Just Transitions - Kirsten Jenkins & Hannah Corbett

As the UK accelerates towards net zero, how can we make sure no one gets left behind? This episode explores the critical concept of "just transitions" – ensuring that the shift to a low-carbon economy is fair and equitable for all communities. ⁠Dr Kirsten Jenkins⁠, Senior Lecturer in Energy, Environment and Society at the University of Edinburgh, and ⁠Hannah Corbett⁠, Senior Knowledge Exchange Fellow, examine how climate policies can protect workers, support vulnerable populations, and address social inequalities.-------------------------------------------------------------------The Centre for Energy Policy at the University of Strathclyde works to ensure that transitions to mid-century net zero targets deliver sustainable and more equitable prosperity.-------------------------------------------------------------------Subscribe to our ⁠⁠LinkedIn newsletter⁠⁠Follow us on ⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠Follow us on ⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Twitter/X⁠⁠Music credit: Arturo Gonzalez (@arturibus)Audio engineer: Richard Hill This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit centreforenergypolicy.substack.com

There are no comments yet.

Please log in to write the first comment.