Just transition advances at COP30, but concrete measures are still pending
by Vilja Johansson, Doctoral Researcher This blog post was first published on 2035Legitimacy (27 November 2025). The decision at COP30 to develop a new just transition mechanism is hailed as a historical climate justice decision, while others warn of the lack of concrete commitments and measures. What would a just transition mechanism entail, and how […]
Just Transition in national climate law: Lessons from Scotland
Photo by Carl Jorgensen on Unsplash Nicola Sharman The concept of just transition is going to play an increasingly prominent role in climate mitigation policy as global decarbonisation processes gather pace. Legal recognition of the concept remains limited, yet Scotland – where COP26 takes place – has positioned itself as a global leader in this […]