EJNI - Research and Analysis on a "Just Transition"

Date of publication: October 2024

This document is a compilation or ‘bibliography’ of research and resources connected to the concept of ‘a just transition’ – particularly (but not limited to)
those resources of relevance to EU climate governance. This is a broad, interdisciplinary topic and the meaning assigned to the concept of Just Transition varies. In some resources, the term ‘Just Transformation’ is used to reflect the need for a whole systems approach to decarbonisation, an inclusive society-wide transition and one that is supported by citizens. Other commentators argue that our understanding of the concept of Just Transition needs to be updated to develop its full conceptual power for the analysis and evaluation of the rapid and extensive energy transitions already underway. In addition, the meaning of Just Transition varies at International, European and National levels. It is also important to recognise that a Just Transition does not stop at EU borders but should serve a broader agenda of global environmental justice including in the context of gender equality and vulnerable groups. There is therefore an increasing body of research which uses what is known as ‘intersectional analysis’ to identify gaps in the European Green Deal’s policy-making from eco-feminist, social justice and climate justice perspectives.

It is designed as a living document that we'll update quarterly and release the next edition in January 2024. 

We'd love to hear from you if you have new resources that should be added (or anything we've missed!) which we can add to our next edition.