The Politics of a Just Green Transition
A new framework proposes how higher-income countries can design “transition assistance policies” to make transport decarbonization both fair and politically viable. The research, published in Energy Research & Social Science, argues that successful climate policy must explicitly address the social and economic disruptions for workers and communities dependent on fossil-fuel industries. The authors contend that without such deliberate support, public resistance can derail essential environmental reforms.
Why it might matter to you:
This work directly addresses the core challenge of implementing energy policy where it meets public acceptance and social equity. For anyone involved in the procurement or governance of large-scale public systems, it offers a critical lens on the non-technical factors that determine a policy’s ultimate success or failure. The framework provides a structured way to think about building the political coalitions necessary for lasting change.
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