A just and inclusive green transition: Report on research and innovation projects

September 5, 2025
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This report presents a selection of 55 EU-funded research projects hat examine key dimensions of a just green transition, offering valuable perspectives on how to shape this transition in a manner that is socially fair and inclusive from a global perspective. The projects explore how principles of fairness, equity, and inclusion can be meaningfully embedded across diverse fields, including climate action, sustainable urban development, circular and bio-based economies, energy systems, and environmental governance. They assess innovative approaches to engaging marginalised communities, enabling participatory decision-making, and strengthening social resilience. At the same time, they critically highlight persistent barriers such as structural inequalities, regulatory fragmentation, and limited access to decision-making for vulnerable groups. Insights from the projects reveal the importance of integrated governance, inclusive financing models, and citizen-led initiatives in building long-term sustainability. The report emphasises that a just green transition requires more than technological solutions, it demands social innovation, policy coherence, and global cooperation. By analysing these projects, the report contributes to a deeper understanding of how climate and sustainability policies can become more inclusive, equitable, and effective.

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