Just Transition
Welcome to industriAll Europe's Just Transition website. Here, we collect and share evidence from across Europe of how the green transition is implemented on the ground. Showing initiatives that not only deliver on climate policy goals but on the broader principles of sustainable development and decent work.
Explore the map to discover news for each country.
EUROPEAN INITIATIVES - National
Territorial Just Transition Plans
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EU Just Transition Fund to help deliver a just transition in two Slovenian coal regions
Slovenia will receive money under the JTF to help diversify the local economy in the central regions of Savinjsko-Šaleška and Zasavje. The Fund is also supposed to support workers of the coal sector with lifelong career guidance and training, and to develop measures to retain talent in the regions. -
Territorial Just Transition Plan to support north-eastern Estonia in handling the transition
After the approval by the European Commission of Estonia's TJTP, the Baltic country will receive money from the Just Transition Fund to tackle the issues of "Economy and Labour" and "Environment and social inclusion" in the shale oil region of Ida-Virumaa.
National News
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Just Transition Fund helps Sweden move towards climate neutrality on steel, metal and minerals industry
EUR 176 million is expected to contribute to research, the re-training of workers, and sustainable industrial production. -
Retirement package and other initiatives for old coal mine workers
Old workers are more exposed to the risks of the Green Transition as they are more difficult to reskill. This report provides an analysis of retirement and support packages for old workers in the EU coal sector. -
Green Transition Calls for Skilled Workers
Members of Danish Metalworkers' Union (Dansk Metal) build and secure the green transition. The report focus on the mismatch of jobs and competencies looking at the fact that Denmark by law will need to reduce CO2 emissions by 70 percent by 2030... -
Just Transition from the Slovak trade union perspective
Slovak trade union members have strongly advocated a change of their national economy, in order to tackle climate change, becoming environmentally sustainable and promoting the creation of new jobs. KOZ SR welcomes the European funds that are going to help the most vulnerable regions in transition. -
Trade union's role in the transition to a low-carbon economy in Serbia
Serbian trade union Nezavisnost has presented its position on some economic issues, related to the transition to a greener economy. The document sheds light on several contradictions of the current system and also explains what is the role the union has to play in the near future. -
Just Transition pathway at EDF
French company EDF presents its way towards the transition, with a path that aims to achieve climate neutrality. By doing so, they put a spotlight on the importance of taking into account safe and fair working conditions, also strengthening the dialogue with social partners. -
Coalition for climate action in north Hungary
Collaboration is a crucial factor to realise JT projects, especially at local level. In the major Hungarian coal region, different stakeholders know it so, they have established "North Hungary in Transition", a project that aims to carry out the first industrial lignite phase-out of Central Europe. -
Workplaces' adaptation to new climate conditions in Croatia
During a conference on climate and work, organised by SSSH and FES, a study made by the Institute for Development and International Relations was presented to answer key questions about the impact of climate change on workers and provide recommendations for authorities, employers and trade unions. -
Scottish memorandum of understanding with a view to achieving JT targets
A joint document made by Just Transition Commission (whose members are representatives of communities, businesses, unions, workers and all society) and the Scottish government to set out the framework within which the JT Commission will operate and define roles and responsibilities of the parties. -
FNV's vision on climate policy and the energy transition in the Netherlands
The Federation of Dutch Trade Unions is committed to working for an effective and fair climate policy. On their website, they showcase a collection of initiatives and events in the field of Just Transition, as well as spreading knowledge and making guidelines available for union members and workers. -
Five recommendations for a fairer transition in Romania
During the workshop "The future of EU Funds for Cohesion and a Just Transition: with or without workers?", organised in Bucharest by the ETUC, the co-organiser National Trade Union Bloc (BNS) presented 5 public policy recommendations to the government, to avoid repeating the mistakes of the past. -
New Greek climate alliance to pursue environmental and labour rights
The General Confederation of Greek Workers (GSEE) is among the members of the Climate Law Alliance, a dialogue platform the Greek trade union has joined to promote the demand for a national climate agenda that has to be fair and ensure inclusive labour and social rights. -
Just Transition Alliance established in the Republic of Ireland
The newly formed alliance of trade unions, environmental NGOs and civil society groups has called, among other things, for the establishment of a National Just Transition Commission that should focus on job retention, protection of living standards, skills development and creation of decent work. -
We raise our voice against the (un)Just Transition in Portugal
