This report, commissioned by C40 and co-authored by Eutropian, explores strategies for cities in Europe to effectively engage in the just transition movement. It serves as a resource for understanding national contexts and relevant policies, highlights cities' roles in advocacy, evaluates participation in global climate discussions, and identifies regional stakeholders involved in just transition efforts. The report aims to equip C40 with evidence to support cities in their climate actions.
2023
This report commissioned by C40 and co-authored by Eutropian highlights the opportunities that cities can leverage and strategies that may be effective in shaping a stronger collective voice in pursuit of just transition in Europe. It (1) provides a key resource for European cities to improve their understanding of their national contexts and key plans, policies and projects relating to just transition; (2) emphasises the role of cities and their entry points to contribute towards the debate on a just transition; (3) evaluates advocacy opportunities in global climate discussions; (4) explains the range of regional stakeholders active in the just transition space; and (5) provides C40 with an up-to-date evidence base on the topic of just transition so that it can best support European and global cities to develop their climate actions.