For the global community, transitioning to a more sustainable energy system is a must. But change requires challenging existing norms, and social and economic institutions. A Just Transition acknowledges that the social, environmental and economic aspects matter, and are a crucial component of the energy transition. This Policy Brief builds a bridge between foreign policy and the underlying economic and social changes which arise as part of the challenges of the energy transition.

Experts from academia and think tanks, energy transition practitioners, stakeholders, representatives from civil society and foreign policy decision-makers came together in two international workshops. In thematic working groups they identified relevant dimensions for action and discussed their experiences and practical solutions.