Even with hard work, a just transition needs long-term support
August 8, 2024
The small town of Turceni in southwest Romania has long been a lignite stronghold. But its enormous coal power plant is gradually being closed. A team from Bankwatch recently visited and spoke to the deputy mayor about the town’s efforts to ensure a just transition.
From coal to clean energy: A Romanian initiative for sustainable employment
August 5, 2024
The transition to a low-carbon economic model is a radical paradigm shift that requires transformation at all levels, from individual behaviour to entire economic sectors. But it’s also an unprecedented opportunity to reinvent our relationship with the economy, one that respects nature and planetary boundaries.
Estonia’s young heroes leading the just transition charge
August 2, 2024
Among the cases highlighting the role of young people in just transition regions across Europe, the establishment of a youth-led climate assembly in Ida-Virumaa, Estonia has been a notable success story.
Supporting the just transition through dedicated technical assistance
June 28, 2024
The just transition implementation phase is underway. However, additional support is needed to drive implementation and help projects respond to their particular challenges. This briefing provides recommendations for supporting the just transition process with technical assistance, capacity building, project preparation and project funding.
RePower the Regions seminar empowers municipalities for a sustainable future
May 14, 2024
On 10 May, 25 dedicated municipality employees from the city of Daugavpils in Latvia took part in a transformative seminar aimed at integrating zero-emission technologies and renewable energy solutions into public infrastructure.
Navigating the just transition: A manual for effective capacity-building events
February 29, 2024
The manual provides an easy-to-use and concise overview of the key elements involved in organising capacity-building events in just transition regions.
