Last week, I discussed our @natcomms.nature.com commentary on the #JustLaborTransition with 3 outstanding co-authors at the @envdefensefund.bsky.social Econ Seminar.
Recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pYJH...
Paper: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Overcoming Five Key Challenges to Make the Energy Transition a Just Labor Transition | October 30 | EDF Environmental Economics Seminar Series

📢 Reminder: This Thursday, Oct 30, at 11 AM ET
Join the @envdefensefund.bsky.social Environmental Economics Seminar as we discuss our @natcomms.nature.com commentary on achieving a #JustLaborTransition.
With @alanfinkshap.bsky.social, @danielraimi.bsky.social, & @ct-economics.bsky.social

Excited to take this conversation further. On Oct. 30 at 11 AM ET, alongside @alanfinkshap.bsky.social, @danielraimi.bsky.social, & @ct-economics.bsky.social, we will be presenting this work at the @envdefensefund.bsky.social Economics Seminar.

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#JustLaborTransition

Overcoming five key challenges to make the energy transition a just labor transition - Nature Communications Shifting rapidly to a low-emissions global economy could severely disrupt workers’ livelihoods and their communities, exacerbating inequalities and perpetuating injustice. In a Just Labor Transition, ...

8/ A successful energy transition must recognize people’s importance while boosting productivity and reducing emissions.

It is as much a social and economic challenge as an environmental one.

Full article: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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Overcoming five key challenges to make the energy transition a just labor transition - Nature Communications Shifting rapidly to a low-emissions global economy could severely disrupt workers’ livelihoods and their communities, exacerbating inequalities and perpetuating injustice. In a Just Labor Transition, ...

Solution? A #JustLaborTransition:
1. Worker-first policies
2. Reskilling & education
3. Fair finance & inclusion
4. Local voice in global shifts

Read: www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Navigating a Just Labor Transition: Unveiling the JLT Progress Scale and Strategies for a Fairer Future This blog was authored by Brigitte Castañeda and Minwoo Hyun, former EDF Doctoral Interns, Raphael Heffron, Professor at the Universite de Pau et des Pays de l’Adour, and by Environmental Defense Fund...

Also, check out this blog post we wrote about the paper! We explore how the JLT Progress Scale and the strategies outlined are essential for creating a fairer, more sustainable future.
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A Global and Inclusive Just Labor Transition: Challenges and Opportunities in Developing and Developed Countries This research identifies challenges and opportunities for achieving an inclusive just transition to a low-carbon economy in the labor market, a just labor trans

The transition to clean energy creates challenges for workers. In this new EDF Econ Discussion Paper,
Brigitte Castañeda, Raphael Heffron, Minwoo Hyun, and I propose a Just Labor Transition Progress Scale to ensure a fair future for workers: papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.... #JustLaborTransition