Challenges and Prospects of International Governance on the Issue of Just Transition
The Sharm El Sheikh Climate Conference(COP27)authorized the establishment of the"Work Programme on Just Transition Pathways",followed by multiple rounds of consultations at the Bonn Subsidiary Body Meeting(SB58)and the Dubai Climate Conference(COP28).Through the decision document of the Dubai Conference,the work objectives,scope,and format of the Just Transition issue were preliminarily clarified.The paper systematically tracks the negotiation process of the Just Transition issue under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change(UNFCCC).It studies the progress based on the positions of the parties involved and analyzes the main disagreements,challenges,and prospects in the negotiations.The key disputes among stakeholders revolve around whether Just Transition is an international agenda or a domestic matter,the scope and functions of the issue,the establishment of supporting financial mechanisms,and the impact of unilateral trade measures on Just Transition.The challenges include defining the concept and boundaries of"Just Transition,"interpreting the goals and tasks of the agenda,identifying priority areas of work,establishing supporting mechanisms,and securing financial backing.Despite these challenges,there are promising prospects for international cooperation on Just Transition.Under the constraint of carbon neutrality goals,parties are demonstrating a willingness to act,and there is a foundation for international cooperation.Advancing Just Transition efforts not only supports emission reduction goals but also contributes to global sustainable development and the construction of ecological civilization.
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