Energy transition plans may challenge the social ecosystem of the regions where coal is still king: if energy transition plans do not consider local factors, they may cause higher unemployment rates, aggravated energy poverty and economic migration.
The JUSTEM project addresses the energy transition planning through a double-sided approach: it helps regional authorities to develop "just" energy transition plans that are sensitive to regional impacts such as job losses and energy poverty, and it helps citizens build their capacity and find their place in a greener economy.
This report aims to better define and assess regional impacts of transition towards climate neutrality and support the development of measures that minimize negative impacts and enable truly just transitions. The research develops an impact matrix and a set of indicators to assess the extent to which Territorial Just Transition Plans (TJTPs) address key impacts related to a just transition and how these can be quantified.