The Welsh Government want your evidence to inform the development of Wales’ decarbonisation pathway to Net Zero. It will also provide an initial step towards potentially developing a Just Transition Framework for Wales.
What is a just transition?
Globally the world is decarbonising from a from a fossil fuelled economy. Delivering a just transition will mean, as we move to a cleaner, stronger, fairer Wales, we leave no-one behind. We will develop a clear understanding of the impacts of change, positive and negative, and how to make sure these are fairly distributed in society. In doing so, we have committed to learning lessons from the past and building a future for Wales that supports a wellbeing economy.
What is the purpose of the Call for Evidence?
To improve our understanding around the impacts and opportunities of the transition, so we can try and ensure it is undertaken in a fair way. The Call for Evidence will inform the development of Wales’s decarbonisation pathway to net zero by 2050. It also provides an initial step towards developing a proposed Just Transition Framework for Wales to be published in 2023.
Who will be affected by a transition to net zero?
Everyone could potentially be affected by the transition and this is why we are undertaking a call to improve our understanding. There are likely to be different impacts and opportunities across populations and groups of society in Wales including income groups, communities, workers, and businesses.
For further information please select the following link Just Transition to Net Zero Wales | GOV.WALES
Submit your comments by 15 March 2023.
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