Incorporating just transition strategies into developing countries NDCs and Covid-19 responses. Comparing insights from Ghana, Colombia, and Indonesia

Abstract

The just transition framework addresses the dual crises of climate change and inequality. Just transition principles must be far-reaching and multidimensional, addressing standing social and economic inequalities whilst taking care not to exacerbate them. It does this by placing workers and communities at the centre of the transition debate, involving stakeholders throughout the decision-making process. In a developing country context, where there is a diverse range of socio-economic and political structures, alongside a myriad of cultures, the meaning of just transition must be flexible to reflect differences in and between countries. This report based on case studies in Ghana, Colombia and Indonesia finds there is no one-size-fits-all approach to just transitions. Rather, each country needs to develop its own definition to respond to the needs of their citizens and economies. The report is a collaboration between Climate Strategies and Fedesarrollo (Colombia), Dala Institute (Indonesia) and University of Ghana. You can also read the report in Spanish and Indonesian.