris Alignment (WB PA) methodology and sector notes. The coalition argues that the framework fails to align with the 1.5°C climate goal, allows for continued fossil fuel investment, and lacks transparency and civil society consultation.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute argues that climate policy and low-carbon infrastructure investments can stimulate the U.S. economy, create jobs, and revitalize rural communities, while delaying action risks significant GDP losses and public health crises.

This working paper by the World Resources Institute and Lepwe, Inc. provides a framework for the electrification of student transportation in Indian Country, focusing on the intersection of Tribal sovereignty, history, and legal structures to ensure a just transition to electric school buses (ESBs).

This research paper by the World Resources Institute proposes a framework for aligning policy-based operations (PBOs) from multilateral development banks (MDBs) with the Paris Agreement, focusing on ensuring that unearmarked budget support does not undermine climate neutrality by 2050.

The 'Square Your Circle' guidebook provides a framework for apparel companies to ensure that the transition to reuse business models within the circular economy is equitable and just by identifying stakeholders and mitigating risks.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute examines the disconnect between the national-level implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (SDGs) and the Paris Agreement (NDCs). Based on a survey of 90 countries and detailed case studies of 11 countries and the European Union, the paper argues that a 'siloed approach' to these agendas hinders progress. It proposes five core areas for integration: coordinating institutions, aligning targets, joint policy mainstreaming, optimizing financial resources, and creating mutually reinforcing monitoring frameworks. The study concludes that an integrated approach reduces transaction costs, enhances policy coherence, and fosters 'win-win solutions' for climate resilience and sustainable development.

This report assesses the employment and community impacts of Michigan's automotive industry transitioning from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs) between 2024 and 2040, providing policy recommendations for a just transition.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute introduces a "Framework for Net-Zero Climate Action" designed to help governments increase near-term climate action to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions targets while ensuring a just transition.

This research paper by the World Resources Institute analyzes over 1,000 supply chain goals from nearly 700 global firms, finding a significant lack of focus on the people, workers, and small suppliers affected by corporate sustainability targets. The paper argues that most companies employ 'push' or 'pull' compliance strategies rather than partnerships, often ignoring the financial and technical constraints of smaller upstream suppliers.

This report examines the design and political conditions necessary for climate assemblies to effectively enhance climate action, noting that their impact varies by scale and is often hindered by the inherent complexity and polarization of climate issues.

This research paper from the World Resources Institute examines the intersection of climate action and social equity, arguing that while climate measures in key systems offer significant opportunities to reduce inequality, these opportunities are currently underutilized.

This briefing analyzes the potential macroeconomic effects of India's transition to a low-carbon economy aligned with its 2070 net-zero emissions target, utilizing the India Energy Policy Simulator to assess impacts on growth, employment, and tax revenues.