Towards a people-centered just transition: The role of cities in advancing the Just Transition Work Programme

In the run-up to COP30 in Belém, this policy paper highlights that local governments are key agents in delivering a people-centered just transition.

To leverage this potential and promote equity outcomes in climate action, we recommend using the Just Transition Work Programme to strengthen the coordination across levels of government, integrate just transition principles into national climate frameworks and strengthen the means for an inclusive and effective implementation. To help ensure this, a series of more concrete recommendations are outlined for (supra)national policymakers, COP30 parties and stakeholders, and international cooperation and donors respectively.