COP 29 | Innovative Research and Engagement Strategies for a Just Transition in the Global South
Through innovative research and engagement methods, stakeholders (including workers, civil society, and policy-makers) are helping to implement a just transition in the Global South, where coal regions face complex socio-economic challenges in light of the transition to clean energy. This COP 29 side event, hosted by the International Labour Organization Just Transition Pavilion in Baku, Azerbaijan, will convene a diverse set of speakers to illustrate practical examples (such as regional consultation forums) and tools (like simulation games) for supporting the implementation of just transition.
The event will highlight how diverse, context-specific solutions can tackle the real-world challenges of transitioning away from coal in the Global South. By focusing on practical tools from regions deeply affected by the energy transition, the session aims to inspire broader collaboration and innovative thinking among stakeholders. The event seeks to contribute to global discussions on making the energy transition socially and economically just.
Speakers
Philip Gass, Director, Energy Program, Just Transitions, International Institute for Sustainable Development
Duduzile Sibiya, Provincial Climate Change and Just Transition Coordinator, Mpumalanga, Department of Agriculture, Rural Development and Environmental Affairs, South Africa
Nizhar Marizi, Director for Energy Resources Minerals, and Mining, Bappenas, Indonesia
Nithi Nesadurai, Director and Regional Coordinator, Climate Action Network Southeast Asia
Jocelyn S. Medallo, Climate Policy Specialist, Solidarity Center
Timon Wehnert, Co-head of Research Unit International Energy Transitions, Wuppertal Institute for Climate, Environment and Energy
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