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This course offers an introduction into the key stages of the just transition process from coal, and the challenges the just transition brings to local communities. Learners will…
The course introduces learners to planning and preparation of the just transition process on the example of the Eastern Greater Poland (Wielkopolska) region. Building on the key…
This course elaborates on the importance of land re-purposing – a key part of a successful just transition – connecting it with other transition elements such as land use,…
A just transition for all

The World Bank’s three-by-three matrix supporting energy transition in coal regions unfolds into more discrete targeted activities. Those are more often led by government in coordination with a diverse stakeholder group. Early planning & preparedness by various public agencies (central, regional and local) has proven to be vitally important.

The coordination that the process can bring through applying strong policies, regional development frameworks, and continuous stakeholder engagement which guides the identification and implementation of transition projects, is of equal importance. The selection of discrete activities will vary region-by-region according to work that has already been undertaken, and gaps that may exist.

  • Phase 1 Pillar 1
    PRE-CLOSURE PLANNING
    Institutional governance
    10-18 months
    Phase 1 Pillar 1
    PRE-CLOSURE PLANNING
    Institutional governance
    Institutional Governance and Policies
    Stakeholder engagement and participatory planning
    Social inclusion policies
    Spatial Planning
    Coordination across stakeholders
    Political Economy, Stakeholder mapping & engagement
    Regional economic planning
    Energy transition planning
    Resources
    Strategy development
    Governance and institutions
    Stakeholder engagement and communication
  • Phase 1 Pillar 2
    PRE-CLOSURE PLANNING
    People and communities
    10-18 months
    Phase 1 Pillar 2
    PRE-CLOSURE PLANNING
    People and communities
    Worker’s policies & rights
    Assessment of short to medium term workforce transition
    Assessment of social impacts and social sustainability outcomes
    Strengthening Social Protection Programs and Service Delivery Capacity
    Identification of Social Transition Projects
    Resources
    Workers and transition
    Communities and transition
    Enterprises and transition
  • Phase 1 Pillar 3
    PRE-CLOSURE PLANNING
    Environmental Reclamation and Re-purposing of Land and Assets
    10-18 months
    Phase 1 Pillar 3
    PRE-CLOSURE PLANNING
    Environmental Reclamation and Re-purposing of Land and Assets
    Assessment of lands and assets for partial environmental remediation and repurposing
    Roles & Responsibilities of State and Enterprise
    Transfer of Surface / Sub-Surface data and assessment of legacy infrastructure
    Fugitive Methane Abatement Plan
    Community participation in plans for repurposing of land and assets
    Resources
    Environmental rehabilitation of mining sites and infrastructure
    Repurposing of mining sites and infrastructure
  • Phase 2 Pillar 1
    CLOSURE
    Institutional governance
    2+ years
    Phase 2 Pillar 1
    CLOSURE
    Institutional governance
    Introduction of improved HSE and Technical Closure Standards
    Special Purpose Entity SPE
    Feasibility studies of transition projects
    Social performance capacity building at regional, municipal and asset levels, including GRM, participatory monitoring
    Resources
    Strategy development
    Governance and institutions
    Stakeholder engagement and communication
  • Phase 2 Pillar 2
    CLOSURE
    People and communities
    2+ years
    Phase 2 Pillar 2
    CLOSURE
    People and communities
    Implementation of social protection programs for workers and communities
    Roll out of Re-skilling and Re-Education / Active Labor Market Policies
    Mobility assistance
    Support for broader social impacts (GBV, social tensions, alcoholism, etc.
    Resources
    Workers and transition
    Communities and transition
    Enterprises and transition
  • Phase 2 Pillar 3
    CLOSURE
    Environmental Reclamation and Re-purposing of Land and Assets
    2+ years
    Phase 2 Pillar 3
    CLOSURE
    Environmental Reclamation and Re-purposing of Land and Assets
    Physical closure / decommissioning to Technical Standards
    Spatial planning / repurposing options
    Transfer of lands and assets to government / SPE entities
    Resources
    Environmental rehabilitation of mining sites and infrastructure
    Repurposing of mining sites and infrastructure
  • Phase 3 Pillar 1
    REGIONAL TRANSITION
    Institutional governance
    5-10 years
    Phase 3 Pillar 1
    REGIONAL TRANSITION
    Institutional governance
    SPE coordination between government agencies and investors
    Market soundings of potential investments
    Resources
    Strategy development
    Governance and institutions
    Stakeholder engagement and communication
  • Phase 3 Pillar 2
    REGIONAL TRANSITION
    People and communities
    5-10 years
    Phase 3 Pillar 2
    REGIONAL TRANSITION
    People and communities
    Long term education for jobs of the future
    SME business / skills development
    Access to financing capital
    Community Driven Development programs
    Smart Village investments
    Resources
    Workers and transition
    Communities and transition
    Enterprises and transition
  • Phase 3 Pillar 3
    REGIONAL TRANSITION
    Environmental Reclamation and Re-purposing of Land and Assets
    5-10 years
    Phase 3 Pillar 3
    REGIONAL TRANSITION
    Environmental Reclamation and Re-purposing of Land and Assets
    Environmental reclamation of prioritized lands and assets
    Pre-permitting of lands and assets to incoming investors
    New private sector investors
    Special purpose entities that finance private investors with community benefits sharing
    Resources
    Environmental rehabilitation of mining sites and infrastructure
    Repurposing of mining sites and infrastructure