In 2021, Portugal's only refining company closed down their site in the northern part of the country, in the name of fighting climate change. However, the environmental issue is just an illusion: profit is the main driving force behind the process, Portuguese workers knew it from the beginning. -
Latvian trade unions must be involved to ensure a real Just Transition in the Baltic country
In Latvia, as well as in many other countries, trade unions are not major players at the table where decisions regarding climate issues are made. However, it is key that employees are involved in the process: therefore, we call for a more inclusive social dialogue concerning environmental matters. -
Norwegian union members roll up their sleeves as they deal with the transition
As the green transition is already happening, the ambitious climate targets need to be reached. In order to do it, the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions is ready to play its part, always recalling the importance of dialogue, safety and good quality jobs. -
Initiatives in Belgium to support union members on JT matters
Networks for environmental and occupational issues have been created in each Belgian region by the 3 national unions. Arbeid & Milieu in Flanders, RISE in Wallonia and BRISE in the Brussels-Capital Region are important spaces to discuss about activities and workers involvement in green projects. -
Danish workers' recommendations for an inclusive transition
Employees know how their workplaces work and how to improve them, bearing in mind the challenges related to the twin transition. A panel of 10 Danish workers has made a list of recommendations, with knowledge sharing as the main driver to the workers' participation in the process. -
Transition is ongoing in Galicia's mining industry
The Galician government has launched its Sustainable Mining Agenda 2030, a tool that aims to make the sector a strategic ally for the modernisation of the entire industrial value chain. Among 9 action lines, measures to improve occupational health and safety, and training occupy a prominent place. -
Just Transition in Spain according to CCOO
A precious document, made by the "Confederal Secretariat of Occupational Health and Environmental Sustainability" of Comisiones Obreras, where several Just Transition experiences, occurred in the Iberian country, are presented as best practices and good examples. -
Modernisation of the steel sector in the Moravian-Silesian Region
Czech trade union OS KOVO supports new investments made by two companies to modernise their steel production processes, as these changes are seen as essential to ensure competitiveness of the firms in the face of increased global competition as well as tightening regulatory scrutiny over emissions. -
Public consultation for a Luxembourg in Transition
Lasted for two years, Luxembourg's consultation gathered planning proposals and produced transition scenarios. Bringing together more than 250 participants (including citizens, universities and international guests), the goal is shaping policies towards a fair and inclusive carbon-neutral society. -
New job opportunities for workers leaving the coal mining sector
The mining companies of ZE PAK Group, the corporation that owns coal-fired power plants in the Konin basin of the Wielkopolska region, have signed a cooperation agreement with a provider of outplacement services to support employees who'll lose their job in finding new employment. -
The Austrian "dual system" for training and skills
In the Alpine country, the Vocational Educational Training system has been implemented to face dynamically growing challenges due to digitalisation, climate change and globalisation. This system, which is widely regarded as a "best practice" model, has had a great impact on skills development. -
Transition towards electrification in the German car industry
One of the main German car manufacturers, Mercedes-Benz, and the representative trade union in the automotive sector, IG Metall, have made firm steps forward in the direction of a fair and just transition, in the framework of the shift from combustion engines to electric vehicles. -
Germany prepares to introduce a one-year leave period for education and training
Germany's Federal Minister of Labour and Social Affairs, Mr. Hubertus Heil, has presented a new planned law, which follows the Austrian model, to make employees fit for change in companies. The idea is to open up additional opportunities for employees in view of the shortage of skilled workers. -
A Transformation Council for Rhineland-Palatinate
The state government of Rhineland-Palatinate, in cooperation with trade unions, the representative of employers' associations and other actors, has created a place to join forces to support employees and companies to become winners of the transformation. -
A new collective agreement to support and make sure the North Sea transition deal becomes a reality
The Energy Services Agreement (ESA) sets base terms and conditions for thousands of employees working offshore in the UK. The collaborative working of the trade unions and industry is an illustration of what is required to deliver a just and green recovery for workers and the UK energy supply chain. -
Environmental fact sheets for a green UGT
UGT has finalised the project “Fichas Ambientales para una #UGTenVERDE”. This is a document which aims to make visible the UGT’s position on the environmental and social challenges associated with the ecological transition.
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IG Metall - Mobility Report 2022
IG Metall presented its Mobility Report, drafted together with the environmental organisation BUND. Around 20 participants joined their forces to discuss trends, developments and effects of the transition in the mobility sector, looking into the future and providing possible development paths.