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Overcoming Five Key Challenges to Make the Energy Transition a Just Labor Transition | October 30 | EDF Environmental Economics Seminar Series

Luis Fernández Intriago @ifal78.bsky.social · 8d

📢 Reminder: This Thursday, Oct 30, at 11 AM ET
Join the @envdefensefund.bsky.social Environmental Economics Seminar as we discuss our @natcomms.nature.com commentary on achieving a #JustLaborTransition.
With @alanfinkshap.bsky.social, @danielraimi.bsky.social, & @ct-economics.bsky.social

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Luis Fernández Intriago @ifal78.bsky.social · Aug 15

1/ 🌍🚨 Overcoming five key challenges to make the energy transition a just labor transition — now in @natcomms.nature.com. w/ @sharanburrow.bsky.social, @alanfinkshap.bsky.social, @ct-economics.bsky.social, @mauropucheta.bsky.social, @danielraimi.bsky.social, @terzibus.bsky.social + colleagues

Overcoming five key challenges to make the energy transition a just labor transition - Nature Communications

Shifting rapidly to a low-emissions global economy could severely disrupt workers’ livelihoods and their communities, exacerbating inequalities and perpetuating injustice. In a Just Labor Transition, ...

Overcoming five key challenges to make the energy transition a just labor transition - Nature Communications

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Luis Fernández Intriago @ifal78.bsky.social · 20d

Excited to take this conversation further. On Oct. 30 at 11 AM ET, alongside @alanfinkshap.bsky.social, @danielraimi.bsky.social, & @ct-economics.bsky.social, we will be presenting this work at the @envdefensefund.bsky.social Economics Seminar.

edf.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#JustLaborTransition

Luis Fernández Intriago @ifal78.bsky.social · Aug 15

1/ 🌍🚨 Overcoming five key challenges to make the energy transition a just labor transition — now in @natcomms.nature.com. w/ @sharanburrow.bsky.social, @alanfinkshap.bsky.social, @ct-economics.bsky.social, @mauropucheta.bsky.social, @danielraimi.bsky.social, @terzibus.bsky.social + colleagues

Shifting rapidly to a low-emissions global economy could severely disrupt workers’ livelihoods and their communities, exacerbating inequalities and perpetuating injustice. In a Just Labor Transition, ...

MCET Pre-COP30 Seminars: Shared Pathways Toward a Just Power Sector Transition - Market Forces

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Luis Fernández Intriago @ifal78.bsky.social · 15d

Co-wrote a blog with Rodrigo Bórquez on last week's
@mcet-network.bsky.social seminars

Global South countries presented energy transition work, demand response, territorial justice, pricing equity
The insight? Technical modeling is necessary but not sufficient

blogs.edf.org/markets/2025...

This blog was authored by Rodrigo Bórquez, economist of the Multi-Country Electricity Transition (MCET) network and the Climate Action Teams (CAT) initiative, and by Environmental Defense Fund economi...

From model to policy: Building a climate connection between modelers across the world - Market Forces

Luis Fernández Intriago @ifal78.bsky.social · 18d

and, the invitation to our upcoming seminar, please join us: bsky.app/profile/ifal...

Luis Fernández Intriago @ifal78.bsky.social · 20d

Excited to take this conversation further. On Oct. 30 at 11 AM ET, alongside @alanfinkshap.bsky.social, @danielraimi.bsky.social, & @ct-economics.bsky.social, we will be presenting this work at the @envdefensefund.bsky.social Economics Seminar.

edf.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#JustLaborTransition

Luis Fernández Intriago @ifal78.bsky.social · Aug 15

1/ 🌍🚨 Overcoming five key challenges to make the energy transition a just labor transition — now in @natcomms.nature.com. w/ @sharanburrow.bsky.social, @alanfinkshap.bsky.social, @ct-economics.bsky.social, @mauropucheta.bsky.social, @danielraimi.bsky.social, @terzibus.bsky.social + colleagues

Luis Fernández Intriago @ifal78.bsky.social · 18d

And my recent blog post on better models for stronger action bsky.app/profile/ifal...

Luis Fernández Intriago @ifal78.bsky.social · Aug 14

New @envdefensefund.bsky.social Market Forces Blog Post: "From model to policy: Building a climate connection between modelers across the world" blogs.edf.org/markets/2025...

