What did #COP30 achieve in terms of #JustTransition? I assess the recent development, including the new just transition mechanism, in this @2035legitimacy.bsky.social blog post. 👇

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A new blog by @viljajohansson.bsky.social explains what the just transition decision at COP30 entails, and what it adds to the existing debates on just transition within the UNFCCC regime: 2035legitimacy.fi/just-transit...

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How can a #JustTransition be advanced through framework climate laws? My recent @2035legitimacy.bsky.social policy brief highlight three key governance mechanisms used: ⚖️ 1. Just transition principles 📜 2. Planning and attached reporting requirements 💬 3. Just transition advisory bodies

Now in Early View on @recieljournal.bsky.social Can climate laws deliver justice—or are they just performative? To help answer (and ask further questions), @viljajohansson.bsky.social compares just transition provisions in climate laws from Ireland, Scotland & Spain.

Wondering how #JustTransition is transforming from a political goal into a legal requirement? ⚖️ My 🆕 article in @recieljournal.bsky.social presents a comparative case study on 'just transition' provisions in framework climate laws in Ireland, Scotland and Spain. doi.org/10.1111/reel...

I hosted 9 colleagues from the U.S. & Europe for a symposium on climate adaptation research & the just transition framework at IU's Gateway in Berlin. I am grateful for their engagement & excited to stay in touch. Thank you to my colleagues @iumaurerlaw.bsky.social & IU Global for making it happen.

How can law and legal research support a #JustTransition? ⚖️🌍 Together with Outi Penttilä and Seita Vesa we explore two research avenues to deepen our knowledge in this regard. 👇 @2035legitimacy.bsky.social @cceel.bsky.social @strateginen.bsky.social

From Greening to Justice-proofing: How can law and legal research support a ‘just transition’?

Photo: Anni Kärkkäinen Published: 17 February 2025. Written by: Vilja Johansson, Outi Penttilä and Seita Vesa ‘Just transition’ has evolved from a political slogan to a concept embedded in legally…

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The Supreme Administrative Court of Finland has decided a case concerning the collapse of Finnish #carbonsinks and governmental (in)action in light of binding climate targets. We provide one cautiously optimistic and one more critical assessment of the ruling below 👇 @2035legitimacy.bsky.social

Through the Court’s Door, But Not Much Further: Finnish Climate Case II Explained

Published: 3 February 2025. Writers: Kati Kulovesi, Martin Björklund, Otto Bruun, Laura Kolehmainen, Vilja Johansson, Maiju Mähönen and Milka Sormunen The Supreme Administrative Court’s ruling on…

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