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Home > Archives for Just transition

Just transition

Adapting the Just Transition Mechanism to the needs of regions in transition

July 11, 2025

This discussion paper synthesises contributions from members of the Just Transition Platform’s ‘Future of Just Transition’ Working Group and other key stakeholders on the potential design of future support for a just transition in Europe.


From grassroots activism to fighting Goliath

June 2, 2025

From grassroots defiance to a force for accountability, Bankwatch’s story begins long before its founding in 1995. Amid collapsing regimes, our network channelled the energy of civil resistance into a brave new experiment in public oversight and transparency.


Encouraging local input: Łódzkie voivodeship takes a more inclusive approach to just transition planning

May 13, 2025

Non-governmental organisations in Poland’s post-coal regions face several unique challenges. The specific socio-economic conditions prevalent in these areas often impede the growth of a fully professionalised and well-organised environment that allows civil society to thrive. Yet, despite these challenges, signs of progressive change are emerging.


On the Mid-Term Review Proposal for Amendments in the ERDF, CF and JTF regulations

May 9, 2025

This letter includes comments on the changes in the European Regional Development Fund, Cohesion Fund and Just Transition Fund regulations related to the mid-term review


Shaping a European budget fit for climate action and a just transition

May 6, 2025

This policy brief explores five key elements for an EU budget that promotes sustainability, social cohesion and transparent governance.


Proposal for just transition in Western Balkans for next Multiannual Financial Framework

May 2, 2025

With the financing for just transition on the EU level under threat, the ambition for moving forward with just transition on the local level in the Western Balkans is rapidly decreasing because the EU is not prioritising the process. To revive ambition


Pedalling forward in Daugavpils: Towards a cyclist-friendly city

April 14, 2025

On the afternoon of 28 March, residents, municipal representatives, and locally elected officials joined a panel of experts in the Latvian city of Daugavpils to discuss the future of cycling in the city. The aim of the event was to identify existing challenges as well as practical solutions that might encourage more residents to choose cycling as a regular mode of transport.


The need for phasing out peat to reduce climate crises: Latvia’s challenges and opportunities

March 25, 2025

The most significant uses of peat in the world are for the creation of soil substrates and the production of energy. In 2022, the peat sector was responsible for 10.7 per cent of Latvia’s total greenhouse gas emissions. Peatlands store twice as much carbon as forests worldwide.


Jiříkov’s path to a clean energy future

March 20, 2025

The profound transformation of Europe’s energy sector in response to climate change and the goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions is having a particularly significant impact on regions that have long relied on fossil fuels, especially coal mining.


Preparing municipalities for the future: A guide to decarbonisation solutions

March 18, 2025

This guide provides an overview of possible funding streams and necessary steps to secure decarbonisation solutions for municipalities.


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