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Assistant Prof., Department of Law, Faculty of Social Sciences, Imam Khomeini International University, Qazvin, Iran.
Abstract
Climate actions have profound social impacts on different groups of people and certain industries, potentially perpetuating injustice, unemployment, and poverty. One of the concepts associated with mitigating these effects is the notion of a “just transition.” A just transition focuses on minimizing the adverse impacts and socio-economic inequalities arising from climate actions on vulnerable groups and communities, including workers. The central issue today is how to pursue climate actions while remaining committed to sustainable development and poverty eradication, taking into account inequalities among different groups within countries, as well as disparities in development levels and unequal access to resources among states, so as to prevent the gradual widening of the gap between developed and developing countries. The goal of a just transition is to facilitate and accelerate the shift toward sustainable energy sources and a more sustainable economy. Focusing on the strengths and weaknesses of a just transition, in order to reduce and manage the impacts and consequences of climate actions, has increasingly attracted the attention of international organizations in recent years. Efforts have been made to outline roadmaps in international treaties and documents to achieve a just transition.
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