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Just Transition

While the global climate transition presents significant opportunities for resilient economic growth, we must take care to ensure that vulnerable populations are not left behind. In developing countries, this may include transferring knowledge, skills, and technology at scale, and will depend on strong policy frameworks and adaptation strategies.

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Related Resources

Publications and educational material to deepen understanding of Just Transition and related topics.

Deforestation-free commodities: Investing in deforestation-free supply chains as a strategic imperative’, research brief

Green Supply Chains

This learning paper explores how capital can be more effectively mobilized to support the transition to deforestation-free agricultural supply chains.

Decent work toolkit for sustainable procurement

Green Supply Chains

With a focus on trust and transparency, the Decent Work Toolkit for Sustainable Procurement is publicly available to all and contains real-life examples of buyers and suppliers jointly addressing decent work concerns in global supply chains. It can help both buyers and suppliers start or strengthen their dialogue to identify and address gaps in decent working conditions.

World Bank Just Transition Initiative

Green Supply Chains

Provides resources, funding, and guidance on making green supply chains more sustainable while addressing the social and economic impacts on communities and workers in transition.

Global Battery Alliance Report 2024

Green Supply Chains

Outlines the role of sustainable sourcing and production in green supply chains for batteries, a key element in clean energy transition, covering everything from raw material mining to end-of-life recycling.

Building Sustainable Supply Chains for Developing Economies

Green Supply Chains

This report provides a forward-looking overview of industrial supply chain dynamics and their likely evolution over the next two decades.

Just Transition Planning Toolbox

Transition-ready skill and labour market

Supports practitioners in planning for equitable and sustainable transitions in regions and sectors facing structural change.

Skills Development for a Just Transition

Transition-ready skill and labour market

This policy brief presents the linkages between just transition and skills development, providing stakeholders with information and recommendations for implementation.

Skills for a greener future: a global view

Transition-ready skill and labour market

The first global report on the implications of the transition to low-carbon and resource-efficient economies for skills, gender and occupations.

Just Transition Taxonomy

Transition-ready skill and labour market

This report contextualizes the Just Transition Taxonomy by examining coal’s role in the global energy system, international coal phaseout commitments, and the principles of a just transition, providing a framework to identify activities aligned with an equitable shift away from coal-based energy.