About
The Just Transition Taskforce is a partnership between the Scottish Government and Climate Group, as Secretariat of the Under2 Coalition.
The initiative is building on the success of the Net Zero Futures project and accelerating progress towards an equitable, low carbon economy.
It's providing a platform to guide government action on just transition issues and has established a Just Transition Taskforce made up of global states and regions. Together they're identifying opportunities for greater collective and individual action.
Just Transition Taskforce
The taskforce includes the following Under2 Coalition members:
- California (United States)
- Gauteng (South Africa)
- Isle of Man (United Kingdom)
- Maharashtra (India)
- Mato Grosso (Brazil)
- North Bank Region (The Gambia)
- Québec (Canada)
- Scotland (United Kingdom)
- Wales (United Kingdom)
- Washington (United States)
- Western Cape (South Africa)
Core resources
Find out more about the work of the Just Transition Taskforce and how this topical issue is being addressed by governments and organisations across the world.
Case studies (phase I)
Case studies (phase II)
Peer Forums (recordings)
- Financing for Just Transition: Expert insights – how to drive a just transition across economies and industries – English, Spanish and Portuguese.
- Navigating Workforce Transitions: Re-skilling and Upskilling – English, Spanish and Portuguese.
- Empowering Transitions: Lessons from Global North and South on Green Governance and Finance – English, Spanish and Portuguese.
Just Transition Taskforce - internal analysis
Our internal analysis document includes:
- background research on state and regional just transition perspectives - what we reviewed and what we learnt
- outputs of our scoping activities with states and regions
- an introduction to members of the Just Transition Taskforce and an outline of their key priorities
- a list of next steps for the Just Transition Taskforce
Must-read external just transition resources
Explore the concept and context of a just transition with this in-depth collection of resources, collated by Climate Group.
The Scottish Government's Just Transition Commission
The Scottish Government’s Just Transition Commission provides practical independent advice to Ministers on how to maximise the economy and social benefits of decarbonising Scotland, whilst managing the risks and challenges.
The need for a just transition
The Paris Agreement recognises “the imperatives of a just transition” as we reduce emissions.
Climate change is a universal threat. Yet, it's regions in the Global South – often the home of the world’s most disadvantaged communities – that experience the first and worst impacts.
As the speed and scale of climate action increases, it's vital that we deliver an equitable low carbon transition. One that advances global prosperity and long-term sustainability, without exacerbating existing inequalities.
Supporting states and regions
The approach and understanding of a just transition differs greatly by region and local contexts. We're supporting global states and regions to understand the practical application of a just transition, as well as how to integrate it into broader climate action planning.
Therefore, we're focusing on direct approaches to a just transition, related to jobs, low carbon investments and the impacts of decarbonisation, as well indirect approaches, such as those more broadly related to justice and equity principles.