This blog was authored by Francisco Pinto, economist with the Climate Action Teams (CAT) initiative, Catherine Leining, Policy Fellow at Motu Economic and Public Policy Research, and Luis Fernández In...

Luis Fernández Intriago @ifal78.bsky.social · 18d

Also the recent events from our MCET Network, where I hosted one of the seminars: bsky.app/profile/mcet...

MCET Network @mcet-network.bsky.social · 29d

📊We are pleased to announce a special MCET Pre-COP 30 Seminar Series featuring recent research advances from our network.

Overcoming five key challenges to make the energy transition a just labor transition - Nature Communications

Luis Fernández Intriago @ifal78.bsky.social · 18d

It includes a shout out of our recent publication: bsky.app/profile/ifal...

Luis Fernández Intriago @ifal78.bsky.social · Aug 15

1/ 🌍🚨 Overcoming five key challenges to make the energy transition a just labor transition — now in @natcomms.nature.com. w/ @sharanburrow.bsky.social, @alanfinkshap.bsky.social, @ct-economics.bsky.social, @mauropucheta.bsky.social, @danielraimi.bsky.social, @terzibus.bsky.social + colleagues

Shifting rapidly to a low-emissions global economy could severely disrupt workers’ livelihoods and their communities, exacerbating inequalities and perpetuating injustice. In a Just Labor Transition, ...

Economics @ EDF Newsletter

Luis Fernández Intriago @ifal78.bsky.social · 18d

Our @envdefensefund.bsky.social Economics Quarterly Newsletter is out! Read and subscribe: mailchi.mp/edf/economic...

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Overcoming five key challenges to make the energy transition a just labor transition - Nature Communications

Luis Fernández Intriago @ifal78.bsky.social · 20d

Excited to take this conversation further. On Oct. 30 at 11 AM ET, alongside @alanfinkshap.bsky.social, @danielraimi.bsky.social, & @ct-economics.bsky.social, we will be presenting this work at the @envdefensefund.bsky.social Economics Seminar.

edf.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

#JustLaborTransition

Luis Fernández Intriago @ifal78.bsky.social · Aug 15

1/ 🌍🚨 Overcoming five key challenges to make the energy transition a just labor transition — now in @natcomms.nature.com. w/ @sharanburrow.bsky.social, @alanfinkshap.bsky.social, @ct-economics.bsky.social, @mauropucheta.bsky.social, @danielraimi.bsky.social, @terzibus.bsky.social + colleagues

Shifting rapidly to a low-emissions global economy could severely disrupt workers’ livelihoods and their communities, exacerbating inequalities and perpetuating injustice. In a Just Labor Transition, ...

Overcoming five key challenges to make the energy transition a just labor transition - Nature Communications

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Motu Research @moturesearch.bsky.social · Sep 24

🤔 Shifting to a low-emissions economy that also delivers decent work, protects livelihoods & leaves no one behind.
🙌🏽 We've recently been published in the prestigious Nature Communications (with an international team from multiple institutions) looking at just that.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Shifting rapidly to a low-emissions global economy could severely disrupt workers’ livelihoods and their communities, exacerbating inequalities and perpetuating injustice. In a Just Labor Transition, strategic policies prepare workers for new jobs, enable inclusive decision-making with meaningful participation of workers and their representatives (including labor unions and other collective organizations), and secure social license for change.

Overcoming five key challenges to make the energy transition a just labor transition - Nature Communications

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Zeke Hausfather @hausfath.bsky.social · Aug 21

The US is building a record amount of electricity generation capacity in 2025 to meet rapidly growing demand. And its overwhelmingly clean energy, with a bit of gas. Meanwhile the Trump administration wants to stop permitting of new solar and wind projects.

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MCET Network @mcet-network.bsky.social · Aug 19

Fantastic research from MCET colleagues @ifal78.bsky.social & Suzi Kerr in @natcomms.nature.com!
Their paper outlines how to overcome 5 key challenges for a just labor transition. We need proactive, inclusive planning that puts workers and communities first.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...

