The just transition process in Stara Zagora, a significant coal-mining region in Bulgaria, has been one of Europe’s most challenging. The region’s economic dependence on coal, coupled with...
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‘Decarbonisation roadmap’ is our latest podcast series, dedicated to the decarbonisation of just transition regions and projects that can help municipalities on their path. Tune in for new...
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Community energy and energy cooperatives in Estonia are still in the early stages of development, but interest in the field is growing steadily. In recent years, several small...
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Despite the ongoing war, Ukraine remains steadfast in its commitment to a just transition. As an EU accession candidate, Ukraine must integrate the Just Transition Mechanism’s principles and...
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Launched in May 2024, the Jobs after Coal programme, a pioneering initiative funded by the Just Transition Fund, is designed to address the socio-economic challenges of transitioning away...
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On 18 September, I and my fellow colleagues from the Latvian-based environmental organisation Green Liberty teamed up with a researcher from Riga Technical University to visit Viļāni, a...
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The Just Transition Fund is making a vital contribution to ensuring no one is left behind on the EU’s path to climate neutrality. In light of the ongoing...
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At the end of 2023, the European Commission approved Bulgaria’s Territorial Just Transition Plans, unlocking EUR 1.2 billion in funding to support the social, economic and environmental transformation...
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The small town of Turceni in southwest Romania has long been a lignite stronghold. But its enormous coal power plant is gradually being closed. A team from Bankwatch...
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The transition to a low-carbon economic model is a radical paradigm shift that requires transformation at all levels, from individual behaviour to entire economic sectors. But it’s also...
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