Development
Just Transition
Definition
Ensuring that the shift to a green economy is fair and inclusive — protecting workers and communities dependent on fossil fuel industries.
Explanation
Coal miners, oil workers, and petrochemical communities face job losses as energy systems change. A "just transition" includes retraining programs, economic diversification, social safety nets, and targeted investment. Germany's Kohleausstieg (coal exit) includes €40B for affected regions. Without attention to transition fairness, climate policy faces political backlash.