Shifting rapidly to a low-emissions global economy could severely disrupt workers’ livelihoods and their communities, exacerbating inequalities and perpetuating injustice. In a Just Labor Transition, ...

Overcoming five key challenges to make the energy transition a just labor transition - Nature Communications

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NBER @nber.org · Aug 15

The NBER will host a panel discussion on "Geopolitics and Geoeconomics" at the NABE 67th Annual Meeting, Global Economy in Transition: Finding Opportunity Amid Disruption, on ... https://nabe.com/NABE/Events/AM25/AM2025.aspx?WebsiteKey=91b9e16d-e6fe-4f31-a4af-02c194225c32&eb56ef1cf1e3=2#eb56ef1cf1e3

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Luis Fernández Intriago @ifal78.bsky.social · Aug 15

8/ A successful energy transition must recognize people’s importance while boosting productivity and reducing emissions.

It is as much a social and economic challenge as an environmental one.

Full article: www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#JustLaborTransition #EnergyTransition #NatureCommunications

Shifting rapidly to a low-emissions global economy could severely disrupt workers’ livelihoods and their communities, exacerbating inequalities and perpetuating injustice. In a Just Labor Transition, ...

Luis Fernández Intriago @ifal78.bsky.social · Aug 15

7/ Challenge #5: Close the financing gap
Transitions need big, sustained funding, currently lacking in many regions.

Solution: Innovative public-private finance, better targeting, & fairness in cost-sharing.

Luis Fernández Intriago @ifal78.bsky.social · Aug 15

6/ Challenge #4: Ineffective place-based policies
Too many “revitalization” programs have failed to create lasting opportunities.

Solution: Invest in infrastructure, diversification, and local capacity-building.

Luis Fernández Intriago @ifal78.bsky.social · Aug 15

5/ Challenge #3: Include informal workers
Over 60% of workers globally are informal, many risk being excluded from transition plans.

Solution: Extend protections, benefits, and voice to informal labor.

Luis Fernández Intriago @ifal78.bsky.social · Aug 15

4/ Challenge #2: Context matters
Policies designed in high-income countries don’t always work in low- & middle-income contexts.

Solution: Tailor labor policies to local realities, economies, & labor markets.

Luis Fernández Intriago @ifal78.bsky.social · Aug 15

3/ Challenge #1: Job & skills mismatch
Green jobs often don’t align (in skills, location, or timing) with fossil fuel jobs being lost.

Solution: Targeted retraining, mobility support, and long-term planning.

Luis Fernández Intriago @ifal78.bsky.social · Aug 15

2/ The shift to a low-emissions economy offers huge opportunities—but without proactive policies, it risks job losses, exclusion, and inequality.

Here’s what needs fixing ⬇️

Overcoming five key challenges to make the energy transition a just labor transition - Nature Communications

Luis Fernández Intriago @ifal78.bsky.social · Aug 15

1/ 🌍🚨 Overcoming five key challenges to make the energy transition a just labor transition — now in @natcomms.nature.com. w/ @sharanburrow.bsky.social, @alanfinkshap.bsky.social, @ct-economics.bsky.social, @mauropucheta.bsky.social, @danielraimi.bsky.social, @terzibus.bsky.social + colleagues

Shifting rapidly to a low-emissions global economy could severely disrupt workers’ livelihoods and their communities, exacerbating inequalities and perpetuating injustice. In a Just Labor Transition, ...

From model to policy: Building a climate connection between modelers across the world - Market Forces

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Bennett School of Public Policy, University of Cambridge @bennettschool.cam.ac.uk · Aug 15

A new piece by @terzibus.bsky.social et al. in @natureportfolio.nature.com identifies 5 key challenges to making the energy transition a just labor transition
1. Job/skills mismatch
2. Policy mismatch in the Global South
3. Informal workers ignored
4. Failed place-based policies
5. Lack of finance
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Luis Fernández Intriago @ifal78.bsky.social · Aug 14

New @envdefensefund.bsky.social Market Forces Blog Post: "From model to policy: Building a climate connection between modelers across the world" blogs.edf.org/markets/2025...

This blog was authored by Francisco Pinto, economist with the Climate Action Teams (CAT) initiative, Catherine Leining, Policy Fellow at Motu Economic and Public Policy Research, and Luis Fernández In...