The T20 South Africa has just released its final document with strategic recommendations on climate action and just transition.
The document is the result of the work carried out by the Climate Action and Just Transition Task Force, co-led by Plataforma CIPÓ, IDDRI (Institute for Sustainable Development and International Relations), and Southern Transitions, with the support of the T20 South Africa Organizing Committee.
Among the recommendations, the following stand out:
- Promote value addition and the fair distribution of benefits in critical mineral value chains, aiming for a green and equitable industrialization;
- Advocate for comprehensive just transition taxonomies, adopting a “whole-of-society and whole-of-economy” approach, and provide political leadership in UNFCCC negotiations to ensure concrete outcomes and means of implementation for just transitions at both global and local levels;
- Significantly increase financing for climate adaptation and just transition, in order to support the shift toward low-carbon, climate-resilient, and inclusive economies at local, national, regional, and international levels;
- Promote the integration of climate and biodiversity action as a pillar of sustainable development.
The recommendations also emphasize the importance of coordinated action among governments, civil society, and the private sector to address the challenges of climate change and ensure a just and fair transition.
