-Energy transition, place-based approach & spatial justice: Literature review & synthesis 

-Climate change and just transition policies in carbon-intensive regions in the EU 

These deliverables concern a critical review of the applied energy transition policies in the EU, in relation to the scholarly debate on spatial justice and place-based governance.

Through the systematic and critical study of contemporary literature and policies in relation to climate change, they will constitute the theoretical framework on which the building of the Observatory will be based. The main objective is to explore the relationship and interaction of the energy transition with spatial justice and local governance.


-Mapping and value chain of key actors: A comparative analysis  

-Mapping and value chain of key policies/activities: A comparative analysis  

-Identification of Transition governance models: A comparative analysis 

The aim of the above deliverables is to map and evaluate governance models and monitoring/measurement mechanisms in transition carbon regions.

The in-depth theoretical and policy analysis completed in the previous deliverables will feed into the mapping, shedding light on key elements of transition arrangements in 3 different locations through a comparative study. To this end, current and future just transition governance models, as well as their monitoring and evaluation mechanisms, are thoroughly examined.


-Monitoring Modular Layers  

-Public engagement & Interaction Module  

-Reporting & Visualization Module 

These deliverables include consolidated evidence-based information on just transition policies and enhancing public engagement and participatory interaction through the Just Transition Observatory platform. It is about the development of open platform based on the monitoring and evaluation of policies and activities based on a specific process and well-defined output based on end users. The relevant modules will be designed and developed to accommodate the amount and different types of information required and the communication purposes of different audiences and users.


-Validation on SDGs Indicators at regional level in 3 CSs  

-Validation on energy poverty indicators at regional level in 3 CSs  

-Testing deliberative democracy approach in 3 CSs 

After benchmarking and validating the Just Transition Observatory in the 3 reference areas, the research team will synthesize the results and produce data on the carbon areas. The Observatory will provide evidence-based results on specific SDGs and energy poverty indicators.

The evaluation and validation of the Just Transition Observatory platform will be done through the deliberative democracy approach and the production of evidence-based information on specific SDGs and energy poverty indicators.