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New report: how countries have transitioned from mining to low carbon options and protected jobs

Based on his extensive research on the Initiative for coal regions in transition and other support schemes available for coal regions globally, the Australian scholar, Simon Wright, has recently published a comprehensive report on the transition from coal to low-carbon options, focusing on how countries, including those in the EU, have managed this shift while protecting jobs. This report is particularly relevant for coal+ regions as they can extract valuable lessons from the Australian transition, such as the need to involve communities early and meaningfully, to avoid opposition to renewable energy projects.

date:  07/02/2025

Based on his extensive research on the Initiative for coal regions in transition and other support schemes available for coal regions globally, the Australian scholar, Simon Wright, has recently published a comprehensive report on the transition from coal to low-carbon options, focusing on how countries, including those in the EU, have managed this shift while protecting jobs.

This report is particularly relevant for coal+ regions as they can extract valuable lessons from the Australian transition, such as the need to involve communities early and meaningfully to avoid opposition to renewable energy projects.