Climate change used to be something that we spoke about in the abstract, as an unknown future threat. The reality of climate change is no longer deniable – it is already here. The idea of a ‘Just Transition’ recognises that responding to climate change will be a mix of positive opportunities and necessary changes. It acknowledges that we will only be successful if we find a way forward which is fair to everyone.
More on Just Transition
- Missing detail essential in Government’s Emissions Reduction Plan says CTU
- Climate Change Commission Report – Action on climate change now urgent
- CTU releases agenda to achieve a just transition
- Global Day of Workplace Action to Climate-Proof Our Work – #cPOW
- Government move on electric trains puts Just Transition on the right track
- First ever New Zealand Roundtable on a Just Transition to a sustainable economy
- Petroleum industry needs to get on board with a just transition
- Economic diversification for Taranaki a window on our sustainable future
- The urgency of a just transition for climate
- Unions ready to start a just transition to low carbon economy
- New Zealanders need time to upskill for climate change
Keynote – Global momentum for Just Transition. Samantha Smith, Director of Just Transition Centre at International Trade Union Confederation.