Just Transition: Ensuring Equity and Workforce Development in the Energy Shift

This course addresses the critical social dimensions of the energy transition, focusing on ensuring equity, fairness, and opportunity for workers and communities affected by the shift away from fossil fuels. Participants will learn to develop and implement just transition strategies that support workforce development, community resilience, and inclusive economic opportunities. The curriculum covers labor rights, skills mapping, retraining programs, economic diversification, and stakeholder engagement specific to transition contexts. Through case studies and practical exercises, learners will develop the skills to navigate the human dimensions of energy transformation while building broad-based support for climate action.