On June 3, 2024, the team behind the Just Transition Observatory (JT-Observatory) gathered for another productive monthly meeting. The session centered on significant progress with Deliverables 2.1 and 2.2, marking key milestones for the project’s development as it continues to explore the vital aspects of the just energy transition.
Deliverable 2.1: Energy Transition, Place-Based Approach, and Spatial Justice
The meeting began with a deep dive into Deliverable 2.1, which focuses on the intersection of energy transition, place-based approaches, and spatial justice. The team engaged in a comprehensive literature review and synthesis to better understand how place-based policies can address the diverse challenges posed by the energy transition. The insights gained from this review will play a critical role in shaping the project’s approach to energy governance, ensuring that policies are not only effective but also equitable.
Deliverable 2.2: Climate Change and Just Transition Policies in Carbon-Intensive EU Regions
Next, the focus shifted to Deliverable 2.2, which examines climate change and just transition policies in carbon-intensive EU regions. The team discussed the current landscape of transition policies across the EU and how they can be tailored to the specific needs of regions that are heavily reliant on carbon-intensive industries. This analysis will be integral to the project’s upcoming field research, which aims to explore real-world applications of these policies and their effectiveness in promoting a just transition.
Upcoming Steps: Field Research and Research Methodology
Looking ahead, the team outlined the next steps for the project, with a particular focus on preparing for the crucial empirical study that will inform the field research. The discussions centered on the research methods to be integrated into the fieldwork, ensuring that the study will be comprehensive, rigorous, and impactful. The team is committed to ensuring that the findings from the field research will provide policymakers with valuable insights to support the transition to a carbon-neutral and socially just future.
As the JT-Observatory project moves forward, these important discussions and developments continue to drive the initiative’s mission to facilitate a fair and inclusive energy transition.
