The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released the report "No Transition Without Justice", highlighting the role of environmental rule of law in achieving a just transition.
Just Transition means a fair, inclusive, and rights-based shift towards environmentally sustainable and climate-resilient economies, ensuring no one is left behind.
The report stresses strong environmental laws, protection of environmental human rights defenders (EHRDs), public participation, accountability, and coordinated governance.
It highlights fair management of transition finance, speedy dispute resolution, and protection of indigenous and vulnerable communities during the transition.
The report recommends context-specific policies that balance environmental protection, social justice, and sustainable development.