In Net Zero Wales (2021), the Welsh Government re-stated its commitment to affect a ‘just transition’ away from the fossil-fuelled economy of the past to a new low carbon future. Delivering a just transition will mean, as we move to a cleaner, stronger, fairer Wales, we will leave no-one behind.
An effective and fair transition needs to be planned and coordinated in a coherent way. We know that meeting Wales’ climate change targets will require transformation across all sectors of our economy and society. We also know that we all have a role to play.
The Just Transition Framework sets out set out the Welsh Government’s strategic policy approach to achieving a just transition, underpinned by the Well-being of Future Generations Act.
The Framework is also aimed at all partners involved in developing plans and actions for decarbonisation. An outline toolkit is provided at Part 4 to support partners.
Welsh Government published a consultation on Just Transition Framework on the 4 December 2023. The consultation is the next step in developing Wales’ approach and builds on the Call for Evidence published in December 2022.
The Framework:
- Sets out a shared vision about the way Wales will deliver the changes needed for net zero
- Will bring coordination and coherence to the way we think and act about those changes
- Provides a source of information and guidance (including a toolkit) to enable those driving the change to do so in a way which seeks to address current inequalities and avoid creating new inequalities.
The consultation runs to 11 March 2024 and can be viewed at: Just Transition Framework | GOV.WALES
You can respond to the consultation by completing the online form or downloading the questionnaire and sending it to: ClimateChange@gov.wales
If you intend to respond in writing, please send completed forms to:
Climate Change and Fuel Poverty Division
Welsh Government
Cathays Park
Cardiff
CF10 3NQ